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Fall season has its perks ! Fall is the time to soak in the last bit of good weather before the winter . After a day spent outdoors, you can enjoy a warm and healthy evening indoors with our most popular meal kits . They can be found at Kaz Kitchen, Wixmart, Lola Confectionary and Silvercity !... #mealprep #fallseason #Sproutuottawa #healthy #deliciousmeals

Time to get in the fall spirit with some delicious vegan squash soup! Ingredients: 6 cups of butternut squash, chopped 1 onion, chopped ... 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated 1/2 cup cilantro, minced 2 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp each: numeric, pink salt 1 can coconut milk Juice of 1 lime 3 cups vegetable broth 1.Roast squash, onions, and garlic with a little oil at 400F for 30 minuets 2.When done, add to a blender with the broth 3.Sauté ginger for a few minutes. Then add squash mixture. Stir and add everything else 4.Cook on low for about 10 minutes. Optional: Top with cilantro or pumpkin seeds! Try this vegan recipe out, and share your delicious creations with us! #vegan #delicious #sprout

It's Tips Tuesday! Today we are going to talk about hummus! Hummus is a very versatile food that pairs well with different dishes and snacks. It used widely in different cultures for its taste and richness. ... One thing to note about hummus is that it goes bad and turns pasty rather quickly if left out for periods of times. So keep it refrigerated as much as possible. Here is how you can use it before it goes bad! Hummus can be used as a healthy dip with crackers and vegetables . It can also makes for a healthy and dairy free creamy salad dressing. So we are going to share our recipe with you! Hummus dressing : 1 - 2 tsp of hummus 2- 1 tsp of olive oil or avocado oil 3- 1 tsp of vinegar 4- half a lemon

Ever heard of the Eat Well Plate idea? The Eat Well Plate idea shows you the types of foods you need to eat, if you’re to enjoy a healthy balanced meal. So what should your plate look like? Ideally your plate should be divided into quarters. With 1/2 the plate consisting of fruits and veggies, 1/4 of whole grains and 1/4 of healthy protein. Your fruits and vegetables are providing you with minerals and vitamins. Whole grains such as quinoa, rice, or whole grain pasta prov...ide you with fibre. And legumes, lean meats or plant based alternatives provide you with protein. We encourage you to try out more plant based proteins since they have more fibre and less saturated fat. You can apply the Eat Well Plate idea to any meal or snack. It’s all about being creative, and finding ways to incorporate various food groups in your meals. We want to see some of your balanced plate meals, send us pictures of your delicious meal ideas! #balancedplate #healthyeating #Sprout

Sprout is looking for a Development Coordinator! Are you interested in creating a positive impact in your community and have a passion for tackling food insecurity and food waste in communities across the city of Ottawa? Are you passionate about healthy living? If that sounds like you, come join our Sprout team!... As a Spout Development Coordinator, youll be responsible for looking into innovative ideas and opportunities for Sprouts new direction in targeting both food insecurity and food waste. Deadline to apply is September 19th! Head over to Enactusuottawa.ca to get more info on this role and to apply.

Swipe right to make a smoothie! Smoothies are an excellent addition to your diet. They can be an excellent way start to your day , or an amazing pick me up after a particularly long one.The best thing about smoothies is that the combinations are nearly limitless and its up to you to make it your own according to your preferences ! We like to have a few staple ingredients as a base to the smoothie (ex: bananas, mango, pineapple or berries), before adding more ingredients... to the mix. You can add a leafy vegetable and still have a delicious tasting smoothie, and as a bonus, you can have that nice vibrant green color After adding the base, you can use milk, water, coconut water or juice as the liquid of choice. Soy milk or almond milk work equally well and have the same effect on the smoothie. If you like to add a sweet, twist to your smoothies, consider putting dates, honey or maple syrup into the mix. Finally, if you want to feel fuller and satiated, you can add seeds and nut butter as a finishing touch before blending.

