Category: Snacks and Sides

Inspiring vegan side dishes and nibbles

Parsnip and Rosemary Soup with Toasted Hazelnuts (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Soya-free, Nut-free option)

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A sumptuous, warming winter soup with sweet, earthy parsnips, fragrant rosemary and with some added crunch from a scattering of toasted hazelnuts. This soup is really easy to make and even easier to eat – perfect when you need a bit of nourishment and comfort. ↓ Jump to the recipe! It is January, it's freezing … Continue reading Parsnip and Rosemary Soup with Toasted Hazelnuts (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Soya-free, Nut-free option)

Braised Sprouts with Coconut Milk and Tumeric (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Nut-free, Soya-free)

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An Indian-inspired dish to tempt even the most avid of sprout-haters. Brussel sprouts are finely sliced and fried with garlic, chilli and aromatic spices, before being cooked to perfection in coconut milk. Creamy, spicy, fragrant and warming, this is a perfect accompaniment for curries or a more adventurous Christmas dinner. ↓ Jump to the recipe! … Continue reading Braised Sprouts with Coconut Milk and Tumeric (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Nut-free, Soya-free)

Perfect Vegan Mince Pies (Vegan, Gluten-free option, Soya-free, Nut-free)

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Crisp, buttery, and crumbly shortcrust pastry, encasing rich and fruity mincemeat. These little pies are peak Christmas – totally delicious, really easy to make, and with a simple gluten-free option. ↓ Jump to the recipe! Despite the lack of visitors this Christmas, we still seem to manage to be churning out mince pies at an … Continue reading Perfect Vegan Mince Pies (Vegan, Gluten-free option, Soya-free, Nut-free)

Vegan Gingerbread Biscuits (Vegan, Gluten-free option, Nut-free, Soya-free)

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The ultimate Christmas cookie – these biscuits are packed full of spice with a delectable dark, treacly sweetness. They snap beautifully, are excellent for dunking in hot, warming beverages, and icing them makes an ideal holiday activity for small children (also for big children and adults). Plus there's a gluten-free version that is equally delicious! … Continue reading Vegan Gingerbread Biscuits (Vegan, Gluten-free option, Nut-free, Soya-free)

Vegan Orange and Mixed Spice Cinnamon Rolls (Vegan, Nut-free, Soya-free)

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Soft and fluffy rolls flavoured with orange zest, with a swirl of warming spices, and a glossy orange glaze. These cinnamon rolls are sweet, spicy, fragrant, utterly delicious and perfect for the festive season. Enjoy for breakfast or brunch, as a snack or pudding, warm, cold, dipped into coffee or hot chocolate, or straight out … Continue reading Vegan Orange and Mixed Spice Cinnamon Rolls (Vegan, Nut-free, Soya-free)

Tamarind Pulled Jackfruit (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Nut-free, Soya-free option)

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Chewy, crispy and meaty roasted jackfruit, bursting with flavour from a punchy tamarind marinade. Soya sauce and chilli paste add some deeply savoury notes, with tangy and sour tamarind, balanced with brown sugar, which facilitates optimum charring and caramelization in a hot oven. Perfect in wraps, bao, dumplings, sandwiches, on top of burgers, or how … Continue reading Tamarind Pulled Jackfruit (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Nut-free, Soya-free option)

Tofu Scramble with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Kale (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Nut-free)

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A delicious twist on the vegan classic; sun-dried tomatoes add their intense and sweet flavour to silken tofu, along with caramelized red onions and garlic, dark minerally kale, and a little spike of chilli. Perfect for a seasonal breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Or why not all four? ↓ Jump to the recipe! I never … Continue reading Tofu Scramble with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Kale (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Nut-free)

Vegan Tahini, Sea Salt and Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan, Gluten-free option, Nut-free option, Soya-free option)

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Crisp and chewy, sweet, buttery, and salty cookies, with chunky pockets of dark chocolate and a lovely nutty undertone from the tahini. Though I'm not always concerned with replicating non-vegan food, I would defy anyone to guess that they are vegan. Regardless of your dietary leanings, these are just excellent cookies. ↓ Jump to the … Continue reading Vegan Tahini, Sea Salt and Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan, Gluten-free option, Nut-free option, Soya-free option)

Indian Potato Cakes with a Spicy Tomato Chutney (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Soya-free, Nut-free)

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Crispy potato and chickpea patties, spiced with tumeric, mustard seeds, and garam masala, with a side of a quick and easy, sweet and tangy tomato chutney, spiked with chilli. Loosely based on the delicious Indian street-food Aloo Tikki, these potato cakes are ideal as an appetizer, light lunch, or as part of an Indian feast. … Continue reading Indian Potato Cakes with a Spicy Tomato Chutney (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Soya-free, Nut-free)