Chickpea Mediterranean Traybake
Top Tips: Boost the protein – add another type of bean/lentil or use alternatives that you have available If available, stir through diced tofu or sprinkle with feta cheese. Use any vegetables that can be roasted to boost the fibre in this recipe.
Hearty Bean and Lentil Pie
Top Tips: Don’t add all the milk the the mash at once – keeping the mash thick is important so it sits on top of the filling. This recipe is a great way to use up any vegetables you have to hand. Peas, spinach, kale or frozen mixed veg work well and are an easy way […]
Lentil Shepherds Pie
Mushroom and Butterbean Orzo
Substitutions Any mushroom can work in this recipe, loose button mushrooms can often be cheaper If you don’t have orzo, risotto rice or broken up spaghetti are good alternatives Butterbeans can be swapped with cannellini or chickpeas Leeks can be swapped with spinach or courgettes
Spicy Bean Paella
Top Tips If available, add some chopped up tofu or tempeh to the pan for added protein. Garnish with a wedge of lemon for a classic paella finish.
Leek and Potato Poori
Creamy Mushroom Pasta
Peas Masala
Top Tips: You can skip the cashew paste, instead add 30ml of coconut milk (more if cooking for more than 4 people). Finely diced potatoes or paneer can be added alongside the peas.
MJ’s Butternut Squash Mac And Cheese
Top Tips: Use carrots instead of squash, or a mixture of both! You can use oil instead of butter for the bechamel sauce.
Loaded Grilled Aubergine with Creamy Herb Sauce
Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Top Tip: Baking time for the sweet potatoes are dependant on size. Smaller sweet potatoes will take closer to 40 minutes, where as larger sweet potatoes take closer to 1 hour. To check doneness, insert a toothpick into the largest part of the sweet potato; it should glide effortlessly with little resistance.
Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Top Tips: For a personalised touch, consider incorporating variations such as adding pine nuts or substituting the mozzarella with feta cheese for a tangy twist. Vegans can use dairy-free cheese alternatives for a plant-based version. To enhance the flavors, marinate the mushrooms in balsamic vinegar before stuffing. Avoid overfilling the mushrooms to prevent spillage during […]