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Recipe: Black Bean Quesadilla
Black bean quesadilla, with corn. Have I ever told you that Mexican food is my favourite? If I could only eat one cultural food for the rest of my life, I would be completely satisfied with Mexican. The spices, the rice, and oh, the cheese. Living in Dallas, Texas, I ate so much Mexican food and I never knew how good it tasted until I lived in the south. I’m a changed person because of it! Okay – let us get started. Ingredients 4 flour/corn…
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Recipe: Broccoli Chickpea Stir-fry
Broccoli chickpea stir-fry – for meatless Monday. So good. The stir-fry sauce is simple and good. The broccoli and chickpeas make the stir-fry hearty. Time to cook up dinner and eat healthy. Ingredients 1/2 cup of water 3 tablespoons of soy sauce 2 tablespoons of hoisin sauce 1/2 a tablespoon of corn starch 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes and sesame oil 2-3 heads of broccoli 1 yellow pepper 2 cups of chickpeas 6 teaspoons of canola oil 2 cups of rice noodles First –…
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Recipe: Fruit Pops
Fruit pops! Yes – it’s sunny out and the snow is finally gone. Time to get ready for summer. These fruit pops are made with fresh real fruit. Not only are they good for you, they taste great, too. Ingredients 6 kiwis 1 cup of pineapple 6 strawberries Okay – why this combination of fruits? Well…we had a bag of kiwis in the fridge that we needed to use up, along with some fresh strawberries (I only used the tops) and some pineapple (I used…
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Recipe: Granola Nut Berry Breakfast Bowl
Granola nut berry breakfast bowl. This breakfast bowl is hearty and full of texture. A bit different from the berry breakfast bowl, in that this recipe has more nuts and seeds. Eat this recipe when you need longer lasting energy, like on a long work day or on a day when you have a lot of errands. Ingredients about 1/2 cup of greek yogurt 1/2 cup of blueberries and raspberries 1/4 cup of flax seeds, coconut, granola and almonds This recipe makes 2-3 bowls. First…
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Recipe: Berry Breakfast Bowl
Berry breakfast bowl. Full of colour (eat the rainbow) and healthy goodness. Use this recipe or make your own. This recipe is great when you have time to make breakfast, when you’re in a rush, try the oatmeal pumpkin breakfast bars. Ingredients 2/3 cup of cooked brown rice 1/2 cup of granola and greek yogurt 1/2 cup of blueberries, raspberries and pomegranate seeds 1 kiwi This recipe makes 2-3 bowls. Gather all of your ingredients. Wash your berries, get your pomegranate seeds washed, and slice…
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Recipe: Black Bean Burgers
Black bean burgers – perfect for meatless Mondays. Not only are these filling and healthy, they are also good for the environment. Eating less meat means you’re using less resources. Eat up and enjoy. If you’re looking for another burger recipe, you should try 3ten’s stuffed turkey burgers, or another meatless meal, rice pasta. Have fun cooking. Ingredients 2 cups of black beans 3/4 cup of cooked brown rice 1/4 cup diced red pepper 3/4 cup of diced red onion 2 cloves of garlic, chopped…
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Recipe: Kale Salad
Kale salad – so last year? Maybe, but I love it all the same. The trick to eating kale raw in in the olive oil – ensuring it has time to marinate and soak, making the kale tender and enjoyable. Try this kale and brussels sprout salad today! Ingredients 1 lbs of (about 25) brussels sprouts 1 1/2 bunches of kale 8-10 strips of turkey bacon handful of sliced almonds 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese Dressing juice from one lemon 2 tablespoons of dijon mustard…
