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Tempeh is a delicious plant based protein that is perfect flavoured with spices in a refreshing salad
My favourite legume is by far chickpeas! They’re high in protein, minerals, fibre and vitamins, making them an amazing edition to any diet. This recipe can be made in a slow cooker, or slowly cooked in your oven. The ingredients are very simple, and hopefully will be pantry staples.
Jackfruit is increasingly popular ingredient used in vegan cooking to imitate meat. It has that stringy texture, when if cooked right, can create a meaty texture in your recipe. This particular stew is inspired by a Greek Kleftiko, which usually uses lamb.
This asparagus corn chowder is a comforting classic, with a yummy addition of asparagus (one of my faovurite vegetables). Cooked in a slow cooker, or slowly in an oven, it works beautifully as a mid-week meal when you don’t have much time, or as meal prep for the week.
If you love Thai food like me, but sometimes don’t want to (or can’t) be stood in the kitchen cooking, then this recipe is a great option. All it involves is some chopping (which I lovingly do at my bar stools seated), and then shoving into a large casserole dish to stew in the oven for a few hours!
Apple crumble is a classic British dish that I grew up eating and absolutely loved. During the late summer months, when apples are in season and the blackberries come out, you can enjoy the incredible dessert that is apple and blackberry crumble.
I adore chocolate, and will take any excuse to enjoy it in the mornings. Adding these rich flavours to a classic overnight oats recipe makes for a decadent start to the day without actually eating dessert for breakfast.
Using carrots in overnight oats may seem unusual to some, but trust me when I say it works! It’s not only delicious, but a great way to add an extra portion of your 5-a-day first thing in the morning, and include more micronutrients into your diet.
Sometimes the classic flavours are all you need. Blueberries, bananas, and peanut butter work so perfectly with overnight oats, that they are very often my go-to.
Inspired by the warm North African flavours found in Harissa paste (garlic, chilli, and paprika), this smoky traybake is a great way to cook up an impressive dinner with next to no effort.
A dish I’ve enjoyed since university, but have decided to make vegan because it’s too delicious to miss out on!
If you’re a lover of pasta, but are also a bit of a lazy cook, this roasted red pepper dish is perfect. Using red peppers from the jar, you can whip together this amazingly tasty sauce to mix through your favourite pasta shape mid-week. Ideal for students, lazy cooks and those on a budget.
Combining two of my favourite cuisines: Mexican and Italian. Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it!
Inspired by the warm North African flavours found in Harissa paste (garlic, chilli, and paprika), this smoky traybake is a great way to cook up an impressive dinner with next to no effort.
This is one of my go-to recipes for an easy midweek meal when you want to just bung something in the oven. All you need is tofu, red onions, carrots, cherry tomatoes, Cavolo Nero or kale.
A healthy, plant based tabbouleh with brocolli, pomegranate and spinach.
This Thai salad has one of the most delicious spicy peanut sauces ever. Combined with tons of healthy vegetables, herbs and noodles it makes for a vibrant but easy midweek meal.
