Who needs pulled pork when you can use plant-based protein? These easy vegan pulled protein tacos are deliciously embellished with corn-pineapple salsa.
This taco recipe is always a hit, each time I make it. Is it the citrus-spiked pulled protein, or the subtly sweet corn-pineapple salsa? Most likely it’s the way those two components complement and contrast with each other. These tacos might look and taste festive, but they’re easy enough to enjoy as a weeknight meal.
Vegan Moroccan-Style “Chicken” Stew, using plant-based protein or baked tofu, riffs off a classic dish packed with veggies and fragrant with spice.
This fragrant stew is a wonderful way to enjoy the characteristic flavors and ingredients of Moroccan cuisine—including carrots, tomatoes, dried fruit, chickpeas, and cinnamon. Replacing the chicken customarily used in this stew is easy to do — use a package of prepared plant-based chicken-style protein or go more traditional with baked tofu.
This dish is traditionally served over couscous, but I suggest quinoa as a more flavorful and higher-protein option. Or, you can opt out of cooked grains altogether and serve with fresh flatbread.
Here’s a handy guide to nuts, including the common varieties, plus tips on buying, storing, and using this nutrient-dense food group.
Before the advent of agriculture, nuts and seeds were staple foods for nomadic tribes foraging for food. Far from diminishing their importance, the onset of civilized society elevated the use of nuts from basic sustenance to prized delicacies. Nuts are the hard-shelled fruits of nut trees (except for peanuts, which are legumes).
Nuts are a rich source of proteins, vitamins, and minerals. Their chief drawback is their high fat content. Used in moderation, however, nuts (and seeds, too) can be an invaluable part of plant-based diets. This versatile food group can add savor and crunch to everything from soup to dessert.
Kind by Gretchen Primack is a book for anyone concerned about the animal world and our place in it. For anyone who sometimes feels lonely for caring about that world.
It’s also for anyone who likes poems that attend to craft and consciousness. Here’s what Gretchen has to say about the new edition of Kind (Lantern Press, March 2, 2021)
“Several years ago, a book of my poems called Kind was published by tiny and mighty Post Traumatic Press. Two editions and four printings later, it’s now been republished in hardcover by Lantern Books. There are ten new poems, a foreword by the luminous Tim Seibles, and color art from three remarkable painters: Dana Ellyn, whose work is also featured on the new cover; Jane O’Hara; and Gus Mueller.”
