This recipe is warm and filling for those cool nights ahead of us. It is packed with various sources of plant-based proteins: quinoa, red kidney beans, chickpeas, and textured vegetable protein (TVP). This recipe also passed the test with my dad (a meat-eater)… he absolutely loved it! I calculated the nutrition facts based on 12Continue reading “Vegan/Vegetarian Quinoa Chili”
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Fish Tacos with a Grilled Spiced Corn & Black Bean Mix
Fish tacos are a much healthier switch up from the traditional beef taco (they are lower in fat and calories). Also, since I do not eat beef I always want to find creative ways to change up traditional dishes with fish or vegetarian alternatives! These fish tacos were absolutely delicious and packed with flavour and nutritionalContinue reading “Fish Tacos with a Grilled Spiced Corn & Black Bean Mix”
Eggplant Quinoa Lasagna – Guilt-Free!
Everyone loves lasagna on cool winter days. It is such a hearty meal but, the traditional lasagna has a bad rep with all that cheese, ground beef, and refined carbohydrates (white pasta!). So, since I was craving something like lasagna… I decided to make one with a healthy twist. This lasagna is made from quinoa,Continue reading “Eggplant Quinoa Lasagna – Guilt-Free!”
My Main Chicks: All About Chickpeas
MMMM chickpeas. Whether adding them to a salad, roasting them, or coating them in dark chocolate… they are by far my favourite of the legume family. They also go by the name ‘garbanzo beans’. So… what are they good for? Chickpeas are a great source of protein and fibre. Per 1/2 cup of chickpeas (canned) youContinue reading “My Main Chicks: All About Chickpeas”
My Protein Picks
Protein is a macronutrient, along with carbohydrates and fats, that is essential to our diet to maintain proper body function. My top protein picks (as seen above) include: ground turkey/chicken, salmon, nut butters (preferably almond butter), skinless boneless chicken breast, almonds/mixed nuts, quinoa, chickpeas, Greek yogurt (plain 0%), and beans/lentils. Why is protein soContinue reading “My Protein Picks”
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