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Mushroom Risotto with Basil Pesto

Mushroom Risotto with Basil Pesto

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Chickpea ‘Tuna’ Sushi Balls 🍣🌱

Sushi…but make it plant-based! These Chickpea ‘Tuna’ Sushi Balls are packed with flavour, protein, and that perfect sushi bite - no fish needed 🐟❌

Get the recipe on my blog or comment SUSHI and I’ll send it to you! 🔗

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Chickpea ‘Tuna’ Sushi Balls 🍣🌱 Sushi…but make it plant-based! These Chickpea ‘Tuna’ Sushi Balls are packed with flavour, protein, and that perfect sushi bite - no fish needed 🐟❌ Get the recipe on my blog or comment SUSHI and I’ll send it to you! 🔗

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Creamy Tuscan Gnocchi 🤤🥔

Guys I think this is the ultimate rich, creamy and one of the most ‘comfort dish’ worthy recipes I’ve come up with on my blog to-date! You have to try this!

It’s dairy-free, egg-free (just make sure to buy a vegan gnocchi) and honestly mouthwatering 🙈

Comment GNOCCHI and I’ll send you the recipe link or head to my blog theconsciouscook.au and search ‘gnocchi’.

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Creamy Tuscan Gnocchi 🤤🥔 Guys I think this is the ultimate rich, creamy and one of the most ‘comfort dish’ worthy recipes I’ve come up with on my blog to-date! You have to try this! It’s dairy-free, egg-free (just make sure to buy a vegan gnocchi) and honestly mouthwatering 🙈 Comment GNOCCHI and I’ll send you the recipe link or head to my blog theconsciouscook.au and search ‘gnocchi’. Save + follow for more health-conscious recipes 🌱 @theconsciouscook_

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Fakeaway Friday Ep 7: Easy Bean Burritos! 🌯🫘

Ready in under 30 minutes, packed with plant protein and loads of fibre! 🌱

Time-Saving Hacks:

🌯 Use canned refried beans – No mashing or seasoning needed, just heat and go!
🌯 Grab a veggie chopper – Dice onions, tomatoes, and anything else in seconds.
🌯 Pre-chopped ingredients – Buy pre-shredded cos lettuce or pre-diced onions to skip the prep.
🌯 Pre-made chipotle sauce – Saves time mixing - just drizzle and enjoy!
🌯 Warm tortillas in a stack – Heat multiple at once in the microwave or oven to save time.

Get the full recipe on my blog - link in bio! 🔗 Or comment BURRITO and I’ll send it to you! 🫶

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Fakeaway Friday Ep 7: Easy Bean Burritos! 🌯🫘 Ready in under 30 minutes, packed with plant protein and loads of fibre! 🌱 Time-Saving Hacks: 🌯 Use canned refried beans – No mashing or seasoning needed, just heat and go! 🌯 Grab a veggie chopper – Dice onions, tomatoes, and anything else in seconds. 🌯 Pre-chopped ingredients – Buy pre-shredded cos lettuce or pre-diced onions to skip the prep. 🌯 Pre-made chipotle sauce – Saves time mixing - just drizzle and enjoy! 🌯 Warm tortillas in a stack – Heat multiple at once in the microwave or oven to save time. Get the full recipe on my blog - link in bio! 🔗 Or comment BURRITO and I’ll send it to you! 🫶

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I made the viral hot honey beef + cottage cheese bowl but 100% plant-based 🌱↓ You guys, this recipe is so good! I wasn’t sure what to expect but OMG one word: Delish! I made the cottage cheese myself - and yes, all vegan and high in protein! You can find the full recipe for that one on my blog at theconsciouscook.au/creamy-vegan-cottage-cheese-recipe/ How I made mine:  - Store-bought ‘beef’ mince or you can use lentils/TVP mix which would usually be my go-to - Mexican seasoning mix - 1 large sweet potato - Seasonings for sweet potato: cinnamon, salt, smoked paprika and onion powder - Vegan cottage cheese - Avocado - Hot honey or maple syrup with chilli flakes or cayenne pepper Let me know if you guys make this 😊 Comment CHEESE for my vegan cottage cheese recipe. P.S. your profile settings need to allow messages in order to get the link straight to your inbox 📥 Save + follow for more health-conscious recipes @theconsciouscook_ 🌱👩‍🍳

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Fakeaway Friday Ep 6: Veggie Burger Bowls! 🍔

Craving a burger but want to keep it fresh? Enter: Burger Bowls — all the juicy, flavour-packed goodness of a burger, minus the bun and with extra crunchy veggies. It’s got all the toppings, all the sauce, and all the satisfaction… without the post-takeout slump!

