21st Century Vegetarians Blog

Meatless Mondays With Martha - Raw Vegetable Medley

 

Happy 4th of July!

I thought I'd add a simple raw (or mostly raw anyway) recipe that you may want to make a part of your daily routine. It's quick and easy (you know that's my style) and stays fresh and tasty for days in the refrigerator - even though it should not last that long if you are eating your daily requirement of raw fruits and veggies!

So, for this week's Meatless Monday we are demonstrating how to prepare a Raw Vegetable Medley. Our family makes a point to eat at lease half of every meal raw so I am always looking for ways to add variety. This is one of our favorites and the combination of vegetables you can use are endless. 

The recipe is below - want more ideas for Meatless Mondays? Visit our website's recipe page. Enjoy!

VEGETABLES:

• 1 bunch asparagus
• 1 head broccoli crowns
• 1 sweet pepper
• 1/2 sweet onion
• 3 large tomatoes
• 2 cups mushrooms
• 1 large cucumber

DRESSING:

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon spike
• 1 tablespoon agave nectar

Meatless Mondays With Martha - Gardein Chik'n Salad

   

Hello Everyone!

Here is a new recipe for your Meatless Monday - Gardein Chik'n Salad. This is a super-simple recipe that is so versatile and delicious. Ready to go in about 15 minutes and it stays fresh in the refrigerator for days! The recipe is below - want more ideas for Meatless Mondays? Visit our website's recipe page.

Enjoy!

Gardein Chik'n Salad

8 pcs Gardein Chik'n "breasts" 
2 stalks celery, chopped
¼  large onion, chopped 
1 teaspoon Spike®
4 Tablespoons sweet relish
4 tablespoons Vegenaise
1 squirt of yellow mustard (optional)

Cut the Gardein into bite-sized pieces, and place into a bowl. Add the celery, onion, Spike, relish and Vegenaise. Mix together until all ingredients are well combined.Serve on a bed of fresh greens, on a tortilla, or on a sandwich. For variety, try adding walnuts, raisins, apple pieces or even curry powder!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meatless Mondays With Martha Memorial Day Special - BBQ Fried Chik'n!

Hi Everyone! Kamaal and I are starting a new weekly webseries - Meatless Mondays With Martha - that will feature our favorite recipes and tips for vegetarian living. This recipe, BBQ Fried Chik'n will not only be a hit for a Meatless Memorial Day Monday but all year long!

For this dish, we use Gardein, mustard, flour, a few spices, grapeseed oil (simply the BEST for frying!) and our special BBQ sauce blend. Quick - Easy - Delicious!

Get the complete recipe now or simply watch our short video!

Have a great day and remember, try making everyday a Meatless Monday!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forks Over Knives - New Movie Featuring T. Colin Campbell

 

Forks Over Knives, a new documentary featuring Dr. T. Colin Campbell (author of The China Study) and Dr. Caldwell Esseltyn, hits theatres March 11 and looks like it's going to be amazing! Here is a synopsis from the official Forks Over Knives website:

What has happened to us? Despite the most advanced medical technology in the world, we are sicker than ever by nearly every measure.

Two out of every three of us are overweight. Cases of diabetes are exploding, especially amongst our younger population. About half of us are taking at least one prescription drug. Major medical operations have become routine, helping to drive health care costs to astronomical levels.

FREE 7 Day Vegetarian Starter Kit and New Video!

 

Hi Everyone!

In honor of Vegetarian Awareness Month (October) Kamaal and I have released a FREE eBook! It's a 7 Day Vegetarian Starter Kit with information and recipes of some of our family favorites! You can download it instantly or buy the paperback version on Amazon.com for $7.95. Click on the followng link for full details of how to get your book: Free 7 Day Vegetarian Starter Kit and New Video!

In addition, we have put the First Edition of Throwin' Down Vegetarian Style! on sale for $9.95 because our Second Edition will be released by year's end. If you want a copy of the "classic" First Edition, get yours now on Amazon.com. There are only a few copies left!

 Finally, we just shot a new video! Check it out - I hope you like it!

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Recipe! Deep Dish Vegan Pizza

Happy New Year!

