While the Coronavirus Pandemic is going on, more and more people are doing their shopping online. If you’re searching for a vegan belt, some of the options below may work for you. This is a cruicial time to support vegan companies!

Avesu is a German company that sells a wide variety of belts in different colors. Check their site to see which countries they deliver to.

https://www.avesuveganshoes.com/vegan-accessories/misc-belts-com.html

Corkor is a Portuguese company that sells women’s and men’s belts made out of cork. They deliver worldwide.

https://www.corkor.com/collections/womens-cork-belts

https://www.corkor.com/collections/mens-cork-belts

Doshi is an American company that sells both men’s and women’s belts.

https://doshi.shop/collections/belts

https://doshi.shop/collections/womens-vegan-wallets-and-belts

 Ethical Wares is a company in Wales, UK. They sell a variety of belts and deliver worldwide.

https://www.ethicalwares.com/accessories/belts/

Freerangers is a British company offering belts in several colors.

http://www.freerangers.co.uk/belts

Herbivore Clothing is an American company selling belts in various sizes.

https://www.herbivoreclothing.com/accessories/belts/

Kat Mendenhall is an American company selling belts in various colors. You also get to choose the type of non-leather grain you want your belt to be made out of.

https://katmendenhall.com/shop/vegan-belts/

MooShoes is an American company selling a variety of belts.

https://www.mooshoes.com/collections/belts

Nae is a Portuguese company that ships belts worldwide.

https://www.nae-vegan.com/en/accessories/belts_619-468.html

Nice Shoes is a Canandian company that sells a wide variety of belts.

https://niceshoes.ca/catalog/belts

Nomadic State of Mind is an American company that sells belts made out of rope.

https://shop.nomadicstateofmind.com/category-s/165.htm

Truth Belts is a Canadian company that specializes in belts for men and women.

https://truthbelts.com/

Vegan Chic is an American company that sells belts for men and women.

https://www.veganchic.com/vegan+belts/search.aspx

The Vegan Collection is an American company that offers a variety of belts.

http://thevegancollection.com/

Vegan Essentials is an American company that sells belts in different sizes.

https://store.veganessentials.com/belts-c14.aspx

Veganline is a British company that sells belts in different colors and with different buckles and ships to various countries.

https://veganline.com/belts.htm

Vegan Scene is an American company that sells belts for women and men in various colors.

https://veganscene.com/collections/belts

Vegetarian Shoes is a British company selling a variety of vegan belts.

https://www.vegetarian-shoes.co.uk/accessories/belts/10043_0c.html

The Vegetarian Site is an American company selling a wide variety of belts.

https://www.thevegetariansite.com/cgi-bin/miva?Merchant2/merchant.mv+Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=S&Category_Code=belts

Vivari is an American company that sells men’s belts.

https://vivariwear.com/collections/shop

By Reed Mangels, PhD, RD

The Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods is being updated. New labels are being phased in. As of January 1, 2020, large manufacturers – those with $10 million or more in annual sales  –  were required to switch to the new label by January 1, 2020. Smaller manufacturers have until January 1, 2021 to comply. This means that for the time being, you may see a mix of new and old versions of the labels at stores. A sign that you are looking at the new version of the label is that it includes added sugars, vitamin D, and potassium. These were not required to be included in the older version of labels.

Daily Values are established by the FDA. The Daily Value for a nutrient is a single value, often similar to the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), that is selected to be used for the labels of foods and supplements.  Daily values are amounts of nutrients that people are recommended to consume or not to exceed each day. The Daily Value may be somewhat different from the amount of a nutrient you need. For example, the RDA for calcium for adults ranges from 1,000 milligrams for younger adults to 1,300 milligrams for pregnant and lactating women. The new Daily Value for calcium is set at 1,300 milligrams.  If you are a young adult, you would not have to get 1,300 milligrams, but the label could still help you to see whether a food is high in calcium. The label actually provides the %Daily Value so that consumers can see how much (what percentage) a serving of the product contributes to reaching the Daily Value. The new labels give both the %Daily Value and the actual amount of the nutrient in a product. For example, the Nutrition Facts label for 1 cup serving of one brand of fortified soy milk says that it has 450 mg of calcium, 30% DV (note that this %DV is rounded since 390 mg is actually 34% of 1300 mg).

