Tofu and Soy Cheese Aren't So Bad

So my boyfriend and I have been trying to be vegan for the past week and we both don't really have a problem giving up meat, but the cheese and eggs have been a little more difficult. James had a great idea to make vegan tacos the other night, which were honestly just as good as tacos with real meat, cheese, and sour cream (yes they make vegan sour cream). I used vegan ground beef seasoned with taco spices, vegetarian refried beans, tomatoes, soy cheese, shredded lettuce, avocado, and vegan sour cream mixed with salsa verde (it is kind of a weird taste, but mixing it with the salsa made it taste surprisingly delicious). These will definitely be a staple meal in our new diet.

So now on to tonight's recipe that was a little more risky. I have read that you can use tofu as a scrambled egg substitute, but was a little wary. I got home from work and had some firm tofu in the fridge, black beans in the cupboard, and leftover soy cheese, tomato, and tortillas, so I thought hmmm breakfast burrito?

2 sprouted wheat tortillas
1 can of black beans (drained and rinsed)
Half a block of firm tofu
2 tablespoons salsa verde
1 half roma tomato
olive oil
handful of soy cheese
1 avocado
taco spices

Scramble the tofu in a medium pan with a splash of olive oil. Add in a little taco seasoning and mix through. Add in beans, tomato, cheese, and salsa. Heat thoroughly. Spoon onto tortillas and add avocado slices. Roll into a burrito and enjoy! I didn't believe it before, but tofu really can take the form of so many things, including eggs!

Veggie Burger - It's What's For Dinner

My roommate has been talking about this book she recently read, "Skinny Bitch," and how great it was. I had heard of the book before, but thought I knew pretty much everything that would be in it. I try to eat meat rarely and avoid places like McDonald's, Burger King, Taco Bell, and the like, but until reading through this book last night I hadn't really comprehended how messed up the meat industry is. I won't go into detail (you can read the horrifying and graphic details for yourself), but I will say that it changed the way I think about all meat and dairy products. It isn't just the negative effects on my own health, but more than anything it is the treatment of the animals. I can't live with myself knowing I am buying and therefore promoting this kind of behavior. It makes me sick, sad, and ready to make a permanent change. So, back to the recipe for tonight. I'm thinking I'll make a veggie burger with avocado, soy cheese, tomato, romaine lettuce, salsa, and sauteed mushrooms.