Easy Lentil Salad
This salad is simple to make and loaded with flavour, fibre, folate and magnesium. It tastes even better when made a day or two in advance. Prepare it on the weekend and enjoy it as a vegetarian lunch during the week.
Hot and Sour Soup
This plant-based, low-calorie soup is a cinch to make - it's ready in less than 25 minutes! I suggest doubling the recipe because it won't last long. My taste-testers liked it so much they wanted seconds and thirds.
Grilled Chicken with Tomato Cilantro Citrus Salsa
Skinless chicken breast doesn't have to be boring. This recipe combines lean chicken breast with antioxidant-rich tomatoes and heart-healthy avocado for Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Blueberry Raspberry Smoothie
It's the time of year to enjoy fresh in-season berries and this smoothie recipe serves up plenty of protein, fibre, antioxidants, vitamin C and calcium. Frozen berries work equally well. For a priobiotic boost, use kefir instead of yogurt.
Salmon Burgers
A tasty - and nutritious - alternative to beef burgers. The recipe calls for canned salmon but I'll also use leftover grilled or baked salmon if I have it on hand. Don’t forget the horseradish – it pairs well with these burgers!
Grilled Balsamic Portabello Mushrooms
Portabello mushrooms have a meaty texture and rich flavour, making them a tasty vegetarian alternative to a steak or a beef burger. I also like to add sliced grilled portabellos to a platter of mixed grilled vegetables. So easy and so delicious.
Black Bean Hummus
Gram for gram, black beans have 15% more fibre and 25% fewer calories than chickpeas. Serve this dip with raw vegetables or spread on whole grain crackers.
Blueberry Walnut Muesli with Rolled Oats and Flax
This hearty whole grain muesli is delicious when combined with Greek yogur or kefir and fresh berries.
Curried Pumpkin Soup
The combination of orange juice, coconut milk, pumpkin and curry powder gives this soup a delicious rich flavour and creamy consistency.
Roasted Beet Salad
Beets are an excellent source of betaine, a vitamin-like compound shown to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and detoxification properties in the body. Top with crumbled goat or feta cheese and toasted pine nuts. This salad also works well served over a…