Meatless Monday: Vegan Breakfast

    I have discovered a real breakfast winner!  Seasoned black beans and meatless grounds with toast and fresh strawberries make a very satiating protein-packed meal.  And, it was quite easy to prepare. 

1. Drain and rinse a can of black beans.  Season them in a bowl and set to the side.
2. Add about a tablespoon of oil to a pan and heat on medium high.  (I used avocado oil.)
3. Add meatless grounds to the pan.  Season and brown the meatless grounds.  
4. Then, add the black beans to the grounds.  Mix together and allow to cook to your liking!  As it cooks, cover with a lid to maintain moisture.
5. To complete this meal, I made toast and sliced a few strawberries.

Enjoy!

These are the meatless grounds that I used.

Meatless Monday (UN-Chicken Salad Sandwich)

   To make this delicious UN-Chicken Salad,

1. Drain and rinse a can of chickpeas.  
2. Using a food processor, a potato masher or a fork, slightly break the chickpeas into smaller pieces - leaving some whole.  If you are using a food processor, do NOT process until smooth.  Processing until smooth will give you the consistency for hummus.
3. Add the same seasonings that you would add to chicken salad.  Season to taste.  
4. Add mayo and/or mustard, chopped celery and bell pepper.  
5. Remember, season according to your liking!

   I have used toasted and (UN)toasted wheat bread to make sandwiches.  This can also be eaten with crackers.