If you are a fan of peanut butter you need to try this,it’s full of that delicious creamy peanut butter taste. Peanuts are high in protein, as is tofu so this meal will keep you fuller for longer. Feel free to use whichever veges you like and what’s in season. The broccoli works well as...

When I first started taking more notice of what I’m actually eating and in particular ingredients and nutritional information of pre-packaged foods, pasta sauce was one of the worst. If you have some in your pantry go and look at the ingredients, why is there so much sugar and what are half of these things?...

This vegetable quinoa risotto is a really nutritious, delicious and relatively easy dinner to make. There are so many vitamins in the veges including vitamin C, E, and K, as well as iron, folate and magnesium. Plus of course lots of protein in the quinoa. This meal is also gluten free! It makes a lot,...

Ok so full disclosure this recipe isn’t really mine. I have made some changes to an already existing recipe to make it vegan. It’s also not particularly low carb either due to the pastry. However I wanted to do this one as when I was a kid I absolutely loved it. My mum bought this...

I love a good hearty salad and this broccoli tempeh salad is just that. A basic green salad won’t do and to be honest as a vegan or vegetarian it’s extremely frustrating when you show up at a pot luck BBQ or go to a restaurant and a green salad is the only option. As...

What exactly is a “wellness bowl”, well I guess it’s just exactly that. A bowl of tasty, nutritious food which makes you feel well. They usually consist of some sort of grain for the base – quinoa, rice, freekah – something like that, then a few cooked veges and some fresh garnishes. They are intended...

The temperature is starting to get cooler and some nights it’s really feeling like winter. And what better meal is there for a cold evening than soup? If you are a fan of capsicum or tomato you will love this one. Capsicum, tomato and garlic are all roasted together for a long time to bring...

I’m a big fan of a good Thai Green Curry. However when you buy one from a takeaway store it’s not very easy to know exactly what’s in it. A lot of the time they include too much sugar and also fish sauce which of course is not vegan or even vegetarian.  Yes you could...

Cauliflower and Broccoli Cheese is the ultimate comforting and warming meal. I’ve always loved it even when I used a sauce made from real cheese. So I thought I would have a go at a vegan version. You could also swap the cauliflower and broccoli for macaroni pasta too. I have done this before and...

If you don’t know by now capsicums are one of my favourite vegetables, specifically roasted, and these mexican stuffed capsicums are the perfect way to get my fix. These are roasted to bring out all that delicious sweet capsicum flavour and filled with a Mexican inspired filling consisting of black beans, corn and a bunch...

These low carb satay tofu burgers aren’t quite what you think of when you think burger. Marinated tofu acts as the patty and lettuce leaves act as the bun and you will need a knife and fork, don’t go thinking you’ll be able to pick this up and eat it like a traditional burger, it’ll...

These vegan jackfruit quesadillas are super tasty and easy and fun to make. A quesadilla is a Mexican dish. It is typically a filling which can be pretty much anything you like from beans, beef mince, pork etc. The filling is sandwiched between 2 corn or flour tortillas and then fried. It also has cheese...

This is a low carb, vegan eggplant lasagna (or aubergine depending where you live) and it is super hearty and packed with flavour! It’s also gluten free! Sometimes vegan lasagnas get a bad rap for not being filling or flavourful but I can tell you this one filling and flavour packed vegan lasagna! Everything is...

Fritters can be made with just about any vegetable, they’re usually quick to make and make for a nice sharing meal, lunch or a light dinner. They’re particularly good in the warmer months. When creating these beetroot and carrot fritters I was wanting to make something healthy and nutritious and not doughy and stodgy or...

As the name suggests, this slow cooker vegan stew is cooked in a slow cooker. Slow cooker meals are great because they require minimal effort, you pretty just chuck everything in and press starts and they make your house smell like delicious food for hours! I actually found that since going vegan, and even vegetarian...

If you haven’t picked up on it yet, I loooove roasted veggies. Pretty much all veggies are better roasted, and this roasted cauliflower and garlic soup is the perfect example. When you roast veggies, they are slowly cooked and doing so brings out a nice caramelisation and a delicious sweetness which you don’t get by...

I first made these vegan rice paper rolls a few months back to take to a friend’s potluck birthday lunch. I wanted something which would suit multiple dietary requirements as there’s a few in or group of friends. So that included vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and not ridiculously high in carbs. While these rice paper rolls...