Its Tips Tuesday! Today, well be sharing how to store some of your veggies so that they stay fresh for longer in your fridge! Swipe along for step by step instructions on the best way to keep your carrots and celery crunchy and crisp! Step 1 : Rinse your carrots and celery thoroughly to ensure any dirt/debris is off.... Step 2 : Chop up your carrots and celery into sticks. You can cut them into any size you like to eat them! Step 3: Put your carrots and celery into an airtight reusable container and fill it up with cold water. Step 4 : You can now store your carrots and celery in your fridge! If you need to keep your carrots/celery in the fridge for longer than a week, make sure to change out the water once a week. Now, you dont have to worry about your carrots and celery going limp within a week! This also helps with reducing food waste, making sure you can use your veggies to their full potential!

Lets talk about breakfast As you may have heard, breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day! It replenishes the energy levels and nutrients in your body. Breakfast replenishes your supply of glucose to boost your energy levels and alertness, while also providing other essential nutrients required for good health. Through the night your body uses a lot of energy stores for growth and repair. Eating a a balanced breakfast helps replenish your energy levels! ... Breakfast gives you a chance to start each day with a healthy and nutritious meal. Some balanced breakfast ideas you can try are oatmeal, avocado toast, fruit salad, smoothies, and eggs. Try these tips for fitting in breakfast on a tight schedule: * Cook ahead. Make breakfast the night before. Just reheat as necessary in the morning. * Set the stage. Figure out what youll eat for breakfast the night before. Then, set out dry ingredients and any bowls, equipment or pans. Theyll be ready for use in the morning. * Pack it up. Make a to-go breakfast the night before. In the morning, you can grab it and go. Overnight oats are a great idea See more

Banana bread can be a delicious dessert, snack or on the go breakfast! Sprout is excited to share this easy vegan recipe that we know you will love! Its quick and easy and its perfect if you have ripe bananas that you need to use. INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup of maple syrup 3 ripe bananas 1/2 cup of melted coconut oil ... 1 teaspoon of vanilla 1 cup of Oats 1 teaspoon of baking powder 1 teaspoon of baking Soda 1 tablespoon of cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon of salt optional: chocolate chips DIRECTIONS: 1.Preheat oven to 350 2.Blend all dry ingredients 3.In a bowl mash bananas and add wet ingredients 4.Combine all ingredients together 5.Optional: Add chocolate chips to mixture 6.Grease baking pan 7.Pour mixture into pan and bake for about 35-40 minutes You can also bake muffins with this recipe and it makes for a perfect on the go breakfast! #bananabread #vegan #sprout #delicious

We are so excited to share todays video of Sprouts Rustic Pasta meal kit. We have prepared a variation of the meal kit and decided to get creative and make it our own! Pick up your own meal kit at any of the following locations in Ottawa: Kaz Kitchen: 207 Guigues Ave, Ottawa, ON Wix Mart: 1 Nicholas St, Ottawa, ON Silvercity Food Market: 289 Queen Mary St, Ottawa, ON... Lola Confectionary: 1034 Lola St, Ottawa, ON See more

New recipe Not sure what to make for dinner tonight? Try out this super delicious vegan pesto pasta. You only need a few ingredients and it is both filling and delicious INGREDIENTS: 1/3 cup of pine nuts 1 handful of... 1 cup of fresh basil olive oil garlic clove your choice of pasta salt optional: cherry tomatoes and nutritional yeast DIRECTIONS: 1.Toast pine nuts on medium heat 2.In a blender, blend spinach, basil, garlic, and olive oil, and roasted pine nuts. Blend till you have the right consistency 3.Boil pasta 4.Mix pasta and pesto sauce together 5.top with cherry tomatoes and nutritional yeast

