Monday: Vegetarian Poutine with Grilled Halloumi
Take advantage of this holiday Monday to cook a vegetarian meal while offering your family a generous, satisfying dish. This variation on poutine uses potatoes cooked in papillote on the barbecue and halloumi browned in a pan directly on the grill. Made with broth and caramelized onions puréed together, the sauce brings the final touch to this recipe that’s now fit for a party.
Vegetarian
Vegetarian Poutine with Grilled Halloumi
Tuesday: Quick and Easy Tomato and Tuna Spaghetti
Not only is this a healthy choice, but the recipe can be made with simple ingredients from the pantry. Make the sauce by mixing leeks and aromatics with the addition of tomatoes. Stir in tuna and cooked pasta before serving in shallow bowls. An easy, nourishing meal, good to remember on busy weeknights.
Wednesday: Roasted Vegetable Soup
Summer's not over yet, but cooler September evenings mark the return of warm, comforting soups. This recipe is all the more appropriate as it’s easy to prepare and highlights garden vegetables, like peppers, carrots and onions. Canned tomatoes and white kidney beans round out the list of ingredients. Serve the soup with toasted bread.
SOUPS AND BROTHS
Roasted Vegetable Soup
Thursday: Brown Rice with Lentils and Caramelized Onions
This balanced meal, made with rice, quinoa and legumes, will leave no one at the table hungry. Stir lentils into the mixture of rice flavoured with cardamom and cinnamon. Serve the rice on a large plate, topping it with caramelized onions and yogurt. Cilantro brings a final touch of freshness to this tasty dish, which is even better with lemon wedges.
Friday: Quick and Easy Pizza
Homemade pizza always makes everyone happy on Friday nights, especially when it’s quick and uncomplicated to make. For this recipe, use naan bread or tortillas as a base to save time. Make a super simple sauce with tomato paste, oregano and balsamic vinegar, then garnish it with ingredients of your choice, based on what you have on hand. A great way to use veggies in the fridge that are starting to show their age and to avoid wasting anything.
PIZZA
Quick and Easy Pizza
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