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Hetty Lui McKinnon

Hetty Lui McKinnon is an award-winning food writer with a passion for vegetables and cooking. Her six best-selling cookbooks include her latest, "Linger," the acclaimed "Tenderheart" and "To Asia, With Love." Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now resides in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipes by Hetty Lui McKinnon

186 recipes

  • Eggplant Involtini With Fresh Tomato Sauce

    Eggplant Involtini With Fresh Tomato Sauce

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    172 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    172

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Golden Tofu Noodle Bowl

    Golden Tofu Noodle Bowl

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    548 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    548

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cheesy Carrot and Lentil Loaf

    Cheesy Carrot and Lentil Loaf

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    159 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    159

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cold Sesame Noodles With Smashed Cucumbers

    Cold Sesame Noodles With Smashed Cucumbers

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    84 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    84

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crunchy Peanut Noodle Slaw

    Crunchy Peanut Noodle Slaw

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    316 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    316

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kimchi-Pickled Zucchini and Tomatoes

    Kimchi-Pickled Zucchini and Tomatoes

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    223 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    223

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chile Oil Dumplings With Noodles

    Chile Oil Dumplings With Noodles

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    58 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    58

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Jalapeño Cheddar Zucchini Bread

    Jalapeño Cheddar Zucchini Bread

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    589 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    589

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chile Tofu

    Chile Tofu

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1184 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,184

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Yuzu-Miso Glazed Asparagus Tart

    Yuzu-Miso Glazed Asparagus Tart

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    202 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    202

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Gnocchi and Peas With Whipped Feta

    Gnocchi and Peas With Whipped Feta

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    750 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    750

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Laksa Noodle Salad

    Laksa Noodle Salad

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    266 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    266

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Cauliflower and Lentil Salad

    Roasted Cauliflower and Lentil Salad

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    480 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    480

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta e Ceci Salad

    Pasta e Ceci Salad

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    480 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    480

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Stir-Fried Rice Cakes

    Stir-Fried Rice Cakes

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    25 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    25

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mushroom Manti With Garlic Yogurt and Tomato Sauce

    Mushroom Manti With Garlic Yogurt and Tomato Sauce

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    129 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    129

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Stir-Fried Salt and Pepper Dumplings

    Stir-Fried Salt and Pepper Dumplings

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1185 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,185

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Squash and Split Pea Stew

    Roasted Squash and Split Pea Stew

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    138 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    138

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chickpeas al Limone With Burrata

    Chickpeas al Limone With Burrata

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    3536 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,536

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tofu and Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Curry

    Tofu and Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Curry

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    2638 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,638

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tofu Scramble With Black Beans and Corn

    Tofu Scramble With Black Beans and Corn

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    487 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    487

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomato Lentil Stew With Crispy Potato

    Tomato Lentil Stew With Crispy Potato

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1259 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,259

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Buttery Gochujang Tofu and Broccoli 

    Buttery Gochujang Tofu and Broccoli 

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1532 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,532

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Soy Sauce and Brown Butter Brussels Sprouts Pasta

    Soy Sauce and Brown Butter Brussels Sprouts Pasta

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    903 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    903

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Butternut Squash Soup Pot Pie

    Butternut Squash Soup Pot Pie

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    588 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    588

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crustless Zucchini and Feta Quiche

    Crustless Zucchini and Feta Quiche

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1045 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,045

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Creamed Corn

    Coconut Creamed Corn

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    50 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    50

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Shira-ae (Smashed Tofu Salad With Green Beans)

    Shira-ae (Smashed Tofu Salad With Green Beans)

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    42 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    42

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Basil Tofu

    Basil Tofu

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1057 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,057

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Preserved Lemon Pasta

    Preserved Lemon Pasta

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    468 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    468

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vegan al Pastor Tacos

    Vegan al Pastor Tacos

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    276 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    276

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Broccoli Rice With Eggs

    Broccoli Rice With Eggs

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    459 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    459

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomato and Egg Noodles

    Tomato and Egg Noodles

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    166 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    166

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bibimbap-Style Soba Noodle Salad

    Bibimbap-Style Soba Noodle Salad

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    107 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    107

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coronation Cauliflower and Chickpeas

    Coronation Cauliflower and Chickpeas

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    619 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    619

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Turnips With Whipped Pistachio Feta

    Turnips With Whipped Pistachio Feta

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    149 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    149

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Dan Dan Noodle Salad

    Dan Dan Noodle Salad

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    2306 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,306

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Chickpea and Lentil Salad

    Spiced Chickpea and Lentil Salad

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    322 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    322

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Carrots With Mole Encacahuatado

    Roasted Carrots With Mole Encacahuatado

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    71 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    71

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Miso Eggplant Salad With Chickpeas

    Miso Eggplant Salad With Chickpeas

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    317 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    317

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Ravioli With Burst Tomatoes

    Sheet-Pan Ravioli With Burst Tomatoes

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1765 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,765

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomato and Burrata Salad With Chile Crisp

    Tomato and Burrata Salad With Chile Crisp

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    299 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    299

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Zucchini Butter Pasta 

    Zucchini Butter Pasta 

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1729 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,729

    40 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vegetarian Tomato Mapo Tofu

    Vegetarian Tomato Mapo Tofu

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    431 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    431

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fresh Corn and Black Bean Salad With Corn Chips

    Fresh Corn and Black Bean Salad With Corn Chips

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    5060 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    5,060

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mango Soft Serve

    Mango Soft Serve

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    2063 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,063

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Pepper, White Bean and Mozzarella Salad

    Roasted Pepper, White Bean and Mozzarella Salad

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1102 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,102

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Potato Salad With Pickles

    Potato Salad With Pickles

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    237 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    237

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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