Vegan & Vegetarian
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...
Turmeric and Ginger Apricot Energy Bars
These no added sugar energy bars are a tasty and filling snack. The ginger and turmeric add an interesting flavour! They are sweet and make a healthy treat at the end of the meal, or a great mid afternoon snack on the go. Ingredients 1.25 cups of pitted dates 1/2 cup...
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...
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...
Lemon Mint & Feta Farro
Farro is an ancient wheat grain with a nutty flavour and chewy texture. It makes a great alternative to other grains like brown rice and quinoa. It is a high source of fibre. Farro can be used in soups, salads and side dishes like this recipe below. You can buy farro...
Massaged Citrus Kale Salad
I made this recipe as part of a cooking demo for a Nutrition and Exercise Symposium with the Arthritis Society on March 18, 2017. The key to making kale taste great is to massage it! Doing so takes it from tough and bitter to softer and more flavourful. The great...
Turmeric Fried Cauliflower Rice
Turmeric is a spice used in curry powder. It contains a compound called curcumin which this spice its yellow colour and has anti-inflammatory properties. This fried rice is a great way to load up on veggies and makes a low carb side dish! This recipe makes a large...
Vegan Cauliflower ‘Alfredo’ Sauce
Vegan Cauliflower 'Alfredo' Pasta We always hear “eat the rainbow!” meaning choose colourful fruits and veggies, but lets not forget about white vegetables! This recipe is packed with a few – cauliflower, onions and garlic. Variety is so important because each colour...
5-Step Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Here is a simple, delicious and high fibre soup recipe packed with vitamins and minerals. This makes a huge batch and freezes really well so you can enjoy a quick meal later on. Follow these 4 steps to make your own. Chop Peel and chop 1 butternut squash, 1.5 cups...