Main Dishes, Noodle dishes, Rice

Spicy ginger rice ramen

Instant ramen noodles are convenient, inexpensive and they taste great. However, they are loaded with sodium and lack fibre, protein and other important vitamins and minerals. In addition, because they are “instant”, they often contain additives, of which some may be harmful to human health. Instant ramen is classified as a processed food which means, […]

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Lentils, Main Dishes, Rice, Soups

Lentil, rice and bok choy soup

Made with brown lentils, brown basmati rice, carrots, celery and bok choy, this one-pot soup is a complete healthy meal in a bowl. One serving will give you all the plant protein and phytonutrients that you need. Bok choy is a leafy Chinese cabbage that tastes like a fusion of celery, spinach and mild peppery […]

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Beans, Lentils, Main Dishes, Rice, Soups

Brown lentil, bean and rice soup

Made with Borlotti beans, brown lentils, brown Basmati rice, tomatoes and vegetables, this hearty soup is delicious. It’s a complete meal that gives you all the plant-based protein that you need.  After a bowl or two, you feel satisfied in a healthy way. For more information on plant-based protein, read here, here and here. In this recipe, […]

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Condiments and Sides, Lentils, Main Dishes, Rice, Salads

Wild rice and lentil salad

This salad with wild rice, lentils and grilled vegetables is more than just a salad; it’s a complete meal rich in fibre, protein, minerals and vitamins. You can eat it cold or heat it up. The grilled pinenuts add an extra nutty flavour. Make sure that you let the salad marinate before serving. For added flavour, you […]

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