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The Protein-Packed Tart of Green Goodness

August 13, 2015 by Libby Bird Leave a Comment

A big whack of veges bound lovingly with free-range eggs and salty feta, baked in a light protein-packed crust? Yeyah! This tart’s foundation is a simple, pleasing mix of almonds, chickpea and buckwheat, which unites deliciously with the creamy dreamy greenie filling. It’s not particularly fiddly to make but it’s not a quick rig either – put on a good jam, merrily lose yourself in the kitchen and you will be rewarded with a taste sensation, a high nutritional profile and – if you’re lucky – tasty leftovers to enjoy in your lunchbox later.

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Coconut Parsnip Soup

July 25, 2015 by Libby Bird Leave a Comment

There’s nothing like the simple pleasure of warm soup. Warmly spiced and sweetly nourishing, this is a favourite quick and satisfying weekend lunch in our house. The humble parsnip often gets overlooked – when matched with creamy coconut and earthy cumin, it truly shines. Red lentils help thicken the soup, while adding a sly protein hit.

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Lemon Pepper Tofu

July 22, 2015 by Libby Bird Leave a Comment

At the Gluten-Free Food Show, my kids sampled some free-range chicken tenders, seasoned with a lemon pepper crust. So I set out to recreate the flavour bursts, switching out the chook for tofu, and choosing to fry it instead of baking. These chunky hunks of protein ain’t the prettiest, but they certainly rack up points for flavour. My kids wolfed a whole batch for afternoon tea. You could serve them with a dipping sauce, but really, they’re little grenades of flavour all by themselves.

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Super-Seed and Rice Loaf

July 22, 2015 by Libby Bird 1 Comment

“I couldn’t live without bread” is the cry from many non-coeliacs. Well here’s a nutritious loaf to delight every wheat-eater. Dense, hearty and chunky, this is a gorgeously hard-core bread that packs a protein punch. It’s moist, nourishing, slices well, and contains no yeasts or sodas….

Crunchy Caraway Crackers

July 21, 2015 by Libby Bird Leave a Comment

Grain-free, crunchy, laden with good oils and protein, these crackers are perfect on-the-go snacks, lunchbox fillers, cheese-board champions, chips-alternatives…lovely on their own, delicious with a dip. Caraway isn’t a spice I use often, but I’m loving the hints of aromatic anise in these crispy little crackers.

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Cumin Pepita Crackers

July 20, 2015 by Libby Bird 2 Comments

These crackers come with a warning: they are so moreish, you’ll hide them from the rest of the household or wish you’d made a double batch. So simple, so crunchy, so deliciously spiked with the warming notes of cumin. Pumpkin seeds are loaded with zinc and protein (along with some iron and magnesium) giving you a great excuse for a healthy snack-fest.…