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Creamy Red Lentil Soup – Vegan Recipe

February 8, 2020 By Idriss 1 Comment

How’s it going friends!

It is February 2020 in Montreal. We had the biggest snowstorm of the year yesterday and the streets are covered in snow. As I am writing this blog post, Tis’ -15 Celsius (5 F), -26 (-15 F) if wind factored in. It’s cold, is my point.

That is why soup. But not just any soup. This is a Vegan Creamy Red Lentil Soup, garnished with homemade pumpernickel croutons, freshly ground black peppers and a drizzle of coconut cream.

It is just fantastic for this weather, or any weather really.

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Creamy Sun dried Tomato Pasta

December 6, 2019 By Idriss Leave a Comment

Pasta is one of those foods that has the power to bring everyone to the table. An epic bowl of pasta is not just delicious but it can also be memorable. I believe this Creamy Sun dried tomato Pasta has all the elements that make an epic meal.

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West African Peanut Stew | Step by Step

November 28, 2019 By Idriss Leave a Comment

Let’s get real, this time of the year is the best time for soups and stews. Especially if you’re like me and made the irrational decision to live in the cold North. Where the winters are dark, long and oh so cold.

It’s like a 4-5 months long Fargo episode.

So, if you are experiencing the winter blues, then allow me to help. I will show you how to make this African Peanut Stew. This dish has sunshine written all over it and hopefully it will bring some comfort to you, my friend.

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Super Moist Chocolate Banana Muffins

November 25, 2019 By Idriss 4 Comments

These Chocolate Banana Muffins have easily become one of my favourite muffins of all time. They are moist, chocolatey, sweet and an absolute joy to eat at anytime of the day.

I like to have them as mid-day snack with my coffee. As a little pick me up if you will.

How about you? How do you like your muffins?

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Speedy Keto Shepherd’s Pie — Very Easy Recipe

October 1, 2019 By Idriss 8 Comments

How’s it going old friends? All is well? Are you enjoying the fall season? I know I am. In this time of the year, I find myself naturally wanting things that are warm, spicy and comforting. Like sweaters, cinnamon and Shepherd’s Pie.
Our Keto Shepherd’s Pie is not a compromise but rather an improvement. I was delightfully surprised by how well this turned out. I thought that for sure. I will have to make/tweak this recipe a few times before I get it right, but I didn’t. I hit the jackpot on my first try, and you will too.
It is that easy.

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Paleo & Keto Chicken Meatballs | Moroccan Spiced

July 31, 2019 By Idriss 2 Comments

How’s it going friends?

Here at Broke Foodies, we try to make at least one recipe per week that is budget friendly, healthy and that can be made in under 30 minutes. Today’s Keto Chicken Meatballs Recipe check all of those boxes.

I’m very happy about that 😀

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Keto Buffalo Chicken Bites | Keto Meal Prep

May 15, 2019 By Idriss 4 Comments

This is long overdue everyone. Long overdue. No, I’m not talking about Keto Buffalo Chicken Bites. I’m talking about Keto Meal Prep.

Few months ago, I asked you, my awesome readers, to tell me if Meal prepping on Keto is something that you struggle with. Your answers were overwhelmingly positive. An average of 70% of you said: Yes, this is something I totally want to see on Broke Foodies.

So I said, let’s do it.

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Super Easy Chana Masala | Vegan Recipe

March 31, 2019 By Idriss Leave a Comment

Easy, quick, spicy and nutrient packed chickpea curry. That’s what Chana Masala is, simply the best way to eat chickpeas, period.

Serve it with a homemade naan or on top of basmati rice and you are in for a treat my friends.

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Easy Keto Chicken Tikka Masala in a Skillet

March 19, 2019 By Idriss 30 Comments

If you ever had chicken tikka masala before, you know that it’s a dish that you will not be forgetting about anytime soon. It’s creamy, spicy, savoury and it just stimulates your senses like no other curry you’ve ever had before.

The good news is, Chicken Tikka Masala is pretty much already a low-carb dish and it needs only a few tweaks to make it keto compliant.

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Keto Chicken Parmesan | Easy & Quick Keto Dinner

March 11, 2019 By Idriss 25 Comments

Howdy low-carbers! I hope you all are doing well. The weather is finally warming up here in beautiful Montreal and I could not be any happier about it. Today’s recipe is a spin on a classic from my childhood. It’s warm, cozy, low-carb and full of love. You know what I’m talking about right? Keto Chicken Parmesan!

I can’t tell you how much I love this recipe.

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