It’s true. You read that right. In a world where I love bacon, cheese, cream, and just about everything else that tastes really good, I’ve decided to go vegan. Well, only for 31 days, but I’m still doing it!
The truth is. We do some kind of Jumpstart in January challenge every year. This year, we are doing VEGAN!
Here’s a quick video on the details:
Now that we’ve gotten it out of the way, let’s go with meal ideas for the 31 days. It’s like that school lunch calendar we all used to have… But better!
Wait: Before you read it. Let me say this. THIS IS JUST A GUIDE! What’s more, this isn’t even breaking the surface in the upcoming videos, live streams, cooking classes, and ebooks. But, I want you to know that we will eat more than just salads. And yes, I’ve figured out how to make banana pudding, peach shoemaker, and even red velvet cake, all vegan. Let’s get ready to rumble!
Oh, one last thing to keep in mind. I’m not really with meat substitutes and soy products. So, you’ll notice that this is mostly free of soy and meat substitutes. I thought, let’s go as plant-based and unrefined as possible. Now, there is pasta, rice, refined sugar and even white flour. Substitute wherever you want. In any case, that’s all healthier than a piece of fried chicken and a buttery cookie. Can I get an AMEN?
Here you go!
January 1 Basil pesto paste with
grilled corn
and roasted tomatoes January 2
Split pea soup Crispy shallots and chive oil Roasted garlic croutons
January 3 Sweet potato
curry over rice Jerk Cauliflower Rum Lime vinaigrette
January 4
Vegetable cake with whey crackers
January 5
Caramelized leek risotto
January 6
Smoked Pho ginger
January
7 Sweet and spicy Sloppy Joes Tequila Lime Cole Slaw
January 8 Spicy street tacos Quimbombó fried with chili salt and lime
January 9
Sweet potato gumbo with whey cornbread
January
10 Purple cauliflower pad Thai Vietnamese spring rolls with sweet and sour dip January 11
Creamy asparagus risotto with pesto salad and arugula with grapefruit
champagne vinaigrette January 12 Smoked beet burgers Baked garlic fries
January
13 Spaghetti Bolognese with Meatballs January 14
Bowls of rice with vegetarian burrito Fajita
January
15 Singapore Noodle Fried Stirfry Green egg rolls
with collard greens January
16 Green cabbage curry on rice Cornbread Watermelon Chow Chow corn bread January 17
Sweet potato mole on rice turnip Tamales green Mango Pico de Gallo
January 18 Chipotle Crispy Pan Hash with
Tarragon Cream Sauce
January 19
Crispy Grilled Corn Salad Yakisoba Asian Crispy Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette and Chives
January 20 Sun-dried tomato Penne Garlic and herb paste Focaccia Breadsticks
January
21 Jamaican curry Lentils on rice Festival Fried bananas January 22
Cauliflower tacos Rice with cilantro and lime
January 23
Grilled piccatta cauliflower salad Arugula salad White balsamic vinaigrette January 24
Mongolian green beans Sweet and sour cauliflower Rice-infused green tea Green egg rolls with kale January 25
Toasted
green bean and toasted orange champagne vinaigrette Creamy wild rice bisque
January
26 Paella of roasted root vegetables, garlic and grass Pita
January
27 Creamy sweet potato paste Meyer Lemon and pink pepper oil
January
28 Thai garlic Basil Lentils Smoked Paprika Roast Rice Potato Massaman Curry January 29
Easy Jazzy Jambalaya
Vinaigrette of sweet corn
January 30 Caramelized leek and lemon One Pot Pasta Lemon Balsil Vinaigrette January 31
Collard Green Etouffe Roasted Sweet Potato Grits
