Prepare A Veggie Meatloaf That's Teaming With Taste, Texture & Nutrition
Our Purposeful Nutrition Series focuses on yummy and creative ways to eat more plant-based foods. Eating from nature’s bounty is a mindful intention that will not only nourish your body with vital nutrients, but also help you establish a deeper spiritual connection with your food.
I invite you to visit the RECIPE SECTION of our website, Lifestyle 120.com, for a wide variety of simple and delectable plant-based selections that will tickle your taste buds.
Years ago, I was diagnosed with multiple food allergies: Gluten, egg, and dairy to name a few. Because I love to cook, I decided to begin creating delicious recipes using alternative ingredients and share them with others. At first, it was challenging to figure out healthy substitutes that resembled traditional recipes. Through trial and error, many of my experiments led to satisfying dishes that were nutritionally superior to the favored recipes of my past.
Do you like meatloaf?
It has been well-documented that eating too much red meat can negatively affect your health by raising the risks of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and certain cancers. So if you’re trying to reduce your consumption of red meat, like I am, perhaps you will appreciate a vegan version of traditional meatloaf.
My biggest test in creating a meatless meatloaf was aesthetics and nutrition — I wanted the final product to be nutritionally balanced, and to look, taste and have a similar texture to the “real” thing. Also, since I can’t eat egg, I had to figure out how to hold my loaf together.
As I share the main ingredients, see if you can identify the healthy carbs, healthy fats and protein — the key components of a balanced meal.
Main Ingredients In TK's Vegan Meatloaf
My signature loaf contains chickpeas (AKA garbanzo beans), shiitake mushrooms, green onions, red peppers, celery, carrots, oats, quinoa, and flaxseeds. You may be wondering what binds the ingredients. It’s the seeds and grains. And where is the protein in TK’s vegan loaf? The chickpeas, seeds and grains. Okay, this is definitely a nutritious creation, but does it pass the taste test? The essential seasonings make this meatless loaf come alive. Check out the full recipe HERE and let me know how you like it.
Remember: Health is an action — we must practice mindful living in order to reach mastery.
Nature offers a huge selection of delicious fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans, seeds and whole grains for you to enjoy. I continue to encourage you to establish a deeper spiritual connection with your food and know the nutritional value of nature’s fresh bounty. Then notice how you feel after savoring your favorites. Love yourself enough to supply your body with the nutrients it needs to thrive.
Did you know that nutritional yeast, one of the ingredients in my meatless meatloaf recipe, is really good for you? It's high in the B vitamins, supports the immune system and boosts energy.
Four steps to nourish, transform and flourish this week…
· Set a loving intention to reduce your consumption of red meat, and add more plant-based selections to your menu.
· Begin by preparing meatless versions of your favorite recipes, like the vegan meatloaf introduced in this post.
· How will including more plant-based meals improve the quality of your life?
· Now, close your eyes and visualize how this lifestyle change can prepare you for your amazing second half.
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In love, peace and health--
Your feminine glow guide,
T. Kari Mitchell, M.Ed. Motivational Speaker Certified Holistic Health Coach
Lifestyle120.com
When your spirit is nourished, your inner light produces an outer glow reflecting your beauty and truth.