GIVEAWAY...SWIPE FOR MORE INFO We are excited to announce a special giveaway! Click the link in our bio for a chance to win a Starbucks gift basket that will include coffee, tea and more, and/or a sprout meal kit. 2 winners will be chosen, and all you have to do is complete the survey before August 17th. . 1 winner will receive a Starbucks gift basket along with 1 meal kit. The second winner will receive 1 meal kit! Good luck! ... . Good luck #sprout #giveaway #Starbucks See more

SNACK TIME is the BEST TIME! Finding a healthy snack doesnt have to be difficult. Today were sharing this delicious recipe. Protein balls are an amazing way to fulfill your sweet tooth and your hunger. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 of oats 1 cup of natural peanut butter... 2 or more tablespoons of chocolate chips 2 tablespoons of chia seeds optional: coconut shavings, and dried cranberries DIRECTIONS: 1.Stir all ingredients in a bowl 2.Refrigerate for 20 minutes 3. Scoop chilled mixture into balls and keep cool intime serving

SWIPE TO CREATE GUACAMOLE As a social enterprise, Sprout loves to promote healthy eating and with that comes taking about the amazing health benefits that cooking can bring. Cooking can often be seen as a chore but we hope that you can slowly start to enjoy the process. Its an activity that can make everyone healthier and happier. Research shows that eating regularly home-cooked meals is linked to healthier and happier kids, and teens. By eating... home cooked meals we are likely to consume less sugar and processed foods. Our mental health also improves when we chose to cook at home, especially with others around us. Thats partly because social connections reinforced over meals can help us cultivate a sense of belonging and even reduce symptoms of depression. Sharing the joy of home cooking also preserves cultural knowledge and history as we pass recipes from generation to generation. We hope to see you cooking at home and enjoying a meal with those around you, it can be as simple as a chips and guac check out our meal kits at various corner stores in Ottawa, if you want a delicious meal that can be made at home. #sprout #healthylifestyle #mentalhealth #cookingathome @ Ottawa, Ontario See more

Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day. Its important to have a nutritious breakfast that will give you energy to focus throughout the day. So why not start your day off with some delicious pancakes that only require 3 ingredients INGREDIENTS: 1 banana 1 cup of oats 1/2 cup of milk or milk alternative ... DIRECTIONS: 1. Add 1 banana to blender 2. Add oats to blender 3. Add milk to blender 4. Blend ingredients 5. Cook like regular pancakes #Breakfast #pancakes #Ottawa #delicious

Lets talk about superfoods. Superfoods are foods that hold great health benefits resulting from an exceptional nutrient density. Blueberries, eggs, nuts, oats, avocados, beets and sweet potatoes are all delicious and nutrient packed superfoods. Blueberries are packed with antioxidants and are high in potassium and in vitamin C. Not only can they lower your risk of heart disease and cancer, they are also anti-inflammatory. Incorporating blueberries or any superfood is a great way to get you nutrition value in. You can add blueberries to a smoothie, your morning pancakes or a fruit salad. #healthyliving #superfoods #blueberries

Introducing the 2020-2021 Sprout team! We are so excited for the year to come. Although this year might look a little different our dedication and hard work will remain the same. Looking forward to another great year! We hope you enjoyed meeting the team!

Sprout has expanded its horizons into the delicious world of healthy desserts, and were so excited to share what weve been working on! Get ready to try Sprouts first dessert meal kit, Chocolate Zucchini Muffins, coming soon to a corner store near you. We all want to be able to enjoy our favourite treats guilt-free, and with this new recipe, you can! These muffins are healthy, vegan, and delicious, and with the addition of zucchini, they provide needed nutrients and ant...ioxidants. We cant wait for you to try them! #sproutottawa #mealkit #muffins #zucchini #chocolate #ottawafoodies #healthy #nutritious #vegan See more

Introducing Julia Raseta! . Julia is a 4th year Management student at the Telfer School of Management, and is loving her role as a Social Media Manager and Content Creator for Sprout. Her favourite meal kit is the Rustic Pasta. She enjoys creating vegan recipes to add to her blog and eating out at Pure Kitchen in her free time . Thank you for all of your hard work at Sprout, Julia!

