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Chicken Carrot barley bowl

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This comforting dish features paprika garlic rubbed chicken, roasted carrots, sweet potatoes, kale, spinach and barley dressed in a creamy coconut, miso and fresh ginger sauce. This beautiful bowl is topped with hazelnuts, lime wedges and fresh parsley. Turn on your favourite show, put your feet up and enjoy this healthy comfort dish.

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You will need

Preparation

1

Prepare & bake the vegetables & Chicken: Wash and clean all produce. Preheat the oven to 400 F Peel the carrots and sweet potato. Dice the carrots and sweet potato in dice of about 1 1/2 cm.

Place the carrots and sweet potato on a baking sheet lined with parchment or non stick-liner. Drizzle the vegetables with oil (1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, 1 1/2 tsp) , sprinkle with salt (1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 3/4 tsp)and pepper (1/8 tsp, 1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp). Cook for about 15 minutes in the oven. Add the spiced chicken to the pan and cook for an additional 10 – 15 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and vegetables are cooked through and are fork tender.

*Note: Ensure the chicken is cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 165F.

2

Cook the barley: While the carrots and sweet potatoes are cooking, add the the barley, water.(1 cup, 2 cups, 1 1/2 cups) and salt (1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 3/4 tsp) to a medium pot. Bring to a boil on medium heat. Cover, lower the heat to medium low and let simmer 45 minutes.

Gluten friendly:
Cook the rice: Use rice instead of barley. In the sink, place the brown rice in a strainer and rinse it well. In a pot, add the brown rice, water (1 1/3 cup, 2 2/3 cup, 4 cups), salt (1/8 tsp, 1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp) and stir. Bring to a boil on high heat. Reduce the heat to medium/low, cover and cook 25 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. Remove the pot from the heat and set aside.

3

Prepare the lime, hazelnut and ginger: While the barley is cooking, cut the lime in wedges and roughly chop the hazelnuts* in about 1 cm pieces. With a fine vegetable grater. grate the desired amount* of fresh ginger.

*note: To add more flavour to the dish you can toast the hazelnuts in a small pan on medium heat about 45 seconds, moving them regularly to prevent burning.
**note: fresh ginger can be very spicy, use only 1/4 to 1/2 tsp if cooking for children. Add all the ginger if you like the heat of fresh ginger.

4

Prepare the kale and parsley: Cut the kale & spinach in about 2 cm thick slices. Roughly chop the fresh parsley in pieces of about 1 cm by 1 cm.

5

Add the sauce to the barley: Add the coconut and miso sauce* and the desired amount of fresh ginger** to the barley. Combine. If the mix is too soupy, turn on the heat to medium and mix until the extra water evaporates and you reach the desired texture – may be about 5 minutes.

*Note: The coconut & miso sauce may solidify in the fridge but will become nice and creamy once heated in the barley.
**Note: fresh ginger can be very spicy, use only 1/4 to 1/2 tsp if cooking for children. Add all the ginger if you like the heat of fresh ginger.

6

Garnish & serve: Place the miso, coconut, ginger barley & kale and spinach on individual plates. Top with roasted spiced chicken, sweet potatoes & carrots. Garnish with hazelnuts, fresh parsley and lime wedges. Serve.

Bon Appétit!

Ingredients

2 portions

4 portions

6 portions

barley

1/3 cup

2/3 cup

1 cup

brown rice - GF only

1/2 cup

1 cup

1 1/2 cup

spiced chicken

220 gr

440 gr

660 gr

carrot

75 gr

150 gr

225 gr

sweet potatoes

150 gr

300 gr

450 gr

hazelnuts

2 tbsp

1/4 cup

1/3 cup

kale & spinach

60 gr

120 gr

180 gr

coconut miso sauce

1/2 cup

1 cup

1 1/2 cup

fresh parsley

3 gr

6 gr

9 gr

fresh ginger

1/2 inch piece

1 inch piece

1 1/2 inch piece

lime

Health Fact

Regina Naturopathic

Dr Craig Herrington, Naturopath

CARROT
Like all colourful vegetables, carrots are a gold mine of antioxidants such as carotenoids, polyphenols and vitamins. Beta-carotene in carrots helps protect vision (yes your grandmother was right!). A high intake of carotenoids has been linked with a significant decrease in post-menopausal breast cancer, as well as prostate cancer.

