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Just Another Meatless Monday.....

When I decided to do The Greenprint Project* I knew it was going to be extremely difficult for me. Let's be honest here, my main reason behind doing this is to possibly win Beyonce concert tickets for life! It's just an added bonus that it'll help the planet and help me live a healthier lifestyle. There were a few different options for the Greenprint Project, which ranged from eating a plant-based breakfast every day to eating plant-based every single day. After weighing my options, I choose Meatless Mondays!

This may seem simple to you, but to me it's no small feat. It's the third week and the first time I've successfully gone fully vegan. I didn't drink milk once these past three Mondays (which is a huge victory on it's own), but I did eat cheese for the first two weeks. I was really down on myself for not being able to remain completely plant based, so I decided to plan ahead for this week. Surprise, surprise, it actually worked. Everything didn't go exactly according to plan, I wound up eating oatmeal twice, but whatever it was completely vegan!

I was especially proud of my dinner. I made zucchini with linguini, a recipe my mom's been making since I was little. It's definitely grown on me through the years. As in this is the first time I've eaten the tomatoes and onions.... yes I'm that (or was) picky. It was a simple recipe to make, and it actually tasted almost just like my mom's. My fiance who was not too excited about my vegan pasta, wound up really enjoying it.

I'm already planning ahead for next week. My goal is to eat an actual lunch, not just oatmeal again because I couldn't think of something better. I'm going to search Pinterest for some easy recipes I can make the night before - this time I'm actually going to make them. I'l make sure to keep you posted. In the meantime, check out my recipe for Zucchini with Linguini. If you give it a try, let me know what you think!


Zucchini with Linguini Recipe - Be warned, my mom doesn't use measurements so I don't either.

Ingredients: 

  • Zucchini
  • Linguini
  • Garlic
  • Onion
  • Diced Tomatoes - I used canned
  • Olive Oil
  • Oregano
  • Basil
  • Crushed Red Pepper

Directions
  • Cut up zucchini and place to side. 
  • Mince garlic and chop onions. 
  • In a pot, put some olive oil and saute garlic and onions for about 5 minutes or so, making sure not to burn garlic. 
  • Add zucchini and saute for another 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Add oregano and Basil 
  • Sprinkle with crushed red pepper to taste - add more or less depending on preference
  • Add diced tomatoes. 
  • Cover and let cook until zucchini is soft.
  • If you want, you can add a few handfuls of grated cheese (when not going for a vegan meal)
  • Serve over linguini


**Check out The GreenPrint Project, it's a challenge to start eating a plant-based diet. This not only has a positive impact on your health, but the planet as well. Plus you could win Beyonce tickets for life, which I think is the best benefit! Check it out here -  https://www.thegreenprintproject.com/ **
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