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Onion & Nut Feta Tartlet

Onion & Nut Feta Tartlet

Macadamia Nut Feta Place the macadamia nuts, water and probiotics in a blender and blend until creamy smooth. Line a strainer with a cheesecloth and scoop mixture onto cheesecloth. Fold the cheesecloth over nut cheese mixture and place a plate with weight on top that is heavy enough to press...
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Chickpea Patties

Chickpea Patties

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Sauté onion, capsicum and celery for 5 minutes, until softened. Remove from heat. Place chickpeas in a food processor with the onion mixture. Pulse until chickpeas are roughly chopped. Place chickpeas in a bowl and add spices, hot sauce and parsley....
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Lettuce Wraps

Lettuce Wraps

Drain and press the tofu and then crumble using a fork or masher into a large heated frying pan with a tablespoon of oil. Fry until golden then set aside. Heat remaining oil on high in the same pan and add the ginger and garlic. Stir until brown, about 30...
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Mushroom & Olive Tart

Mushroom & Olive Tart

Remove pastry from freezer. Heat oven to 240 degrees Celsius. Place mushrooms stalk side up on two baking trays. Season well with freshly ground salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with thyme. Roast for approximately 10-12 minutes until juicy. Take two 15 cm round tins. Place tins on...
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Quinoa Sushi

Quinoa Sushi

Cook quinoa in vegetable stock in a pot for 15-20 minutes. Allow to cool before adding salt, sugar and rice vinegar. Stir well and set aside. Place a sheet of seaweed onto a bamboo sushi rolling mat (or on a cutting board), with the shiny side face down. Take one-third...
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Squash, cranberry & mango parcels

Squash, cranberry & mango parcels

Cut the squash in half and remove the seeds. Brush with olive oil, place cut-side up on a baking tray and roast at around 200 degrees Celisus for about 30 minutes or until cooked. Unroll the pastry and roll it out to make it into a square shape. Divide the...
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Asparagus Rolls

Asparagus Rolls

Lightly toast sesame seeds in a small dry pan over medium heat. Set aside. In a small bowl, combine the sesame oil, lemon juice, maple syrup and half the lemon zest, finely chopping it before you add it in. Remove filo from packet and carefully place four to six sheets...
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Salt and pepper tofu

Salt and pepper tofu

Place tofu on paper towels on kitchen bench. Place a heavy object on top for at least 15 minutes to squeeze out excess water. Change paper towels, if required. Cut tofu into cubes. Mix the salt, garlic powder and black pepper together. Coat tofu cubes and leave for 1-2 hours...
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Samosas

Samosas

Samosas can be prepared ahead of time and can be frozen for a month. Before freezing fry them until they change colour to a very light golden brown. Once at room temperature place them in airtight bags to freeze. Dough: Mix the flour, semolina flour, salt, salt, oil and water...
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Stuffed Vine Leaves

Stuffed Vine Leaves

Blanch the vine leaves in a large pan of boiling water for two minutes. Drain and set aside. Place the stock, rice and lentils with the garlic, capers, olives and fennel seeds in a large, heavy-bottomed pan. Bring to the boil and simmer gently for 15 minutes or until cooked....
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Vegetarian Gyoza

Vegetarian Gyoza

These little Asian dumplings are full of flavour  Defrost gyoza wrappers overnight in the fridge. Combine the ingredients of the dip, adjusting quantities to your taste. Set aside. Finely chop garlic, onion, cabbage, mushroom and tofu. Finely grate the carrot, zucchini and ginger. Sauté garlic and onion in one Tbsp...
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Pasta salad

Pasta salad

Pop your pasta on to cook. When it’s done, drain and rinse under cool water, and set this aside. Prep the fresh veggies and combine these in a bowl, and set aside. Empty the canned cannellini beans with the liquid into a blender and blitz (or simply place in a...
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Black bean burrito

Black bean burrito

Pop the rice on to cook. Heat up a pan with a dash of oil or water. Add the onion and simmer until softened. Empty the cans of beans into the pan next, (with the liquid). Next, stir in the paprika and cumin, and continue to cook until most of...
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