Vegetables

Sunflower Seed Beet Pizza

The crust of this pizza is lighter tasting, with a distinct beet flavor. Beets are alkaline-forming, so this is a...


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“Fries” with a Twist

Sweet potatoes are packed with vitamin A, and phytochemicals in these Purple Viking potatoes can help lower blood pressure. Plus,...


Stir-Fried Tofu and Vegetables in Curried Almond Butter Sauce

Creamy almond butter and a kick of curry make this tofu dish a flavourful one


Grilled Sesame-Tofu Salad

This is a flavourful way to cook tofu'crusted with sesame seeds, then grilled to perfection.


Casablanca Chicken Salad

This is light and easy to prepare, plus you can serve it warm or cold.


Caprese Salad Baguettes

I love mozzarella cheese with this sandwich, but other cheeses also work well. For example, try sprinkling on some feta...


Greek Salad with Barley and Chicken

Grains, such as barley, are virtually fat free, a good source of dietary fibre and low in cholesterol. The dressing...


Kitchen Sink Quinoa Salad

Adapt this recipe to any leftover vegetables in your crisper, the more the merrier! Halved cherry tomatoes are a great...

Bulgur, Orange & Beet Salad

Nutty and with a citrus zest, almonds add good (monounsaturated fat) to this salad. For more crunch, toast the almonds...


Lemon Roasted Halibut with Quinoa, Brown Butter and Spring Vegetables

Using a blend of fresh herbs, the tangy zest of lemon and the crunch of toasted almonds, this light, savoury...


Warm Mushroom and Beetroot Salad, with Toasted Almond and Mustard Dressing

To create this delectable dish, Chef Anthony Rose uses his favourite local Canadian mustard, Kozlik's Triple Crunch, for an extra...


Hummus & Tabouleh Sandwiches

These pitas are filled with Mediterranean flavours. You can find tahihi, a sesame paste, in health food and large grocery...


Grilled Veggie and Turkey Bagels

This hearty recipe is satisfying served open-faced, but if you're really hungry, use a whole bagel for each sandwich.


Kale Brunch Pies

Perfect for Sunday brunch, these heart-healthy pies are all about the kale. Make ahead of time and serve at room...


Sweet-Potato Savoury Scones

We kept the calorie count low in these fluffy, vibrant orange scones by not including cheese or cream. Serve with...


Steak with Grilled Fennel & Tomato Salad

Grilled steaks in the dead of winter? Say no more!


Lamb Chops with Grilled Asparagus, Pine Nuts and Mint

As a side to the lamb chops, the asparagus works beautifully with the nutty taste of the toasted pine nuts...

Citrus Chicken with Lentil & Carrot Salad

With its orange and lemon flavours, this is a great salad to serve alongside poultry or grilled fish.


Spiced Potatoes and Cauliflower with Nuts

The warm, golden colour and flavour of saffron with a mild kick of ginger help to make this vegetable curry...


Red Lentil and Vegetable Dal

A dal is a dish of simmered lentils flavoured with aromatic spices and usually served as a sauce. But add...


Sweet potato curry with paneer

A light, colourful curry that is very quick and easy to make, this is packed with antioxidant-rich vegetables. Sweet potatoes,...


Pork Korma with Potatoes and Spinach

Thickened with ground almonds and yogurt, this ground meat dish is rich and creamy yet not as indulgent as traditional...


Red Thai Curry with Tofu

This great-tasting, medium-hot curry is made with tofu ' an exceptionally nutritious and protein-rich ingredient that soaks up the fragrant...

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Thai chicken curry

It is easy to keep the fat content low in a tangy Thai curry as there is no need to...


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Kashmiri chicken with fruit

Sweet bananas, exotic lychees and creamy Greek yogourt are combined with chicken and spicy seasonings to make a luscious, yet...


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Shrimp and mango balti

A tasty curry with a spicy kick, mellowed with reduced-fat coconut milk. The addition of fresh mango not only adds...


Mixed Bean Cassoulet

A vegetarian version of the hearty French country dish, this uses canned beans for a quick and easy one-pot. It's...


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Creamy vegetable fricassee

For this fricassee, a selection of colourful vegetables is lightly cooked in a tarragon-flavoured stock, which is finished with sour...


Coq au vin avec legumes

This lighter version of the great French classic, chicken in red wine sauce, is lower in fat and includes more...