CHARRED CAPSICUM SALAD

RECIPE DEVELOPED FOR WOOLWORTHS TABLE

Prep 00:10

Cook 00:15

Serves 4-6 (as a shared side)

Easy

Ingredients

3 medium capsicums (red, yellow or orange), quartered, seeds and membranes removed

1/3 cup Woolworths walnuts, roasted and roughly chopped

1 cup Woolworths 35 Hour Sourdough Loaf, cut into croutons, toasted in oven

1/2 cup Woolworths Sicilian Pitted Olives, sliced in half

2 tbs Woolworths Red Wine Vinegar

2 tbs Woolworths Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2 sprigs fresh oregano, leaves only

1/2 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped

1/2 cup fresh mint leaves

Step 1. Heat a BBQ or griddle pan and grill the capsicums skin-side-down for 3-5 minutes or until nicely charred. Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.

Step 2. To assemble, scatter the grilled capsicums on a platter and spoon over the nuts, croutons and olives. Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar, then garnish with fresh herbs.

RAINBOW PLATTER

RECIPE DEVELOPED FOR EIMELE

Prep 00:15

Cook 00:40

Serves 4 as a side dish

Easy

Ingredients

1/4 Kent pumpkin, sliced into 3-4cm wedges

3 carrots, chopped into 4cm chunks

salt

freshly ground black pepper

2 tsp ground cinnamon

2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed

2 heads broccoli, chopped into 2cm florets

2 tsp smoked paprika

extra-virgin olive oil

1 cup beetroot hummus

2 cups baby spinach leaves

1/4 cup sunflower seeds, lightly toasted

Shiitake Sesame Dressing

7 shiitake mushrooms

2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 cup white sesame seeds

3 tbsp rice wine vinegar

1/3 cup kewpie mayonnaise

1 tbsp soy sauce

2 tsp sesame oil

1/2 tsp salt

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Method

Step 1. Preheat oven to 200C.

Step 2. To make Shiitake Sesame Dressing, add shiitake mushrooms to a baking tray and drizzle over the olive oil. Place into the oven and roast for 10 minutes until tender.

Step 3. Spread the sesame seeds across another baking tray and place into the oven. Roast for 5 minutes, until lightly golden.

Step 4. Add the roasted shiitake, sesame seeds and all remaining ingredients for the Shiitake Sesame Dressing into a high-speed blender. Blitz until smooth. Add 1-2 tbsp of water as needed to thin out the dressing as you like.

Step 5. Add the pumpkin and carrot to a large baking tray. Sprinkle over a good pinch of salt and pepper, the cinnamon and a good drizzle of olive oil. Toss to coat, then roast in the oven for 35-40 minutes until tender.

Step 6. Add the chickpeas to another baking tray, sprinkle over a pinch of salt, pepper and the paprika. Then drizzle over some olive oil. Toast to coat the chickpeas. Roast in the oven for 15 minutes until golden brown.

Step 7. Add the Broccoli to a final baking tray, sprinkle over a pinch of salt and pepper and drizzle over olive oil. Toss to coat, then roast for 15 minutes, until browned on the edges and tender.

Step 8. To assemble: spread the beetroot hummus across a large platter. Add the baby spinach leaves, roasted pumpkin, carrot, broccoli and chickpeas. Spoon over the Shiitake Sesame Dressing and sprinkle over the toasted sunflower seeds, to serve.

CAULI-BLOSSOM W/ CREAMY CURRY WHIP

RECIPE DEVELOPED FOR PERFECTION FRESH

Grab your cauli-blossom and get dipping into this delicious creamy curry whip. 

Prep 00:15 (plus min. 2 hrs soaking time)

Cook 00:10

Serves 6 as a shared starter 

Super Easy

Ingredients

250g Cauli-Blossom® Fioretto®, cut into thin stems, rinsed
1 tbs extra virgin olive oil 

Cauli-Blossom Spice Mix

1 tsp turmeric 

1 tsp chili powder

1 tbs smoked paprika 

Creamy Curry Whip

150g raw cashews, soaked for 2hrs
1 small brown onion, roughly chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 tbs coconut oil
1 tbs curry powder / garam masala  

1 cup yoghurt*
1 lime, juiced

Coriander, leaves only, to garnish
Lime wedges, to serve

Method
Step 1. Heat BBQ or griddle pan over high heat. Place the Cauli-Blossom® onto a tray drizzling with oil and sprinkling with spice blend, toss well to coat and combine. Set aside until ready to char. 

