Apple Cinnamon Protein Pancakes [Vegan]

These yummy breakfast bites are vegan, low sugar/fat and packed full of protein.  Mornings have never tasted so sweet! Ingredients: 1 cup Bob’s Red Mill 10 Grain Organic Pancake and Waffle Mix 2 tbsp Flax seed saigon cinnamon 1 package Splenda sweetener (optional) 1 scoop vegan/vegetarian protein powder (chocolate tastes best) 1 cup water olive oil […]

Curried Tempeh and Tabouleh Quinoa

These two flavourful vegetarian/vegan dishes are protein-rich and tread lightly on the earth.  A wonderful mix of spice and savour. CURRIED TEMPEH Ingredients: a few tablespoons olive oil onion, chopped 1 tsp curry powder 1 tsp garam masala 1 tsp cumin a dash of cayenne pepper 1 tomato, chopped 1/2 cup vegetable stock a few […]

North African Tofu with Chickpeas

This tomato, zucchini, and chickpea dish is a hearty, healthy, and exotic treat for your taste buds.  It’s vegan and environmentally friendly! Ingredients: 16 oz extra-firm, low fat tofu, cut into strips 2 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cups canned diced tomatoes, with liquid 1 cup dry white wine 1 cup vegetable […]

Herbivore Shepherd’s Pie

On cold winter nights, warm up with this healthy and hearty comfort food.  It’s a rich, delicious, and eco-friendly vegetarian meal.  It can also be made vegan simply by removing the Parmesan cheese option. Ingredients 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes 1 (340-g) package Yves Veggie Ground Round olive oil 1 onion, chopped […]

Hearty Vegetarian Chili

Ingredients 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped cilantro leaves, finely chopped 1.5 orange or yellow peppers, chopped ½ zucchini, chopped 2 tbsp salsa 1 can diced tomatoes 1 can red kidney beans 1 can pinto beans 1 can of whole kernel corn […]

Herbivore Holiday Meal Ideas

Being a herbivore over the holidays doesn’t need to feel like a hindrance.  Healthy, delicious vegetarian holiday meal choices are endless!  Even if you are normally a meat-eater, give a heart-healthy and environmentally friendly vegetarian meal a try over the holidays.  Here are a few scrumptious options; one protein dish, one carb dish, and one […]

Mattar Tofu

This is a healthier, vegan version of a delicious Indian dish.  It is dairy-free, but still packed full of spicy Indian flavour. Ingredients 12 ounces firm tofu, cubed 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 tablespoons ginger root, grated 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons water 1 medium onion, minced 1 tablespoon garam masala or curry powder […]

Commensal Vegetarian Buffet, Toronto

Commensal is an incredible place for vegetarian take-out or eat-in buffet.  http://www.commensal.ca/ Commensal is located at 655 Bay, but the entrance is around the corner on Elm Street.  The restaurant boasts aisles of tantalizing vegetarian choices — Asian, Middle Eastern, Italian and many other cuisines.  Salads, soups, sides, and mains are all available to be […]