Here are some dishes that I’ve been able to enjoy over the years. All of these are vegan and all were consumed while I had Crohn’s Disease. I can enjoy most, if not all, of these meals with my ostomy.
I hesitate to post these photo, knowing that many of my friends with IBD can’t enjoy food the way I have been since getting my ostomy.
With active Crohn’s, I wasn’t even able to drink water without being in tremendous pain, so part of me hopes that if eating has been hard for you, that things will eventually get better.
For the lucky ones who don’t have IBD, I hope these dishes illustrate just how nutritious and enjoyable a plant-based diet can be!
Vegan Paella after removing it from the oven.Fries at a restaurant in Ann ArborFrozen mango and balsamic vinegarGrape leaf wraps and saladGrilled tofu strips in a wrapHashed brown potatoesHoliday Veggie platterHome fries with salad and tofu dressingHome made bean burger patties with potatoes and vegHome made cinnamon bunsHomemade potato chipsHomemade veggie burger with saladLentils on rice with rapini and saladMango saladMarinated potatoes and seasoned rice Table Mountain, South AfricaMarinated rice with green and yellow beansMarinated tofu with potatoes, carrot and saladMashed potatoes with tofu and saladMixed bean saladMixed beans and salsaMixed grains dish South AfricaMixed platter at restaurant in OrlandoMock chicken and noodlesMock chicken on a salad from a restaurant in OrlandoOatmeal and frozen berriesOatmeal breakfast Ann ArborPasta dish with mixed veg from a restaurant in OrlandoPasta with Brussels sproutsPita with hummus and veggiesPolenta lasagna with Daiya nondairy cheesePolenta lasagna with saladRapiniRice dish at vegan restaurant in Cape TownRice paper wraps with salad and vegan frittataRice with beans and avocado dressingRice with beans and cornRice with marinated tofu and broccoliRoasted artichokes Ann ArborRoasted potatoes with rice pasta and a saladRoasted potatoes with saladSalad with apple and croutonsSalad with nectarine and tofuScrambled tofu and hash brown potatoesSeasoned rice with tofu and broccoliSheppard’s pie with seasoned tofuSimple restaurant meal in Cape TownSimple saladSweet potato with pasta and saladTaco platter South AfricaTempeh on rice at a restaurant in OrlandoThree pepper dish at banquet hallTofu and rice with Asian vegTofu and sprout dish from restaurant in OrlandoTofu on riceTofu salad and balsamic vinegarTofu scramble with carrots, celery, tomatoesTofurky roast with potatoes and green and yellow beansTomato saladTortilla chips with Daiya nondairy cheese, home made sour cream and salsaTortilla chips with salsa and avocadoVegan Airplane food KLMVegan chicken at restaurant in VancouverVegan junkVegan Lasagna with Daiya nondairy cheeseVegan omelette from a restaurant in OrlandoVegan omeletteVegan pizza with Daiya nondairy cheeseVegan pulled porkVegan Sheppard’s pieVegan tocosVeggie burger from a restaurant in Cape TownVeggie burger from a restaurant in OrlandoAlfalfa sprout saladBasic pasta with tomato sauce and a simple saladYucca fries (left) and homemade tortilla chips with guacamole and salsa at Antojitos at Universal OrlandoJamaican Side salad at Bob Marley’s at Universal Studios OrlandoStuffed pepper dish at Bob Marleys in Universal Studios OrlandoYucca fries at Bob Marley’s at Universal Studios OrlandoLarge tofu saladPurple cabbage and TVP chunksCooked shredded cabbageSimple hotel saladCauliflower and potatoesBlack bean and mushroom breakfastSliced tofu sandwich with vegan mayoPasta with large TVP chunksCabbage soupBeyond meat vegan burgerBrussels sprouts dishCrunchy salad from Freshii Lake TahoeFruit bowlFully loaded vegan pizzaHomemade blended kidney bean soupHomemade pastaHummus saladMarinated tofu on a bed of spinachMeal from Healthevoices 2018More homemade vegan pizzaOatmeal breakfast healthevoices 2018PopcornRoasted ChickpeasShredded cabbage and tofu dishTacos and tofuTempeh bowl Freshii Lake TahoeTofu and pineappleTofu and potato saladTofu scramble breakfast burritoVegan desertVegan Pita pizzaZucchini and squash pastaZucchini pasta being madePurple cabbageQuinoa with mixed vegRice and beans with mixed vegRice and tofu stirfryRice with mixed veg edamame and tofuRice with mixed veg tofu and zicchiniRice with tofu and mixed vegRice with tofu and side saladRoasted potato with tofu and saladSalad with riceSalad with tofu and mixed vegStirfry with tofu ballsStuffed pita pocketsSweet potato and rice with cooked greensSweet potato and tofuTempeh burgersTofu cooking in marinadeTofu scrambles with cooked greens and potatoesTofu scrambles with home friesTofu scrambles with potatoes and pancakesTortilla chips with vegan cheese and guacamoleTortillas with salsa and vegan cream cheeseUdon noodles with mixed vegVegan lasagnaWhite kidney beans with romaine and vegBean burgersBean curdBig saladCabbage with rice and beansChickpeas with raw vegCooked greens with sweet potato and white potatoFancy tofu with beans and mixed veg pt 2Fancy tofu with beans and mixed vegGnocchiGrilled tofu with rice and mixed vegHashbrown potatoes and mixed vegHashbrown potatoes with mixed veg 2Hashbrown with veggies and kidney beansHome fries and veggie burgerHome fries with tofu and riceHomemade pancakes with tofu scramblesHomemade Pumpkin pieIndian spiced chickpeas with rice and saladItalian restaurant dishLarge salad with tofu and mixed greensLentils with mixed vegLoving hut cabbage and mixed vegMango salad with mixed greensMixed beans and potatoesMixed saladPasta and veg with a side of saladPasta and