Cooking With Kids

Beyond Baby Nutrition

Lacey Engel, Registered Dietician

Get kids in the kitchen
Get those kids in the kitchen! Little ones as young as two years old can help with meal prep. When kids help prepare food, they may be more likely to try the same food at the table.

Cooking for kids?
Fresh ginger can be very spicy, use only 1/4 to 1/2 tsp if cooking for children.

Making this recipe with kids?
Ask the child to help by completing step 2, 5 & 6 :

Cook the barley
Add the sauce to the barley
Garnish & serve

Recommended Wine Pairing

CONO SUR BICICLETA PINOT NOIR ROSE
Pomegranate and cranberry on the nose with light floral notes. Juicy sweet cherry flavours followed by a dry, fresh finish.
Region: Pirque, Chile
Colour: Rose
Alcohol: 13%
Price (SLGA): $11.22

ORMARINE PICPOUL DE PINET
Aromas of white flowers, passion fruit and citrus peel.
Region: Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Colour: White
Alcohol: 12%
Price (SLGA): $12.97

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Rose fettuccine

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Fettuccine is one of our favourite pastas! They are an Italian specialty that you are sure to fall in love with! This pasta is filled with eggplant, mushrooms, onion, and sundried tomatoes in a rich and creamy rose sauce. Within minutes you will have a dish the whole family will love!

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You will need

knife
colander
cutting board
large pan
large pot
baking sheet
non stick liner or parchment

Preparation

1

Setup & cut the vegetables: Bring water to a boil for the fettuccine. Season the water with salt.

Cut the sundried tomatoes, mushroom and the onion in thin slices. Cut the eggplant in small dices.

2

Cook the vegetables: Lightly oil a pan and cook the mushrooms, onion and eggplant on medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt & pepper.

3

Cook the pasta: Once the water is boiling, add the fettuccine, stir, cover and cook 8 to 9 minutes for al dente.

Reserve pasta water in step 5.

Gluten Free: Cook the gluten free fettuccine for 7 minutes for al dente.

4

Make the sauce: Reserve 3 tbsp, 6 tbsp, 9 tbsp of pasta water (use in step 6). Drain the fettuccine.

Add the tomato sauce and cream to the vegetables. Bring the sauce to a boil.

5

Finish the pasta: Add the fettuccine to the sauce. Combine.
1 tbsp at a time, add pasta water to thin the sauce as desired. Serve.

Bon Appétit!

What's in my kit

2 portions

4 portions

6 portions

onion

1 small

1 medium

1 large

mushroom

160 gr

320 gr

480 gr

eggplant

150 gr

300 gr

450 gr

fettuccine

180 gr

360 gr

540 gr

tomato sauce

178 ml

356 ml

534 ml

cream

45 ml

90 ml

135 ml

sundried tomatoes

15 gr

30 gr

45 gr

Recommended Wine Pairing

E&J GALLO FAMILY VINEYARDS CHARDONNAY
Flavours of citrus notes, hints of vanilla and a dash of oak. The mouth-feel is soft, with a medium weight and slight crispiness. A lingering finish taste of ripe, red apples.
Region: California, USA
Colour: White
Alcohol: 12%
Price (SLGA): $10.09

BERINGER MAIN & VINE CABERNET SAUVIGNON
A strong vanilla flavour with blackberry on the finish. Soft, smooth tannins.
Region: California, USA
Alcohol: 13%
Price (SLGA): $12.78

Health Fact

Regina Naturopathic

Dr Craig Herrington Naturopath

MUSHROOM
Mushrooms can produce their own vitamin D from the sun (just like us!) Leaving 3oz of sliced mushrooms in direct sun for 15 minutes gives you 200-800iu of vitamin D!

Cooking with Kids

Beyond Baby Nutrition

Lacey Engel, Registered Dietitian

BUFFET STYLE
Buffet style is best. Serve your meal at the table rather than pre-portioning for your kids. Let everyone fill their plates with as much or as little as they like to eat.

MAKING THIS RECIPE WITH KIDS?
Ask the child to help at steps 5:

Assemble the pasta

Ingredients

fettuccine: durum wheat
onion
mushroom
eggplant
tomato sauce: Tomato coulis, water, Italian spice blend, sugar, salt.
cream
sundried tomatoes: tomato, oil

Vegan adaptation:

coconut milk

Gluten friendly adaptation:

fettuccine (gluten free): chickpea flour, red lentil flour,green pea flour, navy pea bean flour.

