Since turning vegan, there is one thing I have missed up until now: my Dad’s chicken casserole. I finally decided to take the recipe and replace the chicken with ‘This Isn’t Chicken’ chicken. At 22% protein it is a fantastic meat replacement, and the recipe including all natural ingredients fits in with my whole foodsContinue reading “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Chicken Stew”
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Seitan Bourguignon
I wish there was a catchier name for this delicious dish, but good for Halloween! If you want to impress someone with just how satisfying and rich vegan cuisine can be, this could be the recipe you’ve been looking for. Made in exactly the same way as the beef classic, seitan bourguignon, uses seitan marinatedContinue reading “Seitan Bourguignon”
Bean Soup
On the search for a low calorie, high nutrition soup, I designed this beauty, which is high in calcium, iron and protein. Prep time: 1hr, serves 6. Onion (large) garlic chopped (4 cloves) Celery chopped (6 sticks Mixed herbs, bay leaf (3 teaspoons) Tinned tomatoes (2 cans) Kale chopped (200g bag) Butter beans (2 cansContinue reading “Bean Soup”
Creamy Mushroom Pasta
Scrumptious creamy pasta with a zesty salad, quick to cook, serves 2 Drizzle oi oil 2-3 cloves garlic chopped or crushed 10 medium mushrooms quartered Bag of spinach Oatly creme fraiche (or other vegan substitute) Spaghetti Salad leaves Lemon, oil, wholegrain mustard dressing (whisk together in small dish with a fork) Salt and pepper Add,Continue reading “Creamy Mushroom Pasta”
Lentil Soup
A classic lentil soup, accented by the celery and tomato. You can play with different spices and herbs. Makes a batch of 8 portions – perfect for your lunch time protein hit, and freezes well Bag of lentils (500g) Onion 1 finely chopped Carrots 2-3 diced Celery – 1 bunch diced Potatoes x 3 mediumContinue reading “Lentil Soup”
Lentil and potato pot
For those days when you just want a simple thick nourishing soup, this one is easy to eat with melt in the mouth potato, and lentils smooth, thick curry laced with spices and herbs, beans for extra protein, and greens for iron. Serve in a bowl, suitable for all ages, serves 4-6 dice red skinContinue reading “Lentil and potato pot”
Asparagus and black beans dressed in lemon, with olive, watercress and blueberry salad
Bursting with flavour this makes a light, nutrient dense dinner, serves 2-3 Potatoes (3 medium, cubed, skins on) Black beans (one can, cooked and drained) Asparagus (one bunch cut into 2 inch batons) Paprika 1-2 tsp Bay leaves Salt and pepper Lemon and mustard dressing (use a fork to whisk lemon juice with wholegrain mustardContinue reading “Asparagus and black beans dressed in lemon, with olive, watercress and blueberry salad”
Thai green curry
Classic, simple, non-spicy English take on the traditional Thai green curry. So simple, so delicious. Serves 2-3 Carrots x 2 Leek x 1 Broccolli x 1 small Thai green curry paste (half a jar) Coconut milk (one can) Lemongrass (fresh from the plant if you can get it) Chop and fry veggies, add paste, addContinue reading “Thai green curry”
four green stew
Stir fry steam bowl Preparation time: 1 hour soup makes 6 portions, stores 5-6 days in fridge. fry tofu separately 5min with Indian, Asian and English influences this dish combines four green vegetables, beans, nuts, soya and spices… Fry big chopped leek (inc green tops) and two courgettes add spices (organic garam masala, extra cumin,Continue reading “four green stew”
purple sweet potato and chestnut curry
A super simple recipe with a rich, creamy nuttiness thanks to the chestnuts and spices. Purple sweet potato – chopped into cubes 2-3cm Broccoli – sliced into batons Chestnuts – in a jar, ready cooked Chickpeas Coconut milk – one can Spices – paprika, thyme, garam masala, salt and pepper Chop the potato and fryContinue reading “purple sweet potato and chestnut curry”
Sarasvati Flow 