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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

183 recipes

  • Cold Sesame Noodles With Smashed Cucumbers

    Cold Sesame Noodles With Smashed Cucumbers

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    35

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crunchy Peanut Noodle Slaw

    Crunchy Peanut Noodle Slaw

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    28

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kimchi-Pickled Zucchini and Tomatoes

    Kimchi-Pickled Zucchini and Tomatoes

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    63

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chile Oil Dumplings With Noodles

    Chile Oil Dumplings With Noodles

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    35

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Jalapeño Cheddar Zucchini Bread

    Jalapeño Cheddar Zucchini Bread

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    242

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chile Tofu

    Chile Tofu

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    949

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Yuzu-Miso Glazed Asparagus Tart

    Yuzu-Miso Glazed Asparagus Tart

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    189

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Gnocchi and Peas With Whipped Feta

    Gnocchi and Peas With Whipped Feta

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    704

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Laksa Noodle Salad

    Laksa Noodle Salad

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    244

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Cauliflower and Lentil Salad

    Roasted Cauliflower and Lentil Salad

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    379

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta e Ceci Salad

    Pasta e Ceci Salad

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    430

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Stir-Fried Rice Cakes

    Stir-Fried Rice Cakes

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    22

    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

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

    113

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Stir-Fried Salt and Pepper Dumplings

    Stir-Fried Salt and Pepper Dumplings

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1068 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,068

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Squash and Split Pea Stew

    Roasted Squash and Split Pea Stew

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    134

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chickpeas al Limone With Burrata

    Chickpeas al Limone With Burrata

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    2658 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,658

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tofu and Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Curry

    Tofu and Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Curry

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    2385 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,385

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tofu Scramble With Black Beans and Corn

    Tofu Scramble With Black Beans and Corn

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    317

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomato Lentil Stew With Crispy Potato

    Tomato Lentil Stew With Crispy Potato

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1219 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,219

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Buttery Gochujang Tofu and Broccoli 

    Buttery Gochujang Tofu and Broccoli 

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1265 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,265

    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

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

    869

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Butternut Squash Soup Pot Pie

    Butternut Squash Soup Pot Pie

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    582

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crustless Zucchini and Feta Quiche

    Crustless Zucchini and Feta Quiche

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    732

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Creamed Corn

    Coconut Creamed Corn

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    41

    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

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

    37

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Basil Tofu

    Basil Tofu

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    756

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Preserved Lemon Pasta

    Preserved Lemon Pasta

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    435

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vegan al Pastor Tacos

    Vegan al Pastor Tacos

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    232

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Broccoli Rice With Eggs

    Broccoli Rice With Eggs

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    431

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomato and Egg Noodles

    Tomato and Egg Noodles

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    141

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bibimbap-Style Soba Noodle Salad

    Bibimbap-Style Soba Noodle Salad

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    97

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coronation Cauliflower and Chickpeas

    Coronation Cauliflower and Chickpeas

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    583

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Turnips With Whipped Pistachio Feta

    Turnips With Whipped Pistachio Feta

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    140

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Chickpea and Lentil Salad

    Spiced Chickpea and Lentil Salad

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    296

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Dan Dan Noodle Salad

    Dan Dan Noodle Salad

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    2149 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,149

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Carrots With Mole Encacahuatado

    Roasted Carrots With Mole Encacahuatado

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    70

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Miso Eggplant Salad With Chickpeas

    Miso Eggplant Salad With Chickpeas

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    148

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Ravioli With Burst Tomatoes

    Sheet-Pan Ravioli With Burst Tomatoes

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1492 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,492

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomato and Burrata Salad With Chile Crisp

    Tomato and Burrata Salad With Chile Crisp

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    213

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Zucchini Butter Pasta 

    Zucchini Butter Pasta 

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1431 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,431

    40 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vegetarian Tomato Mapo Tofu

    Vegetarian Tomato Mapo Tofu

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    400

    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

    4110 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,110

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mango Soft Serve

    Mango Soft Serve

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1931 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,931

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Pepper, White Bean and Mozzarella Salad

    Roasted Pepper, White Bean and Mozzarella Salad

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1010 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,010

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Potato Salad With Pickles

    Potato Salad With Pickles

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    209

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Broccoli Soba Salad 

    Broccoli Soba Salad 

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    146

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • No-Cook Chili Bean Salad

    No-Cook Chili Bean Salad

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1119 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,119

    25 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Asparagus and Tofu With Black Bean Sauce

    Asparagus and Tofu With Black Bean Sauce

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    460

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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