Lunch / Supper / Main Meal Recipes
Mediterranean vegetable tray bake with salsa verde
You can’t beat a tray bake for its ease of preparation. A little bit of chopping and let the oven do the work.Any leftovers make for a perfect lunch, eaten at room temperature.The zesty, herby salsa verde brings a freshness and vibrancy to the dish and the spicy...
Tofu bibimbap (Korean rice bowl)
The variations are endless with this delicious Korean rice bowl - create a dish to suit your taste and mood.Not so much a recipe as a guideline of ingredients to gather together.You could use fried slices of Portabello or field mushroom instead of tofu. And, if you’re...
Green beans and roasted tomatoes on toast
Beans on toast go green!You could use haricot or cannellini beans, but I think the texture and colour of the flageolet lend themselves best to this dish.If you’re not vegan, this goes really well with some seared halloumi or try it with a grating of Parmesan/Grana...
Vegan nut roast
The traditional Winter nut roast gets a face lift to become a true centre piece of the dinner table. Of course, it’s the perfect roast dinner, but I enjoy the warmed-up leftovers with houmous and salad.Get ahead by cooking the quinoa and sweet potatoes before-hand –...
Whole baked spiced cauliflower with courgette and squash dhal
A great alternative to a Sunday roast. This whole baked cauliflower looks stunning and the crispy leaves are delicious. Why let them go to waste? Serve with this courgette and squash dahl, kachumber salad and chapatti.Mix through some leftover chopped up cauliflower...
Miso aubergine with soba noodles
A Japanese-inspired dish, perfect all year round. Miso paste is made from fermented soya beans, is a good source of vitamins and minerals as well as being packed with umami flavour. It works brilliantly with aubergine.It might look like a lot of ingredients, but this...
Cavalo nero and mushroom meat-free balls with a rich tomato sauce
Cavalo nero might not be the obvious choice for a meat-free ball but believe me when I say these are absolutely delicious! Mixed with the mushrooms, they are earthy, wholesome and totally satisfying. Serve with this rich tomato sauce and, perhaps, some wholemeal...
Veggie Bolognese
A dish that has been adopted by the British as their own, Bolognese is a weekly meal plan staple in many a household. My veggie version is just as comforting and versatile as the meat version. Why not make this recipe your next batch cook? This recipe was developed...
Warm root veg salad
Salads don’t have to be restricted to the summer. Roasted root vegetables lend themselves really well to wintery salads, especially when combined with halloumi. If you prefer, you could serve the salad with feta, Turkish cheese or goat’s cheese instead of halloumi.I...
Feta stuffed Romano peppers and aubergine
The inspiration for this recipe came from the Italian aubergine and mozzarella dish, parmigiana di melanzane. I use Greek and Middle Eastern flavours and ingredients to create a little less rib-sticking dish. Salty feta and nutty, chewy bulgar wheat combine with the...
Curry noodle soup
Who doesn’t enjoy a good noodle slurping! Make this curry noodle soup recipe your own with whatever vegetables and protein you have to hand. I often use leftover roast chicken, but you could also use prawns, tofu or even just pack it full of vegetables. Bean sprouts...
Beets Burger Bowl
An alternative burger that you won’t want to miss. The Beets n Roots Veggie Burger Wrap provides you with an array of essential nutrients, including an excellent source of antioxidants from the beets, as well as omega 3 from the flaxseed and guacamole. This burger...
Chili Burrito Bowl
Our lively and colourful Chilli Bean Burrito Bowl is packed with bags of flavour and is sure to give you plenty of energy to fuel you throughout the day! With a base of healthy protenous beans, our delicious bowl is full of antioxidants, vitamin B, Iron and Fiber....
Miso Soba Noodle Bowl
This recipe is great as you can alter it depending on what your craving, your diet or your favourite vegetables. Although this is a vegetarian recipe you can always swap out the tofu for chicken or prawns. This bowl is fantastic for healing colds and when you are...
Kung Pao Prawns
Kung Pao Prawn is a perfect quick and easy stir-fry and can be served with noodles or rice. We opted for Doves Farm rice noodles (gluten free). The Szechuan peppercorns and chilli flakes add a little kick and the cashew nuts and red peppers provide a crunchy texture...
Chicken and Chickpea Mild Curry
With a creamy texture and easy on the spice, this Chicken and Chickpea Mild Curry recipe is ideal for the whole family. It has the added bonus of being quick and easy to prepare (ready to eat in under half an hour) so it ticks all the boxes if you fancy something full...
Vegetable Lasagne
This is the perfect family-friendly meal to help pack a rainbow of different vegetables into a meal. Most people think of beef mince when lasagne springs to mind, however, this recipe has so many interesting flavours and textures that substituting the meat will most...
Rice Flour (Gluten Free) Pancakes & Healthy toppings
These rice flour (gluten free) pancakes are similar to a normal pancake but with gluten free flour. They are best cooked as a thin layer in the pan, so spread the batter thinly in the pan (or pancake hot plate as we used). It’s so tempting to stick to the standard...
Spiced Crab Cakes
I love crab cakes. Unfortunately, many crab cakes are heavy in calories, sodium, and saturated fat. In the interest of cost cutting, they’re often junked up with caloric and sodium-laden fillers and then deep-fried (a tasty technique, but the caramelizing powers of...
Tacos
You can use either a tortilla or taco for these recipes: Roasted cauliflower,olives, pepper with a tomato & pepper salsa First of all roast the cauliflower: To roast the cauliflower: ¼ head cauliflower Olive oil Sea salt 2 garlic cloves crushed 2 tsps sumac 1 tsp...
Pasta with spinach and pumpkin
Ingredients: For 4 people 500g pasta (gluten-free, or whole wheat) 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ medium onion, chopped ½ teaspoon salt, 1 clove garlic, finely minced or grated 1.2 kg pumpkin chopped into small pieces and skin taken off. 1.5 litres water 235ml vegetable...