Roasted Spicy Chickpeas

These chickpeas can be eaten as a flavourful protein-packed snack or as a side to a meal.  Chickpeas are high in dietary fibre and are a helpful source of zinc, protein, calcium, and folate.

Veggie Bean Pita Pockets

Beans are a great ingredient to use to make a variety of different spreads and dips. Chickpeas are especially high in fibre, protein, and folate. The type of fibre in chickpeas is insoluble, so it remains undigested all the way to…

Banana Bean Muffins

When you’re in the mood for baking, try this unique muffin recipe with the added nutritional benefits of white pea beans! White pea beans, also known as navy beans, are a very high source of soluble fibre. Because beans are a…

Deviled Eggs

Combine these eggs with celery and carrot sticks to make a great snack or appetizer.  Eggs contain lots of choline, which helps in brain development and function.  They also provide the body with antioxidants, such as lutein and zeaxanthin, which are…

Turkey Sandwich with Sundried Tomato & Pesto

f you have leftover turkey from dinner, put it to good use by incorporating it into a delicious sandwich for lunch the next day. Basil and tomatoes are late summer wonders. Here you can have the flavors of summer packed into…

Pumpkin French Toast

For those of you getting tired of the same old cereal and oatmeal, experiment with this delicious sweet and savory French toast! You don’t need to wait for the bright orange fall pumpkins to arrive in order to benefit from them…

Crunchy Chicken Apple Salad Sandwiches

If you’re getting tired the same old sandwich, why not try this tasty twist by adding fruit and experience a whole new flavour! Choose a succulent apple such as McIntosh. Apples are full of fibre, vitamins A and C, folate, calcium,…

Tuna Avocado Sandwich

This is a fresh take on the classic tuna sandwich that does not sacrifice flavour or texture. Leftover tuna filling can be easily used for a quick lunch the next day. Using avocado instead of mayonnaise makes this sandwich a great…

Greek Style Bean Pitas

As one of the highest-fibre, lowest-fat foods available, white pea beans, also known as navy beans, play a key role in good health. The combination of beans and grains in this recipe turns them into a complete protein, resulting in an…

Open-Face Apple Tuna Melt

Served on a whole wheat English muffin, this sandwich filling combines all of the four food groups.   This simple and delicious apple tuna melt makes a great lunch a few hours prior to a hard afternoon run, or a quick and…