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Vegetable Pancakes

A rainbow of julienned vegetables — zucchini, potato, carrot, onion, and perilla — is bound in a thin pancake batter and fried until crisp. The tuna fish sauce gives the batter a quiet savoriness.

KoreanSideGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: mixed vegetables

Pairs well with: soy dipping sauce, kimchi, makgeolli, steamed rice

HB-16887 · Hand-built original

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Vegetable Salad Bread

Soft morning rolls stuffed with a crunchy, lightly pickled cabbage and carrot salad bound in mayonnaise and mustard. A line of ketchup and cool cucumber slices make them taste like a deli sandwich.

KoreanSnackVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: cabbage

Pairs well with: milk, coffee, tomato soup, fruit salad

HB-16660 · Hand-built original

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Vegetable Sambar

The tangy lentil and vegetable stew of the south, tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves.

IndianSide dish50 minServes 4218 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: lentils

Pairs well with: idli or dosa, rice, vada

HB-5671 · Hand-built original

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Vegetable Samosa

Crisp pastry triangles with a spiced potato and pea filling — the king of snacks.

IndianSnack55 minServes 41694 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: potato

Pairs well with: tamarind chutney, mint chutney, chai

HB-5659 · Hand-built original

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Vegetable Soup

Vegetable Soup is a Honduran soups built around chicken. It takes 55 min in total and makes 4 Servings. It pairs well with roasted potatoes and rice pilaf.

HonduranSoups55 min4 Servings294 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-2479 · Hand-built original

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Vegetable Soup

Vegetable soup is an essential dish on Guatemalan tables. It's a delicious and light soup that can be complemented with other ingredients to make a fabulous meal.

GuatemalanSoups2 hr 10 min2 Servings46 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chipilín leaves

HB-2480 · Hand-built original

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Vegetable Tempura

Seasonal vegetables in a whisper-thin tempura batter with tentsuyu for dipping.

JapaneseStarter35 minServes 41450 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: vegetables

Pairs well with: steamed rice, miso soup, pickles

HB-5585 · Hand-built original

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Vegetable Tian

Vegetable Tian is a French side dish, vegetables, vegetarian, vegetarian main built around eggplant. Ready in 1 hr 25 min.

FrenchSide Dish, Vegetables, Vegetarian, vegetarian main1 hr 25 minServes 6208 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: eggplant

Pairs well with: baguette, green salad, ratatouille, pommes frites

HB-3263 · Hand-built original

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Vegetable Tofu Salad

Golden pan-fried tofu tossed warm in a sweet-and-sour gochujang dressing with plum, then combined with fresh chives and lettuce. The contrast of crisp tofu edges and raw greens keeps the salad lively.

KoreanSideVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: tofu

Pairs well with: steamed rice, kimchi, seaweed soup, grilled fish

HB-16658 · Hand-built original

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Vegetarian Chinese dumplings

Small Chinese dumplings filled with smoked and firm tofu, Tenderstem broccoli and ginger, boiled and served with spring onion, chilli and coriander.

ChineseLight meals & snacks40 minServes 225 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: tofu

Pairs well with: steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, miso soup, edamame, pickled cucumber

HB-8732 · Hand-built original

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Vegetarian Chow Mein

Blanched chow mein noodles stir-fried with shiitake mushrooms, carrot, celery, cabbage, onion and green onion in a soy, vegetarian oyster, sesame, sugar and black vinegar sauce.

AsianSide25 minServes 4656 kcalDairy-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: mushrooms

HB-11136 · Hand-built original

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Vegetarian Garlic Stuffed Mushrooms

These mushrooms are a great side for 4, a light meal for 2 or as an appetiser to pass around at a party because they are small enough to be eaten whole. They are best served warm but still delicious at room temperature. Refer to the notes for directions to prepare ahead. Love loading it up with great garlic flavour!

Light Lunch, Side20 minServes 2266 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: mushrooms

HB-2485 · Hand-built original

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Vegetarian Spring Roll

Cabbage, carrot, shiitake mushroom, green onion, cilantro and vermicelli spring rolls seasoned with vegetarian oyster sauce and mushroom powder, sealed with flour paste and deep-fried crisp.

AsianAppetizer50 minServes 505 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: mushrooms

HB-11140 · Hand-built original

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Veggie Caesar sandwich filler

Chickpeas are crushed into a tahini and lemon dressing with capers, mustard and hard cheese for a punchy sandwich filling. The mixture keeps well chilled and spoons easily into sandwiches or over salads.

MexicanLight meals & snacks30 minServes 4412 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: garlic cloves

Pairs well with: mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, elote, pico de gallo

HB-15739 · Hand-built original

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Veggie Club Sandwich

This double-decker vegetarian sandwich is modeled after a classic club. With giardiniera mayo, crunchy veggies, and hummus, it rivals any with deli meat.

15 minMakes 11000 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: brine

HB-2488 · Hand-built original

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Veggie Dip

A quick chilled dip of sour cream and mayonnaise seasoned with dill, chives, garlic powder and dried onion. The creamy bowl is made for dunking raw vegetables.

