Pumpkin Hummus (Gluten free, soy-free, dairy free) ‘Tis the season for pumpkins after-all. Pumpkin pies, pumpkin lattes, spices, soups and so on- you name it, it probably has pumpkin! So why not pumpkin hummus! I recently came across this recipe in Forks Over Knives, and wanted to share it with you. Ingredients: 1 can chickpeas, drained … Continue reading Pumpkin Hummus

Oatmeal to your taste!   Oatmeal is a popular breakfast item. We all enjoy it in different ways- whole oats, quick oats, rolled oats etc. I prefer the fibre rich complex carb version of this- the steel cut oats. Here’s how we eat it in our family. Time saving tip!- I generally cook the oats … Continue reading Oatmeal to your taste

Blueberry Almond Cake Bites (Gluten/ Dairy Free)   Ingredients: 2.5 cups Almond flour 1 tbsp. cinnamon powder 1 tsp baking soda a pinch sea salt 2 large eggs 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup maple syrup 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract 1 cup frozen or fresh blueberries Directions: Preheat the oven to 300F,. Line … Continue reading Blueberry Almond Cake

Green Juice   It’s been a hot summer this year, and the one thing I’m asked many times is ways to rehydrate yourself. Well water is the obvious choice for most, and rightly so. I also suggest a fresh homemade veggie juice. It’s loaded with vitamins and minerals which fuel you at the cellular level. … Continue reading Green juice

Green Lentil Soup This soup is a nice change from the regular kidney bean or red lentil soup. Packed with protein from the lentils, fiber from the vegetables and lentils- this recipe makes a great main meal or as a starter to the meal. Ingredients: 1 cup green lentils (washed and soaked overnight) 1/2 medium … Continue reading Green Lentil Soup

Raw Beet and Carrot Salad   Ingredients: 2 cups beet roots (peeled and grated) 1 cup carrots (peeled and grated) 2 tsp. tahini 1 tbsp. lemon juice 2 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 tbsp. fresh cilantro 1 tsp. sesame oil 3-4 tbsp. pumpkin or sunflower seeds pinch sea salt Directions: Wash, peel and grate and beets … Continue reading Raw Beet and Carrot Salad

Super Foods Pasta (Gluten and Dairy Free)   Ingredients: 2 cups brown rice pasta 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp anchovies 1 red bell pepper (chopped) 2 tbsp. sundried tomatoes 2 tbsp. capers (chopped) 2 tbsp. walnuts (chopped) few kale leaves (torn into small pieces). 2 garlic cloves Salt and pepper to taste Chilli flakes … Continue reading Super Foods Pasta

Tofu, Quinoa and Wild Rice Bowl I love no hassle one bowl dishes as they are convenient to carry and eat anywhere. This tofu, wild rice and quinoa bowl is one of them. Packed with the goodness of whole grains like wild rice and quinoa and plenty of protein from tofu and ofcourse quinoa. It’s … Continue reading Tofu, Quinoa and Wild Rice Bowl

Summer is coming to an end and we are preparing ourselves for back to school and fall. It’s amazing how the summer lightens our spirits with the warm weather, sunshine and brightness all around, abundance of light but nutrient dense foods like salads and plenty of fruit options. We let go of ourselves in the … Continue reading Back to school food woes