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Vegan Bodybuilding Recipes
Looking for a great vegan bodybuilding meal or two? Here are some good vegan bodybuilding recipes you will enjoy.
Vegan Bodybuilder Black Beans with Peppers and Mushrooms
1-1/4 tsp. olive oil
1/4 red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. thyme
5 oz. mushrooms, sliced thin
2/3 cup plus 3 Tbsp. canned tomatoes
3 oz. canned green chilies
3-1/2 Tbsp. vegetable stock
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 lb. black beans, rinsed and drained
1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. cilantro or parsley, chopped
1/3 cup salsa
Heat oil in a stainless steel saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, oregano and thyme and cook 4-5 minutes or until onion begins to get tender. Stir in remaining ingredients, except beans, cilantro and salsa. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low and simmer 5-7 minutes, stirring often until mixture is thickened. Stir in beans and cook an additional 3 minutes until beans are heated throughout. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with salsa.
Calories: 151
Fat: 2.1 g
Protein: 8.7 g
Carbs: 26.6 g
Roasted Vegetable Soup for Vegan Bodybuilders
8 tomatoes, cut in half
1 Tbsp. sugar
2 red onions, sliced
2 zucchini, sliced
2 yellow squash, sliced
3 red bell peppers, seeded and sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 Tbsp. rosemary, chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Arrange tomatoes cut side up on a stainless steel or enamel baking pan. Sprinkle with sugar. Combine remaining vegetables, garlic and rosemary on another baking pan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Roast both pans in oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring squash mixture every 8-10 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Combine roasted tomatoes, lemon juice and all but 1 cup of the vegetables in a food processor or blender. Process until smooth. Chop remaining 1 cup of vegetables and sprinkle over soup. 6 servings.
Calories: 112
Fat: 1.3 g
Protein: 4.6 g
Carbs: 25.7 g
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