Have you ever heard about legume pasta? These pastas are more nutritious alternatives to your traditional wheat pastas. You can find some made from legumes, such as red lentils, black beans and chick peas. On the market, soy (edamame) pastas are available. These options have more fiber and protein than white or even whole grain… Continue reading Legume and Pulse Pasta
Servings: 10-12 portions Difficulty: Medium Preparation time: 1 hour Ingredients 1 teaspoon of sugar 3-4 kumquats, sliced (you can also use 1-2 sliced of orange) 6-8 kumquats, coarsely chopped (you can also use 1/2 orange) 6 eggs, separated 3 tablespoons of lemon juice 2/3 cup of sugar Zest from half of a lemon 1 cup… Continue reading Zesty Kumquat (Orange) Cake
Try out this cookie recipe to enjoy with a warm glass of milk! Servings: 24 cookies Difficulty: Medium Preparation time: 1 hour Ingredients: 1 cup all purpose flour 3/4 cup of brown sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon 2 medium apples, cored and sliced 1/4 cup of unsalted butter,… Continue reading Soft Apple Cookies (Bear Paws)
Servings: 15-20 vegan meatballs Difficulty: Medium Preparation time: 45-60 minutes Ingredients 1 cup of canned beans, drained and rinsed (I used black eye beans, but you can use the one you like) 2 tablespoons of minced ginger 2 garlic cloves 3 tablespoons of soy sauce 1 tablespoon of sesame oil 1 cup of dry TVP… Continue reading Teriyaki TVP vegan meatballs
Servings: 2 servings Difficulty: Easy Preparation time: 10 minutes Ingredients 1 cup of dry oats 1/2 cup of skim or partially skim milk 1/4 cup of espresso of filter coffee 1 tablespoon of chia seeds 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract 2 teaspoon of sugar 1 cup of light ricotta cheese 1 teaspoon of unsweet cocoa… Continue reading Tiramisu Overnight Oats
Having a balanced breakfast can sometimes take time. However, it is a very important meal that should not be neglected. Here is a quick and easy breakfast idea that is packed with protein and fiber! This delicious Mug Quiche is sure to keep you full and energized in the morning. Servings: 1 Mug Quiche Difficulty:… Continue reading Mug Quiche
Servings: 8 portions Difficulty: Medium Preparation time: 1 hour Ingredients 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil 1/2 large onion, diced 2 medium bell peppers, dices 225 g of white mushrooms, sliced 2 cups of barley, rinced 6 cups (1.5 L) of unsalted vegetable stock 1/4 cup of sun dried tomatoes 1 tablespoon of dried oregano 1-2… Continue reading Vegetable Barley Risotto
Sometimes, it is difficult to find creamy dressings that are also low in fats. Here is a creamy dressing recipe that you can use on your favourite greens. Servings: 2-4 servings Difficulty: Easy Preparation time: 5 minutes Ingredients 1/4 cup of light ricotta cheese 2 tablespoons of milk 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar 1/2… Continue reading Creamy Ricotta Salad Dressing
Here is another nutritiously simple breakfast or snack recipe for you! In my ricotta fruit bowl, I put 1/2 cup of low-fat ricotta cheese with 5% fat for its protein content 1/2 cup of chopped mangoes and 1/2 banana for the natural carbohydrates 2 tablespoons of pumpkin seeds for the good fats 1 teaspoon of… Continue reading Ricotta Fruit Bowl
🥛🥄 For many, yogurt and dairy products are often used as snacks. Many vegan options also exists, including soy, cashew, coconut, almond, and other non-dairy alternatives. However, are these alternatives truly equivalent to dairy yogurts? Nutrition facts At the bottom of this article, you can see the comparison table of non-dairy and dairy yogurts. Most non-dairy… Continue reading Dairy-Free Yogurts: Yay or Nay?
