I LOVE edamame. Whether making it from frozen at home or receiving it as an appetizer at dinner. These beans are a part of the soy family and are packed with nutritional content and delicious flavour. Edamame is rich in protein, iron, and fibre. In terms of protein, edamame contains all the essential amino acids similar toContinue reading “What’s the scoop on Edamame?”
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Vegetable Bean Soup
Combine in a large pot: 1 carton (900mL) Vegetable or Chicken Broth 1 large can diced tomatoes (796mL) 1 red onion, chopped 1 white onion, chopped 1/2 large sweet potato, diced 1 large carrot, skinned & chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 can (540mL) kidney beans 1/2 cup mushrooms, chopped 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1/4Continue reading “Vegetable Bean Soup”
Cold Quinoa and Beet Salad
Ingredients: 1 Box Whole grain Quinoa 1 large carrot, shredded 1/2 large cucumber, skinned and chopped 1/3 cup green onions, chopped 1/2 cup edamame, frozen 1/2 cup beets, pickled, chopped 1/4 cup chickpeas, drained & washed 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled Dressing: 1/3 cup Balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil 3 tbsp natural honey 1Continue reading “Cold Quinoa and Beet Salad”
Quinoa Rainbow Salad
What you will need (Serves 4): 1/2 cup quinoa, uncooked 3/4 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup red pepper, chopped 1/4 cup yellow pepper, chopped 1/4 cup red onion, chopped 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped 1/4 cup tomato, chopped 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 1 tbsp olive oil 3 tsp lemon juice 2Continue reading “Quinoa Rainbow Salad”