Wholesome Lunch Pairings That Keep Guests Coming Back

When roasted, cauliflower takes on a full, earthy musk flavour. Spicy ingredients such as chillies emphasize the sweetness of the cauliflower.

Spicy ginger compliments the robust red cabbage and gains a bittersweet taste when stir fried. You can also use these ingredients raw to make a nourishing salad.

Spinach and chickpeas are a centuries-old pairing. Combine wilted spinach with chickpeas and cumin for a North-African salad, or make a farinata of chickpeas served with toasted chickpeas.

Make a hearty Middle Eastern Mujadara (rice and lentils with brown rice) as a side dish or the base for a Middle Eastern rice bowl. Also consider making a hearty “fajita” with brown rice, beans with vegetables.

The classic components of hummus give your guests a great source of plant-based protein. Combine into a paste or create a chopped salad with chickpeas and tahini served with herbs and a complementary dressing.

A twist on the Lebanese classic, this salad is packed with fresh herbs and crunchy pomegranate. It's healthy, quick and rich in flavour and texture.

Swapping out bread for sweet potato gives this toast a big point of difference. Plant-based food consumption is on the rise, and this healthy option gives gluten the flick in favour of all-veggie goodness.

Bright, colourful and healthy, this veggie dish jumps off the plate.

Your vegetarian guests will love this filling, tasty burger full of veggies with a sweet and sour tomato relish.