I appeared on Global Toronto with Jennifer Valentyne today, talking Healthy Camping & Picnic Swaps! Below are the featured recipes:

Chickpea Veggie Pasta Salad

  • Servings: 3-4
  • Difficulty: easy
  • Rating: ★★★★★
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A fresh, light, Italian-inspired pasta recipe perfect for a summer dinner.

Ingredients

  • 2 cup dry macaroni pasta
  • 1 pint of cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup chopped broccoli
  • 1/2 red onion, chopped
  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas
  • Italian dressing
  • whole almonds for topping

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta.
  2. Mix together the veggies, chickpeas and cooked pasta.
  3. Top with Italian dressing before serving.

Build-Your Own Burrito Bowl

  • Servings: 2-3
  • Difficulty: easy
  • Rating: ★★★★★
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A great family meal, perfect for customizing!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 2 cups of black beans
  • 1/2 red onion, sliced
  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • 1 red pepper, sliced
  • 1 head of lettuce, chopped

Directions

  1. Combine any combination of the above. Top with guacamole and sour cream, if desired. Enjoy!

Watermelon Pizzas

  • Servings: 6
  • Difficulty: easy
  • Rating: ★★★★★
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A delicious and light dessert, perfect for a Build-Your-Own dessert

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup ricotta
  • 1/2 cup softened cream cheese
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 watermelon, sliced
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/4 cup oats
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, mix ricotta, cream cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla together until combined.
  2. Mix together sliced almonds, oats and cinnamon.
  3. Spread cheese mixture onto slice of watermelon. Top with oat mixture. Top with other toppings, if desired.

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