Ingredients Method Slice and press firm tofu. Mix all ingredients except tofu in a bowl then cut tofu into tiny squares and gently fold into marinade. Marinate for 30 minutes at least. Note Serve on bread with picked onions, smashed avocado, tomato and cucumber.
Category: Lunch
Vegan ceviche
Serves 6 Ingredients Method Drain the water from the hearts of palm and chop it into large chunks. In a medium bowl combine the hearts of palm with the remaining ingredients. Deseed the avocados and slice them into large chunks. Stir the avocado into the hearts of palm ceviche. Enjoy with chips or as a…
Sweet potatoes and zucchini salad
Serves 4-6 Ingredients Dressing Other Method Preheat oven to 220 degrees. Add the diced zucchini, sweet potato, onion, and corn to a sheet pan. Add the olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and spring onions. Toss to combine and roast until golden brown. While the veggies are roasting add all of the dressing ingredients to…
Lemon basil pasta salad
Perfect summer lunch or light dinner. Enjoy with grilled BBQ mushrooms or on its own! Serves 4-6 Ingredients Chickpeas Method Dry chickpeas in paper towel. Heat a frying pan with the 2 teaspoons oil. Once hot, add the chickpeas and cook undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes to allow some browning. Toss and cook for…
Charred mushroom kebabs
Serves 2-4 Ingredients Method Toast coriander seeds on low heat until fragrant. Put the tamari, the agave and oil in a mixing bowl. Finely grate the garlic, add to the tamari mix and whisk to combine. Once toasted, add in the coriander seeds whole. Add mushrooms and marinate for at least 30minutes. If there are…
Avocado and strawberry toast
Serves 4 Ingredients Method Mash avocado onto the toast, top with sliced strawberries and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
Chickpea and cauliflower fajitas
Serves 4 Ingredients Method In a pan, sauté cauliflower until browning for approx. 5 minutes. Add onion, cook for another 5 minutes. Add capsicum and cook for another 5 minutes. Add chickpeas, chili, paprika, garlic powder and salt – cook for 5 minutes and transfer to a serving bowl. Heat tortillas and top with avocado,…
Black bean tortas
Serves 4 Ingredients Method In a saucepan, heat black beans, onion & garlic powder, salt and water and bring to the boil. With a potato masher, mash until smooth(ish). On the rolls, spread mayo, beans, and salad ingredients.
Mango melon summer salad
Serves 2 Ingredients Method Add all ingredients in a large bowl and mix together.
Chickpea curry rolls
Serves 2 Ingredients Method Mash chickpeas, add mayo and mix until well combined. Add all other ingredients and split the filling between your 4 bread rolls. Note Replace chickpeas with firm tofu for an egg like finish.
Vegetable broth (slow cooker)
Ingredients Method Place oil into slow cooker. Add all other ingredients and cook for 8 hours. Allow stock to cool and drain using a colander. Note Will store for 5 days in fridge and 3 months freezer.
Basic beans (slow cooker)
Ingredients Method Add beans and water and cook in slow cooker for 6-8 hours. Note If cooking kidney beans, boil for 10 minutes before putting in slow cooker to neutralise toxins.
Lentils (Slow cooker)
Serves 6 Ingredients Method Place all ingredients in the slow cooker for 6-8 hours.
Tempeh, avocado and tomato toast
Serves 2 Ingredients Method Cup tempeh down the middle to make thin slices and make 8 rectangles. In a bowl mix 1/2 of the oil, maple, soy sauce and paprika. Add sliced tempeh and leave for 30+minutes. Heat the remaining oil in a pan and cook tempeh on each side for 5-7 minutes. Discard leftover…
Liv’s summer salad
Serves 3 Ingredients Method Arrange all ingredients into a salad bowl. A simple balsamic and olive oil dressing would go well with this dish.
Mexican salad
Serves 4 Ingredients Method Mix all ingredients in a bowl and serve as a delicious side dish or main meal with rice or corn chips.
