The assumption that eating healthy and being a vegan in Egypt is “too expensive” and “impossible” is now nothing more than just that. An assumption. It’s true that having a diet that consists of quinoa and imported avocados is not going to be light on your wallet. But, whoever said that’s the only way to be vegan?
Here’s a sample of a 3-Day Vegan Meal Plan made from all-local products, that won’t drain your wallet.
| Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Snack | |
| Day 1 | Green Smoothie (recipe) | Freekeh with vegetables(recipe) | Chickpea Salad(Spinach + leafy greens + chickpeas + red peppers +olive oil ) | Sweet Potato Chips(recipe) |
| Day 2 | ½ cup Fool+Balady bread | ½ cup brown rice +Cooked red beans(recipe) | Carrots + Cucumbers with hummus dip | 30g unsalted nuts |
| Day 3 | ½ cup Oatmeal+1 tablespoon Flaxseeds | Tomato and ginger soup+Lentil Salad (recipe) | Cooked vegetables(Aubergin + Courgette+ tomato +colored peppers + 1 onion + basil + topped with olive oil) | 2 bananas |
Photo credit : Shamlola
