Happy (Meatless) Monday!
Since California is in a drought right now I have been trying to keep ‘Monday meatless’ because I’ve always heard it was better for the environment. I’m worried about the water situation here! But I wanted to be sure, so I did a little research.
(source: Choose Veg)
The hard part is – everyone has an agenda so you should always consider the source before straight up believing something (yes, even when that source is a certain red-headed Mexican blogger coughcough).
(source)
“It takes thousands more liters of water to produce a kilo of beef than to grow the same quantity of grains, vegetables or pulses. Manure, antibiotics and hormones all find their way from livestock farms into our water system, while fish farms release chemicals and parasites that threaten wildlife.” – Vegetarian Society
This is a good article from the University of Michigan – Vegetarianism and the Environment
There are tons and tons of resources out there if you want to dig up information to support your preferred cause. I’m just taking it all in for now and passing on some information in case you’re doing the meatless thing on Mondays.
I am still on a fact finding mission and I can’t eat soy for health reasons so I am not anywhere near a place where I’ll be full veg soon. Please do what works for you and I won’t judge. I’d appreciate the same.
Onward!
Meatless Monday –
Easy Potato Chickpea Masala
This recipe is another one made possible by the convenience of Trader Joe’s. All ya need…
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5 small potatoes
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1 jar masala sauce
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1 can garbanzo beans
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1 bag frozen peas
Directions: Throw clean, chopped potatoes in crockpot. Cook on low for 3 hours. Add beans and peas. Season with salt, pepper and garlic. Stir and heat for another 20 minutes or until peas are warm (mine was done in 5 because it was so hot). Serve with veggies, naan and/or rice!
Enjoy! Or if you don’t want to cook you can order pizza…
Question: What are you having for dinner?
Faye Doll says
I really want to share with all vegetarians, that most doctors, if they took the 3 hour optional nutritional class, would have learned that dairy impairs iron absorption. however, this i find even more important. Please visit this entire website for more information. http://adaptt.org/veganism.html#
Jessica Jones says
Just made this tonight and it was SO good. Going to have to make a smaller batch next time though, I’ll be eating it all week! 🙂
Sarah Elizabeth says
Mmm, I just made this, and it’s delish! Gotta love the slow cooker and Trader Joe’s. I did notice, though, that in your recipe you forgot to include when to add the masala sauce! Don’t worry, I figured it out, but I thought I’d let you know so maybe you can update this post =)
Suzanne says
I made this! I kinda failed though…I didn’t have as much time, so I tried to rush it by putting it on high for about 2 hours. The potatoes didn’t cook through. Had they cooked all the way, it would have been perfect! So, my advice if you are on a time crunch and want to do this recipe is to cook the potatoes first most of the way OR cut them smaller than pictured. I ended up microwaving the hell out of them afterwards.
I put it in a low carb wrap. On the wrap I put spinach leaves and some plain greek yogurt on top because I like my wraps as messy and full as humanly possible. 🙂
runeatrepeat says
Sorry about the potatoes, but I’m glad you liked it!
Aubrie says
I love that you do your homework about this stuff! You may be interested in The Vegetarian Myth: http://www.amazon.com/The-Vegetarian-Myth-Justice-Sustainability/dp/1604860804.
Super interesting book about sustainability and health 🙂
Suzanne says
ooh, this looks awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Cyanne says
It was lazy night around here: black beans with pecorino and True Lime with garlic & cilantro seasoning. And approximately 14 pounds of carrots and hummus.
Ashley says
Last night’s dinner was a Pineapple Chicken Mexican bake. Not exactly meatless but it was delish!
Courtney @ Travel-iN Fitness says
Yum! I’m putting this on my list for next week’s meals. Was it spicy? I like spicy but my two young kids may not. Last night I had the hubby help out with dinner and we had chicken and asparagus on the BBQ and also some garlic quinoa.
runeatrepeat says
No this sauce isn’t spicy. I don’t have the jar any more, but I’m pretty sure it’s just tomatoes and seasonings and stuff.
Valerie says
It’s fasting Tuesday – 500 calories twice a week.
BIG salad with avocado and chicken for dinner and veggies during the day.
Tanya says
Had homemade chicken noodle soup and it was deeelicous! Right now I need the nutrients that meat gives me, my adrenals are low.
runeatrepeat says
How do you know your adrenals are low? I’m curious about this and have been meaning to research.
Kelly M says
Short Synacthen Test is used to diagnose adrenal insufficiency.
Brooke says
Hi Monica,
I just wanted to say – I LOVE the memes you used in this post – LOL
Keep it up!!
<3 Brooke
Livi says
I love indian food, and this recipe looks awesome!
Chicago Jogger says
Fully support your enviro links:) That recipe looks great too, I feel like you can’t go wrong with adding chickpeas to a dish. Yum!
runeatrepeat says
I used to put chickpeas on everything! I miss that 🙂
Tina Muir says
Yum! This looks wonderful! I try to enjoy meatless monday as often as possible. I think it is good for us all to do it, and much cheaper too! I intended to make something similar last week, but I was going away all weekend so realized most of it would be going to waste as I live alone! This looks wonderful! Thank you for sharing!
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
YUM! Looks good! Did you add the sauce when you first added the potatoes? Did i miss that? :-/
runeatrepeat says
Yes, I put the sauce and potatoes in the crockpot first.
Sue says
Hmmm…n ot sure ab out tonight’s dinner yet but I had some noodles topped with stirfried tofu, mushrooms and mixed veg last night.
Kelly says
YUM, need to try this! I had gluten free pizza and wine while watching the Bachelor (no judgment please)
runeatrepeat says
No judgment on the Bachelor OR the pizza and wine?
I’m cool with either 🙂
Kelly says
Haha the bach, definitely a crappy tv addict right here
Losing Lindy says
I cannot eat processed soy, but the beans at a Japanese restaurant.. (I forget what they are, but soybeans boiled and in salt) I can digest
runeatrepeat says
Edamame 🙂
Sara @ LovingOnTheRun says
Tonight was pretty plain – Sweet potato, broccoli and chicken. I know I am not an exciting cook.
runeatrepeat says
I feel like those simple meals are the best! You can never go wrong with a sweet potato, the rest are just details.
Sally @ sweat out the small stuff says
Mmm. That looks tasty! I tried this frozen spinach and feta pizza. It was gluten free. Not bad. Then I had a bag of dark chocolate m&ms….
Taylee @ twist me fit says
Looks good! I had cauliflower pizza for dinner! So good!
runeatrepeat says
I love cauliflower pizza! Need to make it again soon.
Laura P says
I made a shrimp, artichoke and spinach risotto.
Jojo @ RunFastEatLots says
I had chicken soup, some veggies with tofu, and a PB&J.
angela says
Yum, another recipe I’m stealing!! I had Tofu Parmesean for dinner tonight.
Jessica says
Breakfast for dinner- egg white omelet with some toast. Got into meatless Mondays a few years back (thanks oprah!), and I like that it challenges me to plan my meals a little bit more. Your masala looks delish!!
runeatrepeat says
Love breakfast for dinner! And lunch. And, breakfast…
Becky @ Ok, so here's the plan says
The boyfriend made salmon, brussel sprouts and rice for dinner – delicious!
runeatrepeat says
That is like my favorite dinner except I’d want a sweet potato instead of rice. Or, in addition to it…