Easy ways to get more plant foods into your day

Adding more plant foods to your diet doesn't mean giving up meat. It's all about balance and making your meals more colourful and nutritious. By including more fruits, veggies, beans, nuts, and whole grains, you can boost your health without feeling like you're missing out. Plus, it's a great way to try new flavours and dishes.

February 5, 2025

Breakfast veggies

Toss spinach or mushrooms into your scrambled eggs or omelette.

Avocado spread

Occasionally replace butter with avocado on your toast or sandwich.

Veggie burgers

Every now and again replace your usual meaty burger with a vegetarian one. Or if you're making your own, throw some grated veggies into the mix. You can do the same with homemade meatballs.

Salads

Have a colourful side salad with your evening meal - try cherry tomatoes, orange and red capsicum, cucumber, beetroot, carrots.

Meat swaps

Add beans or lentils to meaty soups, stews and casseroles.

Noodles

Grab a spiraliser and try zucchini or carrot noodles as an alternative to pasta.

Lasagna layers

Add layers of spinach or zucchini to your meat lasagna.

Peas and rice

When making rice, mix in a handful of frozen peas during the last few minutes of cooking.

Smoothie boost

Add spinach, kale or avocado to your morning smoothie.

Green wraps

Use lettuce leaves as wraps for a refreshing change.

Overnight oats

Add grated apple to overnight oats for a bit of crunch and sweetness.

Fruit smoothie bowls

Blend a thick smoothie and top with granola and fresh fruit

Veggie chips

Bake kale, sweet potato or beetroot chips for a crunchy snack.

Fruit icy poles

Freeze blended fruit in icy pole moulds for a colourful and refreshing treat

Veggie sushi

Make your own sushi without the meat. Use cucumber, avocado and shredded carrot.

Muesli bars

Make your own protein bars with nuts and seeds.

Cauliflower rice

Add some cauliflower rice to your regular rice.

Take a look at some of our fabulous recipes

Roasted capsicum with tomatoes and garlic

Tasty tamarind beef salad

Satay chicken salad cups

3-ingredient strawberry yoghurt icy poles

Haloumi, sweetcorn and vegetable fritters

Eggplant rollatini

Watermelon, feta and mint salad

Kaffir lime chicken with mango salad

Crispy roasted chickpeas



 
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