Meatless Monday: Mexican no-Meat Loaf

March 2, 2015March 2, 2015 Laura Runs a Latte Meatless Monday #meatlessmonday, black beans, healthy, low-fat, Mexican, plant-power, plant-strong, recipe, Salsa, Tex-Mex, vegan, Vegetarian, wfpb

Before I get to the recipe, here's my usual weekly run summary thingamabob for last week :) I'm still super proud of my 30+ miles in only 5 days! Okay, onto the yumminess! This recipe is an adaptation of the Black Bean Loaf from One Green Planet. I kept the beans and oats the same, … Continue reading Meatless Monday: Mexican no-Meat Loaf

Vegan Taco Bake

February 19, 2015February 19, 2015 Laura Runs a Latte Meatless Monday, Recipes #meatlessmonday, healthy, low-fat, plant-strong, recipe, Recipes, taco night, Tex-Mex, vegan, Vegetarian

Trust me, this tastes much better than it looks :) Vegan Taco Bake 1 large red onion, chopped 1 bunch (about 6) scallions, chopped (remove bulb, use both white and green parts) 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped 2 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped 1 Tbsp minced garlic 1 package Lightlife Smart Ground (Mexican-style) 1 … Continue reading Vegan Taco Bake

Meatless Monday – Black Bean and Sriracha Pasta

November 3, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Meatless Monday, Recipes black beans, Meatless Monday, pasta, plant-strong, scallions, spicy, Sriracha, Tahini, vegan, Vegetarian

This is delicious, spicy, and easy! Go make it now :) 1 box (approx 12oz) pasta - I used Barilla Veggie Penne Pasta 1 can (approx 15oz) black beans (don't drain!) 3 Tbsp Tahini 3 Tbsp Sriracha 2 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce 1 Tbsp lime juice 1 tsp Agave (or any sweetener) 4 scallions, … Continue reading Meatless Monday – Black Bean and Sriracha Pasta

Quinoa, Black bean, and Sweet Potato chili

August 2, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Meatless Monday, Recipes banana, black beans, Chocolate, Meatless Monday, plant-power, plant-strong, Quinoa, recipe, spicy, sweet potato, vegan, Vegetarian

A couple weeks ago I found and tried THIS recipe. While my husband really liked it, it was just "off" somehow for me. Today I decided to do a recipe makeover with it, and Wow! I'm so glad I did! By omitting the oil, subbing salsa and cilantro base for the tomato paste, using homemade … Continue reading Quinoa, Black bean, and Sweet Potato chili

Meatless Monday: Esther the Wonder Pig!

January 6, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Meatless Monday Esther the Wonder Pig, Meatless Monday, plant-strong, vegan, Vegetarian

Has anyone not met Esther yet?! Esther took Facebook by storm! Since starting the page only about a month ago, Esther has over 20,000 likes! She also has a web site, a YouTube channel, and a twitter account (see other links from the web site)! She was adopted under the assumption that she was a … Continue reading Meatless Monday: Esther the Wonder Pig!

Week in Review: I Choose Happiness

January 5, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Running plant-strong, Running, vegan, Vegetarian, weight loss

It was a good week for both food and running :) I went from 122 back down to 119, and I ran 29.4 miles. It's amazing what a difference logging everything makes! And for running, I decided to stop worrying about speed/pace, and just run for the sake of running. I think that's made … Continue reading Week in Review: I Choose Happiness

Earned my Resolution Run medal!

January 2, 2014January 5, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Running 5k, Half marathon, Lucy, medal earned, plant-strong, Running, vegan, Vegetarian

I didn't complete it in one run, but I did complete it in less than 24 hours ;) I did 8.6 miles New Year Eve and 5.02 miles on New Years Day. Today I did a slow and easy 5k (3.11 miles) at lunch, then came home and made another batch of the Tahini Lime … Continue reading Earned my Resolution Run medal!

Happy New Year!

January 1, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Running Criminal Minds, Garmin 210, Half marathon, Lucy, plant-strong, resolutions, Running, vegan, Vegetarian

Last night I ran 8.6 miles as part of my Resolution Run and will get in the other 4.5 in about an hour - I registered for a (virtual) half marathon and already have the medal, so I have to finish earning it! I wasn't planning on splitting it between 2 runs, but my tummy … Continue reading Happy New Year!

Meatless Monday: (Recipe Makeover) Tahini Lime Quinoa Salad

December 23, 2013 Laura Runs a Latte Meatless Monday, Recipes, Running Brussels Sprouts, diet, intervals, Meatless Monday, nutrition, plant-strong, Quinoa, recipe, Running, Tahini, Training, Treadmill, vegan, Vegetarian, weight loss

Happy Meatless Monday! It's been busy around here with the holidays, and all the shopping, baking, and stress that goes along with the holidays! No sooner do I get something wrapped and under the tree before Lucy and Bogey have the bows and ribbons destroyed and the packages chewed halfway open ;) I haven't come … Continue reading Meatless Monday: (Recipe Makeover) Tahini Lime Quinoa Salad

Meatless Monday: Chocolate Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

December 16, 2013December 16, 2013 Laura Runs a Latte Meatless Monday, Recipes Baking, Chocolate, dessert, Isa Chandra Moskowitz, Lucy, Meatless Monday, plant-strong, Pumpkin bread, Recipes, vegan, Vegetarian

Happy Meatless Monday! A huge shout-out to the Vegan Gypsy for bringing my attention to this recipe by the amazing Isa Chandra Moskowitz. After a few minor alterations/modifications the result was sinful deliciousness! Chocolate Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread Ingredients: 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 2 Tbsp coconut oil 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa 1/3 cup + 2 … Continue reading Meatless Monday: Chocolate Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread