Plant-Powered Caesar Chipotle Bowl Kale & Quinoa Salad Salads are so commonly associated with bland, boring diet food. But with a nourishment-forward mindset, they can make the most incredible - and delicious - meals! Healthy food that is colourful and visually appealing is more exciting to look forward to, don't you think? The trick is… Continue reading How to Build a Salad Bowl (that doesn’t suck)
Category: Dinner
Gnocchi in Rose Sauce
Yields 4-6 servings.15 minute prep & cook time. This dish is a beautiful mix of using whole-foods with dairy-alternatives for a good comfort meal, with the inclusion of one of my favourite veggie blends: onion, zucchini, and mushrooms! While the ingredients list may look long, this meal actually comes together in about 15 minutes for… Continue reading Gnocchi in Rose Sauce
Chick’n Bouillon (& Noodle Soup)
Broths are an important ingredient in flavourful cooking. I personally prefer using bouillon powder for broths instead of buying cartons or batch making to freeze. It's simpler to use on an as-needed basis - just add water! As someone who was not raised vegan, giving up the classic chicken noodle soup was a tough one.… Continue reading Chick’n Bouillon (& Noodle Soup)
Shepherd’s Pie Soup
Everything about this soup is the ultimate comfort for the fall and winter season. The classic chicken-broth flavour, soft, pillowy gnocchi, and all the hearty soup veggies to complete it. Original credit for this recipe goes to Gina Homolka of Skinnytaste (the One & Done cookbook), but I’ve redone it with a few plant-based tweaks,… Continue reading Shepherd’s Pie Soup
Buffalo Tofu Lettuce Wraps
Buffalo Tofu Lettuce Wraps with Homemade Fries Fall is fast approaching, but I’ve got a couple more great summer recipes to share before we get there! I love this recipe as a quick and light lunch or dinner. It’s crisp, fresh, with just the right amount of spicy kick. Ingredients: 1 block extra firm tofu1/3… Continue reading Buffalo Tofu Lettuce Wraps
BBQ Rainbow Bean Bowls
Makes 2 bowls.1 hour prep time.8 plant points. This bowl is the perfect summer meal. A little bit of everything fresh, with sweet notes from the grilled corn and two sauces. Ingredients: 1 cup cooked brown rice1 can (or 1.5 cups cooked) beans of choice (a mix of chickpeas & navy beans is delicious)¼ -… Continue reading BBQ Rainbow Bean Bowls
Fresh Mango Salsa
Mango salsa on-the-go! Makes roughly 3 cups. 5 Plant Points. This is the best summer "condiment" you can keep in your fridge! The perfect addition to any salad, rice bowl, nachos, lettuce wrap, burger, or even to top freshly fried tostones. I especially love to pack a jar of this salsa when we go camping,… Continue reading Fresh Mango Salsa
The Best Brown Rice
Makes 3 cups rice. Brown rice often gets an immediate nose scrunch from people. But whole grain rice ups the fiber, vitamin, and mineral content of your plate, keeping you satiated for much longer than white rice. It’s a beautiful base for so many meals. It took me YEARS to learn how to cook it… Continue reading The Best Brown Rice
Tostones
Fried plantains. Bananas are the #1 item on our grocery list every week, so I want to get more familiar with their cousin: the plantain! Green plantains are more starchy than sweet, which is why they are typically cooked before eating. Check out this great article on the benefits of adding this green fruit to… Continue reading Tostones
Kale & Quinoa Salad
Kale & Quinoa Salad Makes 1 bowl.10 minute prep time. This bowl is the ultimate midday nourishment, with a whopping 10 whole food plant points to feed your gut and boost your energy. Sweet mustard dressing, dense veggies, a variety of toppings, and all the whole-grain fiber to keep you satiated until dinnertime. It's my… Continue reading Kale & Quinoa Salad
Greens, Beans & Love Always 