Vegetarian
Blueberry & Spice Spelt Pancakes
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (180g/6oz) plain white spelt flour 1/2 cup (80g/2 2/3oz) brown rice flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/3 cup (85g/2 3/4oz) caster sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 60g (2oz) butter, melted 1/2 cup (125ml/4fl oz) rice milk* butter for greasing the pan 200g (6 [...]
Rhubarb Quinoa with Honey Yoghurt
Ingredients 3 cups (750ml/24fl oz) unsweetened apple juice 1 cinnamon stick 1/2 cup (85g/2 3/4oz) quinoa 1 1/2 cups (375ml/12fl oz) water 500g (1lb) trimmed rhubarb stalks, cut into 5cm (2in) pieces 1 tablespoon lemon myrtle or yellow box honey 3/4 cup (195g/6 1/2oz) plain yoghurt Method 1 Put the apple juice and cinnamon stick [...]
Mushroom-filled Savoury French Toast
Ingredients 1 unsliced loaf wholegrain bread 4 field mushrooms, stems removed 10g (1/3oz) butter 2 cloves garlic, crushed Salt and pepper 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup (250ml/8fl oz) milk 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs Olive oil spray Method 1 Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F/Gas 4). 2 Cut the bread [...]
Sprouted Bread with Ricotta & Banana
Ingredients 4 thick slices (340g/11 1/4oz) sprouted spelt essene bread* 250g (8oz) low-fat ricotta cheese 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 small bananas, halved 1 tablespoon brown sugar 10g (1/3oz) butter * Sprouted bread is available from health-food shops. Method 1 Put the slices of spelt essene bread on a baking [...]
Poached Egg in Tomato & Black Beans
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium red (Spanish) onion, chopped 800g (1lb 10oz) can chopped tomatoes 2 tablespoons salted black beans, rinsed and drained 1 teaspoon sambal oelek 4 eggs 4 slices wholegrain bread, toasted Method 1 Heat the oil in a large fry pan over medium heat, add the onion and cook for [...]
Tempeh Burgers with Chilli Peanut Sambal
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 500g (1lb) tempeh or firm tofu, cut into thick strips 1/4 cup (60ml/2fl oz) water 1/2 cup (70g/2 1/4oz) raw unsalted peanuts, chopped 1 large red chilli, seeded, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 3 tablespoons grated palm sugar or brown sugar 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander (cilantro) leaves 4 wholegrain [...]
Potato Cakes with Tomato Salsa
Ingredients 600g (1lb 3oz) potatoes, peeled and chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/4 cup (30g/1oz) plain flour 1/3 cup (50g/1 2/3oz) fine polenta (cornmeal) 4 medium tomatoes, diced 1/2 medium red (Spanish) onion, diced 8 Kalamata olives [...]
Tofu Steaks with Snowpeas & Asparagus
Ingredients 100g (3 1/3oz) dried rice vermicelli 3/4 cup (185ml/6fl oz) sake 1/2 cup (125ml/4fl oz) mirin 1/3 cup (80ml/2 2/3fl oz) reduced-salt soy sauce 2 tablespoons finely shredded fresh ginger 1 teaspoon sugar 500g (1lb) marinated tofu, halved 1 tablespoon olive oil 150g (5oz) trimmed asparagus 200g (6 1/2oz) snowpeas Method 1 Put the [...]
Samosa Puff Roll Ups
Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds 1 medium onion, chopped 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 teaspoon garam masala 2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped 1 cup (125g/4oz) cauliflower florets 1 cup (155g/5oz) fresh or frozen peas 1 cup (250ml/8fl oz) water 2 tablespoons chopped fresh [...]
Thai Crispy Cabbage & Noodle Salad
Ingredients 1/2 Chinese cabbage, finely shredded 3 spring onions (scallions), thinly sliced 100g (3 1/3oz) bean sprouts, trimmed 100g (3 1/3oz) flaked almonds, toasted 1 cup (30g/1oz) fresh mint 1 cup (30g/1oz) fresh Thai basil 1 large red chilli, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon sesame oil 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce 2 [...]