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Sushi bowl

Sushi bowl

(serves 4) Rinse tofu blocks and pat dry in a clean tea towel. Next cut the tofu into cubes and place in a large bowl. Place the marinade ingredient over the tofu pieces and mix well. Place in the fridge for 1 hour. Heat an oiled pan and fry the...
BBQ jackfruit burgers

BBQ jackfruit burgers

[Makes 5 burgers] Drain and rinse jackfruit. Place oil and chopped onion into a frying pan. Simmer for 5 minutes until onion is translucent. Add jackfruit, BBQ sauce and water. Stir, cover, letting it cook for 15 minutes. Stir and check if the jackfruit is soft and tender – add...
Hearty bean ragù with carrot noodles

Hearty bean ragù with carrot noodles

Heat a large pan over medium heat. Once hot, add olive oil (or a dash of water), garlic, onion and the chopped carrots. Sauté for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add in the beans, lentils and all remaining ragù ingredients. Bring to a low simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally while...
Spicy Moroccan silverbeet

Spicy Moroccan silverbeet

Heat a little oil or water in a large frying pan on medium heat. Sauté the onion, garlic and chilli for a few minutes or until they begin to soften. Mix in the Moroccan seasoning and tomato paste. Add the silverbeet, coriander and chickpeas, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes or...
Stuffed kumara

Stuffed kumara

Line a baking tray with tinfoil, and preheat the oven to 200°C. Cut the kumara in half (lengthwise). In a bowl, toss the chickpeas, olive oil and spices and place on the lined baking tray. Rub a dollop of olive oil on the halved kumara and add these to the...
Chickpea curry

Chickpea curry

(Serves 4) Put rice on to cook. Place a pan on medium heat, with a little oil or water. Add in the onion, cooking until softened. Stir in the garlic, curry powder and date syrup. Next, add the chickpeas, tomatoes, coconut cream and salt. Stir well. Simmer on low until...
Lentil Bolognese

Lentil Bolognese

(Serves 4) Place a pan on medium heat with a little oil or water Add the onion and carrot and sauté until softened. (If using frozen carrot, add this after the mixed herbs). Next, add the garlic and salt and stir, before adding in the dried lentils. Pour in the...
BBQ Jackfruit Tacos

BBQ Jackfruit Tacos

Break apart the chunks of jackfruit into shredded pieces using two forks. Heat oil in a saucepan before adding the onion, garlic, and jalapeño. Cook until onion is translucent. Add the shredded jackfruit, BBQ sauce, spices, and salt to the pan. Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring to mix through the...
Butternut and coconut soup

Butternut and coconut soup

Using a mallet or the back of a sturdy knife, bruise the root end of the lemongrass. In a large pot over high heat, add the lemongrass, vegetable stock and ginger, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Strain the stock and...
Beyond Burger

Beyond Burger

Add vegan aioli ingredients to a blender or food processor. Blend until desired consistency is reached. Transfer to an airtight container and into the fridge until ready to use. (It will last up to seven days in the fridge). Cook Beyond Burger patties according to package instructions. At around 2-3...
Cottage winter bake

Cottage winter bake

Scrub the potatoes and cut them into cubes. Place in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer until tender. Reserve a cup of their cooking water before draining. Place in a large bowl, add the non-dairy milk and mash until smooth, adding a little...
Yellow split pea dhal

Yellow split pea dhal

Put the split peas and water into a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Skim any foam floating on the top of the water before adding the tomato. Lower the heat to simmer. Cover and cook until the peas are soft and broken up, between 40...
Lasagna

Lasagna

Preheat over to 180 degrees Celsius. To make the tomato sauce, in a large saucepan, sauté onion and garlic in oil on a medium heat until tender. Add mushrooms and eggplant. Cook for a further five minutes and then add the rest of ingredients. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for...
Pumpkin Gnocchi with Tomato Olive Sauce

Pumpkin Gnocchi with Tomato Olive Sauce

Gnocchi, an Italian dumpling-style pasta is easy to make and pairs beautifully with this tomato olive sauce. Combine all dry ingredients and stir together well creating a dough. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth (roughly 3 minutes). Separate into tubes approximately 6 mm thick...
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