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.
Fennel and apple slaw
Try this great combo of ingredients with grilled meat or chicken. Watch the video how to make this recipe.
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Green bean salad
Fresh green beans are delicious served this way. Watch the video on how to make it.
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Kale and chicken soup
This tasty soup is a delicious meal in a bowl. Watch the video on how to make it.
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Kūmara and pumpkin bake with coconut and lemon crusted fish
This dish is a great example of a delicious one dish meal. Watch the video to see how to make this recipe.
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Kūmara and watercress salad
Two traditional Kiwi vegetables combine to make this delicious salad. Watch the video how to make this salad.
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Kūmara, tomato and chickpea soup
This soup is delicious and so satisfying. Watch the video on how to make it.
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Lebanese maghmour (chickpea and eggplant stew)
A deliciously tasty stew and so easy to make. Watch the video on how to make it.
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Leek and lemon risotto
Leek and lemon combine beautifully in this easy to make risotto. Watch the video on how to make it.
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Leek and swede gratin
A delicious alternative to a popular vegetable dish. Watch the video how to make this easy recipe.
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Mac 'n’ cheese with cauliflower sauce
We love the clever idea of using a cauli to make a freezable sauce – try it, you’ll be amazed. Watch the video to see...
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Mapo eggplant with pork
Eggplant is a tasty ingredient in this super dish. Watch the video how to make this recipe.
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Minestrone soup
A hearty soup, ideal to have on a cool day. Watch the video on how to make it.
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Minted pea soup
This soup is so delicious - it can be served hot or chilled. Watch the video on how to make it.
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Moroccan roast pumpkin soup
The Moroccan spices add to this pumpkin soup's flavour. Watch the video on how to make it.
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Mussel and kūmara stew
Wow, this iconic kiwi dish is awesome. Watch the video on how to make it.
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Pea and cheese omelette
Ideal recipe for the busy person who needs a quick and tasty meal after a busy day at work. Watch this video to see how...
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Pea and tomato quiche
Wow, look at this recipe, so different and so tasty. Watch the video on how to make them.
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Poached fish with broccoli and ginger
The flavours of ginger, garlic and chilli add zing to this dish. Watch the video on how to make this dish.
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Pumpkin and mussel fritters
Try these fritters with a crisp salad. Watch the video on how to make them.
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Pumpkin, pea and chicken curry
This filling curry is tasty and quick to make. Watch the video on how to make it.
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Quesadilla
These are fun to make, get the kids to help with the preparation. Watch the video on how to make it.
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Radish, cucumber, tomato and butter bean salad
A quick and easy salad, make double and use half today, and refrigerate the other for lunch tomorrow. Watch the video on how to make...
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Ratatouille with meat balls
The flavours in this summer ratatouille combine perfectly with meat balls for a tasty meal. Watch the video on how to make it.
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