Time-Saving Hacks:

⏱️ Don’t have time to make my bean burgers? Pick up your favourite pre-made ones from the supermarket
⏱️ Make the sauce ahead – Burger sauce only gets better after sitting for a bit, so whip it up the day before and keep it in the fridge
⏱️ Don’t want to make your own fries? If your burger bowl needs a little crunch, toss some frozen fries or sweet potato wedges in the air fryer for a quick side.
⏱️ Prep your veggies in advance – Chop your lettuce, onions, and cherry tomatoes and store them in airtight containers.

Who needs drive-thru when you can make this at home?! Get the full recipe on the blog - link in bio! 🔗

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Fakeaway Friday Ep 6: Veggie Burger Bowls! 🍔 Craving a burger but want to keep it fresh? Enter: Burger Bowls — all the juicy, flavour-packed goodness of a burger, minus the bun and with extra crunchy veggies. It’s got all the toppings, all the sauce, and all the satisfaction… without the post-takeout slump! Time-Saving Hacks: ⏱️ Don’t have time to make my bean burgers? Pick up your favourite pre-made ones from the supermarket ⏱️ Make the sauce ahead – Burger sauce only gets better after sitting for a bit, so whip it up the day before and keep it in the fridge ⏱️ Don’t want to make your own fries? If your burger bowl needs a little crunch, toss some frozen fries or sweet potato wedges in the air fryer for a quick side. ⏱️ Prep your veggies in advance – Chop your lettuce, onions, and cherry tomatoes and store them in airtight containers. Who needs drive-thru when you can make this at home?! Get the full recipe on the blog - link in bio! 🔗

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Viral Dumpling Salad 🥟🤤

Dumplings are always a yes, but have you ever had them in a salad? Think crispy pan-fried dumplings, crunchy veggies, fresh herbs, and a punchy dressing that brings it all together. It’s colourful, full of fibre, and definitely not your average salad 🌈💥

Get the full recipe on the blog or comment DUMPLING and I’ll send it straight to your inbox 🔗📥

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Viral Dumpling Salad 🥟🤤 Dumplings are always a yes, but have you ever had them in a salad? Think crispy pan-fried dumplings, crunchy veggies, fresh herbs, and a punchy dressing that brings it all together. It’s colourful, full of fibre, and definitely not your average salad 🌈💥 Get the full recipe on the blog or comment DUMPLING and I’ll send it straight to your inbox 🔗📥 Save + follow for more health-conscious recipes 🌱

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Mango + Passionfruit Sorbet 🥭 recipe 👇

Guys this texture was perfection 👌 sweet and creamy - and NOT icey ✅

To make:

1-2 mangoes of choice, cubed
1/4 water
1 tsp monk fruit sugar or choice of sweetener
2 small passionfruits

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Mango + Passionfruit Sorbet 🥭 recipe 👇 Guys this texture was perfection 👌 sweet and creamy - and NOT icey ✅ To make: 1-2 mangoes of choice, cubed 1/4 water 1 tsp monk fruit sugar or choice of sweetener 2 small passionfruits Save + follow for more health-conscious recipes 🌱 @theconsciouscook_

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Fakeaway Friday Ep 5: Pad See Ew 🤤🥢

A classic Thai rice noodle dish that just hits the spot, every single time…and today, we’re making it - but healthier and loaded with plants 🌱

Time-saving hacks:

⏰ Swap chopping up fresh veggies for frozen ones or pre-chopped veggies (more affordable too!)
⏰ Using fresh rice noodles save time on cooking compared to the dried versions
⏰ Mix sauce ahead of time and pop in the fridge so it’s ready to use
⏰ Cook it all in just ONE pan - less washing up which we love

Recipe is on the blog 🔗

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Fakeaway Friday Ep 5: Pad See Ew 🤤🥢 A classic Thai rice noodle dish that just hits the spot, every single time…and today, we’re making it - but healthier and loaded with plants 🌱 Time-saving hacks: ⏰ Swap chopping up fresh veggies for frozen ones or pre-chopped veggies (more affordable too!) ⏰ Using fresh rice noodles save time on cooking compared to the dried versions ⏰ Mix sauce ahead of time and pop in the fridge so it’s ready to use ⏰ Cook it all in just ONE pan - less washing up which we love Recipe is on the blog 🔗