Its FOODIE FRIDAY Todays feature is a chickpea, tofu, and spinach curry . INGREDIENTS:... 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped 2 fairly large garlic cloves, center germ removed and crushed with a garlic crusher 2 tbsp ( or more! ) fresh ginger, grated 8 dried unsulfured apricots, diced 3 heaped tbsp curry powder 2 400ml. cans coconut milk 1 can 520ml. + 1 can 400ml. chickpeas, drained and rinsed 500 gr. firm tofu, patted dry and cut into cubes 3 cups packed baby spinach 2 tsp coarse sea salt . DIRECTIONS: 1. Heat up the coconut oil in a wide pot on medium heat. 2. Add onion, garlic, ginger and apricots and saute for a few minutes. 3. Add curry powder and mix it in well with the rest of the ingredients. Allow the spices to toast for a minute and stir constantly. 4. Add the coconut milk and season with sea salt, mixing well. 5. Add the rest of the ingredients (except for the spinach), let it come to a boil and reduce heat to a low simmer for 8 minutes. 6. Add the spinach leaves one cup at a time and mix them in right before turning off the heat. Your curry will be ready to serve! #curry #foodiefriday #tofu #spinach

The time has finally come to let you in on what weve been working on! Sprouts newest recipe, the Brown Rice Mushroom Soup meal kit, will be available soon in corner stores across Ottawa! Tasty, nutritious and vegan friendly, Brown Rice Mushroom is easy to make and perfect for students and families low on time and conscious of their health.... Want to know how you can get your hands on one? Stay tuned to our socials to find out! #sproutottawa #mealkit #healthy #vegan #nutritious #ottawafoodies #fresh See more

Introducing Gretta Dotzert! Gretta is a 1st year Finance student at the Telfer School of Management, and is currently loving her role as a Social Media Manager and Content Creator for Sprout. Her favourite meal kit is coming soon to corner stores near you, and she enjoys watching the show Chefs Table on Netflix. She also likes to write and go for runs in her free time. Thank you for your contributions to Sprout, Gretta!... #membermonday #sproutottawa #teamwork #mealkits #healthy #fresh #ottawafoodies See more

New Sprout meal kits are coming soon to a corner store near you! Yesterday Sprouts Product Development team was hard at work packaging our delicious new recipes, and we cant wait for you to try them! #sproutottawa #mealkits #healthy #vegan #ottawafoodies #packaging #new #recipes

Good morning everyone! Here we have a homemade hot lemon ginger and mint tea and a yogurt bowl with strawberry compote, granola, fruit, and coconut yogurt . . . Its important to start the day with a nutritious and healthy breakfast because it promotes good health and gives you the energy you need to focus at work or at school throughout the day!... . . . Many studies have linked eating breakfast to good health, including better memory and concentration, lower levels of bad LDL cholesterol, and lower chances of getting diabetes and heart disease. #breakfast #healthylifestyle #yogurt #hotlemongingertea #strawberrycompote

Introducing Hannah Pittman! Hannah is in her first year of the Political Science program at UOttawa, and she brings a unique insight to her role as Website Designer and Content Creator for Sprout. When it comes to meal kits, Rustic Pasta is her go-to, and her passion for photography has been a great asset to the Sprout team. Keep a lookout for a totally fresh website design in the coming months! Thank you Hannah for everything you do for Sprout!... #membermonday #sproutottawa #uottawa #studentrun #healthliving #mealkits See more

Being a student can be stressful, and between balancing your studies, extracurriculars and part-time jobs, it can be tough to find the time to make yourself a healthy meal. So for todays #FoodieFriday, were featuring Sprouts Fiesta Rice, a delicious and easy to make meal kit available at various corner stores around Ottawa, including Silver City Food Market, Lauzon Grocery, Safi Fine Foods and Wix Mart. #sproutottawa #fiestarice #mealkits #healthy #easy #studentlife #uottawa #nutrition

