When I made the choice to go vegan back in 2010 after my doctor recommended it due to a possible cancer diagnosis (and later found out it was), I struggled to find quick and easy meals. One thing that I ate almost every day was canned re-fried beans spread onto a tortilla with a few dashes of hot sauce. I'd microwave it for 45 seconds and call it a day. When my daughter went vegan that's what she ate too. We didn't know any vegans that would hold our hand through the process of discovery and what we could eat, and this meal, well, it...got...really...boring! But, at least I knew I could eat it. Not only have I come a long way but so have vegan foods and vegan replacement products. Before we go on...I get it. 50% of you are questioning why I would want to trade chicken for a chicken looking product vs whole foods that don't represent something dead. Let that be your choice. We are all coming from different places with different feelings, tastes and cravings. Let's not judge here but support everyone where they are. You may like tofu. I do too sometimes but I love creativity, flavor and sometimes something a bit fun and with texture. This could be made with tofu but I always stock up on quick and easy foods for days like today!
There is this awesome company that found my blog and decided to send me a box of their products to create recipes. Edward & Sons Trading company is an online store that sells not only Vegan foods, but also gluten free and other organic foods too. So check them out if you aren't near a local vegan grocer like myself. But in their box of goodies was a delicious Teriyaki marinade and sauce. Right away I decided to make a Rice bowl similar to what my father-in-law Gary used to make for the family when we'd go visit. I'm happy to say...I have a food crush! This is not only filling and satisfying but delicious and flavorful! This marinade had a nice zing of vinegar, garlic, pepper and ginger with a nice citrus tone. Really really good.
Teriyaki Rice Bowl
~serves 4-54 Cups cooked rice
1 1/2 Cups Vegan Chicken (I used Gardein)
5 scallions (green onions) sliced
1/2 Cup sesame seeds (toasted for a few minutes to bring out the flavor)
4-5 ounces Teriyaki sauce (Premier Japan from Edward & Sons is also Gluten Free)
Chopsticks are optional
In a bowl, put about 3/4 cup of rice and 1/2 cup or less of the vegan chicken, and a handful of scallions. Drizzle on an ounce of Teriyaki sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Eat quick if you are in the company of others. Or guard it like crazy because others will devour their food and comeback for more if you look away. True story....Eat it quick, or guard it with a lock and key. It's that yummy!
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