veg with mango saladPasta with basic saucePasta with mixed vegPizza with vegan cheesePortabello steak with mixed veg and rice and tomato soupPotatoes with fresh mixed veg saladStirfry tofu with mushrooms and mixed veg with side saladAssortment of veggie mock meat and riceHomemade bean burgers and potato wedgesMinestroneRice vermicelli with mixed veg and tofu ballsRice with spouts and tofu ballsVegan pizzayummy dinnerWhat I was eating on a raw food dietMakes for an amazing dish!grilled tofuHomemade chililoving hut chow meinloving hut glazedloving hut stripsloving hut summer rollsloving hut sw and friesmango saladMini potatoes with saladpita pizzaraw food meal“Pasta” made from carrot and zucchiniraw zucchini dishSimple salad with radishesspring rollsstuffed tomatoesSweet potato and rice with cooked greensSweet potato and tofuTofu scrambles with hashbrowned potatoes and avocado on breadtofu stirfryberry good saladChickpea pasta with mixed green salad and bok choycollard wrapsMarinated Tofu wrapRed leaf lettuce saladRoasted eggplant with tofu and potatoesSpicy rice and vegVegan chiliVegan chili potBok Choy and sweet potatoBroccoli and tofu stirfryCoucsous and tofuGlorious saladCabbage stirfry with a simple saladHomemade fries with bean burgersNothing beats home cookedPasta with a simple saladPasta with TVP chunk and a saladPasta with veg and bok choyPita ChipsPita Pit vegan wrapPita pizza with dayia vegan cheesePita pizzasPotato saladPotatoes with tofu strips and vegSpaghetti with salad and bok choyTofu and rice with balsamic fig sauceTofu bok choy and spinach saladTofu scramblesVegan lasagnaWhite kidney beans and veg with pastaVibrant saladVegan mac and cheeseTofurkey RoastTofu and bok choy stirfry with pastaSpring mix salad with tofuSimple lunch with tofu and potatoes and a side saladSeasoned roasted potatoesPortabello mushrooms grillingPortabello mushroom burger with roasted potatoes and a side saladPasta and rice with saladNoodle stirfry and beansMicrowaved potatoes and salsaLoaded subLentil saladHomemade chili with white kidney beansHomemade bean burgersGnocchi, oyster mushroomsGlazed tofu and rice with a side saladGardein vegan strips, fries and a saladGardein vegan meat balls and spaghettiFried plantainsEggplant and yellow beansEggplant and pastaCouscous with chickpeas and yellow beansClub sandwitch from the Loving Hut in TorontoChickpea saladAncient grain porridge and berriesTofu with potatoes and saladBean burger with roasted potatoes and saladBeautiful stir-fryBeets on a saladBok choy and improvised mealButternut squash with mixed veg and saladCaesar salad with mashed potatoesChickpea saladCustom meal from South AfricaCustom salad in OrlandoDelicious soupFried mixed vegetables
Updated Feb 7, 2022 (added 1 new photo!)
10 thoughts on “Food Gallery”
Such a big amount of various dishes. All of them look really tasty. I’ve always wanted to have a business in the catering field. I know that you can run a restaurant franchise in Canada but are there options for vegan cafes? I would like to undertake it.
All this stuff looks great! Can’t wait to try adding more of these foods into my diet. If you’re ever in New Orleans, LA they have a vegan restaruant called Seed that is absolutely amazing!
That’s for the recommendation! I’d love to visit New Orleans at some point – I honestly never would have suspected they’d have a vegan restaurant there, but I’m glad to hear that they do!
I have tried everything and it STILL doesn’t work! I will chew it until its NOTHING. I would love to have a nice salad. Veggies/Fruits. ANYTHING healthy! I’ve had this for over 7 years now and it hasn’t gotten any easier with food. Any tips I may of haven’t tried?
Hi Serina, raw fruits and vegetables don’t cause me any trouble (and I eat them often) , but not all ostomates can handle it as easily. Peeling can help, but chewing is the most important.
Such a big amount of various dishes. All of them look really tasty. I’ve always wanted to have a business in the catering field. I know that you can run a restaurant franchise in Canada but are there options for vegan cafes? I would like to undertake it.
All this stuff looks great! Can’t wait to try adding more of these foods into my diet. If you’re ever in New Orleans, LA they have a vegan restaruant called Seed that is absolutely amazing!
That’s for the recommendation! I’d love to visit New Orleans at some point – I honestly never would have suspected they’d have a vegan restaurant there, but I’m glad to hear that they do!
I have tried everything and it STILL doesn’t work! I will chew it until its NOTHING. I would love to have a nice salad. Veggies/Fruits. ANYTHING healthy! I’ve had this for over 7 years now and it hasn’t gotten any easier with food. Any tips I may of haven’t tried?
Sorry that you’re struggling :( What exactly is the problem? Blockages?
Do you have an ileostomy or colostomy?
The foods listed in this page are foods recommended post op, and should be safe for most people, assuming there aren’t any secondary issues: https://www.veganostomy.ca/ostomy-diet-what-to-eat-first-six-weeks/
Feel free to send me an email and we can discuss this in more detail. veganostomy@gmail.com
Hey there!
Just wondering, how do you eat raw fruits and veggies with an ostomy? Doesn’t this cause you to have blockages?
Hi Serina, raw fruits and vegetables don’t cause me any trouble (and I eat them often) , but not all ostomates can handle it as easily. Peeling can help, but chewing is the most important.
Awesome looking food cant wait to have broccli again