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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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Carrot & Fennel Salad Rolls

by Trudy ~ Veggie num num on November 2, 2011

Carrot & Fennel Salad Rolls

With the lovely warm sunshine weather on the way I couldn’t help create a fresh and crunchy salad to celebrate! Carrots and their brilliant orange colour are an obvious choice for a simple healthy salad recipe full of crunch and flavour. [...]

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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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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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Red Onion & Garlic Focaccia

by Trudy ~ Veggie num num on June 23, 2011

Herb Focaccia

For those of you out there a little intimidated by bread baking, never fear, this is a really simple no knead recipe that delivers a beautiful tasty bread. With a little preparation time you will be rewarded with beautiful and tasty home-baked bread to enjoy fresh from the oven!! [...]

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Quick Rice Paper Rolls w/ Tofu & Enoki Mushrooms

by Trudy ~ Veggie num num on May 9, 2011

Quick Rice Paper Rolls

With the addition of lots of fresh herbs and crispy salad greens this healthy lunch idea is a quick and easy vegetarian recipe perfect for the whole family and great as a lunch, afternoon snack, appetizer when entertaining or a light evening meal. [...]

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Soy & Szechuan Pepper Tofu w/ Wasabi Pea Puree

by Trudy ~ Veggie num num on March 25, 2011

Soy & Szechuan Pepper Tofu w/ Wasabi Pea Puree

This vegetarian dish is an obvious play on that beer time favourite snack, salt and pepper squid. Enjoy this tasty tofu recipe as a light main meal or served up to family and friends as an afternoon snack or appetizer when entertaining. [...]

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