A new twist on an old favourite, this veggie chili packs a double-whammy protein punch (beans & quinoa ) and is really filling as a result. One of my family’s favourites, you could also easily cook this stovetop if you prefer!
Ingredients:
1 c rinsed & drained quinoa 4 c water
1 large red onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 sweet bell pepper, diced
4 c peeled & cubed butternut squash (cut 1/2” cubes, you’ll need about 1 small squash or 1/2 a large squash)
2-398 mL cans black beans, rinsed and drained, or 3 c cooked
1-28 oz can crushed tomatoes
1.5-2 tbsp of chili powder (use 2 if you like it a little spicy)
1 tbsp smoked paprika
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp pepper
juice & zest of one lime
To make:
In a slow cooker, add quinoa, water, onion, garlic, bell pepper, squash, beans, crushed tomatoes, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, salt, and pepper and cook on high for 4-6 hours or low...
Got leftover turkey? Here’s an easy crockpot solution!
Ingredients:
2 c. cooked turkey or chicken, cubed or otherwise cut into small pieces
1.5 c brown basmati rice
4 c low-sodium chicken broth
1 c peas (fresh or frozen)
1 c corn (fresh or frozen kernels, use organic to avoid GMO)
1 c diced carrot
2 ribs celery, diced
1 leek, white & light green part only, diced
3-4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tbsp creamy dijon mustard
1+ tsp salt (taste then add more if needed at end of cooking time)
1/2 tsp black pepper
1.5 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp marjoram
1 tsp tarragon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
2-3 c unsweetened almond milk (or cow’s milk), divided
2 tbsp arrowroot powder or flour (local bulk store or natural foods area of the grocery store will carry arrowroot)
1/2 c fresh parsley, packed then finely chopped
To make:
Add turkey, rice, broth, peas, corn, carrot, celery, leek, garlic, dijon, salt (start with 1 tsp, taste at the end and add more as needed), pepper, thyme, marjoram,...
This healthy stew is so darn pretty. And rich in flavour. And it’s a crockpot recipe. What more can you ask for?
Serve it over brown basmati or jasmine rice, or with a big hunk of crusty bread.
Ingredients:
1- 400 ml can of coconut milk
1- 796 ml can diced tomatoes (and their juice)
1 c water
1/2 c dry red lentils, picked over and rinsed
1 medium sweet potato peeled and cubed into 1/2” cubes (about 2 c cubed)
1 red, orange or yellow bell pepper, chopped
2 tbsp green curry paste (international food aisle of grocery store)
2 tbsp fresh grated ginger (or 2 tsp powdered ginger)
3 cloves crushed garlic
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
3/4 tsp sea salt
1 bay leaf
454g white fish fillets (I use haddock), cut into 3/4” pieces
1 c packed spinach, then chopped
1/2 c packed fresh cilantro, chopped finely*
*optional
To make:
Add coconut milk, tomatoes, water, lentils, sweet potato, bell pepper, curry paste, ginger, garlic, turmeric, smoked...
These are easy, tasty, protein-packed veggie burgers. Pre-cook your quinoa to save time and you’ll whip these up in less than a half-hour. Freeze your leftovers for a quick lunch or dinner option. Delicious topped with hummus or curry mayo.
Ingredients:
3/4 c slow-cook rolled oats, divided
1 can 14 oz/398 mL) or 1.5 cups cooked black beans, rinsed and drained
1 egg
2 tbsp low-sodium soy or tamari sauce
1 tbsp tahini
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tsp ground cumin
3/4 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp sea salt
1.5 c cooked quinoa
1 c mashed cooked sweet potato
2 green onions, chopped (white and green parts)
1/2 c packed fresh cilantro, chopped
1-2 tsp olive or coconut oil
To make:
Grind 1/2 c of the oats to a coarse flour in a food processor, transfer to a bowl and set aside.
Combine beans, egg, soy sauce, tahini, garlic, cumin, chili, cinnamon, and salt in a food processor or blender and pulse until just combined into a chunky mixture. (You should...
This is a super-simple, healthy dinner that cooks while you are out living your busy life, and mild-tasting, crowd-pleasing comfort food: What more could you ask for?
Ingredients:
1-1b of skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 2 large) or thighs 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 carrots, peeled and sliced
3 ribs of celery, sliced
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, crushed
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 & 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
4 c. low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup unsweetened almond milk, divided
3 tbsp arrowroot powder*
*you can substitute cornstarch if you don't have arrowroot powder
To prepare:
Add the chicken, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, seasoning, and chicken broth to crockpot, and stir to combine. Set cooker to 4-6 hours on high setting or 8-10 hours on low setting.
Once cook time is complete (at least a half-hour before eating), remove the breasts or thighs & shred with a fork, then return meat to crockpot (You may not need to do...
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