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Spiced Lentil Patty Pockets w/ Chilly, Apple, Tomato Sauce

by Trudy ~ Veggie num num on December 9, 2011

Spiced Lentil Patty Pockets w/ Chilly, Apple, Tomato Sauce

These spicy lentil patties are something akin to a falafel with chickpeas, spices and dates all rolled into one tasty little fried patty. Perfect in a salad pocket, sandwich, wrap or burger. Alternatively you could roll them into balls and serve them as a delicious vegetarian appetizer. [...]

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Summertime Noodles w/ Sweet Balsamic Dressing

by Trudy ~ Veggie num num on November 29, 2011

Summertime Noodles w/ Sweet Balsamic Dressing

The vibrant colours of this dish really pop off the plate and together with the fresh flavours and textures it’s a really yummy veggie meal. Toasted sunflower seeds add a lovely crunch and the sweet flavours of orange and honey add something a little different. [...]

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Apple Dressed Lentils w/ New Potatoes & Crunchy Salad

by Trudy ~ Veggie num num on November 15, 2011

Apple dressed lentils w/ New Potatoes & Crunchy Salad

The lentils are gently simmered with fresh apple juice, dried cranberries and basil for a subtle sweet/savoury kick. Accompanied with steamed new potatoes and the crisp crunch of snowpeas, celery and radish; it’s a potato salad recipe with a little twist. [...]

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Grilled Piri Piri Pumpkin & Halloumi w/ Sweet Couscous Salad

by Trudy ~ Veggie num num on September 12, 2011

Grilled Piri Piri Pumpkin & Halloumi w/ Sweet Couscous Salad

Veggie skewers, using pumpkin and halloumi; you could choose to use just pumpkin or substitute pieces of tofu or another vegetable like zucchini or eggplant for the halloumi cheese… the fresh herbs and spicy/sweet flavours of this dish are so very, very good! [...]

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Enoki Mushroom Wonton Soup w/ Grilled Baby Bok Choy

by Trudy ~ Veggie num num on August 9, 2011

Enoki Mushroom Wonton Soup w/ Grilled Baby Bok Choy

A veggie wonton soup is just the thing to warm your belly and keep you happy. Full of lots of lovely and healthy ingredients; this soup is destined to be a favourite in our home and hopefully yours too :) [...]

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Mexi Burger

by Trudy ~ Veggie num num on July 27, 2011

Mexi Burger

Red kidney beans spiced up with cumin and paprika, a little heat from jalapeno and Tabasco and the added nutrition and yum of quinoa flakes quickly minced together to form tasty little veggie patties. [...]

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Quinoa & Bean Burritos w/ Slaw & Green Tomato Salsa

by Trudy ~ Veggie num num on July 4, 2011

Quinoa & Bean Burritos w/ Slaw & Green Tomato Salsa

We love Mexican inspired food here at Veggie num num. Anything that involves wrapping up spicy and fresh ingredients to be eaten in messy mouthfuls is a-okay with me!! Burritos are a favourite and fantastic healthy family food that kids love to eat too. [...]

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Lemongrass & Ginger Stir Fry w/ Green Beans & Marinated Tofu

by Trudy ~ Veggie num num on June 29, 2011

Lemongrass & Ginger Stir Fry w/ Green Beans & Marinated Tofu

Rice is an absolute favourite ingredient and with the combination of Thai inspired flavours this quick vegetarian recipe is a nice simple and delicious meal to throw together after work or a long day. [...]

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Spicy Lentil Tart w/ Pomegranate & Mint ~ a guest post

by Trudy ~ Veggie num num on June 8, 2011

Spicy Lentil Tart w/ Pomegranate & Mint

Yep, I was a little giddy with joy when Xiaolu contacted me to share a post and quite honoured! After a little brainstorming I decided on creating a vegetarian version of a pretty and spicy Lebanese tart [...]

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