Posts Tagged ‘nut free’
Honey Garlic Salmon with Lemon Green Beans and Garlic Quinoa
Honey Garlic Salmon with Lemon Green Beans and Garlic Quinoa has the perfect savoury and sweet combo. It tastes yummy with lemon green beans and garlic-infused quinoa. Salmon is high in two types of healthy omega-3 fat, DHA and EPA. These healthy fats can lower your risk of depression. Quinoa is a complex carbohydrate that is…
Read MoreHummus and Veggie Sandwich
This hummus and veggie sandwich is the perfect on-the-go filling lunch. You can make it in the morning and it will still taste delicious by the time lunch rolls around. It is packed with protein-rich hummus, energizing avocado, crunchy cucumber, juicy tomatoes and B-vitamin rich spinach. Enjoy it with a side of hummus (because who…
Read MoreEgg Salad Lettuce Cups
Egg Salad Lettuce Cups are a delicious and gluten-free way to enjoy egg salad. Eggs are considered a high-quality protein because they contain a complete range of amino acids, which are essential building blocks in our bodies. Eggs also contain all energy-producing B vitamins. For this recipe, I ditched bread and used Romaine lettuce cups…
Read MoreSweet Potato Hash with Chickpeas
Sweet Potato Hash with Chickpeas is a colourful fall breakfast that will keep you feeling satisfied until lunch. It is the perfect make-ahead breakfast that will make a weekday feel like the weekend. Simply roast the sweet potato hash the night before and quickly reheat in a frying pan in the morning. If you want…
Read MoreVegan Roasted Pumpkin Tacos with Black Beans
Vegan Roasted Pumpkin Tacos are the perfect autumn dinner. Adding pumpkin to tacos gives them a festive fall feel while still honouring this savoury Mexican dish. They are made with spicy roasted pumpkin, garlic refried beans, creamy guacamole, juicy tomatoes and fresh cilantro.
Read MoreGreek Lettuce Cups
Greek Lettuce Cups can be made in less than 30 minutes making them perfect for busy weeknights. The protein in this recipe is lamb which pairs so well with Greek seasoning and mint. The tomatoes and cucumber add a really nice crunch and the goat cheese and plain yogurt add a creamy tanginess.
Read MoreFiesta Beans and Rice
Fiesta Beans and Rice is a filling vegetarian dish you will be making again and again. The combination of beans, rice, salsa, avocado and feta create a party for your taste buds. Animal proteins contain all of the 9 essential amino acids; therefore they are called complete proteins. Plant-based foods usually contain some, but not…
Read MoreCoconut Curry Corn Soup
This simple and quick recipe really lets the sweet corn flavour shine. Coconut Curry Corn Soup is perfect for early fall when corn is in season or during the winter when you can enjoy the warming curry spices. If corn isn’t in season, frozen organic corn works really well. When you can’t buy local vegetables,…
Read MorePoached Eggs on Avocado Toast
Poached eggs on avocado toast are the perfect breakfast for anyone trying to boost energy levels this year. Avocado toast is trendy for a reason, it is delicious! Adding eggs makes this breakfast high in protein and healthy fats to keep you feeling full until lunchtime. Added bonus, you can make it in under 10…
Read MoreBaba Ganoush Quinoa Bowl
Baba Ganoush Quinoa Bowl is fresh, filling, and makes the perfect lunch or dinner. It is a protein-packed dish that is topped with one of my favourite dipping sauces, baba ganoush. Baba ganoush is similar to hummus (my first love) but it has an eggplant base and is totally legume-free (hello paleo). It is yummy…
Read MoreHealthy Homemade Sesame Snaps
Healthy homemade sesame snaps are the perfect treat or snack for anyone who lived through the 90s. Did you eat sesame snaps as a kid? They were one of my favourite treats for sure, but the sugar they use in those is awful so I had to create my own version. I particularly love this…
Read MoreZesty Cilantro Dressing
This zesty cilantro dressing might have a lot of ingredients but I promise that each and every one of them is worth it! It is packed full of zesty flavour and turns your salad into something special. Cilantro (aka coriander) is a powerful herb that has numerous healing properties. It has the ability to cleanse…
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