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Vegan Gluten Free Quinoa Arancini

VEGAN GLUTEN FREE QUINOA ARANCINI { WHO KNEW THAT ARANCINI BALLS COULD BE AN ALLERGY-FRIENDLY TREAT?! We are so excited to present these tasty, crunchy, foolproof and flavourful vegan and gluten free Arancini Balls by ORGRAN. } Contributor: Orgran Health & Nutrition { INGREDIENTS } 1 packed cup cooked quinoa  1 clove garlic minced  1 & 1/2 tsp dried Italian herbs  1 tablespoon nutritional yeast  1 tablespoon ORGRAN Crispi™ Premium Breadcrumbs  1 flax egg (1 Tbsp flax meal mixed with 3 Tbsp water – leave for 5mins to thicken)  Salt & pepper to taste  Coating  1 tablespoon nutritional yeast  1 tablespoon ORGRAN Crispi™ Premium Breadcrumbs  Mix in a bowl  Spicy Tomato Sauce  1 x 400g can Diced Tomatoes
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Crispibread for Dessert

Crispibread for Dessert { This is a dessert that you can truly make your own. Check out this amazing topping inspo below for a super tasty, and healthy, after dinner treat! } Contributor: Orgran Health & Nutrition { INGREDIENTS } ORGRAN Crispibread™  Strawberries, Chocolate and Basil on Crispibread  1 teaspoon gluten free chocolate spread  1 punnet of fresh strawberries  basil leaves  Ricotta and Blueberries with Honey and Thyme on Crispibread  1 tablespoon ricotta  handful of blueberries  pumpkin seeds  thyme leaves  drizzle of honey  Banana, Cinnamon and Chocolate on Crispibread  1 teaspoon of chocolate spread  1 fresh banana  sprinkle of cinnamon  { METHOD } Apply a layer of spread.  Add fresh fruit.  Sprinkle with
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Mango Salsa and Haloumi

MANGO SALSA AND HALOUMI { You’ve got to love a fresh recipe that takes no time at all to prepare and celebrates health. I can picture this dish sitting just as proudly on your midweek, have-no-time-really-hungry dinner table, as on your table with friends sitting between other yummy dishes and made to share. } Contributor: Nadia Felsch { INGREDIENTS } 2 small mangoes 2 small avocados 3 teaspoons red onion ⅓ cup shallots, mainly green part ¼ fresh coriander leaves ½ long red chilli, or as preferred Juice, ½ lime Salt and pepper, to taste 150g haloumi Butter, to cook { METHOD
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ORGRAN Gingerbread House

ORGRAN Gingerbread House { When I think of Christmas I think of a Christmas tree, Santa, family, food… and gingerbread! } Contributor: Orgran Health & Nutrition { INGREDIENTS } 250 grams butter or salt reduced monounsaturated margarine 1 cup caster sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla essence 1/3 cup golden syrup 1 whole egg 1 egg yolk 4 cups Orgran All Purpose Plain Flour 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1 teaspoon ground ginger { METHOD } Preheat oven to 190ºC (375ºF). Prepare 2, 25cm x 23cm (10” x 9”) trays by spraying with cooking spray. Line base of trays with baking paper. Cream butter, sugar and vanilla. Add golden syrup and continue to beat for 1 minute.
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Gingerbread Cupcakes

Gluten Free Gingerbread Cupcakes { Nothing says Christmas like Gingerbread, and what better way to eat your share than as a cupcake! } Contributor: Lisa McInerney { INGREDIENTS } 4 Eggs, separated 1/4 Cup. Maple Syrup 1/4 Cup Golden Syrup (or Molasses) 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 1/2 Cup Coconut Flour 1/2 Tablespoon Cocoa 2 1/4 teaspoons ground Ginger 1 1/4 teaspoons Cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon All Spice 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg Dash Salt 3 teaspoons Baking Powder 1/2 Cup Milk (of choice) 1 teaspoon Bicarb Soda { METHOD } Preheat the oven to 175C/350F. Line a cupcake/muffin tray with 8-10 festive liners
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Cheezy polenta chips with smoky tomato sauce

Cheezy polenta chips with smoky tomato sauce { Polenta is easy to make and comforting to eat. Every time I eat it, I wonder why I don’t have it more often. Polenta chips are great with a cooked breakfast on a Sunday morning or a wonderful lunch or dinner. } Contributor: Anthea Amore { INGREDIENTS } 1 litre filtered water 2 teaspoons quality salt 1½ cups coarse polenta 1 cup rice crumbs 3 tablespoons savoury yeast flakes* ¼ cup cold-pressed olive oil, plus extra for brushing 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)   Smoky tomato sauce 1 tablespoon cold-pressed olive oil
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Veggie Nori Wraps

Veggie Nori Wraps { These perfectly packaged nori wraps are satisfyingly simple and great for your spring picnic or when you’re on the go. Feel free to make them your own – add any additional veggies you like to the mix! } Contributor: Lee Holmes { INGREDIENTS } 1 tablespoon wheat-free tamari 2 teaspoons rice malt (brown rice) syrup 2 nori sheets 1 tablespoon nut butter (cashew nut butter works well) A few handfuls of baby English spinach leaves 40 g (11/2 oz/1/2 cup) shredded red cabbage 1/2 large carrot, grated 100 g (31/2 oz/about 1/2 large) avocado, sliced Small handful
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Chickpea Salad with Sweet and Crunchy Vegetables

Chickpea Salad with Sweet and Crunchy Vegetables { This chickpea salad is nutritious, quick and easy, and uses simple ingredients. What makes it extra special is that it is a little bit different with delicious flavours and array of textures. With the sweetness of tomatoes and carrot, crunchiness of celery, and the creaminess of a touch of feta. eating well doesn’t get much tastier! } Contributor: Jade Gibbons { INGREDIENTS } 1⁄2 lettuce head of choice, leaves removed, washed and roughly chopped (if larger) 1 tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed (allow to dry after rinsing) 2 large celery sticks, finely sliced 1
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ALKALISING BUCKWHEAT SALAD

Alkalising Buckwheat Salad { Spring is here and we are craving lighter foods. This salad is packed with healthy fats and is nutrient-dense, sure to keep you satiated. } Contributor: Jo Anderson { INGREDIENTS } 1 cup raw buckwheat 2 handfuls baby spinach 2 spring onions chopped 1 handful fresh basil leaves zest of 1 lemon juice of ½ lemon 50g feta cheese 1 ripe avocado (or two, if small like these) ½ red onion finely chopped 2 T pepitas 2 T mixed sprouts 1 fresh red chilli thinly sliced ¼ cup olive oil sea salt and pepper to taste
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Spring Prawn Salad

Spring Prawn Salad { The blossoms have bloomed, the days are longer and with it the promise of warmer weather. Our palate moves from the heavy meals of winter to lighter more detoxifying meals with an abundance of seasonal produce which naturally prepares our bodies to renew. } Contributor: Steph Lowe { INGREDIENTS } 300g fresh prawns, peeled and deveined 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 lemon, zested and juiced ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil ½ head iceberg lettuce, roughly chopped 2 stalks celery, diced 125g cherry tomatoes, quartered 1 avocado, diced 1
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