Calcium is one example of a nutrient whose Daily Value has increased. Others include potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin D. Nutrients whose Daily Value has decreased include zinc and vitamin B12. These changes don’t mean that an individual’s need for the nutrient has changed; rather, the change is with the amount on the label. You can see all of the changes here.

By Amy Dell, Former Vegetarian Resource Group Intern 

Your favorite vegan, allergen-free muffin company has released a line of gluten-free mini muffins! The “Abe’s Mom’s” collection currently features three flavors: Double Chocolate, Coffee Cake, and Lemon Poppy Seed. These little bites are school-safe and filling for their size, perfect as a special treat in a lunchbox or paired with a hot beverage during an afternoon tea party. With no individual wrapping, these muffins also reduce the waste of a traditional mini muffin experience. 

The Double Chocolate are filled with chocolate chips and have a crumbly, brownie-like texture sure to please the chocoholic in your life. The Coffee Cake variety would be perfect paired with a cup of joe as a quick morning snack at the office. The slight citrus flavor and cinnamon crumble on top add a level of sophistication to the tiny snack. The Lemon Poppy Seed are moist and pack lots of flavor into each bite, hitting you with sweet lemony goodness and an almost creamy texture. All of Abe’s Muffins are soy-free, nut-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and sesame-free. See: https://www.abesmuffins.com

Create and submit a video relating what you want to tell others about veganism.

Some possible topics: food, nutrition, your feelings about veganism, water usage and vegetarianism, veganism and animal rights, or other vegan topics which appeal to you. Humor and feelings are appreciated. All videos should be positive, not be critical of anyone, and not include any footage of animal cruelty. You may submit a video you have already made.

Aspects of judging include accuracy and judges wanting to share the video with others. Entrants give permission to The Vegetarian Resource Group to post and share the video, to link to and from the video, and share the video with the media. Deadline to enter this year is July 15, 2018.

Details on the contest can be found here:

https://www.vrg.org/videoscholarship.php

Stuck at home and in the mood for vegan take-out food? Many vegan restaurants are offering delivery and/or take-out during the coronavirus pandemic. The next few days we’ll be listing restaurants in various states that are still cooking up vegan food for delivery and/or take-out. Here’s a few places you can support:

RHODE ISLAND

Root 6 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840

By Chloe 223 Thayer St., Providence, RI 02906

SOUTH CAROLINA

Annie O Love’s Café of Sweet Abundance 1901 Ashley River Rd., Charleston, SC 29407

Gnome Café 109 President St., Charleston, SC 29403

A Peace of Soul Vegan Kitchen 2338 Main St., Columbia, SC 29201

TENNESSEE

Cashew 149 River St., Chattanooga, TN 37405

Plant Power Cafe & Juice Bar 6215 Lee Hwy., Ste. 137 (F), Chattanooga, TN 37421

Sluggo’s North Vegetarian Café 501 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga, TN 37405

Don’t Have A Cow 110-A Tiny Town Rd., Clarksville, TN 37042

Frannie’s Vegan Café 4100 North Roan St., Ste. 1, Johnson City, TN 37604

Imagine Vegan Café 2158 Young Ave., Memphis, TN 38104

Juicy’s Wellness Café 2314 Medical Center Pkwy., Ste. A-2, Murfreesboro, TN 37129

Graze 1888 Eastland Ave., Nashville, TN 37206

Sunflower Bakehouse 2414 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN 37214

TEXAS

Casa de Luz 1701 Toomey Rd., Austin, TX 78704

Plow Burger 1505 Town Creek Dr., Austin, TX 78741

Rebel Cheese Deli & Wine 2200 Aldrich St., Ste. 120, Austin, TX 78723

The Beer Plant 3110 Windsor Rd., Austin, TX 78703

Nature’s Plate 10233 E. Northwest Hwy., Ste. 432, Dallas, TX 75238 and 11811 Preston Rd., #432, Dallas, TX 75238

