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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

181 recipes

  • Kimchi-Pickled Zucchini and Tomatoes

    Kimchi-Pickled Zucchini and Tomatoes

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chile Oil Dumplings With Noodles

    Chile Oil Dumplings With Noodles

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    13

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Jalapeño Cheddar Zucchini Bread

    Jalapeño Cheddar Zucchini Bread

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    200

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chile Tofu

    Chile Tofu

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    859

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Yuzu-Miso Glazed Asparagus Tart

    Yuzu-Miso Glazed Asparagus Tart

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    181

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Gnocchi and Peas With Whipped Feta

    Gnocchi and Peas With Whipped Feta

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    665

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Laksa Noodle Salad

    Laksa Noodle Salad

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    242

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Cauliflower and Lentil Salad

    Roasted Cauliflower and Lentil Salad

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    343

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta e Ceci Salad

    Pasta e Ceci Salad

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    394

    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

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

    107

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Stir-Fried Salt and Pepper Dumplings

    Stir-Fried Salt and Pepper Dumplings

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1043 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,043

    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

    2343 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,343

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tofu and Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Curry

    Tofu and Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Curry

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    2260 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,260

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tofu Scramble With Black Beans and Corn

    Tofu Scramble With Black Beans and Corn

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    256

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomato Lentil Stew With Crispy Potato

    Tomato Lentil Stew With Crispy Potato

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1211 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,211

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Buttery Gochujang Tofu and Broccoli 

    Buttery Gochujang Tofu and Broccoli 

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    1,219

    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

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

    862

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Butternut Squash Soup Pot Pie

    Butternut Squash Soup Pot Pie

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    580

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crustless Zucchini and Feta Quiche

    Crustless Zucchini and Feta Quiche

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    595

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Creamed Corn

    Coconut Creamed Corn

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    38

    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

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

    670

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Preserved Lemon Pasta

    Preserved Lemon Pasta

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    430

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vegan al Pastor Tacos

    Vegan al Pastor Tacos

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    215

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Broccoli Rice With Eggs

    Broccoli Rice With Eggs

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    427

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomato and Egg Noodles

    Tomato and Egg Noodles

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    132

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bibimbap-Style Soba Noodle Salad

    Bibimbap-Style Soba Noodle Salad

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    83

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coronation Cauliflower and Chickpeas

    Coronation Cauliflower and Chickpeas

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    571

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Turnips With Whipped Pistachio Feta

    Turnips With Whipped Pistachio Feta

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    139

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Chickpea and Lentil Salad

    Spiced Chickpea and Lentil Salad

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    274

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Dan Dan Noodle Salad

    Dan Dan Noodle Salad

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    2077 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,077

    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

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

    122

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Ravioli With Burst Tomatoes

    Sheet-Pan Ravioli With Burst Tomatoes

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1376 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,376

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomato and Burrata Salad With Chile Crisp

    Tomato and Burrata Salad With Chile Crisp

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    173

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Zucchini Butter Pasta 

    Zucchini Butter Pasta 

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1256 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,256

    40 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vegetarian Tomato Mapo Tofu

    Vegetarian Tomato Mapo Tofu

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    371

    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

    3768 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,768

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mango Soft Serve

    Mango Soft Serve

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1774 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,774

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Pepper, White Bean and Mozzarella Salad

    Roasted Pepper, White Bean and Mozzarella Salad

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    975

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Potato Salad With Pickles

    Potato Salad With Pickles

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    196

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Broccoli Soba Salad 

    Broccoli Soba Salad 

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    145

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • No-Cook Chili Bean Salad

    No-Cook Chili Bean Salad

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    1029 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,029

    25 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Asparagus and Tofu With Black Bean Sauce

    Asparagus and Tofu With Black Bean Sauce

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    447

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hojicha Tiramisù

    Hojicha Tiramisù

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

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

    93

    4 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon-Miso Tofu With Broccoli

    Lemon-Miso Tofu With Broccoli

    Hetty Lui McKinnon

    4116 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,116

    45 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

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