Well, I just have to write a blog on this magical date of 11-11-11… And, I’m writing it about the simply amazing breakfast I enjoyed early this morning. Often the small joys in life are the most profound. As I ate that bowl full of warm food-medicine, I speculated that one day I will live in a vegan community in a warm climate, and I will prepare incredibly delicious foods in a healing café that many people will visit, from all over the world… but, back to this now moment! Here I am, a simple vegan yogini in a cold town, blissing out with Deep Abundant Gratitude for the fabulous vegan breakfast I enjoyed today. With the recipes below, you too can soon delight in this vegan creation! And, please stay tuned for the details of the Voices for Vegetarianism Campaign which will soon be revealed on this blog!

As always, please buy organic food whenever possible.
It is healthier for our bodies and healthier for our sacred planet earth.

Teja’s Amazing Apple Breakfast Sensation
1 cup Teja’s Savory Applesauce (recipe below)
¼ cup walnuts
1 corn tortilla

Pour the applesauce and walnuts into a skillet. Stir, then move to one side of the pan. Place the corn tortilla next to the sauce. Heat, turning the tortilla over once. Then, using the stirring spoon, gently break the tortilla into several small pieces. Serve in your favorite breakfast bowl. Breathe deeply, and cultivate Deep Gratitude for the healing you are receiving through this simple vegan food.

Teja’s Savory Applesauce
1 ½ Tablespoons extra virgin coconut oil
1 small-medium yellow onion, chopped finely
¼ teaspoon mild curry powder
¼ teaspoon Himalayan krystal salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
5 apples with peels – 2 big and 3 small (suggest Fuji or similar variety) – cored and chopped
5 cups water
1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
2 Tablespoons coconut palm sugar (low glycemic index!)

While I was preparing this applesauce for the first time, my older son came home from school. He took one look at the cutting board full of apples, and asked, “What’s for dinner, apples?” I chuckled as I continued making the applesauce. First, sauté the onion in the coconut oil with the curry, krystal salt, and garlic powder, for 10-15 minutes on medium-high heat. Next, add the water, chopped apples, cinnamon, and coconut sugar. Bring to boil, then simmer covered until all is soft. Pour into a glass bowl and mash with a potato masher. Enjoy!

Happy 11-11-11 to one and all… And remember to watch for the upcoming Voices for Vegetarianism Campaign! You won’t want to miss this dynamic new way to help reduce global green house emissions.

May all beings live in harmony, free of suffering. This includes the turkeys, so may many of the human beings in the United States consider a vegetarian Thanksgiving this year. More blogs to follow on ways to go vegetarian or vegan for Thanksgiving. 

Om Shanti (Peace),

Yogini Tejaswini

Photo of apples (given to Teja by Amma) taken by Teja Shankara.