Did you know that November is National Vegan Month, starting with World Vegan Day on November 1st? Even if you’re not a vegan (translation: someone who doesn’t eat meat, eggs, dairy or any other animal-derived products like honey), it’s hard to disagree that less meat in your diet is better for the planet, your health and all those animals.
To celebrate National Vegan Month, the fun guys at Veggie Grill have given me two pairs of gift cards for a complimentary meal (entree and drink) at any one of their seven locations throughout LA and Orange County. Using plant-based ingredients, Veggie Grill is 100% vegan and they offer gluten-free and soy-free options, too. Some of my personal faves: Grillin’ Chickin’ sandwich, Steamin’ Kale salad and those sweet potato fries with that super-spicy dipping sauce.
UPDATE: Our winners have been chosen — thank you to everyone who left a response. The tickets have been awarded to Lynn and Rich. THANKS and keep checking back on MARPOP for more tasty giveaways!
HOW DO YOU WIN A PAIR OF GIFT CARDS?
Answer the question “What is your favorite vegan dish?” by leaving a comment below and I’ll pick the winning answers on Thursday, November 1oth.
Happy eating!
More info:
www.veggiegrill.com
Related links:
10 Tasty Ways to Beat Your Meat Habit
Gluten-Free Dining in LA & OC
i swear, my fave vegan dish is the “all hail kale” salad at veggie grill! would LOVE to win a gift card!!!
I LOVE Veggie Grill and would love to win a gift card!!
Below is the recipe for my all-time favorite vegan meal. Simple, delicious, fast, hearty, and healthy! Perfect for loving your body and the earth!
SOUTHWEST BLACK BEAN SALAD:
2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can corn, drained and rinsed
4 Roma tomatoes, chopped
¼ cup sweet onion, chopped
½ cup – 1 cup chopped cilantro
Juice of one lemon and one lime
Olive oil
Red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper
For dressing: mix equal parts of olive oil and red wine vinegar (I use about 1/3 cup of each). Mix all of the above ingredients and add dressing. Serve over brown rice.
My favorite is Steamin Kale Salad. Would love to win the @VeggieGrill gift cards to celebrate our 35th anniversary this month! Love your weekly segments on GDLA @marpop!
my favorite vegan dish is the vg-cheeseburger at veggie grill, so i would really like to win a gift card – please!!!!
never been to veggie grill and want to go.
my favorite vegan dish is tofu scramble:
1 pound firm tofu, mashed
1/4 tsp tumeric
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cup chopped mixed veggies
Place tofu in a lightly oiled pan and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients, stir, and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, until the vegetables are cooked and the tofu is heated through.
Hi Mar!
At the Veggie Grill, my favorite dish is of course the El Dorado Burger, which is the huge cheeseburger topped with jalapenos, caramelized onions and ketchup – so delicious! Another amazing vegan meal from another popular LA spot, M Cafe de Chaya, is the Madras Tempeh Wrap. Can’t go wrong with either one!
Thank you very much for the chance to win a gift card!
My favorite is a yummy kale salad and vegan chilli! ….you can’t go wrong.
Happy VEGAN Month, Everyone!
i LOVE veggie grill! my favorite vegan meal there is the santa fe chickin’ sandwich (putting the side of cabbage slaw IN the sandwich!) and sweet potato fries!
at home, my favorite vegan meal right now is “rustic pasta” from alicia silverstone’s book “the kind diet.” it’s traditional spaghetti & red sauce, but with cabbage, celery, & soy sauce too! i always add mushrooms & meatless meatballs for extra flavor and texture.
My favorite dish at veggie grill is the bbq chipotle, with shredded veggie beef in their bbq sauce and carmelized onions and ranch. It’s super filling and a tad indulgent.
Speaking of indulgent, my favorite (as of late) vegan recipe is for blueberry cornmeal pancakes which I got here: http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=26369.0 for those of you that want to make it at home!
My favorite vegan dish is the Big Macro at M Cafe, chicken wrap at Veggie Grill and quinoa salad at Seed bistro!!
CONGRATULATIONS to Lynn and Rich — you have won gift cards to Veggie Grill! Be sure to check back often as I have more tasty giveaways in the works!