A hearty and satisfying meatless curry dish that’s full of flavour and really easy to make.2 cups red lentils. 3 cups water 2 tsp vegetable base 2 tsp olive oil 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tsp curry powder (or more, to your taste) 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp ginger root, grated 1 tsp cumin…
Asiago Bread
Homemade bread with pockets of yummy cheese inside. It’s perfect served with dinner, or even toasted for breakfast. Recipe from Betty Crocker I didn’t have Asiago cheese so I used a combination of cheddar and herbed havarti for this recipe. It turned out really well. I couldn’t believe I had actually made it myself! It…
Black Bean and Corn Salad
This colorful salad is great for summer barbeques. 1/3 cup lime juice1/3 cup olive oil1 clove garlic, crushed1 tsp salt1/4 tsp ground pepper1 19 oz can of black beans, drained and rinsed1 1/2 cups frozen corn 1 avocado, diced1 large green pepper, diced2 medium tomatoes, chopped1/2 cup diced cucumber6 green onions, thinly sliced To prepare…
Asian Rice and Tofu
This simple dish of rice, tofu and vegetables is seasoned with Chinese five-spice powder, a blend of cumin, fennel, cloves, peppercorns, and star-anise. 2 tsp vegetable oilHalf a package of extra firm tofu, diced1 tsp chinese five-spice1 onion, diced1 orange pepper, diced2 celery stalks, diced2 cloves garlic, crushed2 tsp grated ginger3 cups chicken broth1 1/2…
Banana-Maple Oatmeal Cookies
If you don’t believe that healthy cookies can taste great, then you haven’t tried these cookies! They’re vegan and have no added oil or butter, and they’re delicious. Recipe at Fat Free Vegan Kitchen I was all out of eggs one Saturday afternoon but I really felt like making cookies! After doing a google search,…
Weelicious Pizza Pinwheels
These pinwheels by Weelicious are just what you need when you’re eating on the go. Recipe at http://weelicious.com/2010/07/12/pizza-pinwheels/ We were meeting some friends at the beach one evening for a picnic. I had been wanting to make these pinwheels as soon as I saw them on the Weelicious website, and I figured this was the perfect opportunity….
Cinnamon Raisin Granola Bars
These low-fat chewy granola bars are so quick to make and they taste great! 1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce1/4 cup maple syrup1 egg2 Tbsp ground flaxseed2 cups old-fashioned oats1 cup whole wheat flour1 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp baking soda1/2 cup raisins In a small bowl, combine apple sauce, maple syrup and egg. In a larger bowl, combine dry ingredients,…
Black Bean Brownies
These brownies are vegan, gluten-free and low-fat, but still full of fudgy chocolately goodness! 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 2 whole bananas 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 tbsp cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats Instructions:Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9×9″ pan and set…
Lazy Chicken Pot Pie
It may be lazy but it’s healthy too! This is a short-cut pot pie recipe made with whole wheat crust. 1 tsp olive oil2 chicken breasts, cubed1 onion, chopped1 clove garlic, crushed2 stalks of celery, chopped2 carrots, chopped1 cup frozen mixed veggies1/2 tsp thyme1 can condensed mushroom soup Crust1 cup whole wheat flour2 tsp baking…
Thai Noodle Salad
A cold noodle salad with peanut butter dressing. It’s terrific as a side or even a meal in itself, especially on hot summer days. 1/4 cup peanut butter1/2 cup water1 clove garlic, crushed1 tsp fresh grated ginger1 tbsp lime juice1 tbsp honey1-1/2 tbsp soy sauce1/2 tsp chinese 5-spice1/2 tbsp sesame seed oil1 red bell pepper,…
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