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Marinated tempeh and tabouleh bowl

Marinated tempeh and tabouleh bowl

Cut tempeh into thin slices. Place marinade ingredients into a bowl, mix well, before adding the tempeh and placing in the fridge for an hour. Heat a little oil in a pan and fry tempeh on medium for 4-5 minutes each side. Remove from heat and set aside. Combine all...
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Banana blossom fish and chips

Banana blossom fish and chips

Rinse and drain the banana blossoms. Combine ingredients for flour mixture. Coat the banana blossoms in the mixture. In a separate bowl whisk together the ingredients for the batter. Dip the banana blossoms in the batter and coat evenly. In a pot or deep fryer, heat the frying oil. You’ll...
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Vegan mushroom kebabs

Vegan mushroom kebabs

Step 1: Combine garlic, lemon juice, cumin, allspice, paprika, soy sauce and olive oil in a large mixing bowl. Add the whole mushrooms to the bowl and mix until the mushrooms are coated with the marinade. You can gently massage the marinade into the mushrooms with your hands if you...
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Sunfed ‘chicken’ satay bowl

Sunfed ‘chicken’ satay bowl

(serves 4-6) Heat an oiled pan and add the sunfed chicken chunks. Fry 2-3 minutes each side. Add a little salt and once each side is browned, remove from heat. Whisk together satay sauce ingredients, before assembling each bowl with quinoa, lettuce, edamame beans, sunfed and slices of radish and...
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Pinto bean burrito bowl

Pinto bean burrito bowl

Place salsa ingredients into a bowl and mix well and set aside. Heat up a drizzle of oil in a pan before adding the kumara and onion. Mix together while adding the spices. Pour a cup of the vegetable stock into the pan and simmer. Once the liquid has reduced,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Chickpea ‘chuna’ sandwich

Chickpea ‘chuna’ sandwich

Add onion, chickpeas, mayo and mustard to a bowl and mix well. Mash the mixture with a fork or potato masher, until most chickpeas are squashed. Your ‘chuna’ filling is ready to be made into a fish-friendly sandwich!
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Vietnamese-style Warm Salad

Vietnamese-style Warm Salad

Combine dressing ingredients in a cup and set aside. Fry the mock abalone in the sesame oil for about 4-5 minutes, turning frequently. Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to the instructions. Place noodles in a bowl and top with all salad ingredients and mock abalone. Mix dressing and pour over...
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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...
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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...
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Peanut kumara salad

Peanut kumara salad

Combine all of the salad ingredients in large bowl. Place dressing ingredients in blender and puree until smooth. Pour over salad and toss gently to coat. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
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Homemade falafel

Homemade falafel

In a food processor, puree 2 cups of the garbanzo beans, the onion, carrot, parsley, wheat germ, baking soda, salt, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper and lemon juice until creamy and well combined. Add the remaining garbanzo beans and pulse several times until mixture is combined but there are still pieces...
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