Fritters make a really good light meal, ideal for warmer months or when you just want something easy for dinner and my vegan Cajun kumara fritters are just that. Easy and relatively quick to make, while also filling and of course delicious. I actually first made these when my oven broke and I was hosting...

My husband and I often find ourselves enjoying this vegan bean chili for a midweek dinner. Usually when a) we either haven’t bothered to plan anything for dinner, or b) haven’t made it to the grocery store yet. This recipe is perfect for those nights as most of the ingredients are really common pantry items....

Broccoli and kale soup – it just sounds healthy. And that’s because it is. It’s full of so many vitamins and nutrients. This soup has lots of fibre, vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin K, potassium, folate, calcium and manganese to name just a few. All of these are great for your immunity, heart health, eye...

Stuffed Pumpkin – my first dish of the festive season! Wahoo!  One of my favourite things about Christmas is the food. I love eating such a variety of dishes and trying bits of everything. The main Christmas event for a lot of families tends to be sitting around the table enjoying a Christmas lunch or...

A Vegan Nut Roast is the staple main for a vegan or vegetarian Christmas. Probably because they’re delicious and also have lots of protein as nuts are really high in protein. So maybe someone back in the day thought a good vegetarian alternative to the traditional meat dishes should be high in protein? Who knows....

These Vegan TVP Tacos are my new fave and my go-to for Taco Tuesday. They’re vegan and gluten-free and ready to eat in less than 20 minutes! I love trying out and making up different taco mixes – yep as a vegetarian or vegan, there’s more than just one taco filling option! I rotate between...

Salads are ideal during summer when it’s too hot to eat something too heavy. When I started creating this Summer Medley Salad I wanted something bright, fresh and reminiscent of summer. I also wanted to create something substantial and filling that could stand on its own but could work equally well as a side. I...

It’s BBQ season here in New Zealand. That time of year when the sun is out, the days are long and it’s the perfect reason to catch up with friends over food in the form of a BBQ and a few drinks. But sometimes being vegan at a BBQ can be difficult. Traditionally BBQs are...

These vegan Cauliflower Buffalo Wings are my meat-free, healthy take on the traditional chicken version. They’re also quicker to make than chicken buffalo wings, and if you need these gluten-free, that’s super easy to do in this recipe, I got you.  These are really yum and are perfect for sharing. Carbohydrates per serve (including ranch...

Carbohydrates per serve: 4.4g. My Quick Tofu and Tomato Curry is incredibly easy and fast to make, in fact it’ll be ready to eat in just 20 mins. It’s not quite traditional but I promise, I’ve been making this for years, and it’s still just as tasty! Curries usually take a long time to make,...

Carbohydrates per serve: 8g (based on serving with konjac fettuccine). A vegan carbonara recipe may sound a little strange considering carbonara is traditionally very far from vegan, in fact it’s just about as far away from vegan as you can get. So I will start by saying this isn’t quite a carbonara as you know...

Carbohydrates per serve: 15g excluding any sides. This teriyaki tofu is so good you would never guess it’s vegan and sugar-free! It uses a delicious and easy homemade teriyaki sauce, made with all natural ingredients and no nasties. The tofu is coated in cornflour and then shallow fried, giving it a crispy touch, and extra...

Carbohydrates per serve: approx. 9g*. I’m really happy with my Vegan Eggplant Parmigiana recipe! I just love when a meal which is traditionally quite heavy in animal products can be successfully veganised and still ridiculously tasty! My vegan eggplant parmigiana is the perfect comfort meal especially in the colder months. It’s also nice and low...

Carbohydrates per serve: 17g. Trust me when I say my Vegan Chicken Enchiladas are so good that even if you’re a meat-eater you’ll be a convert.  They’re also high in protein thanks to the vegan Sunfed Chicken, and a lot lower in carbohydrates than your traditional enchiladas. Plus they’re super fun to make! If you...

Carbohydrates per serve: Aprrox 18.5g. When I came up with this Easy Vegetable and Chickpea Traybake I wanted an easy meal which uses minimal dishes, is vegan, low carb and still packs a huge amount of flavour. This recipe is just that. It’s also gluten-free and nut-free! I use a variety of vegetables in my...

This Spiced Kumara and Carrot Soup is probably my favourite soup I have made. It has so much flavour and is really rich and creamy a nice orangey-red hue. It’s vegan, gluten-free and nut-free! The kumara (or sweet potato as you may know it) and carrots are roasted in the oven for a long time...