Mexican bean pate
Recipe by:
BUTTERCUP8
Simple Mexican inspired veggie pate with a little kick.
Capsicum quinoa salad
Recipe by:
JADE2001AD
Quinoa is a low GI grain. This is a great light lunch especially to take to work or uni. I chop the capsicums and mix them up with quinoa (rather than leave them in halves) if I'm packing them as a lunch.
Tofu, miso and vegetable soup
Recipe by:
Melanie Booth
A shortcut method for a healthy and filling Japanese-style soup, full to the brim with healthy green veggies.makes one large bowl.
Nutty Brown Rice
Recipe by:
Deborah Westbrook
Pecans sautéed with onion, parsley, basil and ginger make plain brown rice come to life. Substituting oil for the butter makes it vegan friendly.
Spicy Baked Sweet Potato Chips
Recipe by:
DRUMNWRITE
These are a delicious, healthy alternative to potato chips. Sweet potatoes have more fibre than normal potatoes, too.
Vegan Moroccan-Style Couscous
Recipe by:
CIGALL
Carrots, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, zucchinis and red capsicum are simmered with chickpeas and tomato puree, flavoured with spices and served with couscous.
Vegetarian Lentil 'Meat' Loaf
Recipe by:
sal
Brown rice, lentils, breadcrumbs, onions and tomatoes are combined with eggs and herbs and then baked. Sprinkle with extra grated cheese and bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes for a cheesy top. Meat for the veggos!
Spinach and Strawberry Salad
Recipe by:
Jerry Lynne
My family loves this all year round if we can find strawberries. Even the grandchildren love this salad. Quick and easy.
Quinoa Tabbouleh
Recipe by:
syneva
This tabbouleh recipe is different. Instead of using burghul, like traditional tabbouleh, this recipe uses quinoa, a grain that is available at health food stores. It looks and tastes better than burghul. My husband and I both love this and neither of us is vegetarian. It's a great meal for a hot summer day. The longer it sits, the better it tastes.
Spinach, Leek and White Bean Soup
Recipe by:
BETH4KIDS
White bean soup with spinach and leeks is a quick and delicious soup that is perfect for vegetarians and very filling. I've been making this soup for years, but I really craved it when I was pregnant with my fourth child.
Microwave Popcorn
Recipe by:
ACONTORER
Believe it or not, you can make your own delicious, low-fat microwave popcorn using standard popping corn and a brown paper bag. It works perfectly.
Spicy Seven-Layer Salad
Recipe by:
Miss Sriri
This seven-layer salad is a really refreshing, flavourful salad that I simply love and that my friends request at barbecues. Its like a meal in itself!
Barley, snow pea and lemon salad
Recipe by:
Patsy Jamieson, Diane Temple
As this delightful, colourful salad attests, pearl barley isn't just for soups. To turn this into a main-course salad, just add some diced cooked chicken, salmon or tofu.
Berry salad with passionfruit
Recipe by:
Elaine Russell
Berries are the utterly fresh flavour of summer. Tart, sweet and juicy, they come in a wide array of types, ranging from bright and delicate raspberries to fleshy strawberries, plump little blueberries and rich blackberries. The passionfruit adds a fragrant tart edge to this salad.
Burghul with ginger and orange
Recipe by:
Patsy Jamieson, Diane Temple
Instead of cooking a side of rice or potatoes (both high-GI foods) to go with your next chicken, beef or pork dinner, reach for the bag of low-GI burghul instead. Burghul cooks in about the same time as white rice but offers the blood glucose benefits of a whole grain rich in soluble fibre.
Burghul with spring vegetables
Recipe by:
Elaine Russell
The tartness of lemon juice plus the refreshing fragrance of mint make this a dish that will brighten any meal. Burghul is a form of cracked wheat that cooks fast and easily.
Burghul, green bean and corn salad
Recipe by:
Patsy Jamieson, Diane Temple
With an all-star line-up of burghul, green beans, vinegar, capsicum, corn and watercress, this salad is a winner. It's great for picnics and barbecues and is an excellent accompaniment for fish, pork or chicken. Burghul is easy to prepare, and is found in the health-foods aisle in the supermarket.
Cajun barley
Recipe by:
Leslie Glover
Barley provides a nutty, wholesome wholegrain base, full of fibre, vitamins B, C and E. Finished with green vegetables and a hint of spice, it's a meal that will keep you satisfied.
Carrot tart
Recipe by:
Zoë Harpham
Carrots make a great filling for a tart because they are sweet and colourful. Here the smooth and creamy filling is made with cream cheese, plus cashews for extra protein. The oats provide a nutty flavour.