Spaghetti

I could eat spaghetti just about everyday. Pasta is one of my favorite foods but before I went vegan I always had to eat it in moderation or just not eat it all because as a meat eater you are taught to believe carbs are the devil. I would literally eat a big greasy beef patty w cheese, bacon, and mayo, but cut out the bun bc that would make me fat lol. Once I switched over to a high carb low fat vegan diet I never thought twice about eating carbs and trust me they will not make you fat! Pasta, rice, potatoes etc. are all naturally fat free foods. Carbs don't make you fat, fat makes you fat!

Ingredients:

1 pack of spaghetti

2 jars of spaghetti sauce

1 red pepper

1 green pepper

1 onion

1 pack of mushrooms

2 tomatoes

1 pack of meatless crumbles (optional)

salt and pepper

garlic

Italian seasonings

Directions:

1. Boil pasta and set aside

2. Add 1 cup of water to a large pot and turn heat to medium high setting

3. Dice peppers and onions and add to the water with salt and pepper

4. Let everything steam with a lid for about 10 minutes

5. Add mushrooms and diced tomatoes and steam for another few minutes

6. Add spaghetti sauce and mix thoroughly

7. Mix in meat crumbles and allow them to cook through

8. Add garlic, Italian seasonings and stir

8. You can add the noodles to the sauce or serve the noodles and then top with sauce!

As you see this recipe is very simple. Not too much different than traditional spaghetti with meat. I think the idea of vegan food sounds a lot more complicating to most people than it has to be. Just about any of your favorite dishes you can veganize simply by removing the meat and the dairy. In 2016 there are several different brands of vegan meats and vegan cheeses you can choose from or you can always skip the processed foods completely and just get straight to the point with veggies. Don't overthink it, play around with different types of vegetables and personalize the spaghetti to your liking just as you would traditional spaghetti. There is no wrong way to do this!

*Peace begins with your plate*