Step 2. In a medium fry pan saute onion and garlic in coconut oil until softened, add curry powder and saute for a further 2-3 mins until aromatic. Set aside to cool slightly. 

Step 3. Drain cashews and place in a blender or food processor along with the onion garlic spice mix, yoghurt and lime juice. Blitz until super smooth and creamy. If you find the mix is too thick, add a more yoghurt. Set aside until ready to serve. 

Step 4. Cook Cauli-Blossom® on BBQ for 4 - 6 mins or until tender and lightly charred, turning as needed. To serve, spoon out a generous portion of the creamy curry whip onto a serving plate, place over charred cauli-blossom, serve with lime wedges and garnish with coriander.  

Notes

* To make this recipe vegan, replace the yoghurt with coconut milk. 

LENTIL DHAL W/ BURNT CABBAGE FRY

This is flavourful, vegan comfort food in fine form. Robust and plentiful; this is the perfect meal to share with friends or the family on a cold night. 

Prep 00:20 plus soaking time 

Cook 01:00

Serves 4

Capable Cooks

Ingredients 

Dhal

1 cup split peas (chana dal), soaked in water for 2-3 hours

1 inch piece fresh ginger, finely sliced 

5 cloves garlic, finely sliced 

1 Tbsp coconut oil

1/2 tsp turmeric powder 

2 green cardamom pods

2 dried red chillies, torn

2 1/2 cups water

Flavoured oil (Tadka)

3 Tbsp coconut oil 

1 Tbsp brown mustard seeds 

1 Tbsp yellow mustard seeds 

4 green cardamom pods 

3 dried red chillies, torn 

Handful fresh curry leaves 

Cabbage Fry

1 small white cabbage, core removed and roughly shredded  

1/2 small cauliflower, sliced 

Rice or flatbreads to serve

Method

Step 1. Heat a tablespoon of coconut oil in a pan. Add the ginger and garlic, season with salt and fry for 1-2 minutes. 

Step 2. Drain and rinse the split peas and add them to the pan along with the turmeric, cardamom and chilli.

Step 3. Add 2 1/2 cups of water and simmer gently with a lid on. Simmer for around 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook until soft.

Step 4. To make the flavoured oil, add the coconut oil, mustard seeds, cardamom, chillies and curry leaves to a small saucepan. Heat gently until fragrant. Remove from the heat and set aside. 

Step 5. To make the cabbage and cauliflower, add the cabbage to a hot, dry, heavy-based pan to char slightly. Cover and cook for around 5 minutes. Remove the cabbage from the pan and set aside. Repeat this process with the cauliflower. Add the cabbage back to the pan.

Step 5. Stir through half of the flavoured oil and some more fresh curry leaves. Season generously with salt, take off the heat and cover. 

Step 6. When the dal is soft, stir through the rest of the flavoured oil. Serve with rice or flatbreads.

LOADED RICE SALAD

An easy and filling rice dish loaded with different flavours and textures. A great addition to your Sunday lunch. Works great with lamb or chicken.

Prep 00:15

Cook 00:20

Serves 4-6

Easy 

Ingredients 

3 cups cooked white long grain rice, warm  

1 tsp saffron threads 

4 tbs hot water 

1/4 cup rice bran oil 

40g butter

6 spring onions (white part only), finely sliced 

3/4 cup broad beans, peeled 

1/4 cup dried cranberries 

1/4 cup smoked almonds, roughly chopped  

1/4 cup roasted pistachios, roughly chopped 

1/3 cup fresh mint, chopped  

1/3 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped 

1/3 cup dill, chopped 

60g persian feta 

1/4 cup red wine vinegar 

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Method

Step 1.  Heat the oil and butter in a pan and gently fry the shallots until golden. Use a slotted spoon to remove the shallots and set aside. Keep the shallot oil aside also. 

