Yield: 4 Servings Ingredients: 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil 1 clove garlic, minced 6 cups (1.5 L) lightly packed chopped Swiss chard — or 8 cups (2 L) trimmed spinach 1 cup (250 mL) shredded cabbage 1 tsp (5 mL) grated lemon zest 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt 1/4 tsp (1 mL) freshly ground…
Lentil Stuffed Tomatoes
Yield: 4 Servings Ingredients: 6- or 12-cup muffin pan 4 firm tomatoes 1/4 cup (60 mL) finely-chopped celery 1 tbsp (15 mL) finely-chopped onion 1 tbsp (15 mL) finely-chopped green bell pepper 1/2 tsp (2 mL) curry powder 1 cup (250 mL) rinsed and drained canned brown lentils 1 tbsp (15 mL) freshly grated Parmesan…
Black Bean Hummus
Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 15-ounce of can black beans, rinsed and drained 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon dried basil 1 teaspoon garlic, minced Instructions: Step 1: Process the black beans, lemon juice, basil and garlic together in a food processor until thick. Step 2: Chill for 1/2 hours, then serve.
Chunky Grilled Vegetable Guacamole
Yield: 8 servings Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) canola oil, divided (plus more for the grill) 1 small zucchini, cut lengthwise in 3 long strips 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeds removed, sliced in half 1 just ripe avocado, peeled, sliced in half 1/2 small red onion, sliced in half Juice of 1 lime 1/4…
Creamy Fruit Salad
Yield: 8 servings Ingredients: 1 apple, cored and diced 2 tsp (10 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 can (14 oz/398 mL) pineapple tidbits, packed in juice, drained 1 can (10 oz/284 mL) mandarin orange sections, drained 1 cup (250 mL) halved seedless grapes 1 cup (250 mL) mini marshmallows 3/4 cup (175 mL) of…