Easy meals with vegetables
Vegetables.co.nz works in partnership with the Te Hiringa Hauora | Health Promotion Agency (HPA) and the Heart Foundation to produce a series of resources aimed at increasing vegetable consumption with sectors of the community who may have limited cooking skills, equipment, time and/or budgets.
View the videos here and find the recipes in our 'easy meals' section.
Skills cards with information on availability, storage, preparation and cooking can be downloaded here.

Baked frittata
Kūmara, silverbeet and onions feature in this easy to make frittata recipe. Watch the video on how to make it.
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Barley and pea risotto
A delicious twist on the traditional rice risotto. Watch the video on how to make it.
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Bean sprout and cabbage fritter
This recipe is based on a popular Japanese dish - there are lots of ways to enjoy these fritters - try them with dipping sauce,...
View RecipeBeetroot, carrot and apple salad
Try serving this salad with barbeque chicken and corn, or in a lettuce leaf. Watch the video on how to make it.
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Boil up
Add watercress or pūhā just before the end of cooking to complete this great New Zealand dish. Watch the video on how to make...
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Bok choy and mussel soup
This soup is a great way to eat mussels! Watch the video on how to make it.
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Broccoli and beef stir fry
This tasty stir fry can be ready to eat in 15-30 minutes and is packed with vegetables. Watch the video on how to make it....
View RecipeBroccoli and chicken stir fry
Broccoli is available all year round and is the vegetable ingredient in this yummy stir fry. Instructions how to poach chicken are included at the...
View RecipeBuild a salad bowl
Make your own salad bowl by using the suggested ingredients, or choose your own. Ring the changes with different salad or vinaigrette dressings from our...
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Bulgur wheat and kūmara loaf
These delicious loaves are ideal for lunch boxes. Add a tasty salad and some pickle or relish. Watch the video on how to make...
View RecipeButter(less) chicken
A healthier version of a popular Indian dish. Watch the video on how to make this recipe.
View RecipeCaramelised onion soup
This soup is worth the wait while the onions are caramelising – it’s delicious. Watch the video to see how to make this recipe.
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Carrot and cumin dip
Roasted carrots with cumin provide a fantastic flavour in this dip. Watch the video on how to make it.
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Carrot, corn and chicken soup
This soup is delicious and easy to make - watch the video on how to make it.
View RecipeCauliflower and tuna macaroni cheese
Cauliflower, corn and peas with tuna give this macaroni cheese recipe a healthy makeover. Watch the video on how to make it.
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Cauliflower tabbouleh salad
This is such an easy way to enjoy cauliflower - slice the cauliflower very finely if you don't have a food processor. Watch the video...
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Celery and apple salad
Easy to make, this salad goes well with a baked kūmara or serve it mixed with pasta and tuna. Watch the video on how to...
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Chana masala (chickpea curry)
Try this delicious curry - so quick and easy to make. Watch the video on how to make it.
View RecipeCorn chowder
Try this delicious corn chowder with soy cream for a dairy free dish. Watch the video how to make this recipe.
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Corn fritters
Children, young and old, will enjoy these easy-to-make fritters - serve them as a light meal or snack. Watch the video on how to make...
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Courgette pasta carbonara
This vegetable pasta carbonara makes a quick and satisfying meal. Watch the video on how to make it.
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Cucumber and yoghurt dip
There are plenty of ways to enjoy this versatile dip which is also known as tsatziki. Try it with falafels, pita crisp, crudites, or lamb...
View RecipeCurried parsnip and carrot soup
Carrot and parsnip is a popular combo. Capture the flavours of these fine vegetables in this delicious soup. Watch the video on how to make...
View RecipeCurried pork lap lap
A delicious dish with a very different presentation. Watch the video how to make this recipe.
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