Wild rice and chickpeas add a healthy dose of protein to this simple and satisfying winter vegetable soup. Moreover, parsnips and celery seed create a subtle earthy sweetness to the broth which makes this recipe unique. Top with loads of fresh parsley and a serve with a good slice of rye bread for a comforting (and hearty) meal on any winter's day. It's no question ...
Main Dish
The compiled list of all my plant-based recipes suitable as a main dish. From hearty soups, to stuffed sweet potatoes, pasta, and more; these all focus on healthful and satisfying plant-based ingredients. The most popular recipes in this category are my Mushroom Farro Stuffed Sweet Potatoes w/ Rosemary Balsamic Dressing and Smoky Black Bean Burgers with Maple Dijon Sauce.
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Rigatoni with Parsley Walnut Pesto [vegan]
This vegan parsley walnut pesto pasta is simple to make and full or super fresh flavours. Parsley, spinach and walnuts add an earthy depth of flavour and loads of nutrition. You can double the recipe and freeze half for garden fresh flavour all winter. Autumn has arrived and it with, cooler weather, warm sweaters and cozy meals. In the garden, several plants are being cleared ...
Green Goddess Sandwich w Creamy Herb ‘Mayo’
The Green Goddess sandwich is perfect for picnics and patio lunches. With loads of nutritious greens and a tangy vegan herb mayo, you can't go wrong! This recipe makes extra herb mayo which can also be made ahead of time and will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days. Lunch is one of those meals that doesn't get enough attention. It's sandwiched (pun intended) between two important and ...
Sweet Potato Soup with Red Lentils & Hemp Seed
Most of you can feel Spring in the air...the Daffodils and Tulips have just popped and are ripe for the picking (for the local deer, that is), and we're feverishly planning out this year's plantings. We can officially say Winter is over. And as much I love the cooler months, I am ready to welcome the sunshine, fresh garden fruits and vegetables, and time on the open water with my ...
Creamy Winter Leek, Potato & White Bean Soup
Well, the holidays are officially over. This time of year, I often fall prey to "the lag" when the only energy I can muster is to pull on warm socks, curl up by the fireplace and eat soup (all day). Nevertheless, tasks need accomplishing, wild-lings need chasing, and winter vegetables need tending to. It never ceases to amaze me the resiliency of some plants. A few weeks back, we had a ...
Mushroom & Farro Stuffed Sweet Potatoes w/ Rosemary Balsamic Dressing
Have you ever tried Farro? If not, you're in for a treat. Farro, also known as Emmer Wheat is an ancient grain which has been popular in Italy for many years and is gaining plenty of well deserved recognition in North America as of late. It's a wonderfully nutritious whole grain with a pleasing nutty taste and awesome chewy texture when fully cooked. It is quite high in fiber (higher than ...
SMOKY BLACK BEAN QUINOA BURGERS w/ MAPLE DIJON SAUCE
A 'meaty' black bean quinoa burger made with kale. The outside can be cooked to a perfect crispiness that doesn't dry out the inside; they're moist yet stick together as good as any store bought veggie burger. Accompaniments of crunchy shaved cucumbers, spicy arugula and the sweet tangy flavour of Maple Dijon sauce make this a perfect summer patio meal. No Summer is complete without a burger like ...
CREAMY SPINACH CANNELLINI PASTA w/ CRISPY BEETS & ALMOND ‘PARMESAN’
There was a time when pasta was my Achilles heel. During my university days, I trained competitively in fitness and showcased my physique and athleticism at least once a year. The dieting was extremely restrictive for several months leading up to a competition, and as the days went by, I dreamed more and more of a big, deep dish of creamy pasta. Some days, the lure of pasta overshadowed the desire ...