Veg Month!

My brother decided a couple months ago that for my birthday, he would eat vegetarian for all of April! I could not believe how thoughtful that was. Nothing says LOVE more than sacrifice and I am truly grateful to have such an awesome brother. But to add to the blessing, my dear friend Liz is also eating veg for April!!! I seriously have the most amazing people in my life. I'm so thankful for those who love me and pour themselves into and out for me. Love you guys right back!

It's still not too late if you want to join them too, even for one day! :)

Some easy veg food suggestions:
-whole wheat pasta (with sauteed veggies or steamed broccoli/garlic/basil/salt or tomato sauce)
-homemade whole wheat veggie pizza (can buy pre-made crusts)
-brown rice with veggies
-oven-roasted veggies
-salad [romaine, spinach, carrots, broccoli, sunflower seeds, raisins or dried cranberries, sweet peppers, red onion, cucumber, sesame seeds...there are some good dressings you can buy too, just read the labels if you don't want to eat junk :) ]
-taco salad (refried beans heated & seasoned to taste with cumin/paprika/garlic & onion powder, shredded lettuce, salsa, vegan sour cream on top of crushed whole wheat tortilla chips or in a burrito)
-veg chili (saute carrots/onions/green pepper/zucchini in EVOO, add a can of beans, can of diced tomatoes, and a can of tomato soup with Italian seasonings (basil, oregano, thyme) and spices (cayenne, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper) and simmer till done)
-barbeque tofu, baked potato and steamed broccoli
-any fruit or veggies you like

Recipe ideas:
Broccoli Casserole
Chickpea Broccoli Scramble
Squash Casserole (not so healthy but delish lol)
Shepherd's Pie
Stuffed Green Peppers (I suggest pre-baking the peppers [covered] to soften some before filling and baking again)
Yummy Loaf generator (possibilities are endless!)
Penne and Veggies

Be adventurous! Try new things! Visit your local veg-friendly restaurants! Eat Veg :)