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    Home » Recipes » Main Dishes

    Main Dish Recipes

    These easy and predominantly plant based lunch and dinner ideas prove that healthy eating can be delicious, and far from boring. With an array of multicultural recipes on hand, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

    From Mediterranean Style Crispy Tofu to Tandoori Cauliflower Tacos to Salmon Quinoa Mason Jar Salad, we’re here to end your cooking wars, reduce stress around meal planning, and set you up for success on your healthy eating journey!

    perspective shot of a lentil veggie burger on a bed of greens and beetroot and topped with a green slaw

    Holiday-Inspired Lentil Burger Recipe With Brussel Sprouts Slaw

    This delicious vegan lentil burger recipe is ideal for enjoying throughout the holiday season. It's brimming with seasonal veggies and spices, so it certainly has a bit of Christmas flair to it. The ...

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    a brown clay pot filled to the top with githeri (Kenyan beans and corn) with 2 stalks of scallions sticking out. Side angle shot

    Githeri Recipe: How to Make Kenyan Beans and Corn

    Githeri is a traditional Kenyan dish that is made with beans and corn. It's typically served alongside other dishes, such as maize flour porridge or Chapati (wheat flatbread). The word "Githeri" means ...

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    half a pineapple stuffed with Thai pineapple fried rice topped with a lime segment and cilantro on a round wooden board decorated with red flowers arranged around.

    Thai Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe (Khao Pad Sapparod)

    Made with fresh ingredients, this Thai pineapple fried rice recipe (Khao Pad Sapparod) combines the sweet taste of fresh pineapple, savoury flavour of fish sauce, and spicy notes from curry powder and ...

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    a clay pot with creamy chicken korma garnished with cilantro and topped with cashews on a round rustic tray with a bunch of cilantro on the side

    The Ultimate Easy Chicken Korma

    If you love desi Indian cuisine, but feel a little intimidated making it - this homestyle recipe for chicken korma is for you. The entire korma sauce is prepped in the blender in minutes to make an ...

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    a wok with veg noodles topped with lime slices and sesame seeds - with someone holding a portion of noodles with chopsticks. Wok placed on a bamboo base with spring onions on the side

    Spicy Veg Noodles Recipe In 20 Minutes

    A lush veg noodles recipe that's perfect for busy folks who want to eat healthily but don't have time to cook. The noodles are dressed in a spicy concoction of soy sauce, chilli flakes, fresh garlic ...

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    a plate with pasta bake made with penne pasta, okra and mixed vegetables. Garnished with cilantro. Styled on top of a floral plate on a straw mat.

    Vegetarian No-Boil Pasta Bake

    This vegetarian pasta bake recipe is one of the most versatile — and perhaps the easiest — dish ever. With barely any prep and almost no clean-up, it's perfect for busy families and university ...

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    two pita breads stuffed with vegan kebab, purple cabbage and cilantro leaves

    Vegan Kebab Recipe

    Perfect for times when your pantry is low in ingredients, and you just need something quick and simple. This vegan kebab recipe creates succulent and soft kebab patties (Shammi kebab-style) that are ...

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    Bowl of Indian pav bhaji topped with onion slices and lemon segments on a black decorative tray with bread buns on the side and fresh herbs

    Homemade Pav Bhaji

    Pav Bhaji is a famous Indian street food recipe. It's a thick, and spicy mashed vegetable dish cooked in a desi~licious masala of onion, tomatoes, garlic, ginger and dried spices and served with ...

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    flatlay shot of a bowl of green leaf lettuce topped with spicy chicken pieces and apple chunks

    Spicy Chicken Salad 

    Spicy chicken salad made with humble seasonal ingredients to welcome Spring. It's prepared with crispy green leaf lettuce - tossed in a citrus-chilli dressing that's oozing with the scent of freshly ...

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    two half tofu sandwiches stacked on top of one another, filled with salad and beetroot on a wooden board

    Pan-Seared Peanut Butter Tofu Sandwich

    Take meatless Monday to the next level with this scrumptious vegan tofu sandwich, filled with cucumber slices, spinach leaves, grated beetroot and creamy guacamole. It features thin slabs of ...

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    a bowl of zucchini noodles spaghetti topped with a simple curry sauce with lemon slices

    Easy Curry Sauce With Zucchini Noodles Spaghetti

    Zucchini noodles spaghetti topped with a lip-smacking quick and easy curry sauce! A healthy, gluten free, meal that's on your table in under 30 minutes. Serve this zucchini spaghetti with a side salad ...

