The Salt Lab Table: Family Favourites from Our Founder

 Kickstart 2025 with nourishing, family-approved recipes!

As the new year begins, Salt Lab’s Founder, Clementine, is sharing her favourite quick and wholesome recipes that nourish her family. These recipes are simple, delicious, and packed with the goodness you need to feel your best—perfect for those busy days when time is short but health is a priority.

THIS MONTH'S RECIPES

1. Rainbow Lasagna

A vibrant, plant-based lasagna packed with layers of flavor and nutrition.

Serves: 8

INGREDIENTS:

Pumpkin layer

• 700g pumpkin, peeled and cut into cubes
• 1 tbsp each sage, rosemary, onion powder

• 1 medium beetroot, peeled and cut into cubes
• Drizzle of olive oil as needed

• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 100g kale or spinach leaves
• 600g firm tofu
• 15g nutritional yeast
• 1/4 cup milk of choice

Sauce

• ⅔ cup milk of choice
• 50g flour of choice
• 50g regular or vegan cheese, grated
• 12g nutritional yeast

• 10 pieces (250g) wholemeal lasagna sheets, uncooked
• 850g natural tomato pasta sauce 

METHOD:
1. Preheat oven to 180°C

2. Pumpkin layer:

• Add all ingredients to a baking tray and toss until combined. Bake for 20-30 mins, allow to cool, then process in a food processor until smooth. Set aside

3. Beetroot layer:

• (repeat as per pumpkin layer).

4. Ricotta layer:

• Cook kale/spinach and garlic powder in a saucepan with oil over medium heat. Cook until wilted. Add the remaining ingredients to a food processor. Process until smooth Set aside.

5. Sauce:

• Add all ingredients to a small pot on high heat and whisk for 5-10 minutes until a custard consistency is achieved.

6. To assemble:

• In a deep casserole dish, layer all the all the fillings and lasagna sheets and tomato pasta sauce as desired to create a rainbow. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Serve immediately or keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Enjoy!

2. Veggie-Packed Omelet

Perfect for breakfast or a quick dinner fix.

INGREDIENTS: 

• 3 eggs

• 1/4 cup milk

• 1/2 cup chopped veggies (e.g., spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms)

• 1/4 cup shredded cheese

• Salt and pepper to taste

METHOD:

• Add eggs, milk, salt, and pepper to the Thermomix bowl.
• Mix for 10 seconds/Speed 4. Set aside.

• Add chopped veggies to the Thermomix bowl.
• Sauté for 5 minutes/120°C/Reverse/Speed 1 until softened.

• Heat a non-stick pan on low heat.
• Pour the egg mixture over the sautéed veggies.
• Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
• Cook on low heat until the omelette is set (about 5–7 minutes).

• Slide the omelette onto a plate and serve immediately.

Enjoy your veggie-packed, nutritious meal!

3. Lemon Mug Cake

A sweet treat ready in minutes!

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 tbsp all-purpose flour (we love using buckwheat flour or cassava flour here)

• 3 tbsp coconut sugar

• 1/4 tsp baking powder

• 3 tbsp milk

• 1 tbsp melted butter

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• 1/2 tsp lemon zest

METHOD:

• Add all ingredients to the Thermomix bowl.
• Mix for 10 seconds/Speed 4 until smooth.

• Grease a microwave-safe mug lightly with butter or oil.
• Pour the batter into the mug.

• Place the mug in the microwave.
• Cook on high for 1–2 minutes, checking after 1 minute to avoid overcooking.

4. Serve

• Let cool slightly before enjoying your quick and zesty treat!

Perfect for a quick dessert or snack. 🍋

4. Chocolate Chunk Blondies

The perfect snack or dessert with a magnesium boost.

INGREDIENTS: 

• 1/2 cup melted organic butter

• 1 cup coconut sugar

• 1 egg

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup all-purpose flour (we love using buckwheat flour)

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks

METHOD:

1. Preheat Oven

• Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a baking pan with baking paper.

2. Prepare the Wet Ingredients

• Add melted butter, coconut sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the Thermomix bowl.
• Mix for 15 seconds/Speed 4.

3. Add the Dry Ingredients

• Add flour, baking powder, and salt to the bowl.
• Mix for 10 seconds/Speed 4 until just combined.

4. Add Chocolate Chunks

• Add the dark chocolate chunks to the bowl.
• Fold through using Reverse/Speed 2 for 5 seconds.

• Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading evenly.
• Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the top is golden and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.

• Allow to cool in the pan before slicing into squares.
• Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Enjoy your rich and delicious magnesium-boosted treat! 🍫

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