Introducing Duc Le! Duc is a student at UOttawa in his second year of the International Management people program, and as one of Sprouts Product Development coordinators, he is responsible for creating and developing delicious new recipes for our customers. He loves both the Fiesta Rice and Pad Thai mealkits so much, he has a difficult time choosing between the two! And when hes not cooking something up in the kitchen himself, he enjoys watching Gordon Ramsay bring the he...at to the chefs on Hells Kitchen. Thanks for all of your hard work, Duc! #sproutottawa #membermonday #healthy #ottcity #ottawafoodies #mealkits #nutrition See more

Did you know that eating zucchini can reduce your risk of stroke, lower your blood pressure, and bring down your cholesterol? This superfood is rich in nutrients and high in antioxidants, and it tastes delicious in more than just stir frys and salads. Zucchini can be baked into muffins, breads, or cakes, adding a nutritious element to a tasty treat! Keep your eyes peeled for a new Sprout meal kit featuring zucchini, coming soon!... #sproutottawa #mealkits #healthy #superfood #zucchini #nutrition #vegan #vegetarian #ottawafoodies #ottcity See more

Introducing Anjana Balachandran! Anjana is a UOttawa student in her first year of the JD/Bachelor of Social Science program, with a specialization in Political Science. She is a passionate and valued member of the Sprout team through her role as a Business Development Coordinator, and her favourite meal kit is the Rustic Pasta! She loves making tasty vegan mango smoothies, and you can find her reading or going on long bike rides in her free time. In her life, she takes insp...iration from human rights lawyer Amal Clooney and Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Thank you for everything you contribute to Sprout, Anjana! #membermonday #sproutottawa #ottawafoodies #teamwork #mealkits #studentrun #healthy See more

#BellLetsTalk about how important proper nutrition is to mental health. Nutritional psychiatry is an emerging field in medicine that takes a look at the link between diet and mental wellbeing. A recent study found that the risk of depression was reduced significantly in those who followed a healthy diet that included more fresh fruits, veggies and whole grains. Poor nutrition is a huge issue that tends to impact low income families and students the most, two communities t...hat are also especially vulnerable to mental health issues. Unhealthy eating habits can lead to stress, over tiredness, and increase the risk of developing certain mental illnesses, which is why improving access to healthy and affordable food is so important. Mental health affects all of us in some way or another, and 1 in 5 Canadians experience mental health problems. Together we can work towards ending the stigma, and improve the resources available to at-risk individuals. Share your story with us. How has mental health affected you in your life? #bellletstalk #mentalhealth #nutrition #ottcity #healthy #affordable #accessible #foodinsecurity See more

Over the past months, Sprout has been hard at work and eager to share our newly labeled meal kits to our corner store locations. Heres a few of our members shelving the new meal kits in Lauzon Grocery store and Safi Fine Foods! You can pick up our Vegetable Pad thai, Rustic Pasta, and Fiesta Rice Meal kits at Lauzon Grocery, Wix Mart, Silvercity Food Market, and Lola Confectionery! Are there any other community non-profits and social enterprises that you guys are passionate about and would love to see us partner with? Let us know in the comments! @ Ottawa, Ontario

Did you know that nearly 4 million Canadians struggle with food insecurity? Food insecurity is defined as an individual or family that is unable to have reliable access to affordable and nutritious food. At Sprout, our main goal as a social enterprise is to provide a healthy option for those low on time and resources. You can find our meal kits stocked in corner stores across Ottawa, including Safi Fine Foods, Wix Mart and Silvercity Food Market... #sproutottawa #foodinsecurity #socialenterprise #ottawafoodies #healthy #affordable #mealkit #cooking

