Vegetarian Recipes

Recipe: Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

2011-09-08T21:02:00.000-07:00

Chocolate Zucchini Muffins Yes it totally works and if you grate the zucchini fine enough you wouldn't even know it was in there. Great one for fussy kids who won't eat enough vegetables and great for a healthy snack on the run. Ingredients: 1 zucchini, grated (about 2 cups) 1/3 cup boiling water 1/2 honey 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup raw sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp himalayan

Gluten Free Nut & Seed Slice

2010-12-26T18:28:00.000-08:00

This home style muesli bar is full of delicious and healthy nuts and seeds. A sweet but kind of savoury Gluten Free Nut and Seed Slice. AND no baking required which means you get the full benefits of raw ingredients.This Gluten Free Nut and Seed Slice also contains LSA (Linseed, Sunflower, Almond) which is a great anti-aging mix. Linseeds are high in Omega-3 oils and are great for your heart,

LSA (Linseed, Sunflower & Almond Mix)

2010-12-26T18:24:00.000-08:00

LSA or Linseed, Sunflower and Almond Mix is a highly nutritious mixture that you can add to slices, smoothies and salads or steamed vegetables. LSA is a great anti-aging mix. Linseeds are high in Omega-3 oils and are great for your heart, skin and joints. Sunflower seeds are full of Vitamin E and antioxidants. And almonds are a good source of protein and are known to help with heart disease,

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

2010-12-21T22:02:00.000-08:00

Warning! Do not start to eat the mixture - you may not end up with any cookies! These Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies are delicious and I had little hands grabbing one after the other. You could also make these Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies gluten free by substituting the wholemeal flour for a gluten free variety. They are surprisingly really soft, yet have no dairy and no eggs so are

Healthy Banana Bread Recipe

2010-10-13T17:35:00.000-07:00

This would have to be the best yet Healthy Banana Bread Recipe. The kids scored it 'Can I have another piece please' after two slices already! It was especially good straight out of the oven. It is also a very moist and Healthy Banana Bread Recipe - no sugar, no eggs, no dairy, and can be made gluten-free also. Healthy Banana Bread Recipe: 2 very ripe bananas, mashed 1/2 cup honey 2 tbs

Sugar & Gluten Free Vegan Brownies

2010-09-27T20:31:00.000-07:00

Well these passed the kid test! These delicious brownies are not only sugar free but gluten free too. They are rich and super moist. Sugar & Gluten Free Vegan Brownies1 cup pitted dates 3/4 cup hot water 1 tsp coffee granules 2 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup brown rice flour 1/2 cup cocoa 2 tbs organic rice malt syrup 2 tbs peanut butter 1/2 tsp baking powder Preheat oven to 180°C.In a small bowl

33 Almond Recipes

2010-07-22T19:03:00.000-07:00

I'm a lover of Almonds and use them whenever possible. I especially like them raw and used in dessert and snack dishes. Are Almonds Good For You? So Are Almonds Good For You? Almonds are low in saturated fat and contain many other nutrients - calcium and magnesium (strong bones), vitamin E and compounds called phytochemicals, which may help protect against cardiovascular disease and even cancer.

Recipe: Potato & Lima Bean Mash

2010-07-11T20:05:00.000-07:00

This Potato & Lima Bean Mash makes a great dish in winter! It's creamy and flavoursome and versatile. I served the Potato & Lima Bean Mash with lightly sauteed cabbage in a bit of curry powder. Ingredients: 2 cups lima beans 3 medium potatoes 2 tbs olive oil salt & pepper Soak the lima beans in water for a few hours. Drain and place in a saucepan with peeled and chopped potatoes. Bring to the

Recipe: Pinto Bean & Rice Salsa Salad

2010-07-09T21:33:00.000-07:00

This is a really hearty salad and was actually quite warming for a winter meal. The Pinto Bean is Spanish for 'painted bean'. They are most commonly eaten whole in a soup or broth, or mashed and refried and used to fill burritos. Pinto beans are a very good source of cholesterol-lowering fibre and the high fibre content prevents blood sugar levels from rising too rapidly after a meal, making

Recipe: Banana & Peanut Butter Smoothie

2010-07-06T01:46:00.000-07:00

This is probably one of my favourite and quickest breakfasts to make! Not only do I love the Banana & Peanut Butter Smoothie but my kids do too AND it's packed with goodness. Sunflower seeds provide excellent amounts of vitamin E, magnesium and selenium. Vitamin E plays an important role in the prevention of cardiovascular disease and studies have demonstrated that magnesium can help reduce the

Free Vegetarian Recipes

2010-07-04T23:01:00.000-07:00

There are heaps of Free Vegetarian Recipes on the web. I often find great recipes from other peoples blogs, websites for brands of products I buy and just random searching. Another great place to look for Free Vegetarian Recipes is at the Vegetarian Societies and Associations. See the Links page to get you started. Also Subscribe on the right to this blog to receive updates to your email inbox -

Recipe: Wholemeal Pancakes with Banana, Honey & Macadamia

2010-07-03T17:53:00.000-07:00

Whipped these up this morning because it was so cold and the kids requested pancakes for brekky. The Wholemeal Pancakes were topped very nicely with Banana, Honey and fresh Macadamias from my sister's tree. Ingredients:3/4 cup wholemeal self raising flour 3/4 cup wholemeal plain flour 1 egg 1 tbs raw sugar 1/2 cup rice milk 1/2 cup water 1 tsp vanilla 1-2 bananas 1/4 cup macadamias, ground honey

