Guest guest Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Forwarding the message. Meatout Mondays March 16, 2009 Recipe Perfect El Paso Pilaf The Great American Meatout is right around the corner... March 20th! Get ready to “kick the habit†for good with this Perfect El Paso Pilaf and other amazing vegan dishes. Pilaf is easy to make, and you can be as creative as your imagination and taste buds allow. Here’s a simple yet elegant recipe that can be served as a delicious side dish or satisfying light meal on its own. Ingredients: ½ cup chopped onion 2 tsp. olive or cooking oil 1 can (19 oz.) red kidney beans, drained 1 ¾ cup vegetable broth or water 1 cup long grain rice 1 cup fresh or frozen corn 1 cup chunky salsa, mild or hot ¼ cup dry lentils ¼ cup chopped sweet red pepper or diced pimento ½ tsp. chili powder dash of garlic powder 8 tomato slices (optional) Directions: In large saucepan, cook onion in oil over medium heat about 5 minutes until onion is tender. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and cover; simmer 20 minutes or until rice and lentils are tender and most of liquid is absorbed. Serves 4. For this and other easy recipes, visit www.VegWeb.com! product New Meatout T-Shirt Help create positive change in the world with a cool veg message. March is Meatout month and this year’s theme is “Change Your Diet – Change The World!†Our specially designed brand new Meatout T-shirt reflects this year’s theme of change. Sweatshop-free, the shirt reads “Change Your Diet – Change The World – Live Vegan.†Click here for a larger view. Order yours today for $15 (plus shipping) at the FARM Store or give us a call at 800-MEATOUT (632-8688). For this and more Meatout gear, visit the FARM Store! health Veggies Kick Out Cancer New research concludes that a diet high in vegetables can reduce the risk of prostate cancer. The research, recently published in the online edition of Molecular Nutrition and Food Research, reviewed available literature, including 29 cohort studies, 69 case-control studies, and 4 randomized clinical trials. The researchers analyzed a number of plant foods and point to antioxidants as the primary mechanism of this effect, protecting against DNA and cell damage. Among the foods analyzed are tomatoes, yellow orange vegetables, as well as cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli, cauliflower brussels sprouts, cabbage, bok choy, collard greens and kale. Researchers also noted that consumption of legumes, including soy and soy products, provides protection against prostate cancer. To read the full article, click here! Inspiration Free Meatout Cards The only thing better than choosing veg is helping others enjoy its benefits! Be an inspiration in your community by spreading a message of health and compassion this month in honor of the Great American Meatout. This year’s slogan is " Change Your Diet – Change the World! " Distribute colorful postcard-sized handouts (pictured left) that explain how a veg diet can change the world. Each card offers a free Veg Starter Guide and a subscription to Meatout Mondays.You can give them to your friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers. You can also place them in health food stores, libraries, veg-friendly restaurants, or any other place you see fit. To request handouts, fill out your information on the Meatout Registration Form! Pass it on! Thanks for reading this week's issue of Meatout Mondays! Share the veggie love with your friends and family... forward this e-mail or sign them up! Meatout Mondays is published each week by: FARM - Farm Animal Rights Movement 10101 Ashburton Ln Bethesda, MD 20817 info If you are not a member of this list and would like to be, Email list management powered by http://MailerMailer.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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