To celebrate the new year, I have a new recipe! For over 25 years, I have been on a quest for the perfect vegetarian (vegan) pizza. That was the one dish I just could not seem to replicate - until now!

I really cannot believe it took me so long to figure this out. I have to thank my cousin Taisha, for suggesting that I make my own pizza, and my daughter Kamaal, for finding the perfect crust! This is a really simple recipe that you guys can make in less time than it would take for home delivery.

The key is the vegan cheese. I recently discovered Daiya, which is in most Whole Foods Markets and other health food stores across the U.S. If you can't find it - ask if your local store can order it. The consistency is great - I'm going to use it for my Enchiladas as well!

For the recipe, please visit www.21stCenturyVegetarians.com/recipe-pizza.html.

Enjoy!

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Martha Theus is the author of Throwin’ Down Vegetarian Style! available on Amazon.com. For more ideas and information about vegetarian living, visit her website at www.21stCenturyVegetarians.com, and TheVegetarianAthlete.com.

 

Ellen DeGeneres cooks Gardein with personal chef Roberto Martin

Did you know Ellen DeGeneres is vegan? I knew that, but I did not know that one of her favorite products is Gardein. If you are subscribed to my website updates, you will remember that I recently informed you guys that one of my favorite products, Worthington Chic-ketts, is no longer vegan. I had been using Gardein for a while, and started using it a lot more once Chic-ketts was off the list.

I really liked this short video of Ellen's chef, Roberto Martin, cooking Gardein. When I did some more research on what he cooks for Ellen, I found that he uses many of the same products that we do! My approach is quick and easy, healthful vegetarian food that has similar taste and texture to the traditional meat based recipes that most people are accustomed to. Looks like Ellen's chef has a very similar approach. Check out more videos and his recipes on Roberto's Corner on Ellen's site.

The Vegetarian Athlete - an Interview with Londale Theus II

This is a two-part interview with my son, Londale II, who is an athlete and has been a vegetarian since birth. He answers many common questions and dispels many common myths about athletic ability and vegetarianism. Be sure to watch the end of Part 2 for a sneak peak of his acting skills!

For more information on vegetarian athletes, including nutrition and scientific information, please visit our "sister" site, TheVegetarianAthlete.com.

Martha Theus is the author of Throwin’ Down Vegetarian Style! available on Amazon.com. For more ideas and information about vegetarian living, visit her website at www.21stCenturyVegetarians.com, and TheVegetarianAthlete.com.

Top 5 Questions

In these videos, I answer the Top 5 Questions I've been asked over the years about why I'm a vegetarian, including:

1. How long have you been a vegetarian?
2. Why are you a vegetarian?
3. What do you eat?
4. Where do you get your protein?
5. Do you cook EVERYDAY?

Got a question you'd like answered or a recipe you'd like to see demonstrated? Just email me or visit my site and leave a comment!

Enjoy!

Martha Theus is the author of Throwin’ Down Vegetarian Style! available on Amazon.com. For more ideas and information about vegetarian living, visit her website at www.21stCenturyVegetarians.com, and TheVegetarianAthlete.com.

Our Vegetarian Thanksgiving

Happy Belated Thanksgiving! This is a quick video to FINALLY answer the question - What Do You Guys Eat on Thanksgiving? Well, here it is. The best part of this meal is that it took less than 3 hours to prepare (the Tofurky was moist and juicy and only took 11 minutes!) and we had leftovers for two days.

Vegetarian food is delicious, fast, and healthy!

Martha Theus is the author of Throwin’ Down Vegetarian Style! available on Amazon.com. For more ideas and information about vegetarian living, visit her website at www.21stCenturyVegetarians.com, and TheVegetarianAthlete.com.

Meatless Monday

Last month was the annual celebration of "Earth Day" which is a day dedicated to raising the awareness of our fellow human beings about how our daily choices and actions affect our environment. One campaign in particular caught my attention - Meatless Monday. For my family and I, everyday is "Meatless Monday" but I know that everyone cannot instantly jump into a vegetarian lifestyle. However, even if you are not fully vegetarian, did you know that by not eating meat for even one day a week can make a HUGE impact on our environment and your health?

Consider these benefits if everyone in the United States went meatless just just ONE DAY PER WEEK: