At my office there are quite a few folks trying to do Meatless Mondays for environmental and health reasons. We have a fabulous Wellness Committee that I am honored to be a part of that organizes everything from 15minute chair massages to bootcamps to a Wellness Day once a year where everything that helps us be healthy comes together. This year there was healthy food, healthy activities, mindfulness activities, ecofriendly ideas for the year, carpooling incentives, etc. It’s amazing! I am very blessed to be here. I held the Meatless Mondays booth feeding the masses vegan and vegetarian foods and giving them the ecofriendly reasons to try Meatless Mondays as well as health benefits and of course the history behind it all. It was fun. But now is the hard part. Months have passed and my coworkers and others around the world participating in Meatless Mondays have to scour the fridge, the internet, and the grocery for menu ideas for the family when Monday comes around. So here are some collections of my recipes formed into “menus” to help my coworkers and fellow Meatless Monday participants out. Enjoy!
(1) Homestyle Comfort Meal
- Appetizer: Fillo Primavera
- Dinner: Chicken Pot Pie
- Dessert: Peanut Butter Fudge and Homemade Ice Cream
(2) Fresh and Quick
- Appetizer: Moroccan Salad
- Dinner: Chili with a Dollop of Guacamole on Top
- Dessert: Lemon Meringue Pie
(3) Guy’s Night
- Appetizer: Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Buffet Dinner Options: Chicken, Broccoli, Ziti and BBQ Seitan on Pretzel Rolls
- Dessert: Snickers Cheesecake
(4) Ladies Night
- Appetizer: Farro Salad
- Dinner: Stuffed Mushrooms with a Bechamel Sauce and Roasted Garlic and Tomato Couscous
- Dessert: Grilled Peaches
(5) Kids Night
- The Vegan Food Pyramid for Kids to understand how to eat healthier!
- Dinner: Vegan Bacon Macaroni and Cheese
- Dessert: Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Cupcakes
(6) Holiday Meal
XOXOX,
The Hippie Gypsy
