NOURISHING SOUPS

Slow down and curl up with a bowl of warming, nutrient-rich soup – wonderful for simple weeknight suppers, warming weekday lunches and leisurely weekend feasts.

Tomato and root vegetable minestrone

Ensure you’re getting your daily vegetable intake with this energising take on a classic Italian minestrone.

Chickpea and broccoli soup with pecorino croutons

Topped with crispy sourdough breadcrumbs, this vibrant broccoli soup is bolstered by chickpeas and enhanced with pecorino cheese.

Chicken meatball soup with cavolo nero

A hot, clear broth with tasty chicken meatballs and greens is a virtuous meal for any day of the week.

Ham lentil and kale soup

A wholesome bowl that will go a long way, this soup borders on a stew with its combination of puy lentils, ham hock, macaroni and kale.

Mushroom and ginger soup with turkey dumplings and greens

Lightly spiced with ginger and filled with protein-rich ingredients, this soup is guaranteed to satisfy on cool evenings.

Chicken soup

Perfect for those feeling a little under the weather, this chicken noodle soup is a feel-good feast.

Sweet potato harissa soup tahini crispy chickpeas

This vibrant orange bowl is flavoured with harissa and creamy tahini, and given a protein-boost by chickpeas.

Roasted sweet potato and coconut soup

Those who love a classic pumpkin soup will love this creamy sweet potato blend on a winter’s night.

Frozen Fruity Treats

Cool down this summer with these refreshing fruity treats — frozen until ready to serve, they’re perfect for a day by the pool or easy entertaining.

Banana and mango ice-cream

Smooth and creamy, banana and mango makes a better-for-you treat packed full of fresh fruity goodness.

Beetroot cashew and orange smoothie popsicle

Bursting with flavour, these beetroot, cashew and orange smoothie popsicles are the perfect afternoon treat.

Coconut ice-cream with peach and nectarine swirl

This dairy-free ice-cream is made using coconut cream and perfected with a decadent peach and nectarine swirl.

Cucumber lime and mint popsicles

The perfect remedy to a hot summer’s day... these cucumber, lime and mint popsicles even look cool.

Mango coconut and chia popsicles

Perfect for a sizzling hot day, these mango, coconut and chia popsicles are both light and incredibly satisfying.

Raspberry and lime ice-cream

This simple dairy-free ice-cream combines sweet summer berries with lime - keep it in the freezer for heat-busting emergencies!

Raspberry thyme and lemonade popsicles

Sit back and relax by the pool with a home-made popsicle, full of flavour and chunks of fresh fruit.

Vegetarian Meals

From Italian braised beans to roast tomato and haloumi lasagne - your meat-free Monday wish list will last all week!

Kale, pea and ricotta fritters

Packed with wholesome ingredients, these fritters make for a sensational savoury snack or delicious breakfast.

Roast cauliflower pizza

Topped with roasted cauliflower, feta and fresh rocket, this nourishing pizza will keep them coming back for more.

Pumpkin spinach and basil pasta

For a better-for-you take on a classic pasta, look to pumpkin for an easy, healthy and delicious substitute.

Grilled-broccolini-and-labne-almond-tart

Cheat sheet - swap out the pastry base for a healthy twist. Try this delicious savoury tart with a crushed almond base.

Charred broccoli and brown rice salad

For a nourishing weeknight dish, this brown rice salad is perfect as a light main or a tasty side. It's even great for lunch the next day!

Roast tomato basil haloumi lasagne

Transform your traditional lasagne with our comforting and crowd pleasing roast tomato, basil and haloumi version - so yum!

Italian braised beans with tomato and rosemary

A hearty stew is the perfect way to pack in important proteins and this classic Italian braised bean dish does just that!

Baked chilli tofu and kale noodles with black sesame dressing

As delicious as they are glamorous - you'll find these chilli tofu and kale noodles on high rotation at your place very soon!

Open faced supergreen burgers with sweet potato fries

For a deluxe vegetarian burger, look no further than our supergreen with a side of sweet potato fries.

Go green... feel virtuous!

We're celebrating St Patrick's Day with a feast of green. From snacks to salads and everything in between

Celeriac watercress pea and ham hock soup

This ham hock soup is packed with vibrant, fresh vegetables and a simple nourishing broth.

Cucumber lime and mint popsicles

You can beat the heat with these cucumber, lime and mint popsicles – cool, light and refreshing!

Pandan key lime icebox pie

Feeling tropical? One slice of this zesty lime pie with its biscuity base and luscious pillowy ice-cream and you will be transported.

Ginger matcha latte doughnuts

These beauties are baked, not fried! Ginger matcha latte doughnuts topped with a layer of shimmering green tea icing.

Kale and spinach omelette

A quick and easy midweek meal that's brimming with the good stuff and even better, it works for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

Matcha green tea ice-cream

Crunchy waffle cone dipped in dreamy white chocolate and sprinkled with pistachios teamed with refreshing matcha ice-cream... heaven!

Super green rice paper rolls

The perfect little roll of green goodness... ready for lunch. Betel leaves, green cabbage, snow peas, basil leaves, mint and avocado... yum!

Green smoothies

Is there a better way to start the day? Whip up a smoothie brimming with good-for-you ingredients and superfoods.