Mexican corn salad
Serves 6 Ingredients Method In a bowl, mix together the sliced shallots, sliced jalapeños, lime juice, and m olive oil. Season with cumin, salt to taste, and a few cracks of pepper. Leave for 20mins. On a hot BBQ add the corn cobs in a single layer. Grill for 10-12 minutes, using tongs to turn…
Vegan Pattie
Introduction Serves Ingredients Method Sauté onion and garlic and soak flax seeds and sunflower mince (if required) in water. Blend oats to make oat flour and then drain and mash beans. Stir in all other ingredients together to form burgers. Cook with oil in a large pan and and serve as regular burgers with lettuce,…
Beautiful butter beans
Serves 2 Ingredients Method Finely chop the shallots, then add to a large pan with the coconut oil and start to fry, chop the garlic and add to the pan, followed by the garlic. After 5 minutes add the tomato puree with a splash of water, add the curry powder and butter beans (including the…
Chickpea Tacos
We love these chickpea tacos! And best of all you can add any of your favourite additional Mexican ingredients. Serves 3 Ingredients Chickpeas Method Drain and dry chickpeas, combine with spice ingredients and set aside. Make tomato salsa by dicing tomato, red onion and coriander – season with salt and pepper as well as a…
Balsamic BBQ mushroom pizza
Love love love love this balsamic BBQ mushroom pizza! Serves 2 pizzas Ingredients Method Pre heat oven to as hot as it goes. In a pan, add oil and cook mushrooms and onion together for about 3- 5 minutes. Add balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper and cook until sticky and delicious. Remove from heat. Spread…
Tomato pesto pizza
Our favourite pizza place in Guatemala made the most phenomenal pizzas and I have tried to replicate them below! Simply delicious Serves 2 pizzas Ingredients Method Pre heat your oven to as hot as it can go. Mix together the tin of tomatoes, tomato paste and a few basil leaves from your pesto (or if…
Pizza base (whole wheat)
While this pizza base takes a little time, it’s relatively effortless and you will have a delicious fluffy pizza base. Finish with your favourite toppings and enjoy! Serves 2 pizzas Ingredients Method Pour warm water into a large bowl with sugar and yeast on top. Let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes. Stir olive oil…
Lentil bolognaise
I love this lentil bolognaise – packed with delicious flavours and full of goodness! Serves 6 Ingredients To serve Method Finely dice onion, carrot and celery and add to a pan with oil, salt and pepper- sauté for approximately 8 minutes until soften and started to golden. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes before…
Loaded sweet potatoes
Healthy, delicious and comforting – these loaded sweet potatoes are perfect any night of the week! Serves 3 Ingredients Method Roast sweet potatoes for approximately 45 minutes at 180 degrees – spray lightly with oil to help crisp the outside. Once cooked, slice open and assemble all ingredients inside the sweet potato and serve!
Agadashi tofu
Agadashi tofu is one of my favourite Japanese dishes. This air fryer version is lower it oil then the original and will sure to impress. Serves 4 Ingredients Garnish Method To make the agedashi tsuyu, pour the dashi stock into a medium saucepan along with the mirin and soy sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer…
Middle-eastern salad
This crunchy delicious middle eastern salad makes the perfect mail of side dish. Serve with whole wheat pita bread for a delicious main meal. Serves 6 Ingredients Dressing Method Combine the cooked lentils, shredded carrots, red onion, celery, mint, raisins, and nuts or seeds in a large bowl. Combine the dressing ingredients in a bowl…
Kale salad
This kale salad makes the perfect weekday lunch. Make in bulk so you are prepared for the week ahead. Serves 4 Ingredients Citrus dressing Method Mix together dressing ingredients in a jar until well combined. In a pot of boiling water, cook broccoli florets for 5 minutes until tender. Cool in cold water. Chop all…
Hummus roast vegetable salad