Note: We cannot guarantee any dish is allergen free.

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Note: We cannot guarantee any dish is allergen free.

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Lemon pepper super bowl

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This dinner is as easy as can be! The beautiful flavours of sweet local carrots, creamy goat feta, crunchy walnut, marry amazingly with earthy lentils, fresh spinach and red cabbage. This dish is filled with protein and fiber which will ensure you have energy for hours.

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You will need

Preparation

1

Cook the lentils: In the sink, place the lentils in a strainer and rinse it well. In a pot, add the lentils and water depending on the size of your pot (2 cups, 4 cups, 6 cups), The water should cover the lentils by at least 3-4 inches.

Bring to a boil on medium heat, then reduce heat, add salt (1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 3/4 tsp), and simmer covered for 20-25 minutes, until the lentils are just tender, adding more water if necessary. Be sure not to overcook them. When the lentils are done, drain them well using a strainer. Put the lentils back in the pot and set aside.

2

Shred the carrots and cabbage: While the lentils are cooking, shred the carrot and cabbage with the vegetable shredder.

3

Cut the walnuts: While the lentils are cooking, cut the walnuts in about 1/2 cm pieces.

4

Crumble the feta: Crumble the feta in about 1/2 cm pieces.

Vegan: Skip this step.

5

Plate & serve: In individual plates, place lentils, spinach, shredded carrots and the red cabbage. Top with lemon pepper dressing, walnuts and feta. Serve.

Vegan: Use a small spoon to and drop small bites of vegan feta on the plate to garnish.

Bon Appétit

Ingredients

2 portions

4 portions

6 portions

lentils

3/4 cup

1 1/2 cup

2 1/4 cup

red cabbage

60 gr

120 gr

180 gr

spinach

50 gr

100 gr

150 gr

carrot

75 gr

150 gr

225 gr

feta

1 tbsp

2 tbsp

3 tbsp

walnuts

20 gr

40 gr

60 gr

lemon pepper dressing

3 tbsp

6 tbsp

9 tbsp

Health Fact

Regina Naturopathic

Dr. Craig Herrington, Naturopath

LENTILS
A large study of 16,000 middle-aged men, found that consuming legumes such as lentils lowered the chance of dying of heart disease 82%. Talk about food as medicine!

Cooking with Kids

Beyond Baby Nutrition

Lacey Engel, Registered Dietitian

Cooking for kids?
Feel free to slowly introduce new vegetables to kids. Let them help prepare the vegetables and try them raw and cooked.

Making this recipe with kids?
Ask the child to help with step 4 & 5 by:

Crumble the goat cheese
Plate and serve

Recommended Wine Pairing

Heritage Road Bloodstone Shiraz Grenache
Aromas of black pepper, blueberry and plum fill the glass. Flavours of ripe fruit, mulberry and blackberry finished with spicy pepper and creamy vanilla oak characters. This balanced shiraz shows rich fruit characters, a medium body and good persistence
Region: South Autralia
Colour: Red
Alcohol: 13%
Price (SLGA): $14.65

SAWMILL CREEK SAUVIGNON BLANC
A crisp, dry wine with notes of citrus fruit, herbs and a hint of oak.
Region: Canada
Colour: White
Alcohol: 12%
Price (SLGA): $10.09

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Note: We cannot guarantee any dish is allergen free.

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Nutritional Information

Pistou linguini

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Long day? Too tired to cook? We know the feeling. ZestyKits believes being short of time shouldn’t stop you from cooking and enjoying delicious and healthy food. In 15 minutes and a few chops you’ve got a showstopper on the table. This dish is filled with an orchestra of beautiful and simple flavours that will surprise you! Perfectly aldente linguine are coasted with a rich pea pistou topped with lightly steamed snap peas, fresh mint, parmesan and red chili flakes. Green peas are the star of this dish. Why peas, you ask? Well, first peas are delicious and second each cup is filled 8 grams of protein and 68% of your recommended daily vitamin A. When you have a dish that’s family friendly and ready in 15 minutes, you know you’re onto a winner.

