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A Simple Coconut Flour Banana Bread (No Wheat, No Fuss)
This nutritious and simple coconut flour loaf is high in fibre and combined here with plenty of...
Purple Carrot and Quinoa Crunch
Quinoa is a complete protein; it is also naturally gluten-free, high in fibre and a good source of...
Parsnip Winter Soup
Parsnips are one of the great underrated root vegetables of winter - sweeter than potato, earthier...
Recipes using fresh ingredients and organic groceries from the Manly Food Co-op
Delicious recipes made by our Co-op members shared with you. Enjoy a range of organic, fresh, vegan, vegetarian and gluten free recipes that are easy to make at home using ingredients from our store.
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Heavy (Scandinavian Style) Seeded Loaf
If you're looking for a loaf that's as nourishing as it is satisfying, this Scandinavian-style...
Cous cous & winter vegetable salad
This hearty couscous and winter vegetable salad is packed with colourful roasted vegetables, protein-rich chickpeas and warming spices, making it a satisfying meal for cooler days.
Sweet Potato & Cannellini Bean Mash
Golden, creamy and quietly comforting, this sweet potato and cannellini bean mash is the kind of side dish that steals the show. It’s simple, nourishing and wonderfully versatile, bringing together the natural sweetness of sweet potato with the silky, protein-rich goodness of beans.
Celery, cucumber & currant salad
Fresh, crisp and full of contrast, this celery, cucumber and currant salad is a celebration of simple ingredients done well. Crunchy greens meet bursts of sweetness from currants, fragrant herbs and golden toasted walnuts, all brought together with a bright, tangy dressing. It’s light yet satisfying, the kind of vibrant side that lifts any meal and comes together in minutes.
Spicy & Sweet Roasted Autumn Veg
The sweet potato is a nutrional 'super-root - it provides the Vitamin A and slow-release energy...
Date & Cranberry Bliss Balls
A healthy snack that is quick and easy to make. You couldn’t ask for more!
Coconut, Honey and Lime Loaf Cake
This delicious coconut, honey and lime loaf cake which is also gluten-free, is perfect for slicing and putting in the kid’s (or your) lunchbox. It keeps or toasts well too.
Coconut Turmeric Vegetables with Mustard Seeds
Ground turmeric is surprisingly versatile, it is a warm and earthy spice, long-valued in Indian...
Coconut Turmeric Lentils (Indian-style Dhal)
In this recipe, the turmeric and coconut oil work together beautifully. Turmeric has an active...
Risotto with French Green Beans & Dill
A fresh spring-inspired risotto made with organic arborio rice, lemon, dill or parsley and French...
Winter Vegetable Freekeh with Allspice, Lemon & Herbs
Enjoy this nourishing, flavour-packed winter freekeh dish that uses vegetable broth to infuse depth and warmth into the grain. It’s perfect as a main or robust side and works well warm or at room temperature.
Wholesome bean and lentil soup
This winter-warming delicious soup is made from the Manly Food Co-op Soup Mix containing green...
Roast Vegetable Soup with Crispy Chickpeas & Hot Honey Haloumi Croutons
This soup is perfect for using up sad vegetables left in your fridge. Roasting vegetables gives them new life and brings out their flavour. And the addition of crispy chickpeas and haloumi croutons make this soup a hearty winter meal.
Hot Honey Citrus Elixir (Non-Alcoholic)
This comforting winter drink is very delicious as well as having real nutritional and therapeutic...
Honey, Orange and Almond Cake
This is a delicious gluten-free cake which keeps very well. In fact, the flavours develop even...
Honey-Roasted Autumn Vegetables with Warm Lentils and Herbed Labneh
This delicious warming dish offers a balance of nutrition and comfort. The root veggies are rich...
Labneh
Labneh is a strained yogurt cheese that originates in the Levantine and Middle Eastern region....
Healthy Seeded Wholewheat Crackers
These delicious and easy crackers are bursting with goodness - packed with fibre, healthy fats and...
Spaghetti with Cherry Tomatoes, Capers & Herby Pangrattato
This is a delicious autumnal dish, when fresh cherry tomatoes are not so readily available. It is...
‘Meaty’ Vegan Meatballs
If you’re looking to remove or cut down on the meat in your diet, try using Textured Vegetable Protein and a special blend of natural flavours to create a fantastic beefy alternative that won’t disappoint.
Cracked Freekeh & Roasted Vege Salad with Feta
This is a delicious and filling salad using Freekeh, a nutrient-dense whole grain for sustained energy. It’s very flexible – use any leftover vegetables you may have in the fridge.
Savoury Popcorn Snack
This savoury umami popcorn snack is quick and very easy to make. Be sure to double the quantity required as once you start eating them, it’s very hard to stop!
Crunchy Chocolate Bliss Balls
These delicious Crunchy Chocolate Bliss Balls are a perfect mix of nutty, chocolatey and chewy textures with a hint of crunch from the buckwheat and popcorn. They are also a super healthy and convenient bite-sized treat, making them a great addition to a school (or work) lunch-box.
Tricolour Quinoa Tabbouleh
With its vibrant green and red colours, tricolour quinoa tabbouleh will look fabulous on your Christmas table. Plus in summer, parsley and mint are in abundance.
Spring Freekeh Salad with Asparagus, Zucchini, Peas and Dill
This fresh, zingy and wholesome salad is fantastic by itself for lunch or served with fish or meat for dinner.
Coconut Spelt Biscuits
These delicious, chewy, spelt, coconut and sultana cookies are very quick and easy to whip up without the need for fancy equipment. They are low on sugar levels, so are a relatively healthy snack.
Rainbow Chard with Chickpeas
This simple dish is a great choice for a midweek springtime dinner or an accompaniment to a summer picnic – it’s also a good way of using up some veggies you may have hanging around in the fridge
Vegan Borlotti Bean Stew
This warming borlotti bean stew is ideal for the last of our winter nights. The stew is a vegan dish, but it would pair well with sliced chorizo or a vegetarian sausage. And feel free to add more chilli flakes if you like it spicy!
Coconut millet porridge
Now that the Sydney mornings are a little chilly, lets start the day with a warming porridge. This millet porridge is vegan, gluten-free, high in fibre and low GI, so just about everyone can enjoy it!
Vegan Pancakes with Lupin Flour
These light and fluffy American-style pancakes are the perfect way to try out lupin flour, a protein-rich and gluten-free alternative to wheat flour. Top them with your favourite fruit, nut butter and maple syrup for an incredibly satisfying breakfast or brunch.
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