Introducing Thu Nguyen! Thu is in her second year at @uottawa in the Economics program, with a minor in Statistics. She has been a very valuable addition to the Sprout team through her role as a Product Development Coordinator, where she works on innovating our product line and developing delicious new recipes. Her favorite dish to make is avocado pesto pasta, and she loves taking care of her plants as a self-proclaimed plant mom. She loves watching the docuseries Fat Sa...lt Acid Heat on Netflix, and takes inspiration from Canadian chef @mattymatheson Keep up the hard work Thu! #membermonday #enactus #sproutottawa #studentrun #ottawafoodies #socialenterprise #uottawa #teamwork See more

Meet Mohamed Essonni! Mohamed is in his 2nd year in the Finance program at the University of Ottawa, and brings a unique business-oriented perspective to his position as a Business Development Coordinator for Sprout. His favourite mealkit is the delicious Fiesta Rice, and he loves pursuing comedy and playing soccer in his free time. Mohamed is looking forward to seeing what a new year with Sprout brings. Thank you so much for all your hard work Mohamed!... #membermonday #sproutottawa #teamwork #businessdevelopment #healthy #mealkits See more

New year, new packaging! Our resolution for 2020 is to continue to innovate and find new and better ways to serve our community. In keeping with this, weve developed a fresh look for our Sprout meal kits, which can be found locally in Ottawa at locations including Lauzon Grocery, Safi Fine Foods, and Silvercity Food Market!... #packaging #newyear #sproutottawa #ottawafoodies #fresh #healthy See more

Meet Jiona Kim! Jiona is a Nutrition Sciences student with a never-ending passion for food. She is one of the Product Development Coordinators at Sprout, and is using her creativity to develop delicious new recipes for our product line! One of her favourite recipes to make and eat is a super tasty vegan mushroom risotto, and when eating out, she loves to visit @thegreendoorrestaurant . When shes not in the kitchen, Jiona enjoys bullet journaling in her free time. Thank y...ou for all of your hard work at Sprout, Jiona! #sproutottawa #membermonday #healthyliving #teamwork See more

Packaging event @parkdalefood #sprout #health #foodcentre #packagingevent @ Parkdale Food Centre

#SPROUT at the @parkdalefood centre for our packaging event back in November

Its FOODIE FRIDAY and todays feature is our very own Veggie Pad Thai! Pick up your own meal kit at any of the following locations in Ottawa: Lauzon Grocery: 207 Guigues Ave, Ottawa, ON Safi Fine Foods: 322 Somerset St E, Ottawa, ON... Wix Mart: 1 Nicholas St, Ottawa, ON Silvercity Food Market: 289 Queen Mary St, Ottawa, ON Lola Confectionary: 1034 Lola St, Ottawa, ON Find out more about us and our meal kits by clicking the link in our bio #veggiepadthai #heathy #tasty #affordable

Hello Everyone!! The Sprout team would like to let all of you know that the holiday drive will not be running today. Our team would like to thank everyone for their support and interest in our event over the past week We also want to give a special shoutout to all those who donated their clothes and non-perishable food items! Every individual that has donated to our drive has been entered in a draw for a chance to win our Grand prizes of either a $40 Farmboy gift card o...r a beautiful Starbucks gift basket!! Perfect gifts for this holiday season The 2 winners of our grand prizes will be selected and notified sometime within the next couple of weeks! Wed also like to mention that if anyone would still like to donate their items, they can message our team on Facebook and/or Instagram to coordinate a time to drop off their donations at DMS 2105B, the Enactus office!! HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE #sproutottawa #healthyliving #holidaydrive #holidaygiving

Meet Zed Guan! Zed is a Business Management student in his second year at the University of Ottawa. He brings a unique and energized perspective to his role as Business Development Coordinator, and is excited to be a part of the Sprout team. Zed has a passion for photography and pursuing a healthy lifestyle, and he stays active through weightlifting and playing basketball. His favourite show about food is Hells Kitchen, and he is continually inspired by his @enactusuottawa... peers. Thanks for all your hard work so far this year Zed, we cant wait to see what you do next! #membermonday #sproutottawa #healthyliving

Wishing everyone a happy holidays and the best of luck on exams from the Sprout Family!!