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Polenta Pizza Squares

This is a good dish to prep ahead and eat cold. Once chilled, it sets to firm pieces that can easily be wrapped and eaten out of hand without a lot of mess. 6 cups (1.5 L) button mushrooms, sliced 1 Tbsp (15 mL) extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 red...

Pepita and Coriander Pesto

Ingredients 1 ½ tablespoons NutriVital Good For You Organic Flaxseed Oil 1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup NutriVital Good For You Pepitas 1 cup chopped coriander ½ cup coarsely chopped parsley 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped shallots 3 medium cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons...

Lemon Tofu Cheesecake

Crust 2 cups (500 mL) sugar-free biscuits, crushed 1/4 cup (60 mL) pure maple syrup 1/2 tsp (2 mL) almond extract Filling 1 package silken tofu 1/2 cup (125 mL) sugar 2 Tbsp (30 mL) reduced-fat sour cream 2 Tbsp (30 mL) reduced-fat cream cheese 1/2 tsp (2 mL)...

Quinoa Salad With Grilled Halloumi

INGREDIENTS 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 small red onion, sliced 1 large roasted red capsicum thickly sliced 200g quinoa 500ml vegetable stock small bunch flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped zest and juice 1 lemon large pinch sugar 250g pack halloumi cheese, cut into 6 slices METHOD Heat 1 tbsp...

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Quinoa Supergreen Salad

INGREDIENTS 50g quinoa 4 spring onions, finely chopped 1 small avocado, diced 1 lemon, juiced 1 tsp ground cumin 100g frozen soy beans 100g frozen peas ½ small bunch mint, chopped ½ small bunch parsley, chopped ¼ cucumber, diced olive oil METHOD Cook the quinoa following pack instructions, drain...

Potato Fritatta

A recipe for a baked vegetarian and vegan frittata with tofu instead of eggs. Nutritional yeast provides a tangy flavor to this tofu-based vegan frittata. Similar to a quiche, this dish is perfect for breakfast or brunch. Try sprinkling some shredded cheese (dairy or soy) on top for even...

Savoury Yeast Macaroni and “Cheese”

One of the dishes that vegans often miss the most is macaroni and cheese. This makes the following recipe one of the most sought after. Ingredients 1 cup yeast flakes 1/2 cup margarine 1/2 cup white or wheat flour 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon garlic powder 3 cups soy...

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Red Rice Pilaf

1 Tbsp (15 mL) grapeseed oil 2 shallots, chopped 1 large carrot, finely chopped 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 Tbsp (15 mL) minced fresh ginger 1 cup (250 mL) red rice 2 cups (500 mL) low-sodium vegetable stock 1/2 cup (125 mL) dried...

Spinach and Ricotta Malfatti

Although malfatto translates into “badly made,” these pillowy dumplings are tender with a rustic character. By omitting the flour, the ricotta and spinach mixture becomes a delicious filling for ravioli or tortellini using homemade pasta. 1 lb (450 g) light ricotta 1 cup (250 mL) frozen chopped spinach, thawed...

Colour is Key

The brighter the produce color is the better antioxidant it is. Blueberries (and other bright-colored berries), red cabbage, and eggplant are a few good antioxidant foods. In a study, Monica Giusti found that these produce not only stopped tumors from growing, but also killed about 20% of tumor cells.

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