Food Basics (3/11 to 3/17): Blueberry Oats, Mexican Stuffed Peppers, and Vegan Orange Chicken (Tofu)

You can view the full Food Basics flyer at this link: https://flyers.smartcanucks.ca/canada/food-basics-flyer-march-11-to-17/all

Breakfast: Blueberry Overnight Oats

This recipe uses 4-7 items in this week's Food Basics flyer.

• Blueberries ($1.88 for a box of 170 g)

• Lemon ($2.98 for 454 g)

• Sugar ($1.99 for 1 kg)

• Old Fashioned Rolled Oats ($2.99 for 1 kg)

• Optional: Seeds of Chopped Nuts

  • Almonds or Walnuts ($2.99 for 250 g)

  • Pistachios ($3.98 for 225 g)

  • Peanuts ($18.99 for 1.13 kg)

• Chia Seeds

• Non-Dairy Milk

• Vanilla Extract

View the recipe here: https://www.veganricha.com/blueberry-muffin-overnight-oats/

Lunch: Mexican Quinoa/Rice Stuffed Peppers

This recipe uses 5 items in this week's Food Basics flyer.

• Quinoa or Rice

  • Basmati Rice ($5.99 for a 3.63-4.54 kg bag)

• Bell Peppers ($2.88 for a package of 4)

• Black Beans ($0.99 for a can)

• Vegetable Stock

• Salsa

• Nutritional Yeast

• Cumin Powder

• Garlic Powder

• Corn

• Optional

  • Avocado ($2.98 for a 3 pound bag)

  • Red Onion ($2.98 for a bag of 5 or 6)

  • Lime

  • Hot Sauce

  • Cilantro

View the recipe here: https://minimalistbaker.com/spanish-quinoa-stuffed-peppers/

Dinner: Vegan Orange Chicken (Tofu)

This recipe uses 6 items in this week's Food Basics flyer.

• Oranges ($0.68 per pound)

• Extra Firm Tofu ($5 for two 400g boxes)

• All Purpose Flour (3.99 for 2.5 kg)

• Rice

  • Basmati Rice ($5.99 for a 3.63-4.54 kg bag)

• Sugar ($1.99 for 1 kg)

• Broccoli ($1.88 each)

• Cornstarch

• Baking Powder

• Baking Soda

• Granulated Garlic

• Granulated Onion

• Unsweetened soy milk

• Rice Vinegar

• Tamari

• Hoisin Sauce

• Sesame Oil

• Chilli Garlic Sauce

• Ginger

• Garlic

• Green Onions

• Sesame Seeds

View the recipe here: https://thecheekychickpea.com/vegan-orange-chicken/

Enjoy and have fun cooking!