Chickpeas, spring greens and salsa make a warm and comforting meal, so it’s perfect for this rainy, cold weather. I love this dish for dinners at the moment because it’s so quick and easy. This makes a good base but you can easily vary the theme to make something that’s equally as delicious and effortless. I had…
Recipes
Lentil Nut Loaf
This vegan treat is often associated with Christmas but shouldn’t be ignored the rest of the year. It’s rich, delicious and satisfying making it good for a weekend roast. It’s so easy to make, store and reheat. It’s perfect for leftovers to enjoy during the week or to take into work. Lentil nut loaf is…
Pumpkin, Kale & Chickpea Salad with Tahini Dressing
Every now and then I go through phases when I just can’t sleep. When this happens I usually get up and do Pilates. I know it sounds odd but it’s much better than lying in bed fuming about the fact I’m awake! There are lots of downsides to not being able to sleep, as I’m…
Thick Tahini Dressing
Tahini doesn’t look very appealing (it’s basically oily, beige goo) but this thick paste, made from sesame seeds, is full of flavour. It’s richness and adaptability make it ideal for sauces – especially with when served with veggies, falafels, wild rice and pulse-based dishes (and, of course, salads). The possibilities are endless. Tahini can be…
Easy Vegan ‘Lasagna’
The reason I’ve put ‘lasagna’ in quotation marks is because lasagna actually refers to individual pasta sheets rather than the dish as a whole. However, I’m using the term here to describe a dish made with several layers, alternated with sauce. In this case the layers are potato, courgette and mixed peppers. The sauce is…
Broccoli Salad with Mint & Lemon Dressing
This is a simple recipe for a delicious, refreshing and flavoursome salad. If you’re wondering why my meals seem to be broccoli-centric at the moment, it’s because I inherited loads of broccoli that was going to get thrown out (I can’t stand waste) and I’m really glad I did as I’m getting really into it!…
Broccoli & Lemon Puree
Try this broccoli puree for a different way to enjoy your greens. Even if you’re not a natural broccoli lover it’s a delicious alternative way to get your fix! If you want to make an even creamier puree, just add some plant milk of your choice, omit the lemon (optional) and add pine nuts… Heaven….
Double Broccoli Bowl
I love broccoli! I could eat it for every meal (assuming the allowance wasn’t restricted* due to FODMAPs). I’m not really sure why broccoli gets such a bad name. Aside from sprouts, I think it’s children’s most hated vegetable. What I hate is ‘school broccoli’ – broccoli that has been boiled to death with no nutrients…
Pumpkin, Lentil & Walnut Salad
This time of year there’s a temptation to hibernate and eat loads of comfort foods like Pumpkin & Thyme Risotto, Cabbage Rolls, Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers, Sheepless Pie, Aubergine Rolls or my favourite go-to Aubergine and Pepper Curry. However if, like me, you didn’t just overindulge on Christmas day but for the whole of December, you may be getting…
Balso Dressing AKA Balsamic Dressing
Aside from the fact that store bought dressing is rarely low-FODMAP why settle for bottled, processed dressings full of preservatives, when you can make your own, easy, healthy version in less than a minute? Balsamic vinaigrette is one of the easiest dressings to make… It’s so easy, you barely need a recipe! Just pop three ingredients into…
