The most common argument against plant-based diets is that it’s hard to get enough protein, particularly if you have a highly active lifestyle. While meat certainly accounts for the highest volumes of protein, plant-based food isn’t nearly as devout of the macronutrient as people think. A plant-based diet offers enough protein for people of all lifestyles. […]
Specially designed for people who cannot tolerate beans, legumes & lentils. Rich and hearty, these plant patties blend quinoa, buckwheat and cauliflower with caramelised garlic, onion and chives for a wholesome, soul-warming meal. A sensational match with Asian flavours, sear in a pan and toss over fresh coleslaw with bao buns. Check out easy meal […]
Everyone is queuing for quinoa these days. What makes this ancient pseudo-cereal a go-to for people on plant-based diet? At Amino Mantra, we dived deeper into this topic, even deeper than your favourite rainbow buddha bowl. Quinoa is now a main source of nutrition for vegan and vegetarians as it contains all 10 essential amino […]
Did you know our gut bacteria and gut health can affect our mental, heart health and immunity? Gut health is a broad term to describe the relationship between our gut bacteria and the gut barrier. We have nearly the same number of bacteria cells in our body as our human cells. We have 38 trillion […]
Adjusting to a vegan lifestyle is much easier now thanks to the popularity and accessibility of vegan food. However, there’s more to it than simply giving up meat. For vegans, the biggest challenge is to meet the nutritional requirements. Meat and dairy is the source of many vital nutrients and when people switch to a […]
Difficulty Level: Medium Total time: 45 mins Meals served: 4 Ingredients: – Amino Mantra Black Truffle & Thyme Plant Patties 4 patties For Mushroom Red Wine – Oyster Bay Wines Hawke’s Bay Merlot Red Wine 100ml – Campbells Kitchen NZ Vegetable Stock 1ltr – Fresh chopped Garlic 1 tablespoon – Diced, Fresh Shiitake mushrooms […]
How delicious does this Sautéed Asparagus & Zucchini Summer Salad with hummus & Fijian Turmeric & Cumin Patties look? We teamed up with awesome Nicky Skinner at “Nourish and Vibrant” to make the perfect summer salad! Delicious and super easy to make! Difficulty level: Easy Total Time: 20 mins Meals served: 2 Small zucchini […]
Calcium is classically associated with dairy products in the western world. But there are a variety of vegan food sources that will satisfy the required calcium intake. In this blog, we cover why it’s important to make sure you are getting enough calcium, the required daily intake and the vegan foods that are highest in this […]
Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies in the world. Ensuring you get enough iron on a vegan diet is a matter of knowing what to eat and when to increase your ability to absorb non-heme iron. Find out which vegan foods are highest in non-heme iron, and the other important considerations […]
Enjoy the subtle flavour of Amino Mantra Caramelised Garlic & Chives Plant Patties in hot steamed dumplings. An easy, delicious vegan meal, perfect for a Summer lunch or dinner. Difficulty Level: Medium Total time: 25 mins Meals served: 12 dumplings (2 meals x 6 dumplings each) Ingredients: Dumplings – Amino Mantra Caramelised Garlic & […]
There are more ways to eat a vegan pattie than in a burger. This recipe is a fun, fresh alternative to your classic pattie use. It’s super simple to make and ingredients can be subbed for whatever you have on hand (there’s nothing worse than going to make a recipe and not only missing one item!). […]
Amino Mantra started out as a love story between a food scientist and a chef, who both bring their unique and complementary expertise and heritage to the food they produce. Pritesh emphasises the importance of developing an entrepreneurial mindset. “Right from day one of attending school through to finding a job, we are subconsciously trained to […]
Following a vegan diet doesn’t mean you have to give up delicious foods forever, nor does it mean resigning yourself to being deficient in certain nutrients. Following a whole-foods plant-based diet has shown to help people avoid chronic diseases, combat obesity, save animals, and help the environment – all without forgoing good flavour or good […]
With winter chill closing in, get cosy with this easy to make, soul-warming Central Asian influenced pilaf. Best thing about this recipe is that you only need 1 pot to create 4 servings. Or you can save leftovers for next day’s lunch. Difficulty level: Medium Total Time: 35 mins Meals served: 4 Servings Ingredients: – Amino […]
