Lunch & Dinner Recipes
Maple Balsamic Roasted Tempeh
Have you tried Tempeh yet? I find most clients that come to me have heard of tofu, but not tempeh! Like tofu, tempeh is also made from soybeans but they are fermented. While tofu is smooth and one consistency, tempeh is more dry, firmer and somewhat chewy. It has a...
Vegan Moroccan Chickpea Stew
Well, its that time of year now where I'm going to be using my crockpot much more frequently! With the cooler weather coming, I'm craving stews, chilli and soup. This recipe is very quick to throw together and will leave your house smelling amazing! You can use the...
Mexican Quinoa Meal Prep Salad
Bean salads are a staple in my meal prep! You can use brown rice in place of the quinoa or another type of whole grain if you prefer. This dish is vegan but still a great source of protein coming from the quinoa, black beans and hemp seeds (if you choose to add...
Pumpkin Black Bean Veggie Burgers
A festive fall recipe! I had lots of leftover canned pumpkin from making a pumpkin banana bread, but wanted to try using it in a savoury dish. They are quite soft since I didn't add any flour or grains, but they are delicious on a salad or eaten on their own topped...
Mediterranean Hummus Pasta
This cold pasta salad is a great meal to prep on the weekend and have as a lunch throughout the week. Meal prepping for an hour or two at the beginning of the week can save you a lot of time and money. For this recipe, you can use whole wheat pasta or a gluten free...
Chia & Chickpea Flour Pizza Crust
Have I got a pizza crust for you! Super filing, high protein and high fibre! It is also vegan and gluten-free. It's a great way to add omega 3 healthy fats to your diet. It is also a source of calcium, iron and potassium! Ingredients: 1/2 cup chickpea flour (I used...
Curry Mashed Chickpea Salad Wrap Filling
This salad is a tasty balanced vegetarian lunch bursting with fibre, healthy fats and protein for Meatless Monday or any day of the week! If you are bored of your typical wrap or sandwich filling, you need to make these! Meal prep this filling at the beginning of the...
Citrus Avocado Sorghum Salad
Have you tried sorghum yet? I've been having fun trying new grains like kamut and farro, and my latest one has been sorghum. Its a whole grain and gluten free! It has a chewy texture, similar to wheat berries. 1/4 cup uncooked (which makes about 2/3 cup cooked) has 8g...
Vegan Curry Stuffed Sweet Potato
This recipe was inspired by my favourite dish from a local restaurant, Earth Eatery in Windsor, Ontario. Its high in fibre and a good source of protein. Adjust the carbs in the recipe by adjusting the size of the sweet potato that you use to stuff the veggies and bean...
Moroccan Kamut and Chickpea Salad
Kamut is an ancient variety of wheat and a traditional grain of Egypt. It has a chewy texture and nut flavour and works well in salads, soups and casseroles. Per half cup dry, it provides 7g of protein and 4g of fibre. While it does take longer to cook than most...