Posts Tagged ‘vegan’
Pickled Beet and Quinoa Salad
Pickled beet and quinoa salad is a beautiful and filling salad. The pickled beets are my favourite part because they add an earthy, sweet and sour flavour. The caramelized onions add a delicious sweetness. They take some time, but they are totally worth it. I added quinoa, walnuts and sesame seeds to this salad for…
Read MoreHealthy Candy Cane Hot Chocolate Recipe
Nothing is better than Healthy Candy Cane Hot Chocolate over the holidays. It is the best way to warm up after building a snowman or going tobogganing. If you don’t like the Candy Can flavour, you can leave it out and enjoy a Healthy Hot Dark Chocolate. I consider this recipe to be healthy because…
Read MoreCardamom Pear Oatmeal
Cardamom Pear Oatmeal is filled with delicious spices to warm you up like a great big hug on a chilly morning. The combination of pear and cardamom makes this oatmeal irresistible. This recipe serves one so you can easily double, triple or even quadruple if you are serving more people.
Read MoreHoney Oat Spelt Bread
This homemade Honey Oat Spelt Bread recipe is really easy to make and will leave your home smelling amazing! It is much denser than regular bread because it is made with spelt flour. I love using spelt flour in my bread because it adds a delicious nutty flavour. Spelt is an ancient grain that has…
Read MoreSunflower Zucchini Pesto Pasta
Toasted Sunflower Zucchini Pesto Pasta is a perfect side dish for the summer. You can easily make it the main event by adding BBQ chicken or crispy chickpeas. I like using toasted sunflower seeds in my pesto in place of pinenuts because they are much more cost-effective and have a rich nutty flavour when toasted.…
Read MoreStrawberry Arugula Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
Strawberry Arugula Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette is the perfect way to celebrate strawberries with a savoury dish. We so often use them in desserts, it is fun to mix it up! The strawberries complement the peppery arugula and toasted pecans so well and the basil adds a fresh twist. This summer salad is filling…
Read MoreProtein Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie
Protein Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie is the perfect way to enjoy dessert for breakfast. Peanut Butter Cups are probably my favourite candy, so I turned them into a smoothie! This filling smoothie has two secret ingredients: spinach to add energizing iron and white beans for fiber and protein. Though they may seem odd to add…
Read MoreAlmond Crispy Rice Easter Eggs
Almond Crispy Rice Easter Eggs are a fun and healthy way to celebrate this spring holiday. They are made with whole food ingredients like crispy brown rice, almond butter, coconut oil, and maple syrup. They taste great as is, but I like to top them with a little melted chocolate and naturally coloured sprinkles. I…
Read MoreCreamy Celeriac Fennel Soup
Creamy Celeriac Fennel Soup was a glorious accident created by Jenn Parsons and it is in my cookbook Healthy Homemade Soups and Sandwiches. It was one of those nights where you just throw things together and hope for the best. Jenn was trying to make a creamy white soup with healthy white ingredients that she…
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 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.
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