Innholdsfortegnelse for #59 i taste.com.au Cookbooks

“Eat well for you and the environment. The topic on everyone’s lips is plant-based eating. From trending online recipes to Netflix documentaries, plant-based dishes are having a huge moment. It seems everyone wants to eat better – better for themselves and better for the planet. But what is plant-based eating? Is it vegetarian, is it vegan? Or is meat part of the diet too? This cookbook delves into what the plant-based diet is, and gives you the tools to serve these dishes with the wow factor to stand out from the crowd. The food is easy and inspirational, and tastes every bit as good as it looks. From light meals to hearty mains, super salads to I-can’t-believe-it’s-vegan!, this cookbook is packed with amazing recipes to get your mouth watering –…

crispy vietnamese pancakes with thai tofu  serves 4 | prep 25 mins (+ 1 hour resting & cooling) | cooking 45 mins 180g (1 cup) rice flour 2 tbs cornflour 1 tsp ground turmeric 270ml can coconut milk 80ml ( 1/3 cup) sweet chilli sauce 60ml ( 1/3 cup) fresh lime juice 2 tsp gluten-free soy sauce 200g pkt marinated tofu (such as Thai), cut into 1cm-thick slices 2 green shallots, thinly sliced 260g (2 cups) bean sprouts, trimmed 200g (2 cups) finely shredded red cabbage 2 carrots, peeled, shredded Butter lettuce leaves, to serve 1 bunch fresh coriander, leaves picked 1 bunch fresh Vietnamese mint or fresh mint, leaves picked 1 Combine the rice flour, cornflour and turmeric in a bowl. Pour in coconut milk and 375ml (1 1/2…

‘meatball’ skewers with green hummus & red slaw  serves 4 | prep 25 mins | cooking 10 mins 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 tbs fresh lemon juice 16 vegan ‘meatballs’ 1 Lebanese (slender) eggplant, cut into 5mm-thick slices 1 zucchini, cut into 5mm-thick slices 8 button mushrooms 8 cherry tomatoes 1 yellow capsicum, deseeded, cut into 2cm pieces 4 large wholemeal flatbread 200g finely shredded red cabbage Fresh mint leaves, to serve green hummus 400g can chickpeas, rinsed, drained 80g baby spinach 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped 2 tbs fresh lemon juice 1 tbs tahini 1 To make the green hummus, place all the ingredients in a food processor and process, scraping down the side of the food processor occasionally, until smooth. Transfer the hummus to a bowl,…

It’s the diet everyone’s talking about. But what does ‘plant-based eating’ mean? Is it vegetarian or is it just about packing more vegies into your day? Well, the great thing about plant-based eating is that rather than trying to stick to a regimen that excludes certain food, you’re encouraged to make better choices. It's about shifting your focus towards real wholefood and away from processed and animals products. The theory goes that if you fill your plate with more fruit, veg, wholegrains, legumes, seeds and nuts, you naturally steer away from processed food and animal products. “High in dietary fibre and phytonutrients, yet low in calories and fat, increasing your daily intake of vegetables and legumes is one of the most powerful things you can do to improve your overall…

three-cheese quiche with zucchini nests  serves 6 | prep 20 mins (+ 15 mins chilling & cooling) | cooking 1 hour 5 mins Melted butter, to grease 2 1/2 sheets frozen shortcrust pastry, just thawed 4 zucchini, cut into noodles using a spiraliser 60g feta, crumbled 40g ( 1/2 cup) coarsely grated vintage cheddar 125g ( 1/2 cup) crème fraîche 60ml ( 1/4 cup) pouring cream 5 eggs 150g cherry truss tomatoes 25g ( 1/3 cup) shredded parmesan 1 Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan forced. Lightly grease a 3cm-deep, 23.5cm fluted tart tin with removable base with butter. “Tomatoes contain an antioxidant called lycopene, which actually increases when cooked – not that we need another reason to roast tomatoes. They are delicious!” 2 Use the pastry to line prepared tin,…

✔ Ease into it with gradual changes, such as meatless Mondays or eating one plant-based meal a day. ✔ Recreate your favourite dishes with plant-based ingredients. ✔ Switch your typical serving of meat to a portion of veg. ✔ Before you tuck into the main meal, fill up on salad and veg. ✔ Snack on nuts and seeds to up your protein intake. ✔ Always choose wholefood ingredients, close to their natural state. ✔ Eat less or no highly processed products, such as junk food, sweetened drinks, refined grains and processed meat. ✔ Cut down on healthy animal products and avoid unhealthy animal products, such as processed meat.…

crispy ‘chicken’ caesar serves 4 | prep 20 mins (+ cooling) | cooking 30 mins 400g pkt vegan ‘chicken’ nuggets 2 baby cos lettuce, leaves separated 6 qukes (baby cucumbers), sliced lengthways 4 radishes, thinly sliced 200g yellow grape tomatoes, halved 1 avocado, sliced ‘bacon’ bits 2 tsp soy sauce 2 tsp maple syrup 1 tsp olive oil 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 40g (2/3 cup) coconut flakes dressing 180g (2/3 cup) natural yoghurt 2 tbs tahini 2 tbs fresh lemon juice 1 To make the ‘bacon’ bits, preheat oven to 150°C/130°C fan forced. Line a large baking tray with baking paper. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and toss to coat. Spread over prepared tray. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and toss well then spread out…