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I'm Melodie. Here is where I share my passion for plant-based cuisine, zero-waste living, and being a green mama. I post recipes, recommendations and resources.

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Golden Chickpea Coconut Stew [Vegan/Gluten-Free]
Crispylicious Cauliflower Wings [Vegan]
Vegan ramen in Montreal, get your noodle on!
Rosé Pasta Recipe with Spinach and Mushrooms [Vegan]
Raw vegan chocolate balls [Vegan/Gluten-Free]

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Would you eat lobster (mushroom) rolls?🦞🌱

Would you eat lobster (mushroom) rolls?🦞🌱

If you were the kid who felt bad for the lobsters in the supermarket tanks, then maybe this is for you.

lobster mushrooms much like lobsters themselves are pricey but if you can get your hands on some, they are pretty fun. Merci @ferme_mycovore 🙏🏾

Lobster mushrooms are best cooked on high heat quickly by sautéing with olive oil or butter. I added garlic, lemon and a touch of white wine to deglaze. It takes about five to ten minutes. I find they hold their shape much more than other fungi.

Ingredients for the mayo sauce:
Vegan mayo
Lemon juice
Celery
Green onions
Salt & pep
Optional tiny sprinkle of kelp powder to enhance sea flavour
Optional dash of hot sauce

This is an easy recipe, I’d go by taste and adjust to your preference.

Toast up your bread and add some lettuce 🥬.

Because what’s sexier than someone who doesn’t

Because what’s sexier than someone who doesn’t give an F about garlic breath? 😜🧄

Have you made your own garlic chili oil? Try it. It will add deliciousness to everything from pasta to curry to fried tofu. Yum!

Ingredients:
4 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp chili powder
1/4 cup chili flakes *use Chinese chili not Italian!
1 tsp salt
1.5 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns (optional)
1 cup neutral oil with high smoke point

add everything but the Szechuan peppers and oil into a heat safe bowl. Add the Szechuan peppers and oil into a pot and heat oil to smoke point over medium heat. Look for bubbles around the peppercorns. Be careful not to burn oil.

pour hot oil over other ingredients and wait for it to cool then transfer to a jar and refrigerate.

It should last at least two weeks but we’ve never managed to keep it that long!

Easy Chickpea Noodle Soup 🥣 🌱My toddler appr

don’t know where to start with #zerowaste? try i

don’t know where to start with #zerowaste? try incorporating these changes.

These small changes alone can divert hundreds plastic bottles and bags from a landfill in just a few short years.

Since going zero waste in 2017, we’ve diverted more than 200 plastic bottles and counting.

Why focus on plastic? Because even recyclable plastic only gets recycled at a rate of 7%. It’s not biodegradable, it’s a fossil fuel byproduct and it can leach chemicals into the soil.

Baby steps can make a difference.

Buying is bulk may be the most difficult to implement. Buying what you need once a month may be a good way to make it easier.
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#lowwaste #zerowaste #ecofriendly #ecoliving #zerowasteliving #sustainability #sustainable

Tomorrow (Aug 24), I’m joining @machine_gun_mell

Tomorrow (Aug 24), I’m joining @machine_gun_mellie to talk about zero waste and plant based living with a toddler.

I’ll share insights on my sustainable parenting journey. Both the wins and fails. I hope to leave you with ideas to take baby steps towards more sustainable choices.

I was really honoured when @machine_gun_mellie invited me for a live. She creates fantastic honest and relatable parenting content which I very much enjoy. I’ve been looking at ways to tie together content around parenting and zero waste living. Being parent can make sustainable living harder but also so much more rewarding. After all, it’s our children who will benefit from a healthier planet.

#sustainability #sustainablemom #greenmom #ecofriendlyparenting #parenting #zerowastemom #zerowastemoms #sustainabilitychampions

Decadent Vegan Squash Blossoms (aka zucchini bloss

Decadent Vegan Squash Blossoms (aka zucchini blossoms) 🌱These mouth watering blossoms are in season for a few more weeks, so take advantage and wow your dinner guests with a fabulous plant-based version. Find them at your local farmer’s market, I got mine from @jardinsdarlington.

This dish is traditionally Italian, but it finds its way across many cuisines. I love the Mexican spin, so I paired this dish with smoky ancho black beans which you can see at the end. I will share soon. But even on their own, these blossoms are fabulous.

The recipe ingredients are below. I couldn't include all the instructions, so please visit my blog (mtlveg.com - link in bio☝🏾) for a step-by-step.

