I’ve taken breaks from alcohol before. Thirty days here, a couple of months there.

I even made it to three months once.

But this time feels different.

In the past, when I took a break from drinking, I usually felt energized and a little proud of myself.

I would tell myself, “See? I don’t really have a drinking problem. I can stop whenever I want.” And after a few weeks or months, I would go back to old patterns.

Over the last year I’ve been asked more than once: “Why don’t you call yourself vegan anymore?”

It’s a fair question. I spent years building a podcast, a YouTube channel, and a blog around vegan life.

My content was full of grocery hauls, recipes, and motivation for anyone who wanted to eat fewer animal products.

So, when I stopped calling myself vegan, I knew people would notice.

Whether you're trying to eat less meat (if you are, this is the spot for you) or simply looking for a filling and simple meal idea, this recipe has you covered.

Full recipe below…