Quinoa and Roasted Asparagus Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 6 Quinoa tossed with tender roasted asparagus pieces, crunchy red pepper chunks and a lemony vinaigrette. Ingredients 1 cup dry quinoa, rinsed well 1 bunch of fresh asparagus, approximately 1 lb. 1 tablespoon olive oil ¼ cup finely chopped red onion 1 large…
Black Bean and Kale Quinoa Patties
Black Bean and Kale Quinoa Patties Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 14 patties These delicious patties are crispy on the outside and packed with nutrition and flavour. Ingredients 2 1/4 cups cooked quinoa (3/4 cup dry quinoa + 1 ½ cups water) 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium onion,…
Cauliflower Chickpea and Quinoa Bowl
Cauliflower Chickpea and Quinoa Bowl Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4 Roasted cauliflower and chickpeas paired with spinach and quinoa, drizzled with a lemon/maple dressing. Ingredients Quinoa: 1 ¼ cups dry quinoa 2 ½ cups water Vegetables: Cauliflower, separated into medium size florets (about 2 cups) 1 onion, chopped 1 large clove garlic,…
Harvest Vegetable Bake
Harvest Vegetable Bake Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 8 Sliced harvest vegetables, drizzled with olive oil and spices, then topped with black olives and baked to perfection. Ingredients 1 small butternut squash (approximately 1 lb), peeled 2 medium size sweet potatoes, peeled 3 large tomatoes 2 large onions 3-4 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2…
Pickle Juice Coleslaw
Pickle Juice Coleslaw Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 6-8 A delicious coleslaw of grated cabbage, carrots and apples tossed in a creamy dressing, with vinegar and pickle juice to keep it bright. Ingredients 1 small head green cabbage (1-1.5 lbs) 1 small head red cabbage (1-1.5 lbs) 2 medium sized carrots, peeled and…
Roasted Vegetable Sandwich
Roasted Vegetable Sandwich Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 2 A delicious grilled sandwich, full of vegetables. Warm, gooey, crisp, cheesy and comforting in all the right ways. Ingredients 4 slices of bread 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise 2 Daiya dairy-free cheddar slices sliced tomato sliced cucumber red onion rings handful of spinach few grinds…
Moroccan Spiced Lentils
Moroccan Spiced Lentils Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 6 Red lentils cooked with tomatoes and Moroccan spices. Delicious. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg ¼ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon paprika 2 medium garlic cloves, chopped 7 cups vegetable stock 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger…
Lentil Sloppy Joes
Lentil Sloppy Joes Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4 Lentils cooked in a thick, delicious spicy sauce and served on a bun. Ingredients 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed and sorted 3 cups water 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 cup fresh or frozen corn 1 stalk celery chopped 2-3…
Twice Baked Spinach Potatoes
Twice Baked Spinach Potatoes Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4 Twice Baked Spinach Potatoes – Creamy inside, crisp outside, stuffed with sautéed onions, garlic & spinach plus a garlic/lemon aioli, cheese and chickpeas. Ingredients 4 baking potatoes, cleaned and dried ½ cup low-fat mayonnaise 1 medium clove of garlic, minced 1 tablespoon lemon…
Easy Pita Pizza
Easy Pita Pizza Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 2 pizzas Easy pita pizzas are so good. Quick, easy, delicious, nutritious and individual – making the whole family happy. Ingredients 2 whole wheat pita breads ½ cup pasta sauce red onion, chopped 2 or 3 mushrooms (any kind), washed and chopped 2 or 3…
Lemon Garlic Roasted Potato Bowl
Lemon Garlic Roasted Potato Bowl Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4 Wonderful comfort food. Roasted potatoes, spicy black beans & spinach, drizzled with a lemon garlic sauce. Ingredients Potatoes: 6 cups diced potatoes 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 or 3 grinds of black pepper Black Beans: 1 can no-salt-added black beans,…
Curried Butternut Squash & Red Lentil Soup with Kale
Curried Butternut Squash & Red Lentil Soup with Kale Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 6 Delicious squash and red lentil soup, flavored with mild curry and ginger Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves of garlic, chopped 2 medium carrots, chopped 1 stalk of celery, chopped ½ cup dry red…