A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Vegan Asparagus & Fennel Quiche (with a quinoa crust) Prep time: Cook time: Total time: 45 minutes Serves: Highlight the bounty of Spring produce with this veggie-packed Asparagus & Fennel Quiche (with a quinoa crust). Ingredients FOR THE CRUST 1/4 C Ground flax 1/4 C Water 1-1/2 C Cooked & cooled quinoa 1-1/2 Tbsp Melted…
Celeriac, Pear & Rocket Salad Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: Total time: 15 minutes Serves: A fresh take on celeriac. Raw and crunchy with sweet pear, Dijon vinaigrette & punchy capers. Ingredients 1 Medium celeriac (peeled weight approx 400g/1lb) 2 Tbsp Lemon juice 1 Large firm pear A few handfuls of rocket 2-3 Tbsp…
Simple Chickpea Flour Pancakes/Flatbreads Prep time: Cook time: Total time: 15 minutes Serves: A post all about chickpea flour and a multipurpose recipe for high-protein, gluten-free chickpea flour pancakes/flatbreads. Ingredients 1/2 C Chickpea Flour 1/4 tsp Baking powder 1/2 tsp Salt Pinch of chili flakes Pepper 1/2 C Water (Fresh herbs, other spices, etc.) Instructions…
Lightened-up Eggplant Caponata Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A lightened up version of the thick, sweet and fragrant traditional Sicilian “caponata”. Ingredients 2 Medium aubergines 2 Tbsp Olive oil, divided 1 Onion, diced 2 Sticks of celery, diced 1 Small red or yellow pepper, diced 3 Cloves of garlic 1 400g/14oz Can of…
Hazelnut Butter-Chocolate Chip Muffins Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 6 A fluffy, tender muffin with that wonderful flavour combination – hazelnut and chocolate! Ingredients 3/4 C Light Spelt flour 1-1/2 tsp Baking powder 1/8 tsp Salt 1/4 C Apple purée (unsweetened applesauce) 1/4 C Coconut sugar 1/2…
Black Bean Mole Burgers Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4 A hearty, flavourful bean burger with a rich mole sauce (chocolate and chili!) Ingredients 1-1/2 C Cooked black beans/ 1 can 1/4 C Mole sauce (see below) 1/3 C Chopped green onions 1/4 C Fresh coriander 1/2 tsp Ground cumin 1/4 tsp Chipotle…
Little Lemon Pots Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4 A creamy but light fresh and lemony dessert. Perfect for spring-time! Ingredients 1 350g/12.3oz pkg Silken tofu, drained 1/4 C Agave OR Coconut nectar Zest of 1 lemon 5 Tbsp Lemon juice 1 tsp Vanilla extract 3 Tbsp Coconut butter Pinch of turmeric (optional,…
Roasted Roots & Lemony Bean Purée Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4 Chunky roasted roots over a smooth lemon and rosemary infused white bean purée. Ingredients 175g/6oz EACH peeled and diced small Swede (rutabaga) Parsnip Carrot Beetroot Butternut Squash 1 Tbsp Olive oil 2-3 Cloves of garlic Salt & pepper, to taste FOR…
Squash, Rosemary & Cashew Cheese Pancakes Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4 Chunks of sweet, roasted squash, earthy herbs and tangy cashew cheese, all in a soft gluten-free pancake base. A great brunch option! Ingredients 250g/9oz (approx) Peeled and cubed butternut squash 1/2 Tbsp Olive oil 1/2 C Brown rice flour 1/2 C…
Almond, Cardamom & Chocolate Chunk Cookies Prep time: Cook time: Total time: 20 minutes Serves: 12 A grain-free, vegan cookie. Fragrant with cardamom and decadent with chocolate chunks. Ingredients 1 1/2C Ground almonds (almond flour) Pinch of salt 3/4t Ground cardamom 1/4C Coconut oil, melted 1/4C Liquid sweetener (agave nectar/coconut nectar/maple syrup) 1T Almond butter…
Sticky Roasted Vegetables with Sesame-Miso Dressing Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Sweet and sticky roasted vegetables tossed in an umami-filled sesame-miso dressing. Ingredients 3-4 Medium-size carrots, well-washed/peeled and sliced lengthwise 3-4 Medium-size parsnips, well-washed/peeled and sliced lengthwise 200g/1/2 lb Tenderstem OR Purple-sprouting broccoli, trimmed 1T Olive oil 1T Liquid sweetener (e.g. maple syrup,…
Butternut with Roasted Red Pepper, Walnut & Parsley Pesto Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A punchy pesto made with toasted walnuts, fresh parsley and sweet, smoky roasted red pepper. Perfect on anything and everything. Ingredients 1 Medium butternut squash, peeled and sliced according to preference 1/2T Olive oil For the Pesto: 1/3C Walnut…