Friday is almost here and I’m having a glass of wine to celebrate it. No, this post isn’t going Whine About It style, but I would like a wine glass that large. The problem with being really busy at work and maybe a little drained from marathon training is I’m just not feeling getting creative in the kitchen for dinner lately. But it’s also an opportunity to throw together simple, whole food meals faster than waiting through the drive through. Okay, I can’t remember the last time I waited at the drive through, but the local Taco Bell line looks pretty scary around dinner time! Thanks to hubby, we always have a selection of vegan veggie burgers in our freezer, he likes to grab whatever Grocery Outlet has on our weekly post-gym bargain hunts. I’m not a huge burger format fan, but when chopped up into protein croutons, they can turn a simple salad into a meal salad. These non-GMO Boca Vegan Vegan Burgers make such a simple addition to a meal salad.
Just heat in a microwave or skillet, maybe even a toaster, and chop into small salad chunks.
This veggie burger kale salad came together in less than 15 minutes and was very satisfying.
I do use a lot of tempeh, such a hearty source of protein with a nutty texture.
Tonight I chopped an 8 oz. package of tempeh and sauteed with chopped sweet potatoes and fresh green beans seasoned with tamari, apple cider vinegar, sriracha, and nutritional yeast to taste.
Raw chopped sweet potato cooks in minutes when chopped small and simmered with a little water, the texture was nicely soft and warming completing another one pot meal in 15 minutes.
Miko might be a larger sweet potato fan than me, I always need to be ready to share!
I’m taking a leaf out of your book recently with my meal inspiration. I’ve made my own cheese and dressing twice this week!
Nice! I love making fast and healthy blender “cheese” sauces!
It’s not easy trying to balance work, marathon training, and cooking when you’re tired and feeling less than inspired. It looks like you’re doing a good job, and you’re eating healthy. Before you know it the marathon will be over and you’ll be missing all of the running. I know I am! :)
Very true and thanks. Throttling back the miles after the race will probably feel very strange and I need to read up on that more and have a plan!
I like to make double batches when making burger recipes so I can shove a bunch in the freezer for nights where I don’t have time to cook. So easy to make or reheat in a frying pan.
Such a great idea, I need to experiment more with making homemade veggie burgers.