A Vegan Meal at Cenote Ik-Kil near Chichen Itza

I visited Cenote Ik-Kil on the way to Chichen Itza in Yucatán, Mexico. A buffet style lunch was included in my excursion. There was plenty of meats, cakes, pies, and other choices. I was pleased to see some vegan options for me. 

I enjoyed white rice, pico de gallo, a salad made with lettuce, tomato, and onion, and slices of lime. At the table we also had warm corn tortillas, bread, and a hot salsa. This was really good! I used the delicious tortillas to make small rice and pico de gallo tacos, and I put the hot salsa on everything. ¡Muy Bien!

A Vegan Lunch at Cenote Ik-Kil

I added a Mexican Coca-Cola for $60 (pesos). This was my first Mexican Coca-Cola enjoyed in Mexico. It was perfecto. I should have gotten another one to take with me. You can also see my desert which was mixed fruit.

Mexican Coca-Cola and Fruit at Cenote Ik-Kil

The service was very good with full service at the table. There was a bar for those wanting adult beverages. The dining area was clean and beautiful. This was in a spacious structure with a tall thatched roof and exposed wooden beams. The cenote was a short walk away.

This place was a tropical paradise. I highly recommend a visit based on my experience. ¡Excelente!

Home-made Vegan Peanut Soup

I decided to veganize a peanut soup recipe from Martha Stewart. I'm sure my version isn't as good as hers because I'm not a skilled genius in the kitchen. But the soup I made was awesome! 

 

Home-made Vegan Peanut Soup

This soup includes:

1/4 white onion, chopped

1 medium Russet potato, chopped

1 small bag of peanuts, the kind found in gas stations and dollar stores

4 pieces of baby carrot, chopped

1-1/2 cups vegetable broth

1 cup water

salt

olive oil

Kick'n Chicken Seasoning

I made my soup just as Martha Stewart's recipe says, with the following exceptions:

I only prepared a quarter of her recipe, because it was just for me

I added a potato, just for fun

I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth

I didn't puree it as smoothly or strain it as recommended

 

After using Martha Stewart's instructions as a guide for my vegan peanut soup, I put it in the bowl and garnished it with olive oil and Kick'n Chicken Seasoning. This meal for one was perfect!

Marmite Toast with Tea

This light meal included Dave's Killer Bread toasted and topped with Earth Balance and Marmite. I enjoyed it with a cup of tea with oat milk.

Marmite Toast