Easy Vegetarian Recipes

Vegetarianism is no longer an option in our current era, but an imperative. This may sound extreme but it is not once you understand how cattle-raising affects our ecosystem and -even worse- our own bodies. We, humans, were not made for processing meat. Different from carnivores, our saliva does not contain the necessary enzymes to decompose flesh effectively. As well, our teeth do not possess the sharpness required to eat meat.

Vegetarian recipes not only are the best options for eating healthily but, also, are one of the easiest to prepare. There are plenty of delicious one dish or one plate recipes you can prepare without incurring in the death of a sentient being (animal).

Here are some ideas of simple recipes that will allow you to gain energy levels, expand your consciousness and find the most easy cooking options.

The difference between veganism and vegetarianism is the consumption of dairy products and eggs. Vegans do not consume the aforementioned while vegetarians do. Both practices are founded on the concept of ahimsa (one of the yogic principles or yamas and niyamas).

Here are some one plate examples of simple vegetarian and vegan recipes:

- Indian chickpeas (Vegan) Chickpeas are extremely high in protein -one of the compounds most present in animal products-. Indian chickpeas are abundant in minerals, vitamins and are extremely fulfilling. Chickpeas are easy to prepare and can be a one plate dish -nothing else is required-. Make sure to add some curry, ginger and tons of spices to give your plate an extra kick. You can add some potato and eggplant as well.

- Lentils (Vegan) Lentils are iron-packed. They possess great level of protein and are very low in calories. You can create simple recipes such as soup or stew. Feel free to add lots of basil and lemon pepper to give it an Asian taste.

- Wheat tortillas with ricotta cheese (Vegetarian) Toss a wheat tortilla in a olive-oil seared pan. You can put on it some cheese and the veggies of your preference. You can add some mayonnaise, rosemary and tomato to infuse it with an Italian feeling.

- Hummus (Vegan) Blend together one cup of chickpeas, a fourth of a cup of olive oil, one or two tablespoons of tahini, the juice of a lemon and cayenne powder and voila! You have one dish recipe that is as simple as can be. Serve it with pita bread.

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