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Tools

knife
cutting board
colander
large pot
baking sheet
non-stick lining sheet
pan

Preparation

1

Preparation: Rinse and dry all produces. In a large pot, bring water (about 4 cups, about 4 to 8 cups, about 8 to 12 cups) to a boil for the pasta with salt (1 tbsp, 2 tbsp. 3 tbsp). Slice the snap peas in half. Separate the fresh mint leaves.

2

Cook the snap peas: In a large pan on medium heat, add the oil (1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, 1 1/2 tsp) and the snap peas and fresh peas (in 1 bag). Stirring regularly cook about 3 minutes.

3

Cook the pasta: Add the pasta to the boiling water, stir, cover & cook 10 minutes or until desired texture. Once the pasta is cooked, save some pasta water (1/4 cup, 1/2 cup, 3/4 cup) and set aside. Drain the pasta using a colander & add to the pan with the peas.

Gluten Friendly: Cook the gluten free pasta approximately 9 minutes or until desired texture.

4

Combine: Add the pea pistou. Add about half the pasta water. Combine. Check the sauce consistency and add more pasta water to thin sauce as desired. Combine to coat the pasta evenly.

Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. We recommend about (1/2 tsp, 1 tsp 1 1/2 tsp) salt and (1/8 tsp, 1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp) pepper.

5

Garnish & serve: Serve in individual bowl. Garnish each bowl with Parmesan, mint and red chili flakes. Serve

Bon Appétit!

Ingredients

Included

2 portions

4 portions

6 portions

mint

2 gr

4 gr

6 gr

snap peas

120 gr

240 gr

360 gr

fresh peas

60 gr

120 gr

180 gr

pea pistou

1/2 cup

1 cup

1 1/2 cup

linguine

180 gr

360 gr

540 gr

parmesan

1 tbsp

2 tbsp

3 tbsp

red chili flakes

1/2 tsp

1 tsp

1 1/2 tsp

oil*

1/2 tsp

1 tsp

1 1/2 tsp

salt*

1 tbsp + 1/2 tsp

2 tbsp + 1 tsp

3 tbsp + 1 1/2 tsp

pepper*

1/8 tsp

1/4 tsp

1/2 tsp

pasta water*

1/4 cup

1/2 cup

3/4 cup

water*

about 4 cups

about 4 to 8 cups

about 8 to 12 cups

Dr. Herrington's Health Fact

Regina Naturopathic

MINT
Mint has been used for thousands of years to treat upset stomach or indigestion. More recent research has found it effective in treating symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, gastric ulcers, as well as an anti-microbial agent.

Cooking with Kids

Cooking for kids?
Introduce vegetables slowly to children. When introducing a new vegetable. you can encourage children to help prepare the ingredient and encourage them to taste it at different stages of the preparation. It may take many exposures for a child to learn to like a new flavour or texture.

Making this recipe with kids?
Ask the child to help by completing step 5 & 6:

Combine
Garnish & serve

Recommended Wine Pairing

BURIED HOPE CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Full-bodied wine with notes of spicy oak, sweet plum and cassis.
Region: California, USA
Colour: Red
Alcohol: 14.5%
Price (SLGA): $15.47

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Note: We cannot guarantee any dish is allergen free.

Nutritional Information

Hawaiian Kabobs

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Hawaiian Kabobs are such an amazing yet simple dish. They are filled with fresh island flavours coming together in a glorious Hawaiian Pineapple marinade and a rainbow of perfectly cooked vegetables and spiced rice and beans. This dish is a delicious way to welcome BBQ season!

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You will Need

Preparation

1

Cook the rice: In the sink, place the brown rice in a strainer and rinse it well. In a pot, add the brown rice, water (1 1/3 cup, 2 2/3 cup, 4 cup), salt (1/8 tsp, 1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp) and stir. Bring to a boil on high heat. Reduce the heat to medium/low, cover and cook for about 25 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. Remove the pot from the heat and set aside. When the rice is cooked, add the hawaiian pineapple marinade (3 tbsp, 1/3 cup, 1/2 cup) and lightly fluff the rice with a fork to ensure the sauce is combined.

Note: If you are using wooden skewers, soak them in water at least 10 minutes.

2

Prepare the vegetables: Wash and rinse all produce. While the rice is cooking, slice the zucchini in 1 cm slices, dice the red onion in half and then each halves into 6. Dice the bell pepper in 4 cm dices and cut the mushroom in quarters. Cut the tofu in 1 inch cubes.

