PREP: 60 minutes | COOK: 15-20 minutes | YIELD: 8 slices These may seem like unlikely toppings for a pizza, but the combination is pure heaven, and it will make you feel like you're eating something truly gourmet. 1½ lbs (680 g) whole wheat pizza dough (store bought...
Chana Dal with Caramelized Onions and Coconut
PREP: 10 minutes | COOK: 60 minutes | YIELD: 5 x 1-cup servings Chana dal and the chickpea are very similar legumes, but the chana is smaller, sweeter and has a much lower glycemic index. If you're in a pinch, you can substitute chickpeas for the chana dal in this...
Beluga Lentils with Porcini Mushrooms , Asparagus , and a SUNNY EGG
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 25 minutes | YIELD: 4 servings Don't be afraid of the unique ingredients used in this recipe! You can use beluga lentils and porcini mushrooms in so many other recipes that I'm sure any extras won't go to waste. Or you could make seconds and...
Tofu, Broccoli and Mashroom Fajitas
PREP: 30 minutes | COOK: 30 minutes | YIELD: 8 fajitas As you're probably well aware, tofu has the habit of taking on the flavors of whatever it is cooked with. In this quick and easy dish, the spices give the tofu a fajita-worthy kick that will definitely keep you...
Mexican Pepper and Black Chickpea Stoup
PREP: 15 minutes + overnight soaking of chickpeas | COOK: 26 minutes | YIELD: 6 x 1½-cup servings Are you wondering what a stoup is? It's a combination of a soup and stew and that's just what this spicy Mexican dish is. Heartier than a soup, but not as thick as a...
Roasted Red Pepper Minestrone Soup
PREP: 30 minutes | COOK: 40 minutes | YIELD: 10 x 1½-cup servings If there is one soup my family would reach for more than any other, this would be it! My kids, who are all in their 20 s, still love the pasta shapes that make an appearance, but they also appreciate...
The Soup-er Cleanse
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 13-18 minutes | YIELD: 6 x 1-cup servings Need we say more? Full of nutrition and effective at cleansing out your digestive tract, this is a soup-er star recipe full of your favorite flavors. 1 Tbsp (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil ½ medium...
Elegant Mushroom and Winter Vegetable Stew
PREP: 30 minutes | COOK: 45 minutes | YIELD: 12 x 1-cup servings Love mushrooms? Then this is the recipe for you! This warm and hearty stew is packed full of our little fungi friends (and a few of my favorite winter root vegetables for good measure). This is a true...
St. Patricks Day Celebration Stew
PREP: 30 minutes | COOK: 40 minutes | YIELD: 8 x 1½-cup servings Of course you aren't limited to enjoying this stew only on St. Patty's Day, but that celebration does beg for it. After all, who wouldn't want a little Irish beer in their meal? What a treat! 2 Tbsp (30...
Butternut and Bean Soup
PREP: 10 minutes | COOK: 40 minutes | YIELD: 8 x 1-cup servings This soup is thick and creamy thanks to the beans, which also lend a healthy dose of protein and fiber. It is also a great make-ahead dish: If you blend it ahead of time, all you have to do is heat and...
Mexican Fiesta Bowl
PREP: 20 minutes | COOK: 20 minutes | YIELD: 5 x 2-cup servings This dish has everything to make a complete meal. And there are so many fresh flavors and textures that each bite is like a fiesta in your mouth. Arriba! ½ cup (120 ml) red quinoa 1 cup (240 ml) diced...
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
PREP: 10 minutes | COOK: 38 minutes | YIELD: 4 x 1-cup servings Any meal that encourages the consumption of broccoli is fine by me. In fact, the more the better! But to make this classic soup as vegetarian-friendly as possible, we've removed the cheddar cheese and...