This delicious hummus vegetable salad makes the perfect lunch! With roasted veggies, fresh hummus and smashed avocado, what’s not to love. Serves 2 Ingredients Method Pre heat oven to 180 degrees celsius. Cut all vegetables into small bite sized pieces and in a bowl combine with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, paper and oil. Place…
Pumpkin and avocado salad
This delicious salad can be served cold or warm. Cook a bulk amount of pumpkin for easy assembly for workday lunches. Serves 2 Ingredients Method Roast pumpkin cubes for 45 minutes in 180 degree oven. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and top with the hummus. If you like a lot of salad dressing,…
Large mixed salad
This is the perfect lunch – serve with creamy dressing and it doesn’t get much better then this! Serves 2 Ingredients Method Mix all ingredients together, place in an airtight container and enjoy for lunch. Recommended to have this salad with Simple creamy salad dressing – Store the dressing separately and apply before eating. Note…
Penang curry
There aren’t many dishes that are more comforting then a warm, delicious curry. This dish is bound to be a crowd pleaser and best of all can be made in advance! Serves 6 Ingredients Method Pre heat oven to 180 degrees. Prepare all vegetables by cutting into bite sized pieces. Place the sweet potato or…
Green curry
There aren’t many dishes that are more comforting then a warm, delicious curry. This dish is bound to be a crowd pleaser and best of all can be made in advance! Serves 6 Ingredients Method Pre heat oven to 180 degrees. Prepare all vegetables by cutting into bite sized pieces. Place the sweet potato or…
Peanut butter hummus
Loves peanuts and love Hummus? This is recipe takes only 5 minutes and is incredibly delicious! Serve with fresh chopped veggies for the perfect snack. Serves 1 jar Ingredients Method Whizz all ingredients together in a blender. If the mixture is too thick, add a little water to loosen.
Satay sauce
I simply love peanut satay sauce! It goes perfectly as a salad dressing, drizzled over roast vegetables or a glaze for kebabs. Serves 6 Ingredients Method Place all ingredients except for lime, sesame seeds and fresh coriander into a saucepan and cook on a medium heat until all ingredients combined. Transfer to serving bowl, add…
Pickled radish
Pickled radish only a couple of minutes to prepare, stores for days and most importantly tastes delicious! Serves 6 as a side Ingredients Method Thinly sliced the radish. Mix all other ingredients (except the coriander) together in a morra and pestle. Add the radish and top with coriander leaves. Note This pickle goes beautifully on…
Peach and halloumi skewers
Hosting your next BBQ and looking for a show stopper? These peach and halloumi are sure to delight – sweet and savoury in each bite! Serves 6 Ingredients Method In a bowl, grate two garlic cloves and the rind of a lemon. Add the peaches and quarter – grate one of the peaches. Cut the…
Coconut pumpkin rice
The perfect accompaniment to any curry, stew or stir fry, this delicious coconut pumpkin rice will become a staple in your house! Serves 6 Ingredients Method Add all ingredients into a large pot except for the rice. Cook for 10 minutes then add in the rice and cook for an additional 15minutes. Turn off the…
Spinach crepes
Can you get a better breakfast then this? Green goodness everywhere you look – a pleasure for the eyes and tastebuds! Serves 4 Ingredients Method Add flour, milk, egg and 1/2 spinach to a blender and combine. Prepare the salad by quartering the tomatoes, slicing the avocado, spring onion and coriander. In a pan, apply…
Tomato salad
Simple but delicious tomatoes salad – ready in 2 minutes and the perfect side to any meal! Serves 4 Ingredients Method Slice tomatoes in different shapes. Season generously. Add a squeeze of lemon juice and a dash of extra virgin olive oil. Top with Basil leaves and drizzle with balsamic.
Avocado, hummus and tomato smash
Looking for a fresh and delicious brunch or light dinner? This delicious avocado, hummus and tomato smash (with a few extra twists) is exactly what you need in your life… yummy! Serves 2 Ingredients Method In a small pan, toast sesame seeds on a low heat – this will only take a minute or two….