3

Assemble the kabobs: Turn on the BBQ to 400F. Assemble the skewer, alternating the vegetables and the tofu. Lightly brush the kabobs with oil (1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, 1 1/2 tsp).

Note: If you don’t have a BBQ, you can bake the kabobs in the oven at 400F for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked but still crunchy.

4

Cook the kabobs: Place the kabobs on the BBQ and cook about 5 minutes on each side. Brush the kabobs with the hawaiian pineapple marinade 3-4 times while they are cooking.

5

Serve: On individual plates, serve the kabobs with the spiced rice.

Bon Appétit!

Ingredients

2 portions

4 portions

6 portions

brown rice

2/3 cup

1 1/3 cup

2 cup

zucchini

1 small

1 medium

2 medium

mushrooms

35 gr

70 gr

105 gr

bell pepper

red onion

Hawaiian marinade

1/3 cup

2/3 cup

1 cup

tofu

175 gr

350 gr

525 gr

Recommended Wine Pairing

BERINGER MAIN & VINE CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Rich deep ruby colour; moderate aromas of dark berries, cassis and vanilla; flavours of juicy berry fruit, vanilla and sugarplums; dry, medium-bodied with silky tannins.
Region: California
Colour: Red
Alcohol: 13%
Price (SLGA): $12.78

SAWMILL CREEK SAUVIGNON BLANC
A crisp, dry wine with notes of citrus fruit, herbs and a hint of oak.
Region: Okanagan valley
Colour: White
Alcohol: 12%
Price (SLGA): $10.09

Health Fact

Regina Naturopathic

Dr. Craig Herrington, Naturopath

BELL PEPPERS
Bell peppers are high in phenolics and vitamin C which can help prevent cholesterol oxidation (damage).

Red peppers contain the highest amounts of vitamin C.

Cooking with Kids

Beyond Baby Nutrition

Lacey Engel, Registered Dietitian

Cooking for kids?
Dips and sauces can be a fun way to customize a meal to your little one’s taste preferences. Think sweet, spicy, savoury, or salty.

Making this recipe with kids?
Ask the child to help by completing step 3:

Assemble the kabobs

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Note: We cannot guarantee any dish is allergen free.

Nutritional Information

Greek power bowl

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Dive into the beautiful flavours of the Mediterranean with this Greek power bowl. The freshness of the cucumber, tzaziki sauce and fresh tomatoes contrast beautifully the earthiness of the lentils, the depth of the roasted vegetables and the tang of the black olives. This dish is filled with protein and fiber which will ensure you have energy for hours.

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You will need

Preparation

1

Cook the lentils: Turn on the oven to 400F to cook the vegetables. In the sink, place the lentils in a strainer and rinse it well. In a pot, add the lentils and water depending on the size of your pot (3 cups, 6 cups, 8-9 cups), The water should cover the lentils by at least 3-4 inches.

2

Prepare the vegetables: While the lentils are cooking, wash and clean all produce. Cut the bell pepper in 2 cm dice and onion in 1 cm dices.

3

Cook the vegetables: Place the onion and bell pepper dices on a baking sheet lined with parchment or non stick liner. Drizzle the vegetables with oil (1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, 1 1/2 tsp), sprinkle with salt (1/8 tsp, 1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp) and pepper (1 pinch, 1/8 tsp, 1/4 tsp). Cook for about 15 minutes in the oven or until the vegetables are cooked through and are starting to become roasted.

4

Prepare the tomatoes, cucumbers and black olives: Cut the tomatoes in 1 cm dices. Cut the cucumber in half length wide and in 1/2 cm slices. Remove the pit of the black olives. .

5

Plate & serve: In individual plates, place lentils, roasted vegetables, cucumbers, tomatoes and tzatziki sauce. Serve.

Bon Appétit

Ingredients

Included

2 portions

4 portions

lentils

3/4 cup

1 1/2 cup

2 1/4 cup

Greek spice

3/4 tsp

1 1/2 tsp

2 1/4 tsp

onion

1 small

1 medium

1 large

bell pepper

tomato

40 gr

80 gr

120 gr

cucumber

tzatziki sauce

45 ml

90 ml

135 ml

black olives

30 gr

60 gr

90 gr

Health Fact

Regina Naturopathic

Dr. Craig Herrington, Naturopath

LENTILS
A large study of 16,000 middle-aged men, found that consuming legumes such as lentils lowered the chance of dying of heart disease 82%. Talk about food as medicine!

