Curried crispy chickpeas

Ingredients 2 tins of chickpeas (rinsed, drained and patted dry) 1/8 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp smoked paprika 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tbsp curry powder 1/2 tsp thyme Salt Method Preheat the oven to 205 degrees Celsius. In a small bowl combine all dry ingredients except the salt. Place drained chickpeas in a bowl and…

San chow bow

Serves 6 Ingredients 1 tin Bamboo shoots Handful of Peanuts Dried schalllots 1/2 packet of bean sprouts 1 Carrot 1 Zucchini 200g mushrooms Small packet of Rice noodles 1 Ice berg lettuce Large dash of Soy sauce Olive oil Large dash of Mirin 1/2 Onion 1 inch piece of Ginger 2 cloves of Garlic Chili…

Red lentil curry

Serves 4 Ingredients Basmati or jasmine rice 1/2 cup coriander 1/2 small lemon 3 tbsp almond butter 1 can full fat coconut milk 400g can crushed tomatoes 2 cups vegetable broth 1 cup red lentils Salt and pepper 1 tsp Garam masala 2 tsp curry powder 1/2 tsp red chili powder 1/2 tsp ground coriander…

Broccoli and cashew stir fry

Serves 4 Ingredients 2 garlic cloves 3 cups broccoli 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 tbsp ginger 1 tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp sriracha and onion powder 1/2 cap cashews 1/4 tsp corn flour 2 tsp sesame seeds 3 cups cooked brown rice Method Cook rice. Sauté garlic and ginger for 2 minutes…

Shawarma bowl

Serves 4 Ingredients Bowl 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed) 500g potatoes 1/4 tsp cardamom, cinnamon, paprika, turmeric 2 tsp cumin 1 cup quinoa 2 cups shredded lettuce 1 cucumber 1 punnet cherry tomatoes 2 pickles Sauce 1/4 cup tahini 1/2 tsp garlic powder 2 tsp soy sauce 4 garlic cloves 1/4 cup fresh lemon…

Rice paper rolls with peanut sauce

Serves 2 Ingredients Sauce 2 tbsp peanut butter 1 tbsp maple syrup and rice vinegar 1/2 tsp onion, garlic powder and chilli flakes Lime (optional Spring rolls 6 rice paper wraps 6 lettuce leaves 1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice 1 cup shredded carrots Bunch fresh coriander, mint and basil Avocado Cooked mushrooms (optional) Method…

Chickpea and cauliflower fajitas

Serves 4 Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 cauliflower cut into small florets 1 yellow onion thinly sliced 1 red capsicum 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed) 1 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp salt 12 corn tortillas 1 avocado 1/2 bunch of coriander Method In a pan,…

Curried vegetable stew (slow cooker)

Serves 4 Ingredients 1 can diced tomatoes 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed) 1 can coconut milk 1 whole broccoli 2 potatoes 1 capsicum 1 cup kale 1 onion 1 thumb size piece of ginger 3 garlic cloves 2 cups vegetable broth 2 tsp curry powder 2 tsp brown sugar (or maple syrup) 1 tsp…

Mexican salad

Serves 4 Ingredients Iceberg lettuce Tomatoes Avocado Corn Beans Chipotle dressing Method Mix all ingredients in a bowl and serve as a delicious side dish or main meal with rice or corn chips.

Sun dried tomato simple pasta

Serves 4 Ingredients Sun dried tomato oil 2 tbsp Sun dried tomatoes 2 tbsp capers 1 tsp minced garlic 4 tbsp pesto 2 tins tomatoes 2 tbsp tomato paste Mafaldaine Pasta 2 tbsp nutritional yeast 1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar Rocket Method Add sun dried tomato oil, capers and sun dried tomatoes in a pan. Next…

Chickpea Tacos

We love these chickpea tacos! And best of all you can add any of your favourite additional Mexican ingredients. Serves 3 Ingredients 6-8 whole wheat tortillas 1 tin corn Large tomato 1/4 red onion 1 avocado Lime Salt and pepper Coriander Small tin of jalapeños Chickpeas 1 large tin chickpeas 2 tsp garlic powder 2…

Lentil bolognaise

I love this lentil bolognaise – packed with delicious flavours and full of goodness! Serves 6 Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil  1 medium onion, minced 2 medium carrots, grated and chopped 2 large celery stalks, finely chopped 4-6 cloves garlic, minced (to taste) 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1 ½ tablespoons oregano, dry leaves salt and pepper ½ cup walnuts, chopped 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2 cups cooked…

Peanut noodles

This fresh, healthy noodle salad makes the best weeknight meal. Serves 4 Ingredients Wholewheat rice noodles 1 cup shredded purple cabbage 1 cup carrot ribbons 1 cup baby spinach 1 1/2 cups red capsicum sliced thin 1 cup edamame 1/2 cup chopped coriander sesame seeds garnish Peanut sauce 1/2 cup peanut butter 2 tsp sriracha 4 tbsp soy sauce 3 tbsp rice vinegar 1/4 cup water 1 tbsp maple syrup 1 tbsp toasted…

Crispy Corn fritters

This crispy corn fritter dish served with a fresh guacamole makes the perfect weekend brunch – best of all it can be whipped up in no time! Serves 4 Ingredients 400g tin corn (or fresh if you have it!) 1 cup self raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (lemon also…

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 2 large whole wheat tortillas 1 avocado 1/4 broccoli 1 red onion 1 small eggplant 3 tbsp hummus 1/2 zucchini 1 red capsicum Any other veggies of your choice! 2 tbsp…

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 1 cup vegan plain yoghurt 1 cup flour Pinch of salt Method Mix all ingredients in a bowl until well combined. Leave to rest for 5 minutes and…

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 1 large tin of corn 1 large tin of black beans 1 packet of…

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) 3 tablespoons pine nuts 2 1/2 cups of basil (save a few leaves later) 1/2 cup vegan parmesan 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil…

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 Store bought tostadas (you can find some excellent ones which are oven baked, made only with corn) 1 lime 1 Avocado (if you love avocado, you might want an extra half! 1/2 cucumber…