A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Slow Cooker Savoury Black Beans Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Black beans are such a versatile staple to have on hand. This slow cooker home-made version is a fraction of the cost of store-bought, plus you have control of the salt content. Oh and they are delicious Ingredients 1 lb dried black beans…
Garlicky Quinoa with Wilted Spinach Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 5 mins Total time: Serves: Fragrant garlicky quinoa with wilted spinach and lemon zest – fantastic for brunch, with a perfectly poached or fried egg on top. Ingredients 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 cup chopped spinach (or whole baby spinach to make it…
Marrakesh Carrots Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: Total time: 10 mins Serves: The perfect side dish to a summer barbecue. Ingredients 4 cups grated carrots (see notes) 1 can garbanzo beans (chickpeas) rinsed and drained 7 medjool dates, pitted and chopped ½ a small red onion, minced 4 green onions, white and light green…
Maple Candied Pecans Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 13 mins Total time: Serves: Sweet, crunchy, creamy and delicious all at the same time. If any snack deserves to have the word ‘moreish’ used as it’s describer – this is it! Dig in and enjoy. Ingredients 2 cups raw unsalted pecans 3 tbsp pure maple…
Slow Roasted Strawberries Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Ooey gooey roasted strawberries pack a real flavour punch, and are perfect for summer, added to your favourite desserts, some overnight oats or milkshakes. Use anywhere you want that real strawberry punch without adding any refined sugar. Ingredients 2 tills strawberries Instructions View the full…
Zucchini and Quinoa Poppers Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 45 mins Serves: 25 poppers Delicious and chock full of all the good stuff. Ingredients 1 cup cooked quinoa (cook according to package instructions) 2 medium zucchini 3 tbsp whole wheat flour ½ brown onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, crushed…
Chickpea, Spinach and Brown Rice Pot Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This is a great little dish which is so easy to prepare. Delicious served with some yoghurt, a big dollop of hummus and some fresh whole wheat pita bread or Lebanese bread if you can get it. Ingredients 2 tbsp avocado oil…
Cream of Broccoli and Pistachio Soup Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: So so creamy and delicious and will only take about twenty minutes from start to finish. Perfect for a quick weekday dinner. Ingredients 2 tbsp butter or vegan alternative 1 onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 3 cups good quality vegetable broth…
Pecan Dark Choc Chunk Oatmeal Cookies Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Buttery pecans and dark chocolate chunks embedded into oaty goodness – what more could you want in a cookie? Ingredients ½ cup solid coconut oil ⅔ cup coconut sugar ½ tsp pure vanilla extract 1 large egg (for vegans this worked with…
Chocolate Coconut Roughs Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: Total time: 5 mins Serves: 12 These little gems are so versatile. Use them as an afternoon sweet treat pick me up, crumble them on your ice cream for dessert or your oats for breakfast or pop them in the blender with some almond milk for…
Maple Roasted Small Potatoes Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 25 mins Total time: 30 mins Serves: 4 This little dish is simple and delicious. A perfect side which is effortless yet fantastic! Ingredients 350g small potatoes Avocado oil, for drizzling 1 tsp sea salt ½ tsp smoked paprika 1 large tomato, diced 1 tsp…
Roasted Vegetable and Spinach Pesto Lasagna Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 50 mins Total time: 1 hr 10 mins Serves: 6 A beautiful vegan take on lasagna starring spinach pesto, cashew cream cheese (that actually tastes like cheese) and plenty of fresh vegetables. Guaranteed to satisfy even the hungriest belly. Ingredients 2 cups cashews…