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Lentils – What you Need to Know

For the love of legumes! Lentils are one of the oldest cultivated seeds from the legume family and are thought to have originated in the Mediterranean region. They have been favoured for thousands of years as a staple food and are eaten all over the world today. Lentils come in dozens of varieties but the… Continue Reading Lentils – What you Need to Know

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Plate of vegan breakfast links and patties

Vegan Breakfast Links

No need to give up the sausage on a plant based diet! Looking for a plant based alternative to meat sausages? Look no further! This lentil link is packed full of plant protein, high in whole grain oat fiber and rich in flax seed omegas. With the exception of soy beans, lentils have the next… Continue Reading Vegan Breakfast Links

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pumpkin pie squares, vegan and gluten free

Vegan Pumpkin Pie Squares – Gluten Free

When the moon hits your eye like a big pumpkin pie These pumpkin pie squares are all the love of pumpkin pie but vegan and gluten free. Don’t fear, you will gobble this up in its bite size squares without even realizing you missed out on the extra sugar, dairy and eggs. This recipe is… Continue Reading Vegan Pumpkin Pie Squares – Gluten Free

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Refried Pinto Beans for Burritos, Tacos or Layered Dips Pinto Beans

Refried Pinto Beans for Burritos, Tacos or Layered Dips

Don’t forget those nutritious beans! This refried bean recipe is a great addition for filling your tacos, burritos or creating a layered dip for corn chips. Simple and simply delicious, it is packed full of flavour and  plant protein. Ingredients: Directions: Here are more taco recipes to try: Homemade Masa Harina Flour Tacos – A… Continue Reading Refried Pinto Beans for Burritos, Tacos or Layered Dips

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Black bean and corn Salad, or Salsa

Black Bean and Corn Salad, or Salsa

Salad or salsa? You choose! This black bean and corn salad, or salsa, makes a great side for potlucks, picnics and for taco night! It also makes great left overs for weekday lunches. Leave out the jalapeño if you aren’t fond of spice or kick it up by adding a jalapeño with its seeds. Rich… Continue Reading Black Bean and Corn Salad, or Salsa

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Turmeric - a super spice

Turmeric – A Super Spice

Woot woot check out this righteous root Turmeric root has made its way into the spot light in the last few years flexing its super hero powers of protection. There are many on going studies on the efficacy of turmeric as a potent anti-inflammatory agent and defender against cancer cells and free radicals in the… Continue Reading Turmeric – A Super Spice

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Plate of mixed seed energy bars

Mixed Seed Energy Bars

Let seeds be thine energy! Looking for a healthy energy bar that is nutrient dense, easy to make and scrumptious? This one hits the mark! Full of seed proteins and nutrients, healthy fats and a natural sweetener that isn’t refined, this bar will keep you going when you need a little mid day pick me… Continue Reading Mixed Seed Energy Bars

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Lentil Shepherds Pie

Lentil Shepard’s Pie

A vegetarian twist on a classic comfort food Looking for a new whole food, plant based recipe to add to your meal planning? This lentil pie is packed full of plant proteins, fiber and micro-nutrients and boasts big savory flavour! This recipe requires some time to prepare so is a great one to bring together… Continue Reading Lentil Shepard’s Pie

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Blueberry Peach Crisp in 9x9 baking pan

Blueberry Peach Crisp – Vegan and Gluten Free 

“Millions of peaches, peaches for me!” – From The Presidents of the United States of America Out of all the stone fruits, peaches are my absolute favourite! Smoothies, salsa’s, jams, crisps, fresh cut in yogurt, fruit salad and topping oatmeal, I put  peaches in everything when they are in season! This crisp has been this… Continue Reading Blueberry Peach Crisp – Vegan and Gluten Free 

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Bowl of noodles topped with crispy baked tofu

Crispy Baked Tofu

Taking tofu to the next level! These crispy battered tofu cubes are a treat topped on noodle and rice bowls or on top of your favourite stir-fried veggies. This recipe uses chickpea/garbanzo bean flour to coat for the batter making them rich in protein and totally gluten free. Most delicious straight out of the oven… Continue Reading Crispy Baked Tofu

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