Tag: lentils

7 Foods You’ve Likely Never Thought To Add To A Smoothie

7 Foods You’ve Likely Never Thought To Add To A Smoothie

Limiting your smoothies to fruit, protein powder, nuts/seeds and a bit of spinach is no way to live. We need to broaden your smoothie vision ;) Your blender is begging you to try new things… and I bet your body is, too.

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Lentil and Spinach Curry

Lentil and Spinach Curry

I love Indian food in a head over heels, madly, deeply, crazy, crushin’, love bug sorta way. I’m smitten. And there is no sign of it dissipating. But man, good luck finding Indian recipes that are ghee-free, dairy-free and oil-reduced. It’s like searching for a needle in a haystack!

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Indian Red Lentil Stew

Indian Red Lentil Stew

A girl’s gotta treat herself every once in awhile. Whether it’s a weekend retreat, getting a pedicure, or an elaborate haircut, doing something kind to ourselves makes us feel good, relaxed and special. It doesn’t have to be huge. Heck, I consider taking myself out to tea and reading for a couple of hours in…

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Flavours of India: Dhal Aloo Kofta (vegan ‘meat’balls)

Flavours of India: Dhal Aloo Kofta (vegan ‘meat’balls)

For more on the flavors of India series, check out: Aloo Palak, Payasam Pudding, Gluten-free naan and Malai Kofta. A dish called malai kofta was one of the 6 meals we chose to make during our Indian cooking class. I’d never heard of it, but the name sounded cool so I shrugged it off and…

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Stampede Barbecue Lentil Sandwich and a Yeeha!

Stampede Barbecue Lentil Sandwich and a Yeeha!

Late night partying, men in cowboy hats, and the smell of manure is in the air. [I swear when you grow up surrounded by the stuff, it doesn’t bother you at all]. Although we don’t join the Calgary Stampede festivities anymore, it’s hard not to miss out on the action from afar. [source] The Calgary…

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Green and Clean Pesto Lentil Patties

Green and Clean Pesto Lentil Patties

I must have spring on the brain. Everything I’ve eaten today is green. Breakfast #1: Green Monster Breakfast #2: Added hemp powder to my cereal Snack: Cucumbers and leftover cilantro pesto Lunch: Green and Clean Pesto Lentil Patties on a ginormous spinach salad Snack: Kale salad with pumpkin seeds… One of my friends growing up…

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