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Eat the Rainbow Fruit Salad 🌈 full recipe ⬇️

Fresh, vibrant, and bursting with juicy goodness! This fruit salad is summer in a bowl! 🥣

I used:
- dragonfruit
- grapes
- kiwi fruit
- mango
- raspberries
- blackberries

Dressing:
- fresh mint
- calamansi or orange juice squeezed over

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Eat the Rainbow Fruit Salad 🌈 full recipe ⬇️ Fresh, vibrant, and bursting with juicy goodness! This fruit salad is summer in a bowl! 🥣 I used: - dragonfruit - grapes - kiwi fruit - mango - raspberries - blackberries Dressing: - fresh mint - calamansi or orange juice squeezed over Save this + follow for more health-conscious recipes 🫶 @theconsciouscook_

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Choc Protein Crunch Bars 🍫

Vegan-friendly and high in protein making them guilt-free 🙈🤤

Get the full recipe on my blog 🔗

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Choc Protein Crunch Bars 🍫 Vegan-friendly and high in protein making them guilt-free 🙈🤤 Get the full recipe on my blog 🔗

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High-Protein + Low-Carb Peanut Tofu Lettuce Cups 🥬🥜

Ingredients:

Butter lettuce leaves
Mung bean noodles
Purple cabbage
Half block of high-protein firm tofu
1/2 carrot, shredded
1 tbsp tamari sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp ginger, minced
2 cloves of garlic
Coriander, to garnish
Crushed peanuts, to garnish
Chilli, to garnish

Peanut Sauce:

2 tbsp hoisin sauce
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 tsp tamari sauce
1 tsp maple syrup

How to:

1️⃣ Mince garlic and ginger. Next slide or grate carrot and cabbage. Set aside.

2️⃣ Open firm tofu and mop up excess moisture with a paper towel. Crumble up.

3️⃣ Heat your Crumble Deep Fry Pan on medium heat with sesame oil. Add into tofu along with tamari, garlic and ginger. Stir fry until moisture evaporates and crumbles start to appear more crispy.

4️⃣ Prepare your lettuce cups. Pull off the best leaves, wash and dry.

5️⃣ Add in vermicelli noodles, carrot, cabbage, tofu crumble, crushed nuts and peanut sauce. You can even add chilli and coriander here too.

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High-Protein + Low-Carb Peanut Tofu Lettuce Cups 🥬🥜 Ingredients: Butter lettuce leaves Mung bean noodles Purple cabbage Half block of high-protein firm tofu 1/2 carrot, shredded 1 tbsp tamari sauce 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 tbsp ginger, minced 2 cloves of garlic Coriander, to garnish Crushed peanuts, to garnish Chilli, to garnish Peanut Sauce: 2 tbsp hoisin sauce 1/4 cup peanut butter 1 tsp tamari sauce 1 tsp maple syrup How to: 1️⃣ Mince garlic and ginger. Next slide or grate carrot and cabbage. Set aside. 2️⃣ Open firm tofu and mop up excess moisture with a paper towel. Crumble up. 3️⃣ Heat your Crumble Deep Fry Pan on medium heat with sesame oil. Add into tofu along with tamari, garlic and ginger. Stir fry until moisture evaporates and crumbles start to appear more crispy. 4️⃣ Prepare your lettuce cups. Pull off the best leaves, wash and dry. 5️⃣ Add in vermicelli noodles, carrot, cabbage, tofu crumble, crushed nuts and peanut sauce. You can even add chilli and coriander here too. Save + follow for more health-conscious recipes 🌱@theconsciouscook_

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Cookies and Cream Ninja Creami 🍪🥛 recipe below 👇

If this isn’t the best thing since sliced bread I don’t know what is 🤤

✅Vegan
✅High-protein dessert
✅Base is refined sugar-free

You’ll need:
20g vegan vanilla protein powder
1 cup coconut cream
3/4 cup almond milk
1/4 tsp xantham gum
1 tsp sugar-free maple
2-3 oreos

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Cookies and Cream Ninja Creami 🍪🥛 recipe below 👇 If this isn’t the best thing since sliced bread I don’t know what is 🤤 ✅Vegan ✅High-protein dessert ✅Base is refined sugar-free You’ll need: 20g vegan vanilla protein powder 1 cup coconut cream 3/4 cup almond milk 1/4 tsp xantham gum 1 tsp sugar-free maple 2-3 oreos Save + follow for more health-conscious recipes 💚 @theconsciouscook_

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