Cooking with Kids

Beyond Baby Nutrition

Lacey Engel, Registered Dietician

Cooking for kids?
Feel free to slowly introduce new vegetables to kids. Let them help prepare the vegetables and try them raw and cooked.

Making this recipe with kids?
Ask the child to help with step 5 by:

Plate and serve

Recommended Wine Pairing

SAWMILL CREEK SAUVIGNON BLANC
A crisp, dry wine with notes of citrus fruit, herbs and a hint of oak.
Region: Canada
Colour: White
Alcohol: 12%
Price (SLGA): $10.09

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Note: We cannot guarantee any dish is allergen free.

Nutritional Information

Green Curry Coconut Bowl

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We often crave the freshness and comfort of Thai foods. The beauty of Thai food is the abundance of spices and this dish is no exception! Green Curry Coconut Bowls with spiced chickpeas is an easy flavorful dinner that follows the new Canada Food Guide guidelines!

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Tools

knife
cutting board
strainer
baking sheet
non-stick liner or parchment paper
vegetable shredder
glass bowl
small pot

Preparation

1

Cook the quinoa: Heat the oven to 375F to roast the chickpeas. Place the quinoa in a strainer and rinse well. Add the quinoa, water (1 1/2 cup, 3 cups) and salt (1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp) to a pot. Stir to combine. Bring the water to a boil on medium/high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover and let simmer 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Remove the pot from heat and fluff the quinoa with a fork.

2

Roast the Spiced Chickpeas: Line a baking sheet with a non-stick liner or parchment paper. Place the spiced chickpeas on the baking sheet with oil (1/2 tsp, 1 tsp) and salt (1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp). Place the chickpeas on a single layer and cook until roasted – about 10 to 15 minutes.

3

Prepare the vegetables: Cut the lime in segments. Cut the broccoli in small fleurets. Place the broccoli in a glass bowl and steam it in the microwave for about 1 minute to 90 seconds. Shred the carrots. Separate the cilantro leaves.

The coconut milk in the green curry coconut sauce may harden when cold. Heat the green curry coconut sauce in a small pot on medium heat until warm – about 2 minutes.

4

Assemble & Serve: In serving bowls, place the quinoa. Place about 1/3 cup warm green curry coconut sauce on top of the quinoa in each bowl. Arrange the spiced chickpeas, steamed broccoli, shredded carrot and shredded cabbage on each bowl. Garnish with coconut, lime wedge and fresh cilantro.

Bon Appétit!

Ingredients

Included

2 portions

4 portions

quinoa

3/4 cup

1 1/2 cup

spiced chickpeas

1 cup

2 cups

broccoli

150 gr

300 gr

red cabbage

150 gr

300 gr

carrots

200 gr

400 gr

lime

cilantro

2 gr

4 gr

coconut

2 tsp

1/4 cup

green curry coconut sauce

2/3 cup

1 1/3 cup

oil*

1/2 tsp

1 tsp

salt*

1/4 + 1/4 tsp

1/2 + 1/2 tsp

water

1 1/2 cup

3 cups

Health Fact

Regina Naturopathic

Dr. Craig Herrington, Naturopath

CABBAGE & BROCCOLI
Studied suggest that women who regularly consume cabbage and other cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, kale) have fewer menopausal symptoms.

Cooking with Kids

Beyond Baby Nutrition

Lacey Engel, Registered Dietician

Did you hear that crunch?
Ask your little one what sounds food makes in their mouth when they bite. It;s an easy and quick way to make food more fun!

Making this recipe with kids?
Ask the child to help by completing step 1 & 4 :

Cook the quinoa
Assemble & Serve

Recommended Wine Pairing

BURIED HOPE CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Full-bodied wine with notes of spicy oak, sweet plum and cassis.
Region: California, USA
Colour: Red
Alcohol: 14.5%
Price (SLGA): $15.47

CONO SUR ORGANIC SAUVIGNON BLANC
Mineral and citric, with herbal hints and notes of white flowers and melon on the nose. A balanced wine with a long mineral finish.
Region: San Antonio Valley, Chili
Colour: White
Alcohol: 13.5%
Price (SLGA): $13.15

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Note: We cannot guarantee any dish is allergen free.