Spiral Diner & Bakery 1101 N. Beckley Ave., Dallas, TX 75203

V-Eats 3011 Gulden Ln., Ste. 102, Dallas, TX 75212

Spiral Diner & Bakery 608 E. Hickory St., Denton, TX 76205

Lick It Up 114 E. Mills Ave., El Paso, TX 79901

The Queen’s Table 12115 Montwood Dr. #201, El Paso, TX 79936

Spiral Diner & Bakery 1314 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76104

Jeff’s Vegan 3580 Preston Rd. #107, Frisco, TX 75034

Korny Vibes 403 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 77006

Veegos 10932 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 77042

Verdine 449 W. 19th St., Houston, TX 77008

Reverie Bakeshop 1930 N. Coit Rd., Ste. 140, Richardson, TX 75080

Binge Kitchen 449 McCarty Rd., San Antonio, TX 78216

La Botanica 2911 N. St. Mary’s Strip, San Antonio, TX 78212

Señor Veggie 620 South Presa, San Antonio, TX 78210

UTAH

Cuppa 552 E. 25th St., Ogden, UT 84401

Boltcutter 57 Gallivan Ave., Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Mark of The Beastro 666 S. State St., Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Veggie House 52 E. 1700 S., Salt Lake City, UT 84115

Vertical Diner 234 West 900 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Zest Kitchen & Bar 275 South 200 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

VERMONT

Pingala Café & Eatery One Mill St., Ste. 138, Burlington, VT 05401

Sweet Alchemy Bakery and Café 45 Upper Main St., Essex Junction, VT 05452

VIRGINIA

Loving Hut 2842 Rogers Dr., Falls Church, VA 22042

Greenfare 408 Elden St., Herndon, VA 20170

Fruitive 100 East Main St., Norfolk, VA 23510 and 1501 Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23517

Senses Vegan Comfort Food 3375 Killam Ave., Norfolk, VA 23508

Hang Space 8002 Buford Ct., Richmond, VA 23235

Phoenix Garden Vegetarian Restaurant 7103 Brook Rd., Richmond, VA 23227

Fruitive 1624 Laskin Rd., Ste. 740, Hilltop North, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

WASHINGTON

Araya’s Place 10246 Main St., Bellevue, WA 98004

The Wild Oat Bakery & Café 1305 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA 98255

Flying Apron 16541 Redmond Way, Ste. E, Redmond, WA 98052

Araya’s Place 5240 University Way NE Ste. A, Seattle, WA 98105 and 2808 E. Madison St., Seattle, WA 98112

Broadfork Café 4757 12th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98105

Chuminh Tofu & Veggie Deli 1043 S. Jackson St., Seattle, WA 98104

Cycle Dogs 1514 NW Leary Way, Seattle, WA 98107

Flying Apron 3510 Fremont Ave N., Seattle, WA 98103

Harvest Beat 1711 N 45th St., Seattle, WA 98103

Heartbeet Organic Superfoods Café 1026 NE 65th St., #A-102, Seattle, WA 98115

Highline 210 Broadway E., Seattle, WA 98102

Kati Vegan Thai 1190 Thomas St., Seattle, WA 98109

Loving Hut 1228 S. Jackson St., Seattle, WA 98144

Allie’s Vegan Pizzeria and Café 1314 S. Grand Blvd., Suite 6, Spokane, WA 99202

Boots Bakery & Lounge 24 W. Main Ave., Spokane, WA 99201

Viva Tacoma 2602 N Proctor St., Tacoma, WA 98407

Pure 9925 SW Bank Rd., Vashon, WA 98070

WASHINGTON, DC

Elizabeth’s Gone Raw 1341 L St., NW, Washington, DC 20005

Fare Well 406 H St. NE, Washington, DC 20002

HipCityVeg 712 7th St. NW, Washington, DC 20001 and 1300 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036

Nuvegan Café 2928 Georgia Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20001 and 2397 6th St. NW, Washington, DC 20059

Pow Pow 1253 H St., Washington, DC 20002

Senbeb Café 6224 3rd St., NW, Washington, DC 20011

Soupergirl 314 Carroll St., NW, Washington, DC 20012 and 1829 M St., NW, Washington, DC 20036

Sticky Fingers 1370 Park Rd., NW, Washington, DC 20010

WEST VIRGINIA

Kelley Farm Kitchen 1112 W. Washington St., Harpers Ferry, WV 25425

Venerable Bean Bakery 137 Pleasant St., Morgantown, WV 26505

WISCONSIN

The Cheeze Factory Restaurant 618 Oak St., Baraboo, WI 53913

Celesta Restaurant 1978 N. Farwell Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202

