National Vegan Month
 

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If you think vegan food only consists of brown rice, lettuce and tofu, you’re wrong. These days, vegan options are far from boring.

Turning to a plant-based diet was definitely a blessing in disguise. Not only do I feel better from the inside out, it pushed me to try all sorts of restaurants in town. And since November is National Vegan Month, I encourage you to give creative, cruelty-free a try. From ethnic dishes to popular American staples, you won’t really be missing out. In fact, you’ll be treating your taste buds and expanding your horizons at the same time.

In addition to flavorful salads, you can also enjoy the Meatless Meatballs dish, tender vegan meatballs with fresh marinara sauce and melted Daiya mozzarella cheese. Other hearty selections include Veggie Faux Pie made with Daiya cheese and a hearty mix of vegetables; BBQ chicken pizza, featuring savory sweet barbecue sauce, Daiya mozzarella topped with Gardein chicken, red onions and chopped cilantro; the Meatless Meatball pizza, made with fresh tomato pizza sauce layered with Daiya mozzarella and sliced Gardein meatballs. Finish your meal on a sweet note with vegan chocolate cake made with a creamy peanut butter frosting.

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vegans can enjoy savory Mexican food without the meat, lard or dairy at Hussong’s Cantina. Start with the roasted cauliflower ceviche, a mixture of roasted cauliflower marinated in lime and jalapeño served in a Baja mix of cucumber, red onion, tomato and cilantro or the Romelia salad . Cheese lovers can munch on quesadillas filled with Daiya cheese and a choice of Gardein chicken or beef crumbles, pico de gallo and grilled corn; Baja-style veggie tacos with guacamole, breaded zucchini, tomatillo-avocado salsa and cabbage mix served with Mexican red rice, Daiya and beans. The fajitas are made with a mix of sautéed vegetables topped with Gardein chicken strips and served with pico de gallo, Daiya rice and beans.