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    two bowls of creamy vegan pasta Indian style with a side of roasted vegetables and flowers in the foreground

    Creamy Vegan Pasta - Indian Style

    If you're craving comforting recipes - you'll want to curl up to this creamy vegan pasta - Indian style. Penne pasta lusciously coated with a thick sauce to create an easy and healthy recipe that's ...

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    pan of eggplant curry on a gold tray garnished with lemon slices

    Indian Eggplant Curry With Potatoes

    If you haven't yet figured out your go-to Desi recipes, this Indian eggplant curry is the solution. It's one of the simplest ways to pull off a flavour-packed healthy eggplant curry recipe — with all ...

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    Two bowls of yellow daal topped with squash and limes wedges placed on trays

    Desi~licious Daal With Roasted Butternut Squash

    There's nothing quite like daal. Delicious, comforting and family-friendly, it's a healthy vegan dinner we adore. Made with yellow daal (aka, split mung daal), roasted butternut squash and infused ...

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    Moroccan Shakshuka Eggs With Lentils

    The best Shakshuka Eggs with lentils is served! Settle into back-to-routine with my fuss-free one-skillet marvel - Moroccan Shakshuka. Eggs gently poached in a thick tomato-lentil sauce infused with ...

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    2 bowls of superfood vegetarian chili on a traditional Pakistani straw basket with herbs and tomatoes

    The Best Healthy Chili Recipe You'll Ever Eat

    Cozy up with a warm bowl of this family-friendly healthy chili recipe. Chock full of vegetables and spices, you'll surely enrich your health with a flood of humble superfoods - and it's 100% vegan and ...

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    bowl of indian butter chicken on a black tray with white rice on the side placed on top of a decorative shawl flat lay

    Indian Butter Chicken Recipe (Instant Pot)

    Easy Indian Butter Chicken recipe cooked in 30 minutes. Cubes of chicken breast marinated in garlic and spices - cooked in a rich and creamy butter chicken masala. With only a dash of butter and less ...

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    bowl of tikka masala with quinoa and lime and chillies on top in a gold tray - flatlay

    Best Vegan Tikka Masala Recipe

    Want to learn how do you make the best tikka masala sauce from scratch? Look no further! This lusciously creamy vegan tikka masala recipe is loaded with plant-based ingredients and the perfect easy ...

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    vegan black eyed peas recipe stuffed in a sweet potato with colourful vegetables in a bowl

    Slow Cooker Vegan Black Eyed Peas Recipe

    This budget-friendly Slow Cooker Vegan Black Eyed Peas Recipe is a game-changer if you're looking for a hassle-free easy and healthy recipe. Super simple to pull off, family-friendly and brimming with ...

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    Bowl of vegetable quinoa with garlic shrimp recipe flat-lay close up

    Vegetable Quinoa With Garlic Shrimp Recipe

    Make this easy and healthy vegetable quinoa with garlic shrimp. It's gluten-free, and one of my favourite ways to get dinner on the table - fast! Plus, all the cooking action happens in your skillet. ...

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    vegan Shepherd's pie in a white baking dish topped with fresh parsley with a portion served in a plate

    Vegan Shepherd's Pie

    A family-friendly and satisfying Vegan Shepherd's Pie recipe gets an Indian twist. Loaded with flavour-packed green lentils simmered in a tomato sauce infused with traditional South Asian spices, and ...

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    overhead shot of a bowl of pasta and chickpeas topped with thick tomato sauce styled with stems of parsley.

    The Best Tomato Sauce From Scratch

    Want to learn how to make a delicious basic tomato sauce at home? This recipe is a luscious blend of sweet grape tomatoes, simmered in garlic, oregano, and black pepper to create the perfect tomato ...

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    three bowls of coconut shrimp curry on a bed of basmati rice garnished with fresh cilantro leaves

    Coconut Shrimp Curry

    Are you looking for a protein-rich, flavour-packed meal and don't have much time? This coconut shrimp curry can be on your table in literally 15 minutes. It's elegantly spiced and insanely ...

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    peeking through plant leaves overlooking a tray of yellow-coloured rice topped with fish fillets and garnished with mint.

    Fish Biryani

    A mouthwatering fish biryani (traditionally known as machi biryani) to complement any celebration! It's a layered Basmati rice dish made with spicy haddock fish fillets and uses the "dum" method to ...

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