Be sure to visit The Vegetarian Resource Group online guide to veggie restaurants in the USA and Canada here: https://www.vrg.org/restaurant/index.php

To support this type of information, please consider making a donation to VRG: www.vrg.org/donate  

By Rissa Miller, Senior Editor Vegetarian Journal

Pancakes make any breakfast, brunch—or even dinner—feel like a special occasion. This recipe dresses up regular boxed pancake mix by adding chai spices and topping with marmalade infused syrup. It comes together quickly and tastes quite fancy. Serve with sliced oranges and hot tea for a complete experience.

Chai Spice Pancakes with Marmalade Syrup

Makes 13 pancakes.

By Rissa Miller, Senior Editor Vegetarian Journal

Dry:

1-1/2 cups vegan-friendly pancake mix (such as Arrowhead Mills, Bisquick, Aunt Jemima, or Bob’s Red Mill – check individual packages; Bisquick used in this recipe)

2/3 cup rolled or old fashioned oats

1 Tablespoon arrowroot powder or cornstarch

1 Tablespoon ground flaxseed meal

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon garam masala (optional)

Pinch ground clove

Pinch nutmeg

Pinch ground allspice

Pinch ground pepper (optional)

Wet:

1-2/3 cups unsweetened unflavored vegan milk (soy and oat tested well; other types not tested)

2 Tablespoons unsweetened applesauce

Zest of one orange

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2-3 Tablespoons of canola oil or vegan margarine, to prepare

Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Add all wet ingredients except for canola oil/maragarine. Stir with a whisk or wooden spoon until just mixed. The pancake batter should be runny but not thin. If it’s thick or chunk, add more vegan milk by the Tablespoon to get to a smooth consistency.

Preheat a large pan or griddle to medium heat. Coat with some canola oil or vegan margarine.

Scoop out 1/4 cup portions of batter onto the hot pan/griddle. Pancakes will spread to be approximately 5-6 inches in diameter.

Cook on the first side until the pancake is bubbly and edges start to look done, then flip and cook on the second side about 2 more minutes (time may vary depending on your stove’s heat settings).

Repeat with all batter, occasionally adding more canola oil/margarine as needed. Serve warm with Marmalade Syrup (below) or maple syrup.

Marmalade Syrup

1 cup maple syrup

1/4 cup marmalade

In a saucepan love low heat, gentle warm 1 cup of maple syrup and 1/4 cup of jarred marmalade. Stir frequently and do not allow to boil. As soon as the marmalade has melted and infused into the syrup, remove from heat and serve warm.

Stuck at home and in the mood for vegan take-out food? Many vegan restaurants are offering delivery and/or take-out during the coronavirus pandemic. The next few days we’ll be listing restaurants in various states that are still cooking up vegan food for delivery and/or take-out. Here’s a few places you can support:

NEW YORK

Parlor City Vegan 81 Clinton St., Binghamton, NY 13905

Avant Garden 188 Havemeyer St., Brooklyn, NY 11211

Bar Velo 394 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211

By Chloe 171 North 3rd, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Champs Diner 197 Meserole St., Brooklyn, NY 11206

Izzy Rose 214 Greene Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11238

Planted Café 333 Smith St., Brooklyn, NY 11231

Root & Bloom 423 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14222

Blossom On Columbus 507 Colulmbus Ave., New York, NY 10024

Honeybee’s 95 Ave. A, New York, NY 10009

Marty’s V Burger 134 East 27th St., New York, NY 10016

Mother Of Pearl 95 Ave. A, New York, NY 10009

Orchard Grocer 78 Orchard St., New York, NY 10002

Seasoned Vegan 55 St. Nicholas Ave., New York, NY 10026

Spicy Moon 328 East 6th St., New York, NY 10003 and 68 W. 3rd St., New York, NY 10012

Urban Vegan Kitchen 41 Carmine St., New York, NY 10014

Fogwood and Fig 24 Front St., Port Jervis, NY 12771

Birch Bark Eatery 989 US-9, Queensbury, NY 12804

Sweet Soul Bakery 454 Lake Ave., St. James, NY 11787

Love Earth 4916 Arthur Kill Rd., Staten Island, NY 10309

Strong Hearts Café 719 E. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13210