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Nutritional Information

Braised Beet Lentils

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This beet braised lentils is inspired by the french classic cassoulet. Beets and lentils compliment each other to create this comforting and healthy dish.

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You Will Need

Preparation

1

Prepare the vegetables: Wash and clean all produce.

Peel the beets. Cut the beet, onion and celery in 1 cm dices.

2

Cook the onion: In an oiled pot on medium heat, add the onion and cook for 4 minutes.

Add the beets and celery to the onion. Season with salt & pepper.

3

Start the lentils: Strain the lentils with bay leaf and rinse well. Add the lentils with bay leaf to the vegetables. Add water* (2 cups, 4 cups, 6 cups). Season with salt & pepper.

*Note: The water should covers the lentils by about 2 cm.

4

Cook the lentils and vegetables: Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook for 20-25 minutes, until the lentils are just tender, adding more water if necessary.

5

Garnish & serve: Cut the carrot tops in about 1 inch pieces. Garnish the lentils with carrot tops.

Bon Appétit

What's in my kit

Included

2 Portions

4 Portions

6 Portions

French lentils & Bay leaf

1 cup

2 cups

3 cups

Onion

1 small

2 medium

1 large

Beets

200 gr

400 gr

600 gr

celery

100 gr

200 gr

300 gr

Garlic

2 cloves

4 cloves

6 cloves

carrot tops

3 gr

6 gr

9 gr

Health Fact

Dr. Craig Herrington, Naturopath

Owner: Regina Naturopathic

BEETS
Interestingly, using an anti-bacterial mouthwash, prevents the conversion of the active ingredient from beets and eliminates most beneficial effects.

Cooking with Kids

Lacey Engel, Registered Dietitian

Owner: Beyond Baby Nutrition

Introducing new foods
It can take up to 20 different exposures of the same food before some kids may even try it. So keep calm, and offer the same food in different ways.

Making this recipe with kids?
Ask the child to help with step 4 & 5 by:

Prepare the rosemary
Garnish & serve

Recommended Wine Pairing

Homestead Bar À Vin

Josh McLean, Owner

Lighting Rock, Pinot Noir 2017
A delightfully delicate and light bottle of rose petals and cherries.
Region: Okanagan, Canada
Colour: Red
Alcohol: 12%

Alto Landon, MilHistoria 2017
Intense and bright picota cherry colour. The nose is clean and intense, lots of black fruits, candy and floral notes. A medley of plum, strawberry, black cherry and black currant with undertones of white pepper, earthy notes, and a very pleasant balsamic end with a hint of sweetness.
Region: Manchuria, Spain
Colour: Red
Alcohol: 14%

Ingredients

Lentils & bay leaves
beets
onion
celery
garlic
carrots tops

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Green arepas with black beans

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Have you ever tried arepas? Arepas are a classic South American dish which are gaining in popularity in North America. These beautiful little corn pockets are filled with adobo black beans, guacamole crema, cucumber, ricotta cheese and topped with green onion. This super easy and exotic dish is an amazing week night super.

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You will need

Preparation

1

Prepare the arepas: Preheat the oven to 350F. In a bowl, add 1 1/2 cup(2p), 3 cups (4p), 4 1/2 cups(6p) of warm water. Season with salt (1/2 tsp(2p), 1 tsp(4p), 1 1/2 tsp(6p)). Slowly add maserepa. Combine.

You are looking for a dough that doesn’t easily stick to your hands, is moldable, moist and can be rolled into a ball.

Cover with a towel. Let sit for 5 minutes.

Want see how areapas are made?
Watch this video from Minimalist Baker to see the perfect texture of the dough and how to form the arepas:

2

Prepare the garnish: Wash and rinse all produce.

Cut green onion and cucumber in thin slices.

Cut the onion in small dice.

3

Form & pan fry the arepas: Separate the dough in balls (3 per portion). Carefully press the ball between wet palms to form into a roughly 1/2-inch thick disc*.

Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan on medium heat. Ensure the arepas do not touch. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side.

*Note: A little cracking is normal. You can close the cracks by patting the edge with wet hands.

4

Bake & cut the arepas: Transfer the arepas to a lined baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes.

Let the arepas cool for 5 minutes.