Power salad
Who said a salad can’t be a main meal? This super charged salad is packed with goodness and will satisfy any appetite! Serves 4 Ingredients Method Cook the quinoa and steam greens. Bake sweet potato seasoned with salt, pepper, cumin, garlic and onion salt plus cinnamon and a dash of oil for 40-50 minutes. Extract…
Hummus Vegetable wrap
This delicious hummus vegetable wrap makes the perfect lunch! With roasted veggies, fresh hummus and abashed avocado, what’s not to love. Serves 2 Ingredients Method Pre heat oven to 180 degrees celsius. Cut all vegetables into small bite sized pieces and in a bowl combine with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, paper and oil. Place…
Breakfast burritos
Breakfast burritos are the perfect way to kick off a weekend. Best of all, these partials of deliciousness are packed with vitamins and minerals to ensure you get the right start to the day! Serves 2 Ingredients Method In a pan, sauté sliced shallots and minced garlic for 1 minute. Add in the washed and…
Steak salad
Super simple! This use to be our favourite side dish for a steak – now it perfectly pairs with garlic potatoes or your favourite wrap! Serves 4 Ingredients Method Dice all salad ingredients and add to a bowl. Add with salt, pepper and oil then crumble danish fetta on the top. Stir well until all…
Red curry
There aren’t many dishes that are more comforting then a warm, delicious curry. This dish is bound to be a crowd pleaser and best of all can be made in advance! Serves 6 Ingredients Method Pre heat oven to 180 degrees. Prepare all vegetables by cutting into bite sized pieces. Place the sweet potato or…
Rocket salad
Peppery rocket salad is the perfect spring dish. Serve as a side or enjoy as a main meal! Serves 4 -6 Ingredients Method In a jar, combine vinegar, sweetener, salt, pepper and mustard. Shake well and set aside. Combine salad ingredients in a bowl, then add the dressing and top with feta cheese. Note This…
Roasted gorgeous greens
Green vegetables are rich with vitamins and minerals, essential for optimum health. These roasted gorgeous greens make the perfect side dish! Serves 4 Ingredients Method Pre heat over to 210 degrees celsius. Remove hard ends from asparagus, slice broccolini length ways, slice the bok choy into 1/3rds, crush garlic then add all vegetables to a…
Strawberry spinach salad
Fresh and light, this strawberry spinach salad is perfect for a summers day! Serves 4 Ingredients Method Combine dressing ingredients (oil, balsamic, maple syrup, salt and pepper) into a jar and shake well. While sesame seeds are toasting, in a bowl, add all other ingredients and combine with the dressing. To serve, arrange on large…
Sticky, sweet mushrooms
These sticky, sweet mushrooms make the most delicious side dish and best of all can be made in under 15minutes! Serves 4 Ingredients Method First prepare the ingredients by finely dicing the garlic and ginger and slicing the mushrooms. In a seperate bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, hoisin, sugar and corn starch. Slice and then…
Three ingredient naan bread
This is our go to three ingredient naan bread which goes perfectly when cooking Indian. Takes no time to whip up and tastes delicious. Serves 4 Ingredients Method Mix all ingredients in a bowl until well combined. Leave to rest for 5 minutes and then divide into 4 balls. Roll balls out to make 2-3cm…
Hummus salad wrap
This delicious hummus wrap makes the perfect lunch! Simple to assemble, you will have a fresh hummus wrap in no time! Serves 2 Ingredients Method First pickle the beetroot by grating into a bowl and topping with vinegar, salt and pepper and a small amount of sugar. Place a generous amount of hummus onto the…
Beautiful bean burritos
These beautiful bean burritos are packed with goodness and taste amazing! Serves 6 Ingredients Method Dice 1 onion and the garlic cloves. In a large pan, sauté for 2 minutes in a small amount of oil then add onion and garlic power. Pour in the two tins of beans (juice and all) as well as…
Garlic potatoes
Who doesn’t love a crispy garlic potato! With only 2 minutes prep time, these delicious beauties are sure to delight! Serves 4 (side dish) Ingredients Method Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius. Peel potatoes and slice into bite sized cubes. Transfer to a bowl and add all other ingredients, still until well combined. Bake in…
San chow bow
Crispy lettuce leaves packed with goodness that can be whipped up in under 20 minutes! Serves 4 Ingredients Optional Method Sauté onion, garlic and ginger until fragrant. Dice all vegetables into small cubes and add into pan, add a little water to help these soften. Drain and rinse lentil and add to pan along with…
Super veg stir fry
Do you have a fridge full of ready to eat vegetables? If so, this is the perfect recipe to to save these going to waste – full of flavour and perfect for a quick mid week dinner! Serves 6 Ingredients Method Pre heat oven to 180 degrees celsius. Cut all vegetables to bite sized pieces….