Garden Café on the Green 6 Old Forge Rd., Woodstock, NY 12498

NORTH CAROLINA

Vegan Community Kitchen 803 E Williams St., Apex, NC 27502

Veltree 7945 N. Tryon St., Unit 110, Charlotte, NC 28262

OHIO

Lifestyle Café 891 Oak St., Columbus, OH 43205

Portia’s Café 4428 Indianola Ave., Columbus, OH 43214

The Nile Vegan 1479 Worthington St., Columbus, OH 43201

Birch Café 5557 Wilson Mills Rd., Highland Heights, OH 44143

Ely’s To Go 850 E. Western Reserve Rd., Youngstown, OH 44514

OKLAHOMA

Nourished Food Bar 131 Dean A McGee Ave. Ste. 115, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

OREGON

Next Level Burger 70 SW Century Dr. Ste 120., Bend, OR 97702

Next Level Burger 11 South State St., Lake Oswego, OR 97034

Aviv 1125 SE Division St., Portland, OR 97202

Canteen 2816 SE Stark St., Portland, OR 97214

Loving Hut 1239 SW Jefferson St., Portland, OR 97201

Next Level Burger 4121 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, OR 97214

The Sudra 28 NE 28th Ave., Portland, OR 97232

Vertical Diner 8124 SW Barbur Blvd., Portland, OR 97219

Virtuous Pie 1126 SE Division St., Portland, OR 97202

The Space 1128 Edgewater NW, Salem, OR 97304

PENNSYLVANIA

Hipcityveg Suburban Square, 76 Coulter Ave., Ste. 18, Ardmore, PA 19003

Vegan Treats 1444 Linden St, Bethlehem, PA 18018

Go Vegan-Philly 401 Fayette St., Conshohocken, PA 19428

Luhv Vegan Bistro 101 North York Rd., Hatboro, PA 19040

Root 223 W Walnut St., Lancaster, PA 17602

The Greyhound Café 81 Lancaster Ave., Malvern, PA 19355

Bar Bombón 133 S. 18th St., Philadelphia, PA 19103

Grindcore House 1515 S. 4th St., Philadelphia, PA 19147

HipCityVeg 127 S. 18th St., Philadelphia, PA 19103, 214 S. 40th St., Philadelphia, PA 19104, and 121 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19107

The Greyhound Café 1839 Poplar St., Philadelphia, PA 19130

The Tasty 1401 S. 12th St., Philadelphia, PA 19147

Vegan Commissary 1429 Wolf St., Philadelphia, PA 19148

B52 Vegan Bakery & Café 5202 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201

Eden Café 344 Adams Ave., Scranton, PA 18503

Love Again Local 18 South Church St., West Chester, PA 19382

Eden Café 134 South Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

Umami Gorilla 811 Scott St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705

The Greenhouse Café 18 State Hill Rd., Wyomissing, PA 19610

Be sure to visit The Vegetarian Resource Group online guide to veggie restaurants in the USA and Canada here: https://www.vrg.org/restaurant/index.php

To support this type of information, please consider making a donation to VRG: www.vrg.org/donate  

Nanette Blanchard previously wrote an article titled “A Cinco de Mayo Fiesta” for Vegetarian Journal. Since tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo, we thought you might enjoy preparing some vegan dishes in honor of this day. Enjoy Jicama and Orange Salad; Sopa de Pasta (a stew); Calabacitas (a squash dish), Green Chilies Stuffed with Frijoles (Beans); Red Chili Sauce; and Easy Capirotada (a bread pudding). See: https:/www.vrg.org/journal/vj2007issue2/2007_issue2_cinco_mayo.php /

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Stuck at home and in the mood for vegan take-out food? Many vegan restaurants are offering delivery and/or take-out during the coronavirus pandemic. The next few days we’ll be listing restaurants in various states that are still cooking up vegan food for delivery and/or take-out. Here’s a few places you can support:

MICHIGAN

Detroit Street Filling Station 300 Detroit St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104

The Lunch Room 407 N. 5th Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48104 and 2200 Fuller Ct., Ann Arbor, MI 48015

