meal prep Archives - Holistic Foodie

Vegan Soba Noodle Salad with Creamy Tahini

May 7, 2020 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

One of the first vegan restaurants I fell in love with in Toronto was Fresh. It defintely became a go-to when I moved to Toronto about 7-8 years ago. Although I don’t frequent this restaurant as much anymore, I still always think about a few of their dishes from time to time. One of those dishes is their Phyto Salad recipe. Which is why I made this vegan soba noodle salad with creamy tahini dressing. Don’t let the ingredient list intimidate you, this soba noodle salad can be prepped in advance to make things easier.

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Charlie Bird Farro Salad: The Best Farro Salad Ever

April 30, 2020 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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About 4 years ago, I went to NYC. I went on quite the foodie adventure while I was there. One of the most memorable was definitely Charlie Bird. And of all the things I tried on the menu, the one thing I knew I *had* to make when I got home was the farro salad. It’s seriously good, and I personally think it’s the best farro salad recipe out there. I wanted to put a little bit of my own spin on it and make it a bit easier. So here is my version of the Charlie Bird farro salad.

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Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Wild Rice & Prunes

March 11, 2020 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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Can you believe its March already?! I’m not sure where the first few months of 2020 have gone already, but is it safe to say, I am kinda excited for the arrival of spring? I know, we definitely have more of winter to get through, but the promise of spring is coming. And I’m so excited for all the fresh produce coming up, and of course more pool hangs at my condo with friends. But before we welcome spring, let’s appreciate the more seasonally appropriate veggies we do have. This roasted cauliflower salad with wild rice is so hearty, you can eat this as is for a full meal. It’s got lots of flavour going on, with the addition of za’atar, halloumi, pomegranate and California Prunes, which are available year-round.

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The Best Ever Veggie Burger with Rice

January 29, 2020 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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I’ve had long history with veggie burgers! When I was vegetarian back in my 20’s, I would buy the packaged kinds all the time. And then when I got more into cooking I’d frequently make my own. Then, I stumbled on making this veggie burger with rice and I knew I had created one of the best veggie burgers.

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Healthy Pad Thai: Delicious and Authentic

January 14, 2020 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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I’ve been pretty obsessed with Thai food for a while now. Ever since I had my first bite of Pad Thai well over 10 years ago, I knew it was special. I’d get intense cravings for those delicious rice noodles packed with so much flavour that I’d end up going almost weekly. It wasn’t until I moved from the suburbs to downtown that I had to find a new Thai place to go to. Quickly, I found a new spot that served delicious and authentic Pad Thai and before I knew it, I was visiting frequently. And the obsession continued, until I made this healthy Pad Thai…

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Savory Oatmeal Muffins: Perfect for Meal Prep

September 10, 2019 By jaclyn 4 Comments

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I’ve been wanting to create savory oatmeal muffins for a while now. The idea has been swirling around in my brain for weeks. But I didn’t quite know how it would work and what it would taste like. I decided to just go for it and the results speak for themselves. These little muffins make the perfect snack, or breakfast. And because they are so portable, they are great for a quick grab-and-go option.

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Mason Jar Salads: Three Ways

May 16, 2019 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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As summer is s l o w l y approaching here in Toronto, I am excited and filled with so much optimism for the warmer weather. Yes technically we still have spring coming, but with all the rain we’ve been getting lately, it’s hard to imagine spring is actually coming. But, I did get to experience just a little preview of summer when I was in Vegas a few weeks back for my friend’s bachelorette. I had SO MUCH fun! It was a well needed girls trip that had me laughing so much, I didn’t want to come back to reality. But before I left for Vegas, I made these vegan mason jar salads. And let me tell you, they are all so delicious. They would make a perfect on-the-go, travel lunch too.

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How a Weekly Meal Planner Can Help with Intuitive Eating

October 11, 2018 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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Although it may seem like meal prep and planning doesn’t fit into the intuitive eating philosophy, I don’t think that’s the case. By having a weekly meal planner, it can significantly lessen the burden of what to eat, and, if done correctly it can be part of your intuitive eating journey as well. Gone are the days of having the same boring meals everyday, lifeless salads and grilled chicken. Meal prep and having a weekly meal planner can actually be fun and part of a healthy lifestyle, promise. …

Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats: Vegan Pumpkin Pie Flavour

October 3, 2018 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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I am usually late to the game when it comes to new trends. So in staying with this theme, it only makes sense that I very recently added an Instant Pot to my life. I got it in the summer and have really begun using it more and more now that fall is here and winter is coming (yes that is a GOT reference). But, I can totally see why people are raving and loving their Instant Pots, they make cooking a lot easier and so much quicker. I was so impressed when I made these Instant Pot steel cut oats in only minutes. Plus the best part, is that you just set it and it does its thing, you don’t need to hover over the stove, stirring and watching the oats cook.

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Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowl + Meal Prep Tips

July 24, 2018 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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Want a quick and easy breakfast idea? I know, I love a good, quick, healthy and easy recipe for the weekday mornings. Which is why I created this sweet potato breakfast bowl. If you can roast the potatoes the night before (or even on the weekend when you have more time), you can easily whip this up. All you need are some fun toppings, a blender and some kind of nut butter, oh and sweet potatoes of course. I love getting creative with the toppings so I feel like I am having something different from day-to-day. The other great thing is that I’ve had this both warm and cold and both work.

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