Ingredients:

12 squash (aka zucchini) blossoms

Macadamia nut filling
1/2 cup macadamia nuts, soaked overnight
2 tbsps of lime or lemon juice; I used lime for a Mexican-inspired plate
1/8 cup of olive oil
1 small clove of garlic, minced
1/2 tsp of salt ( or to taste)
pinch of black pepper

Batter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon chickpea flour
1/2 sparkling water, sub regular cold water if needed
pinch of salt

#plantbasedfood #plantbased #thaifood #foodblogger #veganblog #vegan #veganrecipes #plantbasedrecipes #healthyfood #healthyrecipes #recipes #recipeoftheday

Montréal je t’aime✨ save this post for vegan

Montréal je t’aime✨ save this post for vegan spots in the city, both entirely vegan establishments & popular spots with a delicious vegan options. 🌱 plants never looked so good.

@archwayverdun (appears three times)
@mckiernanmtl (roasted cauliflower)
@mimiandjonesdiner (burger)
@cremeriedallarose (appears twice)
@cafesantropol
@lloydies.mtl (vegan plate)
@barley (vegan toast)
@burgerfiance (burger with onion ring)
@lolarosamontreal (great spot next to quartiers des spectacles)
@bloomsushi (vegan sushi)
@boustanrestaurant vegan plate
@bouffemoi_mtl (pogos so good!)
@mercitata_com (pop up at festivals)
@burgerkingcan / @awcanada burgers
@restaurantbivouac (vegan option)
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#veganmontreal #mtlveg #montreal #plantbasedtravel #vegantravel #montrealfood #montrealfoodie

Decadent Silken Tofu From Scratch ✨ details belo

Decadent Silken Tofu From Scratch ✨ details below 👇🏾

Silken tofu from scratch is easy, and the taste is far superior. Think light and subtle beany flavour that melts in your mouth. In my opinion, it's a delicacy! Since silken tofu is impossible to find without plastic packaging, making your own will reduce your household's waste.

EQUIPMENT
1 Large pot
2 – 3 heat safe containers / bowls / remekins to be used to mould your tofu
1 nut bag or muslin bag

INGREDIENTS
1 cup soy beans, I use @yupik organic non-gmo
7 cups water
3 tsps nigari (tofu coagulant), I use @vanislesalt

Every 2 cups of milk will require 1 teaspoon of coagulant

For a detailed instructions please visit my blog (mtlveg.com), tap the link in my bio. 👆🏾
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#recipes #tofurecipes #tofu #veganrecipes #makingfoodfromscratch #plantbased #vegan #lowwaste #recipeshare #silkentofu #plantbasedrecipes #healthyrecipes #recipe

vegan chickn nuggets 🌱toddler and adult approve

vegan chickn nuggets 🌱toddler and adult approved

My quest to make the perfect vegan chicken nugget was motivated mainly by my daughter’s love for Gardein plant-based nuggets. She loves those and just about any real or fake chicken nugget.

While I love the convenience of frozen prepared foods, I wanted to make a homemade version of plant-based nuggets that were just as yummy. I could use healthy ingredients with less sodium and reduce waste by making my own.

✨Adding okara ✨

I recently made tofu so this is a great follow up recipe. Okara is the soy pulp that remains after pureed soybeans are filtered to make soy milk or tofu. If you make my tofu recipe, you’ll likely have enough okara for this recipe. Adding the okara is totally optional but a great way to salvage what may have otherwise ended up in the compost bin.

INGREDIENTS
Half a block 225 g medium tofu (if you use firm, it will impact the texture)
1/2 cup water
1 tbsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp mushroom powder* optional
1.5 tsp vegetarian chicken bouillon powder or paste, I recommend @betterthanbouillon
1 cup vital wheat gluten
1 cup okara sub 1/4 cup more vital wheat gluten

Breading
Flour mixture
1/4 chickpea flour
1 tsp nutritional yeast
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp spice of choice options for a little more kick

Wet mixture, sub @justegg
1/4 water
2 tbsps chickpea powder

Bread crumbs and oil
1 cup breadcrumbs
3 tbsp neutral oil

#recipe #veganrecipes #veganchicken #seitan #plantbased #toddler #toddlerfood #diyrecipe #recipeoftheday

Tofu from Scratch ✨Homemade tofu is a fraction o $Tofu from Scratch ✨Homemade tofu is a fraction of the cost and is very customizable. Make firm, medium or even unpressed tofu like a ricotta style. You’ll need: EQUIPMENT 1 Large pot Cheesecloth Tofu press (optional) Colander INGREDIENTS 2 cups soybeans, I use organic non-gmo from @yupik 8 cups water 1 1/2 tsp nigari or coagulant of choice, I use @vanislesalt Visit my blog, link in bio (mtlveg.com) for full instructions with details about choosing your tofu coagulant. . . . #recipes #tofurecipes #tofu #veganrecipes #makingfoodfromscratch #plantbased #vegan #lowwaste #recipeshare$

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