Try It Raw 213 E. Maple Rd., Birmingham, MI 48009

Water & Wheat Café 6218 M-63 N., Coloma, MI 49038

Unburger Grill 22018 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48124

Chili Mustard Onions 3411 Brush St., Detroit, MI 48201

Detroit Vegan Soul 19614 Grand River Ave., Detroit, MI 48223

Nosh Pit Detroit 2995 Yemans Hamtramck, Hamtramck, MI 48212

Shimmy Shack 1440 Sheldon Rd., Plymouth, MI 48170

MINNESOTA

Crepe & Spoon 339 22nd Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418

The Herbivorous Butcher 507 1st Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

Vegan East 2409 Lyndale Ave. South, Minneapolis, MN 55405

Eureka Compass Vegan Food 629 Aldine St., St. Paul, MN 55104

Evans Organic Eatery 56 6th St. E., St. Paul, MN 55101

J. Selby’s 169 N. Victoria St., St. Paul, MN 55104

Vegan East 2179 4th St., White Bear Lake, MN 55110

MISSOURI

PuraVegan 307 Belt Ave., St. Louis, MO 63112

NEBRASKA

Fauxmaha 319 S. 50th St., Omaha, NE 68106

Modern Love 157 Farnam St. #7113, Omaha, NE 68131

NEVADA

Pancho’s Vegan Kitchen 2540 Anthem Village Dr. #120, Henderson, NV 89052

Go Vegan Café and Juice Bar 5875 S. Rainbow Blvd. #104, Las Vegas, NV 89118

Pancho’s Vegan Kitchen 4865 S. Pecos Rd. #5, Las Vegas, NV 89121 and 3585 S Fort Apache Rd., Ste B1, Las Vegas, NV 89147

Pots 1745 S Rainbow Blvd., Ste. A, Las Vegas, NV 89146

The Heavenly Vegan 6070 S. Rainbow Blvd., Ste. 7, Las Vegas, NV 89118

Vege-Way 7790 S. Jones Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89139

Violette’s Vegan Organic Eatery and Juice Bar 8560 West Desert Inn Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89117

NEW JERSEY

From Seed to Sprout 410 Main St., Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ 07717

Luna Verde 400 Main St., Bradley Beach, NJ 07720

Seed To Sprout 560A River Rd., Fair Haven, NJ 07704

Nature’s Plate 15 Main St., Keyport, NJ 07735

Loving Hut 538 State Route 10, Ledgewood, NJ 07852

Papa Ganache 106 Main St., Matawan, NJ 07747

Veggie Heaven 631 Valley Rd., Montclair, NJ 07043

Good Karma Café 17 E. Front St., Red Bank, NJ 07701

Killer Vegan 996 Stuyvesant Ave., Union, NJ 07083

Be sure to visit The Vegetarian Resource Group online guide to veggie restaurants in the USA and Canada here: https://www.vrg.org/restaurant/index.php

To support this type of information, please consider making a donation to VRG: www.vrg.org/donate  

By Rissa Miller, Senior Editor Vegetarian Journal

Nothing is quite like fries. That satisfying bite of potato, perhaps dipped in ketchup. And during a time when many folks are staying in, it’s not super easy to get our hands on those shred of tater goodness. Never fear, you can whip up a batch of fries at home to rival any cafe frites you may be missing! This recipe for sweet potato fries with herbs and garlic is oven baked, so there’s less mess in cooking and fewer extra calories for the waistline. Adjust the savory seasonings to suit your tastes and serve beside veggie burgers or tofu dogs, roasted portobellos and veggies, or your favorite sandwiches.

Baked Garlic-Herb Sweet Tater Fries
(Makes 4 portions)

3 medium-large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into fries
1 Tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Non-stick spray

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray a baking sheet or dish with non-stick spray. In a bowl, toss sweet potato fries, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, and basil until fries are well coated and garlic/herbs are well distributed. Spread in an even layer over prepared baking dish. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-30 minutes, stirring once or twice during baking. Finished fries will be tender inside, and crisp, lightly browned on the outside.

Cook’s Note: Need to save time? Use frozen fries instead, about 3 or 4 handfuls, and toss as directed with garlic and herbs.