“My Partner Wants Me To Become A Vegan”
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Frankie writes on Facebook: “My Partner Wants Me To Become A Vegan”
“My partner recently went from being a hardcore meat eater to a total vegan and the whole thing strikes me as ridiculous and unsustainable. They’ve become evangelical about veganism and are pressuring me to join them. I tried it for a week and hated every moment of it. Should I pretend to follow the diet to keep the peace, or should I refuse even if it leads to tension? How do I support my partner’s lifestyle change without becoming part of it?“
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Plant-Based BBQ: 5 Savory Meat Alternatives For The Grill
Grilled Veggies
The star of the show at a vegetarian BBQ is often the assortment of grilled vegetables. The vegetables are typically marinated or brushed with flavorful sauces or herbs before being cooked on the grill. A yummy veggie to throw on the grill would be zucchini with a drizzle of Italian seasonings, olive oil, and lemon juice. Another option would be grilled garlic mushrooms with a bit of garlic and balsamic vinegar or grilled cabbage with a tandoori marinade.
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Veggie Burgers
A vegetarian BBQ often features a variety of veggie burger options. These burgers can be made from ingredients like black beans, lentils, chickpeas, quinoa, or even grilled portobello mushrooms. They are typically served on buns and topped with condiments, such as lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, and vegetarian-friendly sauces.
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Planted Based Sausages & Hot Dogs
To mimic the classic BBQ experience, plant-based sausages, and hot dogs are popular additions to a BBQ. These meatless alternatives are made from ingredients like soy, tofu, seitan, or vegetables and are grilled until they’re charred on the outside.
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Grilled Tofu & Tempeh
Tofu and tempeh are versatile plant-based protein sources. You can marinate and grill them at BBQs. Tofu can be marinated in a variety of sauces or spices to add flavor. While tempeh, a fermented soybean product, has a naturally nutty taste.
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Grilled Fruit Desserts
Fruits like pineapple, peaches, watermelon, and bananas are often grilled to bring out their natural sweetness and enhance their flavors. They can also be served as-is or paired with a scoop of vegan ice cream. A fruit that would go perfectly on the grill is pineapple. You can create a rum-glazed pineapple if you’re feeling ambitious. Just marinate your pineapple in dark spiced rum and brown sugar before putting it on the grill.
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