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Introduce these maple-infused and high-protein recipes to your weekly lunch rotation. Whether you’re looking for a simple and healthy new dish to eat during your work week or a recipe to share with your friends and family on a sunny weekend, we’ve got all your lunch plans sorted to keep you satisfied. 

Cold maple soba noodles with salmon 

Fuel your body with a refreshing bowl filled with savoury flavours of salmon fillets, veggies and soba noodles complemented by the sweet taste of pure Canadian maple syrup. Prep this recipe for a nourishing weekday dish or enjoy as a fresh and light lunch on the weekend.  
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Miso and maple pork belly bao buns with pickled maple cucumber 

Tuck into these soft and fluffy bao buns filled with juicy pork and pickled cucumber with pure Canadian maple syrup in every bite. Infuse your pickled cucumbers in a mix of maple and white wine vinegar for a tangy and sweet taste and sear the pork belly in extra maple! Balance out the sweetness by bringing a hint of spice to the dish with bursts of green chillies, spring onions, grated carrots and roasted peanuts. 

Spiced maple lamb kebabs 

Bring together tender lamb kebabs with hints of chilli, coriander, zest, pure maple syrup and peppercorns for a high-protein lunch that will keep you fuelled all day long. These lamb kebabs are the perfect weekend barbecue lunch or shared platter amongst family and friends. Pair with a zesty and light Greek yoghurt sauce for dipping! 

General Tso’s chicken in maple chilli sauce  

Fill up on General Tso's chicken in maple chilli sauce made with diced chicken breast coated in cornflour and seared on the grill. Combine sesame oil, ginger, spring onions and pure maple syrup together for a rich tasting sauce to complement the chicken. This delicious high-protein recipe will replenish your body and is best served with sesame seeds and a side of white rice! 

 

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