Roast Kabocha Squash Recipe by Fabulous Faith

If you haven't heard of Kabocha squash before you are in for a treat!  This sweet, fluffy Japanese squash is not only delicious but loaded with vitamins and nutrients.

The flavor and texture are a cross between yam and pumpkin making Kabocha squash perfect for soups, stews, desserts or as a stand alone super food side dish like:

Roast Kabocha Squash by Fabulous Faith

Roast Kabocha Squash

Ingredients:

1 Kabocha Squash

As required:
Raw Coconut Oil
Cinnamon
Sea Salt
Black Pepper


Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

Cut the Kabocha squash in half and remove the seeds and discard

Cut into large wedges and place on a baking sheet

With the back of a spoon, schmear each segment with coconut oil

Sprinkle salt, pepper and cinnamon generously over the segments

Place the tray into the oven and bake for 30 - 45  minutes or until fork tender

Recipe yields 4 - 6 servings

Vegan Italian Pasta Salad Recipe - by Fabulous Faith

Vegan Pasta Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

1 - 375g package of whole wheat pasta shells, cooked as per package directions
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup diced cucumber
1/4 cup pitted, diced olives (kalamata or similar preferred)
1/8 cup diced onion
1 clove garlic, crushed
Bunch fresh basil, torn
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp. oregano
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Instructions:

Combine warm pasta and remaining ingredients in large bowl

Allow to chill until cool in refrigerator

Serve when chilled or can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance

Recipe yields 4 - 6 servings

Diet Friendly Burger by Fabulous Faith

Today I was craving a burger so badly!  But it's January and I am trying to adhere to my New Year's resolution of eating better.  So I headed to the kitchen and concocted possibly the healthiest burger known to man!

Served on the legendary Ezekiel Bread made by Toronto's Own Sha Sha Bakery Co. and featuring Sol Cuisine Sprouted Quinoa & Chia Burgers these burgers pack a serious nutritional punch.  So here's the 411...

What you need:

A package of Sol Cuisine Spouted Quinoa & Chia burgers (because you will make more after!)
2 Slices of Ezekiel Bread per burger

Toppings:
A few tablespoons of hummus (homemade preferably)
A few slices of tomato
A few sliced pickled jalapeno (totally optional)
A sprig of Kale
1/4 cup of thinly sliced cabbage mixed with a splash red wine vinegar and salt

What to do:

Put the burger or burgers a non-stick pan over high heat and add a splash of cooking oil

Put the bread in the toaster and assemble the remaining toppings

Flip the burger over when you see the sides starting to brown

Arrange the toppings on the toasted bread and when the burger is ready put it on top and serve

Recipe takes around 10 minutes to prepare and serves one

World's Healthiest Burger