Archive for the ‘mains’ Category

Turkey Burgers with Maple Mustard BBQ Sauce

Now that the sun is shining, it’s great to get out and grill! Traditional bbq food can be less than stellar nutritionally, but here’s a recipe for turkey burger you can make yourself - meaning you are now more in control of what you put in to your body. Serve with Curried Sweet Potato Rounds and grilled veggies.

Beet Risotto

This recipe has become a staple in our household - especially in the colder months when beets are abundant. If your beets don’t come with their greens, substitute a bunch of kale, swiss chard, or spinach.

Classic Ratatouille

I made this for the Sept ‘07 potluck with all the great vegetables from my food share from the Owen Sound market. Simple, no skill required! I put the leftovers in a pot, added a bit of water, and pureed with a handblender for instant soup. Also a quite tasty meal!

Spinach and Zucchini Pie

Ingredients
1 tsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups zucchini, thinly sliced, unpeeled
½ cup organic mozzarella, goats, or soy cheese (optional)
¼ cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 pkg (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
¾ tsp Celtic sea salt
¼ tsp pepper
pinch ground nutmeg
In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium […]

Roasted Winter Vegetables on Whole Wheat Couscous

Ingredients
3 carrots, cut into 1” pieces
2 onions, cut into wedges
½ butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1” chunks (~ 3cups)
2 parsnips, cut into 1” pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp dried thyme, lightly crushed
½ tsp dried rosemary, lightly crushed
3 tbsp olive oil, divided
2 leeks, well washed, cut in half lengthwise and sliced
1 cup whole wheat couscous
1 […]

Salmon and Feta Burgers

All this talk of fish is making me hungry. Eat it for its excellent health benefits; just be careful of the kind and source you choose. Wild salmon is a good choice – not too big to have built up toxins but full of omega 3 fats.