Walnut Pesto Hummus Mix
Walnut Pesto Hummus Mix
Legumes
Lentil Almond Falafels
Lentil Almond Falafels are gluten free and dairy free. Lentil Almond Falafels are a gluten free dairy free vegetarian protein source that is easy to mix together and enjoy.
Socca Chickpea Flatbread
Socca Chickpea Flatbread is a grain free pancake type bread made of high protein legume flour. Socca chickpea flatbread is a grain free pancake made from protein rich legume flour. Approved for detox diet on designated days.
MOCK MASHED POTATOES
Mashed potatoes are one of my all-time favorite savory foods. They epitomize comfort food to me, and I love to try different variations of herbs and substitutions (like vegetable broth in place of dairy) to help lighten them up. However, there is such a thing as too much mashed potatoes. But sometimes you need to …
Fiesta Bean Salad
Black beans, chick peas, tomatoes, cilantro and avocado are tossed with a cumin-lime vinaigrette – I love the bright, fresh flavors of this quick and easy salad! Perfect for lunch, Meatless Mondays, or even as a side dish with grilled steak, shrimp or chicken. Something magical happens when you combine cumin, cilantro and lime juice. …
Chickpea Spinach Salad with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
Chickpeas and finely chopped spinach with a cilantro lime vinaigrette. What’s not to like? Plus it’s healthy! When you make it ahead of time, and allow the ingredients to marinate, you get this refreshingly vibrant and delightful dish. A wonderful joining of tart, sweet and savoury flavours… and the kick from the cilantro really makes it shine!
Farro and Mushroom Dressing
Farro is the Italian name for Emmer wheat, an ancient grain. Farro is high in protein but low in gluten and very high in B vitamins. Farro is grown in many parts of Italy, Southern Europe and Morocco, and is often used as a whole grain side dish or in soups or risotto. Cooked farro has a pleasantly chewy …
Minty Pea Dip
This dip is great for a healthy snack when served with veggies. This is a simple recipe that pairs great with crisp veggies for a healthy snack.
Red Lentil and Carrot Flatbread
Red lentil and carrot flatbread is naturally grain free and high in protein. Red Lentil and Carrot Flatbread
Spicy Vegetarian Chili
Hearty blend of vegetables make this a terrific cold weather vegetarian chili.
Spiced Vegetarian Chili with Sweet Potatoes
Spiced Vegetarian Chili with Sweet Potatoes Spiced Vegetarian Chili with Sweet Potatoes
Grain Free Garbanzo Bean Pancakes
Grain Free Garbanzo Bean Pancakes Grain Free Garbanzo Bean Pancakes
Rosemary & Sea Salt Roasted Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)
These roasted chickpeas are crunchy, salty, and oh-so addicting. They’re also easy and healthy – pretty much a win all around.
Spiced Black Lentils with Yogurt and Mint
Aptly named beluga lentils look like little beads of caviar. They cook quickly, and they hold their shape. Use them in this recipe, or substitute.
Lentil Soup
Lentils. They are tasty, filling, and wholesome and they can be used in a variety of ways. The best thing about lentil soups? They are incredibly easy to cook and it’s very difficult to mess up.
Hearty Vegetable Stew
This is a delicious and filling Hearty Vegetable Stew. A freezer friendly soup that tastes even better as the days go on! This is a perfect soup to make at the beginning of a cold weekend. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” …
Squash, Chickpea & Red Lentil Stew
Modeled on North African stews, this aromatic vegetarian main course can be served over brown rice or steamed spinach.
Curried Lentil Stuffed Squash
In this stuffed squash recipe, a spicy red lentil curry stew fills acorn squash. If you find them at your market use tasty jarred piquillo peppers in this.
Easy Salt & Vinegar Roasted Chick Peas
Are you craving food in between Breakfast and Lunch or Lunch and Dinner? Try this Easy Salt & Vinegar Roasted Chick Peas recipe. The texture of Roasted Chickpeas is surprisingly crispy/crunchy – they make that lovely, loud crunch in your mouth like potato chips. And when you tell people that this recipe starts with 1 …
Cauliflower And White Bean Soup
Souping it up! The perfect way to get a light but protein rich meal. This one is a little different than a normal tomato based soup. The Cauliflower And White Bean Soup is beautiful creamy white with the texture to match.
Three-Bean Vegetarian Chili
This super-easy crockpot soup has a mild chili flavor. If you want more heat, increase the amount of chili powder and don’t seed the jalapeños. This is a game day winner!
Vegetarian Burger Recipe
You can substitute lentils for chickpeas, black beans, white kidney beans or pinto beans.
Lentil Burger Recipe
Burgers aren’t always served in buns – Sometimes its good to have a few protein packed patties alongside a plate of roasted vegetables during the colder months. Jeni Treehugger’s, the original author of the recipe appealed to me due to the inclusion of a Cajun spice mix as well as the combination of vegetables and …
Indian Inspired Stir-Fried Vegetables with Edamame
Serve the vegetables over brown rice, quinoa or cooked lentils. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]
Oven Roasted Vegetables with Mustard and Warm Lentils
Absolutely nothing about this dish is inherently royal—it is a rustic mix of in-season vegetables, a simple sauce, and dirt-cheap green lentils—yet there is a magic in way the oven roasting caramelizes the vegetables and the warm lentils drink up the mustard-olive oil dressing. The combination of the two elevates Oven Roasted Vegetables with Mustard …
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Chickpea Ratatouille
This dish is much like ratatouille in appearance, but using chickpeas and an original spice combination. The flavors are complex and the preparation minimal!
Black Bean-Smothered Sweet Potatoes
For a quick and satisfying last-minute supper, it’s hard to beat a sweet potato zapped in the microwave. The fragrant filling of beans and tomato adds protein, making it a nutritionally complete entree. Be sure to eat the potato skin; it’s full of fiber.
Roasted Smoked Paprika Chickpeas
Roasted chickpeas in endless flavor varieties have been popping up all over the place these days. I have made them in the past, usually just being a plain jane with sea salt and pepper. But, when I realized that I had a gigantic spice jar of smoked paprika in my cupboard and a complete loss …
Black-Eyed Pea and Stewed Tomato Salad
Black-eyed peas and stewed tomatoes are a Southern good-luck combo served on New Year’s Day. Here, the juices from a can of prepared stewed tomatoes sweeten and flavor the dressing.
Falafels
Such an explosion of flavour! It was amazing! Anyway. Falafels are actually super easy too! Enjoy!
Spicy Chickpeas
Crunchy and spicy are the two things I love most in food. These baked chickpeas are both, plus a tasty and healthy snack. Just toss them with a little olive oil and some spices, then roast in the oven until crunchy. They’ll stay crispy for a few days stored in a resealable bag at room …
Vegetable Stew
Diabetes-Friendly: Beans and plenty of vegetables make this stew high in fiber, which can help keep blood sugar stable. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]
Black-Eyed Peas with Fennel
This recipe is commonly found in Greek family dinners. If you’re unable to find black-eyed peas you may substitute with small white beans, lentils, or rice.
Roasted Chickpeas – crunchy snack
Just one warning. as I ate the entire batch by myself in one sitting: As addictive as they are, they’re still beans. And if you eat the entire batch…which is 1 can of garbanzo beans.
Garlic Roasted Chickpeas
Chickpeas are oven roasted and seasoned to taste for a delicious high fiber snack
Sriracha, Cilantro, and Lime Roasted Chickpeas
Packed with protein, zinc, and folate, these crunchy and delicious roasted chickpeas are not only healthy but seriously addictive.
