Nothing beats gravy and mash potato. This vegan twist on the traditional shepherd’s pie combines veggie sausages with brown lentils to create the filling, and sweet potato mustard mash for the topping. Served with spinach in tomato on the side, this rainbow coloured dish covers a lot of nutritional bases.
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Vegan Tortilla Espanola
Craving omlette? Chickpeas contain all but one of your essential amino acids, and chickpea flour can be used as a n egg substitute. The unique flavour of fried vegetables in an omelette got me experimenting with chickpea flour after seeing a recipe in Stephen Walsh’s book Plant Based Nutrition and Health.
Beans and Greens 15 Minute Wrap
Pushed for time, or can’t be bothered to cook, wraps make the perfect slap up meal. Combining beans with greens, mushrooms, garlic and nut butter, the flavours and textures combine to make a satisfying meal.
Seitan, Leek and Mushroom Pie
The vegan version of chicken pie, this is the perfect winter warmer. The seitan, half tofu, half wheat, is rich in nutrients, softens in the oven as it absorbs the flavours of the spices. Mushrooms and leek wrapped in white sauce add to the succulence with a touch of clove for an added dimension.
Vegan Garlic “Mussels”
Inspired by a recipe in ‘Vegan Food and Living’ these garlic mushroom “mushels” are made with shitake mushrooms and plenty of garlic. Rich in B vitamins, serve with beans and kale for an extra health kick. Tarragon adds an umami dimension while white wine and lemon sets off the juice. After over a decade ofContinue reading “Vegan Garlic “Mussels””
Classic Vegan Spaghetti Bolognese
This classic bolognese made with soya contains all nine amino acids, protein and zinc. I find myself craving the tomato-y richness of the sauce, combined with the chewy texture of the soya meat, and the nuttiness of the wholewheat spaghetti. This version is made with oregano, only, but you can add spices like cumin andContinue reading “Classic Vegan Spaghetti Bolognese”
Lentil and Bean Soup
Bursting with flavour and nutrition, this simple soup is one of my favourites. Lentils and beans are powerhouses of nutrition, with iron, zinc and other minerals. Coconut milk is high in calcium,as are the tinned tomatoes. I could not resist adding some seasonal squash on top, full of carotenoids, and bringing that roasted sweetness. PrepContinue reading “Lentil and Bean Soup”
Earth Bowl
Inspired by a recipe in the magazine ‘Vegan Food and Living’ I decided to create a tapas style buddha bowl using roasted sweet potatoes and homemade houmous. Excited by a new addition to the pantry, I laced the potatoes with hoisin sauce. I piled on the rocket drizzled with oil, heaped on the homemade houmousContinue reading “Earth Bowl”
Hoisin Vegan Wraps
Made with mushrooms, black beans and watercress, these wraps are full of flavour and healthy too. The hoisin sauce complements the nut butter in a classic Asian combo brought to life by the peppery watercress and earthy tarragon. Ingredients are per person so make as much or as little as you need! shredded cabbage 90gContinue reading “Hoisin Vegan Wraps”
Roasted Squash and Crispy Kale Pasta
The taste of summer, with squash, courgette, kale and cannellini beans all fresh from the garden. This seasonal dish has highs of roasted squash and crispy kale with undertones of earthy beans and green salad. The creaminess of the vegan cream cheese make its even more moreish. Serves 4. 750g squash 500g courgette drizzle syrupContinue reading “Roasted Squash and Crispy Kale Pasta”
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