
These colourful, easy bowls celebrate the time-honoured classic combo of tofu with peanut sauce. Add a nutritious swag of vegetables, and you’ve got a quick, healthy plant-based meal.
…the gluten-free adventures of a compulsive feeder
I love all mushrooms, but I have a serious crush on shiitakes. There’s something about their umami, earthy, almost creamy, deliciously savoury flavour that makes me snaffle them up whenever I see them at the market. Here they’re paired with a simple medley of brown rice & zingy ginger, and fried into cute little nutrient-dense fritters. Stuff them in pita or wrap, add them to a grazing platter or Buddha bowl, pop them on the side of your salad, or simply snack on them as is.
…My cousin was enthusing about a capsicum bruschetta she’d made, involving sultanas and anchovies. I was intrigued by the sweet alongside the salty, so I experimented with capers – and this is the finger lickin’ result. Slick, oily, and savoury, yet also sweet and juicy – with only a handful of ingredients, each element gets a chance to shine.
…In this bright, fresh salad, the humble earthy lentil is the star of the show, alongside a team of crunchy sidekicks. Flavour is simple, coming from lemon juice and fresh herbs, with bursts of crisp apple & celery. Toasted nuts & seeds tie it all together – my go-to combo is chopped almonds, along with sunflower, pumpkin & sesame seeds (if you’re in a rush, you can always chop up some shop-bought pre-roasted nuts)
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