gluten-free

It has a subtle nutty flavour and slightly chewy texture that provides a lovely contrast in a dish. It’s also rich in nutritious fibre and protein. Using cracked freekeh will shorten the cooking time, but wholegrain freekeh can also be used — just double the cooking time.

These coconut roughs are a truly healthy answer to your confectionery cravings. The roughs will keep in a sealed container in the fridge for up to one week.

Swap the beans out for your favourites if you want. I serve this nacho-style with guacamole, fresh corn, tomato salsa and sour cream.

This is a one-pan, colourful, hearty breakfast that can be customised to suit whatever is in your fridge. You can swap out spinach or rocket for the kale, and red capsicum for the tomatoes.

I’m not going to lie — I was shocked at how much I loved this recipe. While researching this cuisine, I kept coming across references to Golden Egg Curry and the picture in my head was nothing like the actual dish. I may never eat eggs any other way and this curry sauce is mild enough for my sensitive stomach while still being rich with flavour.

A quick and delicious main meal, rich in flavour and spice with a creamy tomato curry base.

Serve this dish with fresh, crispy leafy greens for further nourishment.

An easy-to-make, spicy, nutty version of a flan.

Quinoa is one of the most popular ancient grains for good reason. It’s easy to cook, rich in plant-based protein and high in antioxidants including quercetin and kaempferol. This quinoa and pomegranate salad is the perfect accomplice for seafood or another protein. I like using garlic and ginger for an extra flavour punch in the marinade, but it’s equally delicious without it.

This was one of my very first recipes, created from a combination of a beetroot “risotto” in a cookbook and my favourite dish at a cafe. The sweet earthiness of the beetroot combines perfectly with the peppery rocket and salty feta. This dish is hearty enough to eat as a main dish but also makes a fabulous side, especially with lamb.

These naturally occurring plant compounds have a wide range of health benefits and help prevent chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes.

This is such a beautiful dish to have in autumn. The leeks and onions become caramelised and sweeten up in the oven, adding a gorgeous depth to the salad.