Shiitake wraps
Packed with goodness, great for your heart and for boosting immunity, these shiitake wraps make the perfect lunch. Prepare in bulk for easy daily assembly. Serves 4 Ingredients Mushrooms Wrap Method Dice onion and halve shiitake mushrooms. In a pan, add all mushroom ingredients and sauté for 6 minutes until tender and lightly browned. For…
Eggplant burgers
Comfort food at its best, enjoy these delicious eggplant burgers when you are craving fast food. All the flavour without the extra calories for the waistline. Serves 4 Ingredients Burger Pattie’s Burger assembly Method Preheat oven to 200 degrees celsius. Cut eggplant longways and drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Bake in oven for…
Chia pudding
Super simple and easy breakfast, ready in no time! Serves 1 Ingredients Method Mix all ingredients into a container and leave on the bench for 10 minutes. Mix again, cover and put in the fridge overnight. While this can be enjoyed as is – in the morning I like to top with a little more…
Luscious lasagne
There are not many meat, dairy and gluten recipes on my website but before I moved to a plant based diet, this was an absolute favourite in our household. This lasagne is the ultimate comfort food. Serves 6-8 Ingredients Meat filling Cheese sauce Other ingredient Method Pre heat oven to 180 degrees celsius. First, prepare…
Ultimate vegetarian nachos
When backpacking, it’s great to have a few recipes which can be prepared without any cooking equipment at all. These vegetarian nachos are super simple and all the tin ingredients below can be replaced with fresh if available. Serves 4 Ingredients Method First make the guacamole by mashing the avocardos with a fork and seasoning…
Cranberry, avocado salad with freshly squeezed orange dressing
After a summer salad that is a guaranteed crowd pleaser? This salad is so fresh and delicious, you might need to double the recipe! Serves 6 Ingredients Salad Dressing Method Lightly toast your pine nuts in a dry pan and leave to cool. To prepare the dressing, place all the dressing ingredients into a far…
Pumpkin soup
Warm and delicious, perfect for lunch or dinner! Serves 10 Ingredients Method Cube pumpkin and potatoes into mid size chunks. Remove the rosemary leaves from the stem and finely chop. Put all ingredients (except the cream and nutmeg) into a large saucepan and cook on a medium heat for 45 minutes. Once vegetables are soft…
Pesto pasta
You can’t beat a home made pesto pasta. Guaranteed to impress any guests – even the little ones! Serves 6 Ingredients Pesto (or just use a tin of vegan pesto sauce) Pasta Method Lightly toast your pine nuts in a dry pan and leave to cool. In a blender or food processor, add in all…
Hidden veggie spag bol sauce
I’m not normally one for hiding vegetables to get kids to eat them (but then again, whatever works right!) however this recipe is one I would use regardless as it’s so delicious! Make in bulk and freeze for a fortnightly spaghetti bolognaise night. Serves This recipe makes enough sauce for 8 nights of spaghetti bolognaise…
Crispy summer tostadas
This is one of our favourite go to breakfast or lunch. It’s crunchy, fresh, delicious and sparkles with goodness! Serves 3-4 Ingredients Method Cut capsicum, chili cucumber, red onion and tomatoes into cubes and add to a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Smash the avocado with a fork and season with salt,…
Flavour overload roast pumpkin
Not just a side dish, this recipe is amazing as a stand alone dinner. Sticky and sweet roast pumpkin, creamy feta, completed with crunchy pine nuts, fresh beans and the pop of roast cherry tomatoes! This dish is a real treat for the mouth. Serves 4 (main meal) or 10 (side dish) Ingredients Method Pre…
My secret quiche
My secret quiche is rich, fluffy and beyond delicious. If you want a copy of the recipe please message me. It’s an ongoing family joke that we keep this recipe a secret from my mum 😂.
Salmon Ceviche Tacos
This Mexican/Japanese/Peruvian dish came together by accident, and has become a staple in our household. Serves 3-4 Ingredients Dressing Pico de gallo Method Note Pour extra sauce into your tacos for a messy and delicious indulgence. This doesn’t make for leftovers, so treat yourself and fight for the remaining ceviche!
Sparkling Eats 