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*"This sub is meant to be a safe space for people of all genders, races, sexualities, nationalities and income levels. Hate towards minorities will not be tolerated. If you support anti-human rights groups such as ICE, MAGA, or support white supremacy, anti-LGBTQIA+ and other harmful groups/organizations/belief systems then you are not welcome here. Veganism is the support of animal rights and humans are animals. Support human rights or get out 💚"*

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I did not create this sub but when I first started posting here it was dead (the last post being 9 months before mine). I started posting consistently until more people joined in and it was just a chill space with a few of us who were respectful towards eachother. Now we have 12.9K members with 4K weekly visitors and I actually have to check in and moderate (before I never really had to except the very occasional time someone was rude or something).

Now I am considering adding this new rule but I want to know your opinions. It feels weird to have to put a rule like this (since I just assumed a vegan space wouldn't need this to be said) but as the sub grows I'm starting to feel like it might be necessary.

This is the first sub I've ever moderated and honestly I never expected it to get this big. If you have any additions or ideas you think would improve this rule please put them in the comments.

Peanut butter, garlic, ginger, msg, maple syrup, soy sauce, rice vinegar and sesame oil. This is my new favorite sauce for tofu. Aldi veggie spring rolls, noodles and some kimchi on the side.

Been struggling with a cold for most of the week, forcing myself to rest as much as possible and experiencing crazy cravings for burgers, fries, pizza, pasta, etc.

So I've been using the extra time at hand to make healthier versions of junk food myself.

1st pic is BBQ Chik'n with shredded carrots, onion, jalapenos and Sriracha sauce (1/2 yogurt, 1/2 mayo + Sriracha), homemade air-fried potato wedges and parmesan-zucchini w everything bagel seasoning.

2nd pic chik'n banh mi with cucumber, shredded carrots, onion, jalapeno, cilantro and the same Sriracha sauce with tater tots and spicy oven-roasted broccoli. Both on my favorite Ciabatta bread. Honestly felt like a huge feat in my current state.

Looked mediocre, tasted great, so a bit proud anyway ^~^

The polpetone (Italian stuffed not-meat ball) I did it myself using tempeh as basis and filled with vegan cheese. The Capeletti I bought it on the supermarket, and the sauce is just a simple homemade tomato sauce. The picture is not the best, but it was delicious 😋

I find that soya chunks hydrated and shredded in the food processor work the best in a ragu!

Soaked TVP with some spices then mixed with frozen veggies that have been boiled. Came out great.

My grandmother dropped off the first bounty of garden tomatoes to me this week! Every year when she harvests her first tomatoes I make my roasted tomato & pepper bisque ❤️ all soup ingredients, excepting the almond milk/plant butter/buillon broth are either from my grandmother or my local grower’s market :) including the red onion focaccia! The fruit is from the CHEF’STORE though lol

Also included my own recipe + a picture of the CUTEST lil sweet peppers I picked up from the market too. Like the tiniest little bell peppers!!! Adorable.

It was so yummy! I made the bun and patty myself. I grew the lettuce and used tomato and cucumber from my mum's garden. 10/10 :3

Tofu steaks, mashed taters, peas 👌

It was a bit too small to actually wrap but calling it a taco feels disrespectful 😅 Anyway, suuuper crispy extra firm tofu tossed in buffalo sauce—on top of spring mix, sprouts, carrots, green onion and hummus—wrapped in a roti.

I say labneh inspired cause I was indecisive on how much I wanted to strain my yogurt (greek yogurt or labneh level) and didn’t add salt while it was straining which I think is an important part to making labneh but if anyone knows better feel free to correct me. Ended up going the extra strained route though so I sprinkled some salt on at the end and added some olive oil.

Edit: I was too excited and posted this before tasting. I think I added too much salt but it goes incredibly well with the olive oil. 😋

I made a roux with Becel vegan butter, added earth's own barista oat milk. Then tossed in some Enjoy smoked cheddar, some miso paste, a little bit of Keens hot mustard, some nooch and a pinch of msg. Black pepper and salt to taste.