15 Lunch & Dinner Ideas

15 Lunch & Dinner Ideas

Author: Animal Protection of New Mexico October 22, 2020 Duration: 47:17

In this episode of Teach Me How To Vegan, we list 15 new meal ideas for lunch or dinner and offer an assortment of variations for each meal as well as tips for cooking, serving, and products to use in each one.

The contents of this podcast are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and does not constitute medical or other professional advice.

Recipes Mentioned

10 Minute Pizza Dough
https://www.sugardishme.com/10-minute-pizza-dough/

Lentil Taco Filling
https://melaniemakes.com/slow-cooker-lentil-brown-rice-tacos/

Enchiladas
https://apnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Green-Chile-Chikn-Enchiladas-Recipe.pdf

Enchiladas Demo Video
https://youtu.be/lZmiYyi-bII 

Cheese Sauce
https://apnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Cheese-Sauce-Recipe.pdf

Red Chile   
Recipe Pending - check back at https://apnm.org/recipes

Rellenos
[Send an email to plantbased@apnm.org for recipe]

"Chicken Tortilla Thing"   
Recipe Pending – check back at https://apnm.org/recipes

Green Bean Casserole (We adapt it by just using store-bought French Fried Onions)  
https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/vegan-green-bean-casserole/

"No Yeast Mayo" Rolls  
(highly recommend reducing the salt to about ¼ tsp; use vegan mayo)
https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/bread/bread-biscuits/mommas-easy-no-yeast-dinner-rolls.html

Summer Rolls & Peanut Sauce  
https://apnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Summer-Rolls-and-Peanut-Sauce-Recipe.pdf

"Ninja Noodles"
https://www.lotusfoods.com/recipes/easy-vegan-ramen-soup/


Products Mentioned

Beyond Burgers  
https://www.beyondmeat.com/products/the-beyond-burger/

Morningstar Meat Lover's Burgers
https://www.morningstarfarms.com/en_US/products/burgers/msf-veggie-burgers-meat-lovers-vegan-burger.html

Costco Veggie Burgers
https://www.donleefarms.com/product-page/organic-superfoods-veggie-burger

Boca All American Burgers
https://www.bocaburger.com/products/00759283600161

Morningstar Italian Sausage Crumbles
https://www.morningstarfarms.com/en_US/products/meal-starters/msf-meal-starter-flavored-italian-sausage.html

Go Veggie Cheese Shreds
http://www.goveggiefoods.com/products/shreds/vegan/cheddar

Morningstar Beef Crumbles
https://www.morningstarfarms.com/en_US/products/meal-starters/morningstar-farms-meal-starters-grillers-recipe-crumbles-product.html

Gardein Beef Crumbles
https://www.gardein.com/beefless-and-porkless/gluten-free/beefless-ground

Morningstar Chik'n Strips
https://www.morningstarfarms.com/en_US/products/meal-starters/morningstar-farms-chik-n-strips-product.html

Chao Cheese
http://fieldroast.com/product/creamy-original-chao-slices/

Daiya Provolone
https://daiyafoods.com/our-foods/slices/provolone/

Kirkland Organic Tortilla Chips
https://www.costcobusinessdelivery.com/kirkland-signature-organic-tortilla-chips%2C-40-oz.product.11987050.html

Gardein Turk'y Cutlets  
https://www.gardein.com/chickn-and-turky/classics/turky-cutlet

Mrs. Cubbison's Stuffing  
https://traderbobsgeneralstore.com/food/mrs-cubbisons-kitchen/stuffing?product_id=279

Rice Ramen Noodles  
https://www.amazon.com/Organic-Brown-Rice-Ramen-Pack/dp/B013MOHYRW

Egg Roll Wrappers
http://www.nasoya.com/healthy-tofu-products/egg-roll-wraps/


Resources Mentioned

Holiday Cooking Webinar  
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LhaMUVc0RRW8pOqnmQ49fw

Summer Rolls Cooking Class Recording
https://youtu.be/kWpAyzYwvFI

Enchiladas Demo Video
https://youtu.be/lZmiYyi-bII 


Ever wondered how a plant-based life could actually fit into your own routine, with all its quirks and challenges? That’s the heart of Teach Me How To Vegan, a practical guide hosted by Tony and Mickey Quintana. Coming from the Animal Protection of New Mexico, they bring both personal stories and professional insights to the table, moving beyond theory into the everyday. You’ll hear honest conversations about navigating the grocery store on a budget, putting together a simple weeknight meal, or figuring out nutrition without the jargon. This podcast understands that people come to this choice for many reasons-compassion for animals, concern for the planet, personal health, or a sense of justice-and meets you right there. Each episode feels like a helpful chat with friends who have been through it, offering tangible resources and encouragement whether you’re taking your first steps or looking to deepen a long-term commitment. It’s about making a vegan lifestyle feel accessible and sustainable, one real-world topic at a time.
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