Step 2. Soak the saffron* in the hot water for around 5 minutes. Stir the saffron water and shallot oil through the rice, using a fork to fluff up the grains.

Step 3. Cook the broad beans briefly in hot water and place them in cold water to cool down. Drain and add to the rice.

Step 4. Mix through all remaining ingredients, season with salt and serve on a platter. 

Notes

* To get a more vibrant saffron colour, use a mortar and pestle to grind the saffron threads to a powder before adding the hot water.

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VEGAN FRIED TOMATO TACO

A seriously tasty taco for all. This recipe is vegan and is perfect for entertaining or to spice up your Meat Free Mondays or Taco Tuesdays.

Prep 00:20

Cook 00:30

Serves 3-4

Easy 

Ingredients 

12 soft corn tortillas 

8 medium sized green tomatoes, cut into wedges  

1 1/2 cups plain flour 

1 cup nut milk

2 cups breadcrumbs

Rice bran oil for frying 

Black Beans 

1 400g tin black beans 

1 brown onion, diced  

2 tsp cumin seeds 

2 tsp coriander 

1 tsp chipotle powder 

1/2 can beer 

Fresh Green sauce

1/4 cup olive oil 

2 limes, juiced 

1/4 white onion, finely diced

2 jalapenos, sliced

Small handful fresh coriander

Small handful fresh parsley 

Small handful dill 

Pinch of sea salt

1 avocado

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Method

Step 1. To make the beans, fry the onion in olive oil until soft. Add the cumin seeds, chipotle powder and ground coriander and cook briefly until fragrant. Add the beans and season with salt. Add the beer, stir through and reduce until mostly evaporated. Mash roughly, set aside and keep warm.

Step 2. To make the green sauce, add everything to a blender jug starting with the liquid ingredients. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning to your liking.

Step 3. To make the fried tomatoes, place the flour, breadcrumbs and nut milk into separate bowls. Coat the tomato wedges in flour, then nut milk and then breadcrumbs. Set them aside on a tray and heat 1 inch of rice bran oil in a large pan with deep sides.

Step 4. Fry the tomatoes in batches until golden and drain on paper towel. 

Step 5. Heat your corn tacos and serve with the beans, green sauce, fried tomatoes and fresh coriander.

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TACO TIME!

AVOCADO HUMMUS W/ RAW SPRING VEGETABLES

RECIPE BROUGHT TO YOU BY AUSTRALIAN AVOCADOS

PREP 00:30

COOK 00:10

SERVES 6

Easy

INGREDIENTS

Avocado Hummus 

1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas (or 1 can tinned chickpeas, drained and rinsed)

2 large Australian Avocados 

½ cup coriander, roughly chopped + more for garnishing 

1 garlic clove, minced 

2 tablespoons tahini 

½ teaspoon ground cumin 

1 lemon, juiced 

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 

1 teaspoon sea salt 

½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper 

To serve

¼ cup roasted almonds, roughly chopped, for serving 

1 bunch radish, washed well and sliced into quarters 

1 bunch dutch carrots, cleaned and sliced in half longways 

2 medium Lebanese cucumbers, sliced into quarters, longways 

150g sugar snap peas, ends trimmed and sliced in half longways 

2 large pita bread, sliced into triangles 

METHOD

Step1. Preheat the oven to 180C. 

Step 2. Add pita triangles across two large baking trays. Drizzle over a little olive oil, then place into the oven and bake for 10 minutes until crisp and golden. 

Step 3. Meanwhile, for the Avocado Hummus, add all ingredients into the base of a food processor. Pulse on high until the ingredients form a thick hummus. Taste, and season with a little extra salt and pepper if needed. Spoon into a large serving bowl and sprinkle over coriander leaves, and roasted almonds. 

Step 4. Place the Avocado Hummus in the middle of the table, with the raw veg and toasted pita placed around. Serve with cold Aussie Avo Cream Ale Beers. 

CREDITS

Recipe: Hayden Quinn

Food: Meg Yonson / Hayden Quinn

Styling: Olivia Blackmore

Photo: Luisa Brimble

RECIPE BROUGHT TO YOU BY AUSTRALIAN AVOCADOS

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