Fusion

Power Bowl of Short Grain Brown Rice Porridge with Marlene’s Breakfast Tower of Seeds, Nuts, and Fresh and Dried Berries
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusion
Author: Chef Marlene Watson Tara
A nourishing brown rice breakfast porridge topped with nutrient-dense seeds, walnuts, and dried cherries. Chef Marlene’s daily breakfast is designed to provide lasting energy, plant-based protein, healthy fats, and fibre to fuel the day.

Rice & Corn Fusilli Pasta with Broccoli Lemon Cream
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusion
Author: Chef Marlene Watson Tara
Broccoli is a rich source of several important nutrients, including fibre, vitamins (A, C, and K), minerals (calcium, potassium, and iron), and antioxidants. The florets and stems are filled with nutrients that help keep your heart and bones healthy. A delicious way to enjoy this nutrient-dense green.

Black Bean Soup
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Fusion
Author: Chef Marlene Watson Tara
Beans are the unsung hero. As Queen of Beans, to have the world fall in love with beans is one of my missions. Black beans are a great source of protein and fibre. They are rich in antioxidants, can help with weight loss and promote gut health. Black beans don’t...

Tofu Scramble
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusion
Author: Chef Marlene Watson Tara
Scrambled tofu is an easy-to-digest dish that resembles scrambled eggs. It is delicious and satisfies the need for phytoestrogens. It can also be served as a bean-protein side dish with lunch or dinner. A super brunch for lazy weekend breakfasts. The sweetcorn, peppers and spring onions are optional. Try different vegetables...

Vegan Bean Burritos
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusion
Author: Chef Marlene Watson Tara
A Mexican fiesta of a recipe, these vegetable-filled burritos are packed full of flavour and
texture. This hearty dish is easy to make and is the perfect option to fill you up. These
burritos are soooo good, you’ll want to have them every night. Corn tortillas are...

Silken Chocolate Pots
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Fusion
Author: Chef Marlene Watson Tara
Creamy vegan chocolate pots made with melted vegan chocolate, organic silken tofu, date syrup, rice milk, lemon juice, tahini, and vanilla. Chilled until set and topped with fresh raspberries and desiccated coconut, they are rich, smooth, and easy to prepare ahead.

Apple Sesame Custard with Berry Sauce
Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Fusion
Author: Chef Marlene Watson Tara
A smooth apple sesame custard made with apple juice, agar-agar, lemon zest, tahini, rice syrup, and vanilla, served with a bright mixed berry sauce. This refreshing vegan dessert can be served on its own or used as a topping for other desserts.

Coconut Chia Pots with Toasted Coconut Chips
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Fusion
Author: Chef Marlene Watson Tara
Creamy coconut chia pots made with oat or brown rice milk, shredded coconut, prunes, vanilla, and chia seeds. Finished with fresh raspberries and cocoa coconut chips, they make an easy chilled dessert or parfait.

Chocolate Adzuki Bean Bites
Preparation Time: 35 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 65 minutes
Yield: 60
Cuisine: Fusion
Author: Chef Marlene Watson Tara
Healthy chocolate bites made with cooked adzuki beans, pecans, Medjool dates, cocoa powder, vanilla, and desiccated coconut. Rich, naturally sweet, high in fibre, and freezer-friendly, these bite-sized treats are perfect for dessert or snacks.

Fresh Lemon Mousse
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Fusion
Author: Chef Marlene Watson Tara
A light, fluffy vegan lemon mousse made with apple juice, oat or rice milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, agar flakes, kuzu, vanilla, and brown rice syrup. Set, blended until smooth, and chilled again, it creates a velvety citrus dessert.
