Category: Recipes I Have Tried

Start with a bed of salad greens, then add a mix of raw or steamed vegetables, a cooked whole grain or starchy vegetable and some beans. Think baby spinach with carrots and bell peppers, quinoa or brown rice, then chickpeas or black beans. Add a few extras you love, fresh herbs, olives, dill pickles, dried fruit or a small sprinkle of nuts, then finish with a simple dressing like salsa, citrus juice or flavored vinegar.

https://www.drmcdougall.com/recipes/easy-buddha-bowl/

RECIPE

Oil-free, high in fibre and protein, and incredibly satisfying — perfect for weight loss while still feeling like comfort food 💚

Ingredients:

🫘 2 tins chickpeas (save the aquafaba)
🧅 1 tsp onion powder
🧄 1 tsp garlic powder
🌶️ 1 tsp smoked paprika
🧂 Salt to taste

Coating:

🍞 1 cup breadcrumbs
🧄 1 tsp garlic powder
🧅 1 tsp onion powder
🌶️ 1 tsp smoked paprika
🧂 Salt to taste

Spicy Maple Sauce:

🍁 2 tbsp maple syrup
🌶️ 1 tbsp sriracha
🍅 2 tbsp tomato paste
🧅 1 tsp onion powder
🧄 1 tsp garlic powder
🌶️ 1 tsp smoked paprika
🍎 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
💧 1/4 cup water
🌽 1 tsp cornstarch
🧂 Pinch of salt

Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and packed with flavor — these nuggets are the ultimate healthy comfort food. High-volume, low-calorie, and completely oil-free, they’re perfect for satisfying cravings while staying on track 💪✨

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Ingredients:

1/2 cup uncooked basmati brown rice

1/4 cup vegetable broth

1 small onion, chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 cup cooked red or pinto beans

3/4 cup breadcrumbs

1/4 cup chopped parsley

4 hamburger buns

4 butter lettuce leaves

1 large tomato, sliced

Mustard, to taste

Cook brown rice according to the package directions. 

Heat broth in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook for 5 minutes, until tender. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add the chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper and cook for 1 minute. 

Add beans and mash really well with a potato masher. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. 

In a bowl, combine the cooked brown rice, mashed beans, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix well. Form into patties. 

Cook on a nonstick skillet until golden brown on both sides or in the air fryer at 380 F for 8 minutes. 

Serve on whole-wheat buns with lettuce, tomato, and mustard.