Sides & Accompaniments

RED LENTIL CRACKERS

I love this recipe because: a) It’s super easy to make b) Does not use any fat and c) The lentils give an extra protein boost rather than consuming a totally carb-loaded cracker. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup red lentils 1 cup water 1 teaspoon celtic salt 1 tablespoon psyllium husk METHOD Soak red lentils in water…
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BUCKWHEAT WRAPS

Buckwheat despite its ‘wheaty’ name is not actually a grain but a seed. It is gluten free and packed with nutrients. It is combined in this recipe with white beans making a high protein wrap and the addition of psyllium husks makes it high in fibre as well. I found this recipe in the book…
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OAT & SUNFLOWER SEED WAFFLES

On a plant based diet you do need to eat a variety of foods on a daily basis to obtain all the essential amino acids, however research has shown that you don’t need to eat these foods at the same time. Having said that, making certain combinations together is a beneficial strategy so this grain…
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CHICKPEA TOFU

This recipe is a traditional Burmese dish based on besan flour (also known as garbanzo or chickpea flour.) It is made from ground chickpeas and is pale yellow in colour. I’m quite excited about this recipe because it’s gluten free as well as fat free and very simple to make. I have only made it…
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CARROT BREAD

Carrot Bread is a variation of Pumpkin and Rosemary Bread. The addition of carrots makes this bread versatile and able to be served with either sweet or savoury toppings. As an interesting fact, did you know that while raw carrots are very nutritious, cooked carrots contain more beta-carotene. Cooking releases the carotenoids contained in the…
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ROASTED CAULIFLOWER HUMMUS

The classic hummus is easy to make and high in protein. The addition of cauliflower, gives it a different flavour boost and makes it a more nutrient dense recipe.
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TOFU RATATOUILLE

The French inspired “Ratatouille” is basically a rich vegetable stew served traditionally as a side dish but by adding some tofu (preferably organic and non GMO) to the mixture you can create a main course which is healthy as well as quick and easy to prepare.
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VEGETABLE SAMOSAS

Potatoes often get a bad wrap largely because of the way they are prepared (fried and salted or mashed with butter and served with gravy etc) but the humble potato contains decent amounts of many nutrients. For example many people may not know that a medium sized potato with its skin on contains nearly half your…
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PUMPKIN AND ROSEMARY BREAD

I regularly eat this rustic, seedy type of bread. I say “type” of bread because if you’re used to the fluffy, commercial style of bread, this bread wont seem like bread at all! But rest assured it’s very tasty and definitely nutrient dense, studded with grains and seeds making it high in fibre and protein.…
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SWEET POTATO AND MINT BALLS

This recipe has been adapted from The Revive Cookbook 4 See Revive Café The original recipe uses fresh coriander which tastes great but does not grow well in the Australian summer so I have substituted mint as I have plenty growing at present and the flavour works well with the sweet potatoes. By the way,…
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