I've started this new thing recently where I aim to eat at least 30 different plant varieties a week. That includes rice, seeds, oats, fruit, veg.. and well, anything that comes from a plant. This recipe is a great one to add variety, in terms of both plants and colour. It also tastes incredible, requires … Continue reading Plant-Packed Quinoa Salad
I always find that most of my salad recipes turn out pretty damn special when I make them in a rush. That also means they're quick and easy to make. This one is packed with raw veggies so is nutritious as well as delicious! Servings: 1 Ingredients 100g pasta, cooked according to instructions 1/2 avocado … Continue reading Avocado-mayo Pasta Salad
This is another pasta sauce I made as a quick with what I had in my fridge. It was so fresh with the added benefit of hidden greens in the sauce. I served with caramelised roasted brussel sprouts, but this will also work with other roasted veggies such as courgette and peppers. Serves: 2 Ingredients 200g … Continue reading Pea and Pesto Pasta with Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Ingredients For the sprouts: 200g brussel sprouts 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp paprika Pinch of salt For the risotto: 1 tsp avocado spread (or any vegan butter) 2 onions, diced 1 tbsp chopped garlic 120g risotto rice 360ml vegetable stock 1/2 an avocado 1 cup of cooked peas 1/2 a … Continue reading Creamy Pea and Avocado Risotto with Brussel Sprouts and Cranberries
I made this as a quick lunch before I had to dash out of the door again. The spelt I used was already pre-cooked so this only took me 8 minutes to make! You can also use brown rice, pearly barley, giant cous cous, quinoa or bulgar wheat Serves: 1 Ingredients: 80g cooked barley (I used … Continue reading Speedy Spelt Salad
For the Mexican veg mix: Spray oil (2-3 sprays) 1 small onion, sliced 1/2 green pepper, sliced then halved 5 cherry tomatoes, halved 4 chestnut mushrooms, sliced 1 tsp nude sweet & smoky spice mix Optional: vegan feta to top Method: In a pan, heat the oil over a medium flame then add the onions. … Continue reading Vegan Mexican Inspired Brunch
BECAUSE WHO DOESN'T LIKE SWEET POTATO FRIES AND GUAC??!!! Ingredients: For the sweet potatoes: 1 sweet potato, sliced into fries 1 tsp olive oil 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp hot chilli powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder Sprinkle of salt For the guac: 1/2 avocado 2 spring onions, sliced 1 red chilli, diced 1/2 tsp garlic … Continue reading Easy Sweet Potato Fries & Guac
Pitta + Pizza = Pittza As simple as that - plus this is an extremely easy recipe!! Serves: 1 Ingredients: 1 large pitta flatbread 4 falafels, cooked according to instructions 1/2 avocado, mashed 1 handful rocket I square inch violife greek-style cheese 1 tsp chilli flakes 1 tsp runny tahini Salt & pepper to taste Method: … Continue reading Easy Falafel Flatbread ‘Pittzza’
When I first heard about savoury oats - I was very apprehensive. I forget how versatile oats are and that they don't just work well with sweet flavours. I'm keeping this recipe very simple and including only the very basics. I will add some topping suggestions at the bottom. If you fancy a change from … Continue reading Savoury Oats – the basics
So last week I bought a huge pack of peppers, mainly because the 6 pack of wonky peppers was only 9p more more than the regular 3 pack... it would've been rude not to, but it meant I ended up with more than I needed! Avocados were also reduced in Tesco so obviously I bought … Continue reading Creamy Avocado and Roasted Pepper Pasta with Mushrooms – VEGAN
