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GLAZED SWEET POTATO AND BLACK BEAN BOWL

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Stew is a total comfort food on a cold winter’s day. It is super easy to make and delicious.Beans are an excellent source of plant based protein and are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They help to stabalize blood sugar, as well as lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Beans are also fibre rich and are excellent for feeding the beneficial bacteria in our gut. They have also been shown to help prevent cancers such as colon cancer, and are anti-inflammatory.

  • PREP TIME

    45 mins

Ingredients

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

1/4 cup date syrup

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Salt and pepper,to taste

Chopped fresh cilantro,for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the date syrup, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Place the diced sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and pour the date syrup glaze over the top, tossing to coat.
  • Roast the sweet potatoes in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until tender and caramelized.
  • Add the black beans to the baking sheet and toss to combine with the sweet potatoes.
  • Serve the sweet potato and black bean mixture in bowls and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.

GLAZED TOFU AND VEGETABLE STIR-FRY

Tofu is a protein source that is made from soybeans, which have some fat, but not nearly as much as animal based proteins. A single serving of tofu contains only about 4 grams of fat, compared to 19 grams in a serving of chicken breast.

If you are a meat eater, switching out one meat serving a week for tofu could seriously reduce the amount of fat you are consuming. Tofu also has zero cholesterol and contains isoflavones which work to reduce the amount of cholesterol in our bodies, thus preventing heart disease.

  • PREP TIME

    40 mins

Ingredients

1 package extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1/4 cup date syrup

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 red bell pepper, sliced

1 yellow bell pepper, sliced

1 small onion, sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

Salt and pepper, to taste

Cooked rice, for serving

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Cut the tofu into cubes and toss with the cornstarch to coat.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the date syrup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and sesame oil.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
  • Add the coated tofu and stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes

GLAZED CHICKEN SALAD

Chicken is high in protein, but also high in cholesterol. Chicken is low in sodium and is a good source for blood-building vitamin B6, bone-strengthening phosphorus and cell-protecting selenium. A cup of diced, roasted chicken meat has about 231 calories; 45 calories come from fat. This serving size provides 96 percent of the daily value of vitamin B3, or niacin, an energy producer that aids the digestive and nervous systems.

  • PREP TIME

    30 mins

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1/4 cup date syrup

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Salt and pepper, to taste

Mixed greens

Cherry tomatoes, halved

Sliced cucumber

Crumbled feta cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the date syrup, olive oil, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  • Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the date syrup glaze over the top.
  • Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through
  • Let the chicken cool slightly, then slice into strips.
  • Arrange the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and crumbled feta cheese on plates.
  • Top with the sliced chicken and drizzle with any remaining glaze.

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