Slice the arepa 3/4 of the way around, leaving a seam on the edge to easily stuff them.

5

Make the filling: Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan on medium heat. Add the onion. Cook for 5 minutes.

Rince the black beans in a colander.

Add the adobo spice, black beans and 1/4 cup(2p), 1/2 cup(4p), 1 3/4 cup(6p) water. Cook for 3-5 minutes until a sauce is formed.

6

Fill, garnish and serve: Fill each aerepa with black bean filling, guacamole crema and cucumber slices. Garnish each aerepa with ricotta and green onion*.

*Note: Arepas are very filling.

In my kit

Included

2 portions

4 portions

6 portions

masarepas

1 1/2 cups

3 cups

4 1/2 cups

onion

1 small

1 medium

1 large

black beans

1 cup

2 cup

3 cup

green onion

Adobo spice

1 tsp

2 tsp

3 tsp

Ricotta

2 tbsp

1/4 cup

1/3 cup

mini cucumber

guacamole crema

3 tbsp

1/3 cup

1/2 cup

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Health fact

Regina Naturopathic

Dr Craig Herrington, Naturopath

BLACK BEANS
Black beans are a nutritional powerhouse high in fibre, iron, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, selenium, manganese, copper and zinc. Who needs a multivitamin!

Cooking with kids

Beyond Baby Nutrition

Lacey Engel, Registred Dietician

Yum foods
Serve “yum” foods with new food. When your child sees food they recognize it may entice them to explore other, new foods too.

Cooking for kids?
Go easy on the adobo spice blend as kids may not like it’s spicy flavour.

Making this recipe with kids?
Ask the child to help by completing step 5 & 6:

Assemble
Garnish & Serve

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Winter Quinoa Bowl

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Take a big bowl of this salad and taste the rich flavours of cherries, cranberries, pumpkin seeds, spinach, roasted beets and crunchy carrots. This quinoa bowl is topped with a sweet and tangy cherry balsamic and maple dressing. This hardy dish will give you loads of fiber and proteins to keep you full for hours!

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Tools

knife
cutting board
pot
fork
vegetable peeler
vegetable shredder

Preparation

1

Prepare and cook the quinoa: Heat the oven to 400F. Place the quinoa in a strainer and rinse well. Add the quinoa, water (1 1/2 cups, 3 cups), salt (1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp) to a pot. Stir to combine. Bring the water to a boil on medium/high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover and let simmer 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Remove the pot from heat and fluff the quinoa with a fork.

2

Prepare & cook the beets Rinse and dry all produces. Peel the beets. Cut the beets in dices of about 1 cm thick. Place the beet dices on a baking sheet lined with parchment or non stick-liner. Drizzle the vegetables with oil (1/2 tsp, 1 tsp) , sprinkle with salt (1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp) and pepper (1/8 tsp, 1/4 tsp). Cook for about 20 minutes in the oven or until the vegetables are cooked through.

3

Prepare carrots and parsley While the beets and quinoa are cooking, peel and shred the carrots. Cut the fresh parsley in about 1/2 cm pieces/

4

Finish the quinoa: Once the quinoa is cooked, remove the pot from heat and fluff the quinoa with a fork.

5

Assemble & Serve: In individual bowls place the cooked quinoa, spinach, roasted beets, shredded carrot, dried cherries, cranberries and pumpkin seeds and fresh parsley. Drizzle each bowl with about 3 tbsp of cherry balsamic maple dressing. Serve.

Note: this bowl is also delicious the following day. Add the dressing just before service to ensure the vegetables stay crunchy.

Bon Appétit!

Ingredients

Included

2 portions

4 portions

Quinoa

3/4 cup

1 1/2 cup

spinach

90 gr

180 gr

beet

275 gr

550 gr

carrot

dried cherry, cranberry and pumpkin seeds

3 tbsp

1/3 cup

fresh parsley

4 gr

8 gr

Cherry balsamic maple dressing

1/3 cup

2/3 cup

water*

1 1/2 cup

3 cups

salt*

1/4 tsp

1/2 tsp

pepper*

1/8 tsp

1/4 tsp

Dr. Herrington's Health Fact

Regina Naturopathic

Cooking with Kids

Cooking for kids?
Feel free to slowly introduce new vegetables to children.

Making this recipe with kids?
Ask the child to help by completing step 5.

Assemble & serve

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