Broccoli is my spring time favourite vegetable, which is lucky as I have a glut on from my allotment, so it is going in EVERYTHING! This time it is mixed with chestnuts and tofu to create an authentic Chinese dish reminiscent of the egg fried rice I used to eat. The “yolk” has a dry texture, and as it is made with spice is full of flavour. The tofu, soft and oily, makes for a slippery egg white substitute. It is not very eggy in flavour, but the textures and nutrition are a close match.
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Roasted Parsnip Soup
Thick, creamy, nutty soup made with parsnips, broccoli and white beans, this is a journey into all that is pure about spring vegetables. Finely chop the broccoli and keep it out of the blender to maintain the texture, likewise the white beans. Packed full of fibre, parsnips take a lot of salt, so don’t be shy with the shaker.
Roasted Squash and Broccoli Soup
Pure pure pure this soup is made from the wholiest of ingredients roasted squash and broccoli, mixed with some beans and topped with chopped cashews for an exotic twist. I saved the broccoli water for the stock.
Brown Lentil One Pot Stew
I created this recipe when it was still cold but still useful for using up the winter veg of broccoli and leeks. An earthy, spicey one pot stew incorporating lentils and beans instead of meat, this gravey laden mix fuses Indian flavours with British veg.
Winter Greens 30 Minute Curry
Spring is coming but the winter veg is still going strong with leeks leftover, and purple sprouting broccoli enduring the cold weather. This recipe uses tarragon and fenugreek to heighten the savoury taste of the vegetables, with coconut milk creating a smooth, creamy sauce. Leeks and broccoli are a fantastic combination, complementing each other in flavour and texture.
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”
Cashew Nut Curry
This creamy recipe made with lots of greens can be made mild or spicy depending on your preference. I personally enjoy mild food, and this curry makes for light comfort food, easy to munch with rice or couscous. Serve with leafy green for an extra vitamin boost. Drizzle of oil Fennel sliced Broccoli (small) choppedContinue reading “Cashew Nut Curry”
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