Arugula is the base for the dressing as well as the leafy green in this healthy grain salad. Substitute lime juice if you prefer for a different citrus kick.
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Broccoli and 5 Grain Salad
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Grilled Naan Sandwich with Charred Veggies and Baba Ghanouj
Smoky baba ghanouj complements the smoky flavours of charred vegetables in this delicious naan wrap. If you have a gas barbecue you can enjoy this year-round.
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Grilled Marinated Portobello Sandwiches with Avocado
Portobello caps have a wonderfully meaty texture when grilled, making this a wonderful main course alternative if you’re trying to eat meatless occasionally. If you have extra time, let the caps marinate in the vinegar a while before grilling; if you’re pressed for time, you can grill them right away.
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Spicy Pork Stir fry
Pre-cut stir-fry vegetables make it easy to get your 5 to 10. Serve over rice or Asian noodles.
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Mushroom Asparagus Strata with Multigrain Bread
Strata makes a great brunch dish, especially since you can do all the work the night before. This mushroom-goat cheese combo is perfect for company.
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Penne with Eggplant Sauce
A classic Italian eggplant sauce gets a healthy makeover! Eggplant can soak up a lot of oil; we’ve reduced the amount here, and added a healthier pasta choice than the standard white pasta. Feel free to increase the hot pepper flakes.
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Shaved Asparagus and Spinach Salad
Thin asparagus shavings are tossed with dressing and served raw in this tasty side salad. Make sure your vegetable peeler is sharp for this recipe. A Swiss-style peeler makes this a snap.
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Exploding Tuna, Broccoli and Cheddar Sweet Potato Skins
Always keep a few cans of tuna on hand- it’s a great source of protein, reasonably-priced and infinitely versatile. Try this baked sweet potato, stuffed to bursting.
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Spicy and Cool Roasted Cauliflower
A delicious contrast between the spicy cauliflower and the cooling yogurt makes this a fabulous vegetable side dish to serve with your favourite curry.
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Mashed Cauliflower with Goat Cheese
Cauliflower is high in Vitamin C and contains iron. Cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower have been shown to protect against some forms of cancer. Adding some potato to cauliflower helps it mash to a nicer consistency.