AmericanSide Dish5 minServes 12139 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: cream

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans

HB-18177 · Hand-built original

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Veggie roast Yorkshire pudding wrap

A single large Yorkshire pudding bakes in hot oil while vegetables roast beneath it, then becomes a wrap filled with mozzarella and pesto. Rolled and halved, it makes a complete meal for two.

Main course1 hrServes 2267 kcalVegetarianDiabeticHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: egg

Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado

HB-15741 · Hand-built original

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Veggie-Packed Hearty Lentil Soup

Red lentils simmered with potato, carrot and onion in broth with garlic, smoked paprika, cumin and curry powder, garnished with croutons, parsley, chili flakes and lemon.

IndianSoup35 minServes 41114 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: lentils

Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita, mango chutney, dal

HB-11142 · Hand-built original

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Veggie-Packed Miso Soup

A single-serving miso soup with tofu, enoki mushrooms, zucchini, wakame and a simmered egg, served with hot rice and kimchi on the side.

JapaneseSoup10 minServes 1234 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: egg

Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado

HB-10793 · Hand-built original

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Venezuelan Arepas

VenezuelaSide7 to 8 servings239 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: cornmeal

HB-2490 · Hand-built original

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Venison and chilli meatballs with whipped manuka smoked feta

Venison meatballs with chile and garlic roast quickly, then simmer in a cherry tomato ragù. They are served over whipped smoked feta with crusty baguette alongside.

ItalianStarters & nibbles14 hrServes 652 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans

HB-15743 · Hand-built original

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Venison sausage roll

Venison mince with breadcrumbs, cranberry sauce and herbs rolled in puff pastry and baked as four chunky sausage rolls.

Light meals & snacks1 hr 30 minMakes 4 large sausage rolls42 kcalDairy-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: egg

Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado

HB-8742 · Hand-built original

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Vermicelli Noodle Salad

A cold vermicelli noodle salad with cabbage, carrot, bean sprouts and coriander in a soy, rice vinegar and chilli dressing.

Asian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, VietnameseNoodles, Salad10 minServes 4165 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: rice

HB-8743 · Hand-built original

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Very Berry Cheesecake Salad

Strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and raspberries are folded into a sweetened cream cheese and whipped topping mixture until every berry is coated. A no-cook cheesecake salad served straight from the bowl.

AmericanAppetizer, Dessert, Salad, Side Dish15 minServes 8431 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: sugar

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans

HB-17826 · Hand-built original

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Vibrant green paneer wraps

Paneer fingers are marinated in a spinach and coriander purée, griddled until marked, and wrapped with a quick onion and tomato salad. A green yogurt swirled with the remaining marinade ties the wraps together.

IndianMain course1 hrServes 429 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: garlic cloves

Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita, mango chutney, dal

HB-15744 · Hand-built original

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Vibrant Salad with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

Chunky tomato, red onion, sweet pepper and cucumber with fresh dill, dressed with a whisked honey, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar and olive oil vinaigrette.

ItalianSalad1 minServes 4172 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: cucumber

Pairs well with: garlic bread, caprese salad, tiramisu, minestrone, soup

HB-11144 · Hand-built original

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Victoria Sandwich Cake

Two light sponge layers are sandwiched with lemon-sharpened jam and softly whipped cream, then dusted with powdered sugar. This classic tea-time cake slices cleanly with a serrated knife.

British8–12 servings318 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: temperature

HB-15745 · Hand-built original

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Vietnamese Chicken Salad with Sweet Lime-Garlic Dressing (Goi Gà)

A shredded chicken and cabbage salad with carrots, jalapenos, basil and cilantro in a sweet lime and fish sauce dressing, topped with chopped peanuts.

VietnameseSalad0 min6 Servings368 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-8749 · Hand-built original

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Vietnamese Chicken Wings

Chicken wings soak in a lemongrass, lime and fish sauce marinade, then grill or bake until dark golden. A final toss in the marinade and a quick sear gloss the wings before serving.

Asian, VietnameseAppetizer, Barbecue, BBQ, Finger Food55 minServes 2467 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-15749 · Hand-built original

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Vietnamese Garlic Shrimp (Prawn) Noodle Salad

Garlic shrimp sit over rice vermicelli, lettuce, carrot, cucumber and beansprouts under a mild fish sauce and lime dressing. The salad is assembled at the last moment so the herbs stay fresh.

Modern VietnameseSalad20 minServes 2300 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: shrimp

Pairs well with: garlic bread, rice, grits, lemon wedges, col slaw

HB-15750 · Hand-built original

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Vietnamese-style prawn and squid skewers

Tiger prawns and squid rings take a turmeric, garlic and lime marinade, grill in minutes, and are tucked into baguettes with a sweet-sharp dipping sauce. Peanuts, coriander, sriracha and mayonnaise complete the sandwiches.

Thai and South-East AsianLight meals & snacks40 minServes 250 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: prawn

HB-15753 · Hand-built original

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Vinegar Coleslaw

Sweet, tangy, and with just a touch of spiciness, this incredible coleslaw is a fantastic flavorful alternative to your usual creamy coleslaw. Sliced almonds or roasted nuts top it off for added crunch. It's truly the perfect side to anything off the grill!

AfricanSide Dish20 minServes 680 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: red cabbage

HB-2508 · Hand-built original

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