Recipes

Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

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Stuffed peppers are a real crowd pleaser, partly because you can eat the bell pepper “bowl”  that holds the delicious filling. Many recipes call for ground beef, but this vegetarian version is incredibly satisfying with its combination of black beans, rice or quinoa, veggies and melted cheese. Adjust the seasonings and fillings to your taste and enjoy this fun and easy meal!

 

Ingredients:  4 large bell peppers (any colour) 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drain...

Avocado Pesto Pasta

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Avocados are incredibly versatile—and full of heart-healthy good fats!—yet we usually only think to serve them at room temperature as guacamole, spread on toast, or added to salads. That’s why this avocado pesto pasta recipe is so delightful. The creaminess of avocados make them ideal for sticking to pasta. Just blend with a little pesto and toss with any pasta you like—spaghetti, penne, rigatoni . . . it’s such a tasty way to get the nutritional benefits of avocados in a dish that’s warm and satisfying.

Ingredients:  1 cup dry pasta of your choice 1 medium avocado 1 cup fresh basil leaves (or use any combinati...

Broccoli and Chickpea Stir Fry

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High in protein and packed with flavours, this vegetarian stir fry is easy to throw together when you want a quick and nutritious meal. It pairs wonderfully with brown rice or quinoa if you’d like a base, but it’s also fantastic on its own!

Ingredients:  2 cups broccoli florets 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 clove...

Quinoa & Black Bean Stuffed Peppers

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Here’s a delicious meal idea with a Tex-Mex flavour that’s sure to please everyone. Veggies, grains and legumes make it full of fibre, protein, and nutrients. Perfect for a weeknight meal when you want to use up some pantry staples and have some fresh bell peppers on hand.

Ingredients:  4 large bell peppers, halved lengthwise, ribs and seeds removed 1 medium onion, chopped 1 tabl...

Asparagus Frittata

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The fresh bite of green asparagus is the perfect complement to the richness of egg and cheese in this frittata. You can easily customize this recipe by adding other vegetables such as fresh peas, sauteed mushrooms, or shallots. Enjoy it alongside a simple salad for brunch or dinner.

Ingredients:  1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons butter 1 bunch asparagus, cut diagonally into 1 - 2-inch le...

Chicken Fajitas With Bell Peppers

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These tasty and nutritious fajitas can be made two ways: baked in the oven on a sheet pan, or sauteed in a skillet. Either way, they’re a fun and easy-to-make meal the whole family will enjoy.

Ingredients:  1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips 3 bell peppers (different c...

Kale and White Bean Soup

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Simple vegetables, pantry staples and fresh kale come together to make a delicious and satisfying soup. It’s an easy, hearty, and economical meal that you can make in about 30 minutes! Serve with crusty bread or croutons.

Ingredients:  2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced 2 large carrots, diced 2 stalks celery...

Sweet & Spicy Pork Lettuce Wraps

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These low-carb lettuce wraps are packed with flavour and sure to be a new family favourite. They’re fast, easy, and almost foolproof to make—even for inexperienced cooks. Perfect toppings are hot peppers, crushed peanuts, chili flakes, sesame seeds, or carrots cut into matchsticks for a little extra veg.

Ingredients:  1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced ...

Pasta With Grape Tomatoes, Olives and Spinach

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Grape tomatoes, spinach and olives give a fresh, Mediterranean flavour to this quick and easy meatless pasta. Top with shaved Parmigiano Reggiano or just a good drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt will do!

Ingredients:  2 cups uncooked penne 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves chopped garlic 2 cups g...

Chicken and Mango Stir Fry

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The flavour combination of chicken and mangoes may be unexpected but it really works in this stir fry! If you make it spicy, the sweet complement of the mangoes is ideal. Serve it on either brown or white rice. You could substitute pork for the chicken. Just remember to add the mangoes at the very end of cooking so they retain their firmness.

Ingredients:  1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces 1 ½ cups fresh mang...

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