Watercress and walnut pesto pasta salad

Perfect for a busy weeknight, this watercress and walnut pesto salad is made almost entirely from pantry staples.

Fresh + Light: rolled lunches

​From raw tuna tortilla to sweet potato omelette and smoked salmon avocado spinach rolls, your lunchtime fare has become a lot more exciting!

Raw tuna and avocado tortilla

A virtuous spin on the Mexican classic that's super simple to make and is sure to go down a real treat!

Kimchi and green tea noodle sushi

We've experimented with a few different ingredients – like kimchi, nori and green tea soba noodles – to make this Fresh + Light sushi dish.

Smoked salmon avocado and spinach rolls

Salmon, avocado and spinach - the perfect combination for a light and wholesome lunch!

Quinoa sushi with chilli tofu and avocado

Using protein-packed quinoa in place of rice gives this traditional sushi dish a deliciously Fresh + Light upgrade.

Sweet potato omelette

Give your lunch a protein-packed and flavour-filled boost with this sweet potato and labne omelette.

Spicy tofu and green tea noodles rice paper rolls

A light, yet satisfying lunch option bursting with flavour and freshness in the form of tofu and green tea noodle rice paper rolls.

Supergreen ricepaper rolls

Fill your lunch with the good stuff – think betel leaves, green cabbage, snow peas, basil leaves, mint and avocado – and you'll soon start to feel good from the inside, out!

Turkey kimchi and quinoa rice paper rolls

Try something a little different and add a layer of nutritious spinach leaves to your rice paper rounds. That's lunch, sorted!

weeknight winners

Stuck for dinner ideas? No problem. We've got your midweek meals sorted with these positively virtuous Fresh + Light recipes.

Brown rice and tofu teriyaki balls

Try your hand at these meat-free meatballs, full of tofu, chickpeas and nutty brown rice. Add homemade teriyaki sauce and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds as the finishing touch.

Kale pumpkin and sage quinoa pasta

Ever tried cooking with quinoa penne? It's naturally gluten-free! Toss it in the pot with some kale, pumpkin and chopped almonds for the perfect mid-week meal.

Portuguese chicken skewers

Spice up your chicken skewers with a sprinkle of cayenne and smoked paprika, then add a burst of freshness with a dollop of coriander yoghurt sauce. So good!

Zucchini tuna pasta

'Zoodles' (aka 'courgetti') are a lighter way to bulk up your noodle bowl. Just add some nuts for crunch and tuna for protein and you have yourself an all-round wholesome meal.

Quinoa and haloumi spring salad

Go green with this light quinoa salad. Think fresh mint, creamy avocado and crunchy snap peas and cucumber. And let's not forget our favourite – lightly toasted haloumi.

Lentil veal and zucchini spelt pasta

Try this virtuous take on spaghetti bolognese, with fresh zucchini, protein-packed lentils and wholemeal spelt spaghetti to add a mild, nutty flavour. Perfect!

Spiced turkey skewers

Give your weeknight meals a boost by experimenting with new flavour combinations like these turkey mince skewers, flavoured with fragrant garlic, cumin and coriander - so good!

Nori prawn salad with broccolini

Transform a simple prawn salad with a power boost! Nutritious nori flakes are a clever way to to season a salad, adding texture, colour and superfood power.

Fresh + Light: Top 10 Better Breakfasts

Start your mornings just right with our top 10 better breakfasts to fuel your day! From on-the-go smoothies and veg-packed fritters to crunchy granola or a twist on avo on toast, these recipes from Fresh + Light are perfect for any day of the week.

smashed avocado toast with soft boiled egg

Creamy smashed avocado with chia seeds and a squeeze of lime is topped with a runny egg to keep you energised for the day ahead.

power breakfast smoothie

Try my power smoothie for breakfast on the go - it's loaded with almonds, silver beet and sweet mangoes.

cacao and puffed quinoa granola

Chocolate doesn't always mean unhealthy. For a sweet breakfast option our cacao and puffed quinoa granola is packed with crunchy hazelnuts, slivered pistachios and omega-3 rich chia seeds.

zucchini and brussels sprout fritters

Loaded with zucchini, brussels sprouts and basil these good-for-you green fritters are gluten-free and topped with goat's cheese and zesty lemon.

quinoa bircher muesli pistachios blueberries

I love making this the night before for a super simple breakfast the next morning. Cinnamon and honey are the perfect pair with chewy raisins and protein-packed quinoa.

cauliflower and rainbow chard frittata with lemon and goat's curd

With the goodness of cauliflower and leafy veg, this frittata recipe is ideal served hot from the oven. Even better it can double as lunch or dinner the next day!

cacao and hazelnut spread

Packed with good fats and protein, this cacao and hazelnut spread is best served on fruit loaf or slathered on pancakes.

apple bircher popsicles

Frozen almond milk and sweet apple slices make this breakfast ideal to grab-and-go on warmer mornings.

ricotta and banana toasts with cinnamon tahini

Sweet and simple, these ricotta and banana toasts drizzled with spiced cinnamon tahini is an ideal lazy Sunday brunch.

cinnamon-spiced granola shards

Full of energy-boosting puffed rice and ground sunflower seeds and almonds, our sweet and spiced granola shards will be a breakfast favourite. Find this recipe, and plenty more healthy breakfast ideas in issue #4 of Fresh + Light.