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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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Peanut Butter Maple Almond Cookies

by Trudy ~ Veggie num num on October 14, 2011

Peanut Butter Maple Almond Cookies

Even when life is busy you need to find time to bake cookies and especially time to eat cookies… the simple process of whipping up a batch to share always makes me happy. Not to mention enjoying one of life’s greatest pleasure – the cookie itself :) [...]

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Grilled Veggie Noodle Bowl

by Trudy ~ Veggie num num on October 3, 2011

Grilled Veggie Noodle Bowl

With silky rice noodles, layers of fresh salad and topped with spicy grilled veg and tofu this recipe is perfect for when you feel like something super tasty and healthy too!! [...]

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Orange Carrot Cake w/ Cashew Nut Cream Frosting

by Trudy ~ Veggie num num on August 1, 2011

Orange Carrot Cake w/ Cashew Nut Cream Frosting

The recipe is both egg and dairy free and makes a really delicious and moist cake perfect for an afternoon or morning tea or even as a dessert cake for an after dinner treat. The cashew nut cream is so good!! I could eat it all on it’s own and a great alternative to the usual cream cheese frosting. [...]

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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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Oat Nut Bars w/ Sweet Lemon Coconut Icing

by Trudy ~ Veggie num num on June 3, 2011

Oat Nut Bars w/ Sweet Lemon Coconut Icing

These oaty nut bars are simple to make and are full to the brim with healthy and tasty ingredients. The best thing is you can switch up the recipe quite easily to include what you have on had in the pantry. [...]

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