Category: Snacks and Sides

Inspiring vegan side dishes and nibbles

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)

Vegan Scones (Vegan, Nut-free option, Soya-free option)

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Soft, crumbly, and buttery scones, which can be whipped up in minutes and devoured just as quickly. Perfect for cream tea, afternoon tea, or any other sort of tea you can think of – and you'd never guess they were vegan! ↓ Jump to the recipe! My Summer holidays this year have largely involved visiting … Continue reading Vegan Scones (Vegan, Nut-free option, Soya-free option)

Lemon and Raspberry Muffins (Vegan, Gluten-free, Soya-free option)

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Delicious, fruity muffins, bursting with pockets of shocking pink raspberry. Soft and light sponge is scented with lemon zest and made even more flavoursome with ground oats and almonds; healthy enough to get away with for breakfast and indulgent enough for dessert. ↓ Jump to the recipe! We have a rather excessively productive raspberry patch … Continue reading Lemon and Raspberry Muffins (Vegan, Gluten-free, Soya-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)

Peach and Strawberry Smoothie (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free option, Nut-free option, Soya-free option)

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A delicious summery smoothie, that's sweet, fruity, creamy, and packed with good things. Ideal for when strawberries and peaches are in season and at their sweet and juicy best. ↓ Jump to the recipe! Smoothies are such a great way to pack in the vitamins, especially in the Summer heat when you don't want anything … Continue reading Peach and Strawberry Smoothie (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free option, Nut-free option, Soya-free option)

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)

Quick Classic Hummus (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Soya-free, Nut-free)

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The ultimate Middle-Eastern chickpea dip, flavoured with tahini, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil. Delicious, creamy, and so quick and easy to whip up, you'll wonder why you ever bought it ready-made. ↓ Jump to the recipe! I am old enough to remember the days when the British public considered hummus to be a weird … Continue reading Quick Classic Hummus (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Soya-free, Nut-free)

White Miso Vegan Hollandaise Sauce (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Nut-free option)

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The classic buttery sauce, veganized, and with a little umami twist. This vegan hollandaise is incredibly easy to make, needs only a few ingredients and is dangerously delicious. Perfect for slathering over grilled asparagus, or drizzling on a tofu and spinach breakfast muffin. ↓ Jump to the recipe! There are few things more delicious than … Continue reading White Miso Vegan Hollandaise Sauce (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Nut-free option)

Vegan Chocolate And Peanut Protein Bars (Vegan, Gluten-free, Soya-free)

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Delicious and nutritious chocolatey bars, crammed full of good things. Peanut butter, maple syrup, and cacao powder are combined with peanuts, seeds, oats, and an optional flurry of protein powder, for the ultimate post-gym treat or a protein-packed pick-me-up. ↓ Jump to the recipe! Energy bars are not usually my thing. Given that I have … Continue reading Vegan Chocolate And Peanut Protein Bars (Vegan, Gluten-free, Soya-free)