It doesn't get more hearty than this in Winter. Mung beans are super nutritious plant food that is a fantastic source of plant protein not to mention fibre, antioxidants, folate, manganese and magnesium.

This would have to be one of my all time favourite salads with the combination of roast pumpkin, salty haloumi and pops of sweet pomegranate you just can't go wrong. Quinoa has a fantastic amino acid profile providing a complete vegetarian source of protein as well as being high in calcium, iron, B vitamins and phosphorus.