Try this vegan “meatball” recipe. Enjoy them on top of pasta, along with tomato sauce and sautéed peppers. To switch things up, you can also serve them as an appetizer, with a tomato sauce dip.
2 Tbsp ground flax seeds (flaxseed meal)
6 Tbsp water
1 Tbspcanola oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cans (19 oz /540 ml each) chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs (approx.)
1 tsp each dried parsley and basil
1/2 tspsalt
1/4 tspblack pepper
Stand Time: 10 minutes
Try this vegan “meatball” recipe. Enjoy them on top of pasta, along with tomato sauce and sautéed peppers. To switch things up, you can also serve them as an appetizer, with a tomato sauce dip.
2 Tbsp ground flax seeds (flaxseed meal)
6 Tbsp water
1 Tbspcanola oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cans (19 oz /540 ml each) chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs (approx.)
1 tsp each dried parsley and basil
1/2 tspsalt
1/4 tspblack pepper
Stand Time: 10 minutes
If you are not vegan, you can use a large egg in place of the flaxseed.
Bone is a living tissue, that is constantly renewing and repairing itself from everyday wear and tear. However, like many nutrients, calcium is absorbed less effectively as we age. Try out our calcium calculator to see if you are getting enough in your daily diet.
Published by Robert Rose 2018
* The percentage of calcium is based on the Osteoporosis Canada’s daily calcium requirement for people under 50 years of age of 1000 mg.
Osteoporosis Canada’s position on nutrition for healthy bones focuses on calcium and vitamin D while stressing a well-balanced diet which includes fiber and whole grains, vitamins and minerals and protein.
If you are not vegan, you can use a large egg in place of the flaxseed.
Bone is a living tissue, that is constantly renewing and repairing itself from everyday wear and tear. However, like many nutrients, calcium is absorbed less effectively as we age. Try out our calcium calculator to see if you are getting enough in your daily diet.