Corn, Red Peppers, and Pesto Makes 3 cups (750 mL) What a pleasure it is when the season for fresh corn arrives. To remove corn kernels from the ear, slice off the stem and place the ear of corn, stem end down, on a damp cloth, to avoid slipping. Hold a knife at the...
Coconut Saffron Rice with Cardamom and Lime Makes 3 1/2 cups (875 mL) Though quick to prepare, the combination of ingredients in this simple dish creates a fabulous blend of flavours. Coconut milk is a good source of iron and potassium. Canned coconut milk separates...
Carrots with Dijon Mustard and Tarragon Makes 2 cups (500 mL) The combination of carrots, Dijon mustard, and tarragon is classic. This simple recipe is delicious and provides an easy way to get your powerful protector, vitamin A, along with some calcium, iron, and...
Brown Rice, Mushroom, and Walnut Pilaf Makes about 4 cups (1 L) Sautéing is a method of cooking food that uses a small amount of oil in a pan over relatively high heat. A pilaf is a dish containing a cereal grain such as rice that is sautéed in vegetable oil and with...
Aloo Gobi Makes 4 cups (1 L) This popular Indian dish is a superb combination of potato (aloo) and cauliflower (gobi). The seasonings include golden-hued turmeric and also curry powder, which is a mixture of spices that varies from one household and from one region to...
Sweetened Roast Squash Serves 4 COST: $0.44 Per 1 piece of squash Calories: 123 Fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 31g Protein: 1.5g Fiber: 3g Sugar: 16g Sodium: 302mg 1 butternut squash 1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt 4 tablespoons orange juice 4 tablespoons maple syrup Nutmeg or ginger...
Steamed Broccoli Serves 2 COST: $0.99 Per 2 ounces Calories: 30 Fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 6g Protein: 3g Fiber: 3g Sugar: 0g Sodium: 30mg 4 ounces broccoli Water, as needed Wash the broccoli and drain. Chop the broccoli into bite-sized pieces. Fill a medium-sized...
Spinach with Pine Nuts and Garlic Serves 4 COST: $2.60 Per 1⁄4 recipe Calories: 207 Fat: 16g Carbohydrates: 13g Protein: 8g Fiber: 7g Sugar: 1.5g Sodium: 335mg 1⁄4 cup pine nuts (pignolia) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 pounds...
Smoky Spiced Collard Greens with Turnip Serves 4 COST: $0.74 Per serving Calories: 65 Fat: 4g Carbohydrates: 7.5g Protein: 3g Fiber: 3g Sugar: 3g Sodium: 326mg 1 bunch collard greens 1 medium white turnip, peeled and diced into 1⁄4-inch pieces 1 medium onion, chopped...
Simple Vegetarian Stir-Fry Serves 1 COST: $1.26 Per 1 recipe Calories: 80 Fat: 4.5g Carbohydrates: 8g Protein: 3g Fiber: 4g Sugar: 2g Sodium: 288mg 2 teaspoons coconut oil 1 cup frozen stir-fry vegetable mix 2 tablespoons prepared stir-fry sauce (low sodium) Heat the...
