Steemit challenge pitch season 27: Veggiesvibe challenge pitch.

I want to thank the Steemit team for the opportunity to apply for this season’s challenge pitch, and this season, my pitch is what I titled “Veggiesvibe Challenge.”

About me

I am a dedicated steemian who have served in different capacities in the system and giving my best, I am presently a moderator in steem fashion and style community, ladies universe and traveling steem community and also acting as a community curator with newcomers team.

I am a certified culinary consultant from enrolling in a culinary school here in my country with over 10 years experience in the culinary world or cuisines, snacks, pasteries and cooking in general and it’s from that wealth of experience, I’d love steemians to take a peak into the beautiful world of vegetarians.

Veggiesvibe Challenge is all about diving into the world of vegetarian meals. This challenge is unique and different because Over the challenge seasons we have seen different challenges on culinary arts and foods, but none have spotlighted the vegetarian lifestyle. This challenge aims to explore the vegetarian plate, inspire creativity, and create more awareness about this healthy dietary path.

Before diving into the tasks, let me briefly explain what vegetarianism is.

Vegetarianism is a lifestyle and diet choice that excludes meat, fish, and poultry, but may include other animal by-products such as eggs, honey, and dairy. Vegetarians focus mainly on plant-based foods: vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds—sometimes complemented with dairy or eggs depending on the type of vegetarian.

Benefits of Vegetarianism:

• Supports heart health and digestive wellness.
• Helps in maintaining a healthy weight and balanced energy levels.
• Reduces the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity.
• Encourages food choices that are eco-friendly and sustainable.
• Provides room for cultural creativity and diverse meal variations.

Challenge Goal:
The goal of this challenge is to help us adopt and enjoy a healthier, more balanced vegetarian style of eating that is delicious, accessible, and adaptable across cultures.

Tasks for the Weeks

Week 1: Colors on Your Plate

Topic: Introduction to Vegetarian Staples
Recipe

Task: Vegetable Fried Rice with Egg (optional)

• Cook rice with mixed vegetables like carrots, peas, sweetcorn, and bell peppers.
• Use vegetarian seasoning and optionally add scrambled eggs for ovo-vegetarians.
• Document the process, challenges, and creativity in balancing flavors.

Week 2: Plant & Dairy Fusion

Topic: Exploring Vegetarian Protein Sources (Beans, Lentils, Eggs, Dairy, Tofu)

Recipe Task: Eggplant & Spinach Stew with Eggs or Paneer (cheese)

• Prepare a tomato-pepper base with spinach or eggplant.
• Add either boiled eggs, paneer, or tofu (depending on their region).
• Document their experience and highlight how they balanced protein.

Week 3: Natural Sweet Indulgence
Topic: Wholesome Treats with Natural Sweeteners

Recipe Task: Baked Sweet Potato with Yogurt or Honey Drizzle

• Roast/bake sweet potatoes.
• Top with unsweetened yogurt and honey.
• Document their creativity in making it appealing and nutritious.

Week 4: Soups & Swallows the Vegetarian Way

Topic: Creative Local Vegetarian Soups
Recipe

Task: Vegetable Soup with Swallow

• Make soup without fish or meat stock, using mushrooms or garden eggs instead.
• Serve with swallow (yam flour, oat flour, cassava flour, etc.).
• Document their preparation and how you achieved rich flavor without meat.

Week 5: Veggies Street Food Twist

Topic: Reimagining Local Street Foods with Vegetarian Flair

Recipe Task: Akara (Bean Cakes) with Pap or Plantain Chips with Smoothie

• Prepare classic bean cakes (using plant oil).
• Pair with pap or fruit smoothie.
• Document their street-food-inspired vegetarian combo.

Week 6: The Veggiesvibe Finale

Topic: The Full Balanced Vegetarian Platter

Recipe Task: Curated Vegetarian Plate

• Combine rice, beans, vegetables, plantain, fruits, and dairy/egg (optional).
• Create a colorful, nutrient-packed platter.
• Document how they planned, portioned, and presented their final dish.

Note:
Participants are free to recreate recipes with ingredients available in their regions, but they must follow the vegetarian framework (no meat, poultry, or fish). Dairy, eggs, honey, and plant-based substitutes are allowed based on their chosen vegetarian type. This ensures diverse but consistent entries across the challenge.

Grading

The tasks would be graded thus;

Items	Grades
Ai check	✅
Bot	✅
Plagiarism	✅
Task replication	5
Compliance to instructions	2
Quality of presentation	2
Interactiveness	1
Total	10

My statistic

Items	statistics
Reputation	74.648
CSI	10.5
Steem power	8,867.56
Country	Nigeria
Cashout	2212,393
Powerup	237,599

Thanks for this opportunity again. I do hope to bring in my best in this challenge season if granted.