ANAPHYLAXIS WEEK: Cinco de Mayo with The Nut Free Vegan
ANAPHYLAXIS AWARENESS WEEK: DAY TWO
I have spoken about Steven aka the Nut Free Vegan on instagram before (in the X-People Blog). I have dabbled with veganism and vegetarianism over the years but, unfortunately with my allergies, I found both diets very limiting, as I cannot have any of the plant protein sources available in the vegan diet (i.e. beans, chickpeas, lentils). However, I love some recipes that come from the vegan community (I do make a lot of vegan bakes) and this recipe is one of them.
What I love about the Nut Free Vegan’s recipes is that they are not limiting, plus they look delicious. He makes food that non-vegans have, but turns them vegan friendly and without nuts! They are “easy, delicious and nutritious plant-based recipes”. I find it so refreshing that someone with restrictions around diet already will chose to restrict themselves more for the love of animals and the planet. I believe that every diet is a choice and that nobody has the right to tell you what you should or shouldn’t eat (especially within in the FA community), but having lots of options and a varying diet is so crucial. I am grateful that when I go on to his website I don’t need to look out for nuts in the recipes and I feel safer already.
Basic Mexican tofu scramble (Serves 3)
A lot of people are allergic to soy, which means they cannot eat tofu, however I think you could make this recipe with just about anything. It is the spices that really make this dish come alive. Please look HERE for the recipe. Very easy and tasty. The Nut Free Vegan also has a whole section on his food blog for Cinco de Mayo, find out more HERE. I didn’t use cumin (I don’t like it) so I used paprika & ginger instead and A LOT more coriander because I love it!!
I cannot do Cinco de Mayo anymore (after I challenged avocado) without guacamole and margs! So I made a bonus recipes for you all, you can thank me later!
Homemade easy peasy guacamole (Serves 1)
Ingredients
1/4 avocado
1/4 red onion
1 clove garlic
2 chopped cherry tomatoes
1/2 lime juice (squeezed)
1tbsp nutritional yeast
Method
Mix together in a bowl. It is that simple. Pair it with one of your wraps- found HERE.
Margaritas (serves 2) - Need a blender
Ingredients
3-4 cups ice
3 Limes Freshly squeezed (and extra one for decoration)
1/2 cup tequila (more if you like it strong)
3-4tbsp simple syrup (How to make)
Pink Himalayan Salt to rim the glass (rub lime juice on the rim of glass and dip that in salt)
Method
Take the ice out of the freezer for 15-20 minutes before making the recipe - will help it to be more slushy rather than icy.
In a blender, add the softened ice, lime juice and blend until the ice is coarse.
Then add the tequila, simple syrup and blend until there is an even consistency.
Pour into glasses (salt or no salt).
Top with lime wedges or lime slices.
Enjoy cold!
I hope you are all enjoying Cinco de Mayo at home. Normally this is the one day of the year (one of) that I go out on the town with ma gal pal Rachel Greene and we drink all the tequila and regret our choices in the morning, but woe is me and I guess I’ll wake up tomorrow bright and early and just get on with my day. I wanted to shout my favourite vegan (the fore-mentioned) because I miss you Gare Bear!
Steven’s Socials:
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