Recipes

Simply Vegan.

There are various types of foods that will be readily accessible to you while traveling in Spain. Lucky for us vegans, there are produce markets stocked with many of your favorites in every neighborhood. In addition, there are large mercados that will carry a larger variety of "frutas y verduras" (as well as meat, poultry, and fish).

In order to maintain fresh produce, shop every few days and just buy what you need for your next few meals. In addition to fruit and veggies, grab some other "staples" that will help meal-planning a bit easier for you. Bread, pasta, and rice can be found in any grocery market in Spain. Legumes are generally not canned, but you can find some types in jars or buy them dried and make your own! Keep your eyes peeled for health-food stalls in the larger markets and you should be able to find organic products and more luxury items such as quinoa and herbs.

Definite musts: Olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper
Bonus: Hot sauce!

Note: Each of these recipes should be simple to prepare with the typical kitchen utensils in a rented flat or hostel.

Easy breakfast.
 Grapefruit, kiwi, and banana.
Bonus: Top it with raw or toasted quinoa.

Soup for those chilly Madrid nights!
Ingredients: 1/2 head of cauliflower, 1 sweet potato, 2 carrots, 1 onion, 2 garlic cloves, 1 box of vegetable broth (serves 4)

Boil or steam cauliflower and sweet potato in a large saucepan with 2 cups of water and vegetable broth.
Sauté carrots, onion, and garlic and then add to the saucepan.
Continue to steam until all veggies are soft enough to stir.
Option: garnish with quinoa.

Veggie Stir Fry
Select any of your favorite veggies! I chose sweet potato, red and green bell peppers, red onion, and garlic.
Sautee in a pan with olive oil and then serve with couscous, rice, or quinoa.
Bonus: Add your favorite hot sauce!