Kid Friendly Vegetarian Recipes

2010-07-01T22:50:00.000-07:00

Kid Friendly Vegetarian Recipes are not only easy for them to help make but they are yummy too! Here's my little apprentice helping me make come up with some yummy Kid Friendly Vegetarian Recipes. Barley RisottoA bit of a twist on your usual risotto by using barley instead of rice. You could also use brown rice and it would taste great. Lightly fry onion and garlic until softened, add one cup

Sprout Growing Equipment

2010-06-27T22:57:00.000-07:00

All you really need to grow sprouts is an old jar and a piece of cloth to cover the lid area. But if you would like to really get into sprouting then there are a few great products I would recommend. I use a 3 tier sprouter for my family - they look neat and tidy on your bench and they drain well - so no sprouts going all soggy! They are inexpensive and last forever. This one in particular, the

Benefits Of Sprouts

2010-06-27T21:44:00.000-07:00

So what's so great about sprouts? Want to know why they are so good for you? There are many Benefits Of Sprouts. Including:You don't have to be a green thumb and you don't need soil Takes about 1-2 minutes a day to grow fresh, healthy sprouts Gives you organic ingredients all year round Low cost It's fun and easy and the kids love it too You can use mild sprouts like alfalfa or try something a

How To Grow Sprouts

2010-06-27T19:41:00.000-07:00

Sprouts are really easy to grow and usually take about 3-10 days depending on the seed. There are 4 basic steps on How To Grow Sprouts. How To Grow Sprouts: Step 1Soaking: Soak your seeds in a bowl of clean water for about 8-12 hours. I usually do mine just before bed or first thing in the morning. The amount of seeds you soak will depend on the seed. For example: 1 tablespoon of alfalfa seeds

Sprouting Tips & Hints

2010-06-27T19:16:00.000-07:00

Sprouting Tips & Hints will help you get the most from your sprouts. Sprouts are very versatile and depending on what you have sprouted you can add to almost anything. Enjoy them raw to get the most nutrients and benefits from them. Sprouting Tips & Hints:Use organic seeds when possible as conventional seeds are often treated with chemicals and I also find that 99.9% of the seeds sprout when

Recipe: Vegan Raw Coleslaw

2010-06-19T03:03:00.000-07:00

Yum! - I whipped this Vegan Raw Coleslaw up to have with my dinner tonight. It is quite creamy and very strong flavoured. Vegan Raw Coleslaw makes a great little side to any dish or as a quick snack. It is also really easy and simple to make. Ingredients:1 1/2 cups shredded cabbage 1 carrot, grated 1/5 capsicum, finely chopped 1/2 stalk celery, finely chopped 1/2 lemon, juiced 1 tbs tahini 1 tbs

Recipe: Sunflower Fruit Slice

2010-06-08T23:37:00.000-07:00

This is a really yummy and not too sweet slice. The Sunflower Fruit Slice is a great little morning tea treat and best with a cup of tea! Ingredients: 2/3 cup honey 1/3 cup olive oil 2 cups dried fruit (I used half sultanas, half apricots) 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1/4 cup fruit juice 1 cup wholemeal self raising flour 1 cup oats 1/2 cup desiccated coconut In a bowl combine honey, oil, dried

Recipe: Oat Flax Bars

2010-06-08T23:29:00.000-07:00

Well the kids loved these Oat Flax Bars! I though they were okay but they were probably most impressed that they could have these for breakfast. Ingredients:1 cup oats 1 cup ground flaxseeds 1/2 cup ground almonds 1/4 cup cocoa 3/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup honey 2 tbs olive oil Soak raisins in a bowl of water for about 5 minutes. In a food processor combine all ingredients and process until

Vegetarian Pasta Recipes

2010-05-27T21:06:00.000-07:00

11 Delicious Vegetarian Pasta Recipes Some of the best pastas are Vegetarian Pasta Recipes. I think a great pasta is simple with not too many ingredients and plenty of flavour with fresh cracked pepper and fresh herbs such as parsley, basil and oregano. Here are some of the best Vegetarian Pasta Recipes to treat yourself to! 1. Vegetarian Pasta Recipes: Antipasto PastaHeat some olive oil in a pan

Best Vegetarian Recipes

2010-05-23T22:22:00.000-07:00

5 of my Best Vegetarian Recipes would have to be: Vegetarian Tacos Felafels Vegan Lasagne Barley Risotto Roast Pumpkin & Beetroot Salad At least one of these Best Vegetarian Recipes is pretty much dished up every week in my house! I often make double so I have enough for dinner the next night too - although sometimes it's so delicious it doesn't quite make it! #1 of Best Vegetarian

Vegetarian Food List

2010-05-23T18:19:00.000-07:00

A healthy Vegetarian Food List includes plenty of fresh vegetables, fruits, oils, whole grains, seeds, nuts, beans and legumes. Although that sounds like a lot it really is quite simple. For example when making a salad you would have your vegetables, a simple dressing including olive oil, maybe some chickpeas and sunflower seeds. So you have already covered a few of the items on the Vegetarian

Vegan Ingredient Substitution List

2010-05-20T23:34:00.000-07:00

It can be often difficult if you have decided to become Vegan and try to make some of your favourite recipes without knowing what to substitute ingredients with. So to make it easy here is a basic Vegan Ingredient Substitution List. Meat: Beans, Legumes, Tofu/Soy Products, Grains, Mushrooms Eggs: Ground Flaxseeds, Apple Sauce, Banana Gelatin: Agar agar, Xanthum Gum, Arrowroot, Cornflour

Recipe: Hummus

2010-03-18T18:54:00.000-07:00

Homemade Hummus is a great thing to jazz up lunch for guest. I make my Hummus quite dry but you can add extra oil and a bit of water at a time to make the Hummus creamier. Hummus is a dip or spread made from chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans). It tastes different just about every where you go and it tastes different just about every time I make it! Here's my recipe: Ingredients:1 cup chickpeas (