This soup is lovely. The addition of dill and fresh peas really freshens it up. It takes a bit of time to cook split peas, so make it on the weekend or in the evening when you have time to let it sit on the stove for awhile. Make it in the slow cooker if you…
Artichoke and White Bean Dip
This recipe is so versatile. It can be used as a dip, spread on a sandwich or stuffed into a wrap. It adds great texture and flavour and is simple to make. This recipe was adapted from Clean Food by Terry Walters. 1 garlic clove, peeled 1 green onion, roughly chopped 3 tablespoons lemon juice…
Kale, Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup
Enjoy this veggie-loaded, healthy and very hearty winter soup. If you are not able to find French green lentils, you can easily substitute regular green lentils in this dish. Ingredients 4 leeks, white and light green parts only 1 large bunch of kale 1 tablespoon of coconut oil 1 28-ounce can of diced tomatoes, drained 6…
Spinach and Lentil Soup
This is my favourite winter soup and I make it often for ski lunches. It is hearty and delicious, and so easy to prepare. You can make this with any dark leafy green you have on hand. Because I make it often, I will rotate the greens. One week with spinach, the next with kale…
Sprouted Lentil Burger
Soaking green lentils in my EZ Sprout. Make perfectly formed burgers with a retractable ice cream scoop. Use a romaine leaf to make a taco. A quick and light way to eat these burgers. Get ready to be blown away by the tastiest burger you have ever had. I make these often and will freeze a few…
Cowgirl Beans
These are simple to make when you are short of time and are looking for a wholesome meal. Make the rice in the morning if you know you will be crunched for time or serve with quinoa which takes only 15-20 minutes. Complement this with a side of Swiss chard, broccoli, other steamed greens or…
4 Not-so-scary Treats to Serve your Family this Hallowe’en
This a compilation of previous posts. Some food for thought if you will. Make your family some healthy treats this Hallowe’en so they are less tempted to eat the junk that is handed out door to door. The following four recipes are simple to make and two are no-bake which would be a perfect project…
Kale + White Bean Chowder
This autumn soup is loaded with nutrition, is super simple to make and hits the spot on a dark and dreary fall day. I cooked up a batch of white kidney beans also known as cannellini beans in my awesome slow cooker the other day and have been eating them like crazy. I prefer to eat…
Chickpea Power Sandwich Spread
Looking for a nice light summer lunch? Look no further! This spread is spectacular on sandwiches and equally good stuffed in a pita or served with crackers. Add roasted red pepper, lettuce and sprouts for a spectacular power sandwich. 1 cups cooked or canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained) 1 cup grated carrots 1 stalk celery,…
Lentil (or Bean) and Kale Pizza
With Lentils (and Red Pepper) With Chickpeas With Black Beans (and Sweet Potato and Avocado) This recipe is so awesome and super simple, it only takes 5 minutes to pull together if you have some cooked lentils or beans on hand. Get creative, and add your own toppings: tomatoes, red pepper, sliced sweet potato, green…