Category: Main Meals

Delicious vegan recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Tomato, Lentil and Basil Salad (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Soya-free, Nut-free)

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A deliciously simple salad, for a fuss-free summer meal. Rinse some peppery lentils from a packet, roughly chop some sweet and juicy tomatoes, tear in a little fragrant fresh basil, and mix together with a fool-proof, 3-ingredient dressing. What could be easier? One of the challenges of being a vegan on holiday is that you … Continue reading Tomato, Lentil and Basil Salad (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Soya-free, Nut-free)

Cauliflower, Chickpea, and Harissa Tray-Bake (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Soya-free, Nut-free)

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A super-simple one-tray meal that packs a punch. Cauliflower, potatoes, chickpeas and spinach are roasted in a seriously tasty harissa marinade and served with a cooling lemon-scented yogurt. Minimum effort, maximum flavour! I am usually the sort of cook who uses every pan and utensil I can get my hands on, so this one-tray bake … Continue reading Cauliflower, Chickpea, and Harissa Tray-Bake (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Soya-free, Nut-free)

Linguine With Courgettes, Mint, and Lemon (Vegan, Gluten-free option, Soya-free, Nut-free option)

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A delicious and delectable pasta dish, celebrating the best of summer produce. Sliced courgettes are grilled until charred and sweet, stirred through a tangle of pasta in a simple, creamy sauce, and scented with lemon and fresh mint. ↓ Jump to the recipe! After a slow start, the summer vegetables are really going for it … Continue reading Linguine With Courgettes, Mint, and Lemon (Vegan, Gluten-free option, Soya-free, Nut-free option)

Indian Rice Salad With Summer Vegetables (Vegan, Gluten-free, Nut-free option, Soya-free)

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A beautifully fragrant rice salad with Indian spices, summer vegetables, fresh herbs and toasted cashews. Delicious as a meal by itself, and an excellent side dish for BBQ's and buffets alike. When I was younger, rice salad always meant the same thing; piles of rice with specks of vegetables chopped into tiny cubes, with raisins, … Continue reading Indian Rice Salad With Summer Vegetables (Vegan, Gluten-free, Nut-free option, Soya-free)

Vegan Banh Mi Sliders (Vegan, Nut-free)

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A very inauthentic version of the classic Vietnamese street food. Smoked tofu marinated in soya sauce, crunchy quick pickles, soft herbs, mayonnaise, and sriracha make up the wildly tasty filling, encased in a crusty, homemade mini burger bun. The perfect party food or game day snack! ↓ Jump to the recipe! This Sunday, the England … Continue reading Vegan Banh Mi Sliders (Vegan, Nut-free)

Red Lentil Dal With Roasted Fennel (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Nut-free, Soya-free)

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A lovely, light dal, fresh and delicately spiced, accompanied by the sweet and gentle aniseed of roasted fennel. Perfect with a mound of steaming basmati and some fresh chapati for a warming dinner, or as part of an Indian feast. ↓ Jump to the recipe! In Hindi, dal is the name for split dried pulses, … Continue reading Red Lentil Dal With Roasted Fennel (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Nut-free, Soya-free)

Tofu Butter Masala (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free)

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A rich and creamy curry, beautifully spiced without being too hot, and the perfect centerpiece for an Indian feast. Firm tofu replaces paneer or chicken, and is bathed in a sauce that is sumptuous, aromatic, and buttery. ↓ Jump to the recipe! I love Indian food; the sheer variety is mind-boggling and combinations of spices, … Continue reading Tofu Butter Masala (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free)

Pea And Mint Samosa With A Smooth Mint Raita (Vegan, Nut-free, Soya-free)

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Traditional Indian samosa with a little herby twist. Beautifully crisp pastry surrounding a mouthwatering filling of spiced potatoes, peas, and mint with an optional, but delicious, tangy raita. These golden parcels are fragrant, full of flavour, spicy, and deeply satisfying. ↓ Jump to the recipe! I would need far more space than this blog post … Continue reading Pea And Mint Samosa With A Smooth Mint Raita (Vegan, Nut-free, Soya-free)

Vegan Spring Gado Gado (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free)

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Loosely based on the classic Indonesian salad, this dish is a riot of flavours celebrating the best of Spring produce. New potatoes, broad beans, asparagus, bean sprouts, and spring greens slathered in a salty, spicy, sweet and tangy peanut sauce, with marinated tofu, fresh mint and chilli. ↓ Jump to the recipe! Gado Gado is … Continue reading Vegan Spring Gado Gado (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free)