OUR VEGETARIAN BLOG
Yakisoba
PREP: 25 minutes | COOK: 20 minutes | YIELD: 8 x 1-cup servings Yakisoba literally means fried buckwheat noodles; soba means buckwheat. I’ve chosen to pan-fry the noodles in healthy oil and serve them up with tons of veggies! 2 Tbsp (30 ml) low-sodium tamari 1…
Pured Watercress
PREP: 5 minutes | COOK: 10 minutes | YIELD: 4 x ½-cup servings This watercress is not your typical side dish of greens. In fact, it has a peppery kick that will wake you up and keep you reaching for another spoonful to accompany your meal. Enjoy! 1 small russet…
Red Quinoa Pilaf
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 30 minutes | YIELD: 6 x 2/3-cup servings This dish pops with color. Pair it with tofu or eat it on its own for a great-tasting, high-protein, high-fiber meal! 1 tsp (5 ml) extra virgin olive oil ¼ red bell pepper, finely chopped ¼ yellow…
Braised Baby Bok Choy
PREP: 10 minutes | COOK: 5 minutes | YIELD: 4 servings Though this dish is called Braised Baby Bok Choy, it’s more like a quick simmer just long enough to make the bok choy tender. 1 Tbsp (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb (454 g) baby…
Summer Vegetable Crudi
PREP: 20 minutes | COOK: 0 minutes | YIELD: 5 x 1-cup servings This is an Italian version of crudits, meaning raw vegetables. This dish takes the raw vegetables and turns them into bite-sized pieces and ribbons, then tosses them with a summery lemon vinaigrette….
Parsnip Fries
PREP: 20 minutes | COOK: 12-15 minutes | YIELD: 6 x 1-cup servings Who doesn’t love a good fry? I know for a lot of new Eat-Clean Diet followers ditching fries can be a little challenging. To them I say, Don’t despair! There are so many ways to Clean up…
Roasted Exotic Mushrooms
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 10-15 minutes | YIELD: 6 x ½-cup servings Mushrooms! Hearty, delicious and totally aromatic. Enough said! 1 lb (454 g) mixed exotic mushrooms, such as black trumpet, oyster and porcini, brushed clean and cut or pulled apart into large…
Red Lentil Dal with Spinach
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 30-40 minutes | YIELD: 4 x 1-cup servings Dal is a popular dish of Indian origin resembling a thick stew made of split pulses (dried lentils, beans or peas). Lentils provide the important proteins needed in a vegetarian or vegan diet. And…
Adzuki Beans and Brown Rice with Mushrooms and Water Chestnuts
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 50 minutes | YIELD: 11 x 1-cup servings Adzuki beans are native to Asia. They are typically eaten in sweet desserts, but here we have paired them with mushrooms and water chestnuts for a more savory flavor. This is the perfect side dish for…
Forbidden Black Quinoa
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 30 minutes | YIELD: 5 x 1-cup servings Intrigued? You should be! This quinoa has a unique flavor that will keep you coming back for more. In fact, it’s so good you might want to keep it your little secret. Shhh! 1 tsp (5 ml) extra virgin…
Bitter Greens with Pomelo and Avocado
PREP: 20 minutes | COOK: 0 minutes | YIELD: 6 x 1½-cup servings Pomelo is a citrus fruit native to Southeast Asia. Iэve included it here as a balancing flavor against the bitterness of arugula, radicchio and endive. With the addition of avocado you’ve got a…
Rex Sole with Gingered Petite Vegetables and Shiitake Mushrooms
PREP: 30 minutes | COOK: 20 minutes | YIELD: 4 servings Sole features a mild flavor that pairs well with light vegetables, and for a treat, a glass of white wine. Offer this as a simple summer meal and your dinner guests will definitely not be disappointed. 1 tsp (5…