Squash pastaIf you hop onto social media on a Monday you will see thousands of posts with the hashtag #meatlessmonday. In an effort to eat more fruits and vegetables, people around the world are adopting this really easy habit of making one meal per week a meatless meal. Whether this is your first meatless Monday or your hundredth, we’re here to show you how easy it really is to go Meatless!

Pasta with lots of Green Veggies and Boursin Sauce from Chef Michael Smith. Looking for a way to fill your table with lots of healthy flavours in a hurry? You can ready this dish in the time it takes you to bring a pot of water to the boil. Take advantage of the simmering pasta water to simultaneously cook the vegetables and watch as the Boursin easily melts into a delicious creamy sauce!

Squash Pasta Al Forno. Squash is a perfect match for pasta in this meatless dish. Whether you enjoy it on it’s own or as a sidedish, squash makes this sauce sweet and savoury all in one bite.

Chinese Greens and Mushroom Soup. This take on miso soup is chock full of veggies and will hit the spot on a cold night. Simple enough to get the family to help chop the vegetables and enjoy the benefits when it’s all done. Darker miso will offer up a darker coloured broth. Look for it in health food and organic sections of grocery stores.

Grilled Ratatouille with Fresh Basil from Chef Michael Smith. You can add a delicious spin to this classic group of Mediterranean flavours by grilling the vegetables instead of stewing them.

Eggplant and Barley Mediterranean Casserole. This hearty casserole boasts many healthy and delicious ingredients that make a wonderful addition to a potluck or family meal. The make ahead helps save time during busy weeknights.

Avocado Egg Pita. Egg salad is made extra creamy with the addition of avocado and yogurt. This is easy to make and enjoy on any of your favourite bread. Tucking it into a pita with tomatoes makes for a surefire way to not lose any of the filling every time you bite into it.

Asparagus Lentil Curry. Bringing together two green vegetables to make a delicious almost creamy curry perfect to enjoy with in season asparagus. This mild flavoured curry is a great way to introduce new flavours to your family.

Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower Crustless Quiche.  Broccoli and Cauliflower are the stars in this delicious creamy quiche that will please all members of the family!

Chickpea Sweet Poato Stew with Barley. A comforting meal for the cold nights bursting with flavour!

What are some of your favourite #meatlessmonday recipes?Roasted broccoli and cauliflower quiche

Related posts

What’s a dietitian and how can they help you?
Cucumber Avocado Gazpacho
When I toss romaine hearts into my shopping cart, chances are I'm heading home to make my family’s favourite salad. Every cook should know the joy of crafting a true Caesar salad while avoiding the also-ran dressings at the supermarket that never quite measure up to the real thing. Over time we’ve experimented with lots of additional flavours in this salad but, more often than not, I toss in lots of fresh basil leaves and brightly flavoured cherry tomatoes. What a great way to fill Half Your Plate! SERVES 4 TO 6 For the croutons 1 baguette, cut into large bite-sized cubes 1/4 cup (60 mL) of water 1/4 cup (60 mL) of your best olive oil For the dressing 6 thick slices of bacon, finely cut 1/4 cup (60 mL) of extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup (60 mL) of Dijon mustard 4 cloves of garlic a full 2-ounce (50 g) can of anchovies the zest and juice of 2 lemons 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of honey a dash or two of your favourite hot sauce For the salad 3 hearts of romaine lettuce, rinsed and sliced into bite sized pieces 1 large bunch of basil leaves 2-ounces or so of Parmigiano-Reggiano, shaved into thin pieces with a vegetable peeler 1 pound of cherry tomatoes, sliced in half Preheat your oven to 375ºF. Turn on your convection fan if you have one. Begin with the croutons. Sprinkle the bread cubes with water and toss until evenly absorbed. Continue tossing with the oil until it too is absorbed. Spread the works out on a baking tray and bake until the croutons are crispy, crunchy and thoroughly golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove and cool while you prepare the rest of the salad. Make the dressing. Toss the bacon and a big splash of water into a pan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently until the bacon is fully browned and evenly crispy, 10 minutes or so. Strain off the bacon bits and reserve for garnishing. Reserve all, some or none of the tasty fat. Measure the oil, Dijon, garlic, anchovies, lemon zest and juice, honey and hot sauce into your blender or food processor. Add the reserved bacon fat. Purée until smooth. Make the salad. In a large salad bowl toss together the romaine leaves, basil leaves, croutons and tomatoes. Pour in the dressing and toss the works until the salad is evenly dressed. Top with the bacon and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Serve and share! Freestyle Flavour You can easily elevate this salad into an entire meal by adding lots of your favourite protein. Try grilling off a few chicken breasts and thinly slicing them into the works. A filet or two of salmon, grilled steak, pork tenderloin, even chunks of tofu can be added for a full protein kick.
Basil Caesar Salad

Get the latest recipes, fresh ideas, and smart shopping tips delivered right to your inbox!

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.