Lemon and Garlic Pasta Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Total time: 15 minutes Serves: 2 A super light pasta dish perfect for hot summer days or light lunches/dinners during feasting time (a.k.a. Christmas holidays). Yoghurt makes this version even lighter and healthier! Ingredients garlic lemon juice yoghurt parsley salt and pepper pasta…
Mini Pumpkin Blinis with Hummus and Lemon-y Kale Strips
Mini pumpkin blinis with hummus and lemon-y kale strips Prep time: 5 + 5 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Total time: 20 minutes Serves: 8 mini blinis or 4 big These mini blinis (ie savoury pacakes) are made with the fibers that hold the pumpkin seed to help reducing food waste. They are served with…
Honey Ginger Glazed Carrots
Honey Ginger Glazed Carrots Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A super easy side dish, and a lighter option for the holiday table! Kids and adults will love them. Ingredients 1 bag (1 pound) baby carrots 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon fresh ginger Salt, to taste Instructions View the full recipe…
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Garlic Olive Oil
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Garlic Olive Oil Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: Serves: 4 This light and super nutritious quinoa salad has bold garlic flavor accented by fresh tomatoes and Italian parsley. Making it takes less than half an hour and a whole batch costs less than $5. Ingredients 1…
Mediterranean Summer Pasta Salad
Mediterranean Summer Pasta Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Mediterranean Summer Pasta Salad – quick and easy salad with light creamy dressing Ingredients 2 cups cooked pasta, chilled 2 small tomatoes, sliced 1/2 cucumber, diced 6 olives 1-2 Tbsp feta cheese, cubed DRESSING: 1 Tbsp cashew mayonnaise or other light mayo 1 Tbsp…
Grapefruit, Avocado & Kalamata Olive Salad
Grapefruit, Avocado & Kalamata Olive Salad Prep time: 15 minutes or less Cook time: n/a Total time: 15 minutes or less Serves: 4 Grapefruit, Avocado & Kalamata Salad is a gorgeous, refreshing salad perfect for a dinner party or a light summer lunch. A delightful blend of succulent sweet grapefruit supremes, unctuous salty olives and…
Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella Salad
Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella Salad Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: Total time: 10 minutes Serves: Fresh, seasonal and healthy! Ingredients Vine-ripened summer tomatoes Fresh mozzarella Extra-virgin olive oil Cream of balsamic Kosher salt Instructions View the full recipe at Jennie’s Test Kitchen →
Vegan Persian Frittata
Vegan Persian Frittata Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A Vegan Frittata with a Middle-Eastern twist! Light and fluffy. Ingredients 1 Tbsp Olive oil 1 Onion, chopped 1 Clove of garlic, minced 2″ Fresh ginger, peeled and minced/grated 1 Large courgette OR 2 small, sliced into half moons. 1 350g/12oz pkg Silken tofu 2…
Baked Eggplant Stacks
Baked Eggplant Stacks Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15-30 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Serves: Skinny baked eggplant stacks are a savory snack or dinner option and only about 175 calories per serving. Ingredients 1 large eggplant (about 1 1/2 pounds or so) 2 cups panko breadcrumbs with Italian seasoning (or add your own…