Caponata Pasta
Ingredients 4 tbsp olive oil (or use the oil from your chargrilled veg, see below) 1 large onion, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves finely sliced 250g chargrilled Mediterranean veg (peppers and aubergines, if possible) from a jar, pot or deli counter, drained if in oil (you can use this oil in place of the olive oil) and... Read more »
Asparagus stir-fry
Ingredients 350 g firm tofu 2 teaspoons groundnut oil 2 tablespoons sesame seeds ½ tablespoon cornflour 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 clove of garlic 1 fresh red chilli , plus extra to serve 5 cm piece of ginger 320 g asparagus 150 g beansprouts 200 g rice noodles ,... Read more »
Sweet & sour stir-fry
Ingredients 100 g fine rice noodles 1 x 227g tin of pineapple chunks in juice 2 heaped teaspoons cornflour 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 2 teaspoons low-salt soy sauce 2 teaspoons sesame seeds 30g cashew nuts 4 spring onions 2 cloves of garlic 2 cm piece of ginger 1 fresh red chilli 200 g sugar... Read more »
Creamy mushroom & spinach pasta
Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 150g baby mushrooms, halved 150g tagliatelle 2 garlic cloves, crushed 200g low-fat crème fraîche 15g parmesan or vegetarian alternative, grated 120g baby spinach ½ tsp chilli flakes (optional) Method STEP 1 Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over a medium heat and fry the onion... Read more »
Shakshuka
Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 2 red onions, chopped 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped 1 garlic clove, sliced small bunch coriander stalks and leaves chopped separately 2 cans cherry tomatoes 1 tsp caster sugar 4 eggs Method STEP 1 Heat the oil in a frying pan that has a lid, then soften... Read more »
Coconut & squash dhansak
Ingredients 1 tbsp vegetable oil 500g butternut squash (about 1 small squash), peeled and chopped into bite-sized chunks (or buy a pack of ready-prepared to save time), see tip, below left 100g frozen chopped onions 4 heaped tbsp mild curry paste (we used korma) 400g can chopped tomatoes 400g can light coconut milk mini naan... Read more »
Spiced Carrot & Lentil Soup
Ingredients 2 tsp cumin seeds pinch chilli flakes 2 tbsp olive oil 600g carrots, washed and coarsely grated 140g split red lentils 1L hot vegetable stock (from cube is fine) 125ml milk plain yogurt, to serve (optional) Method Heat a large saucepan and dry-fry 2 tsp cumin seeds and a pinch of chilli flakes for... Read more »
Vegetarian Meatballs with Spaghetti
Ingredients For the vegetarian meatballs 1 tin of kidney beans 1/2 tbsp olive oil 1 large clove of garlic, minced 1/2 onion, chopped 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp basil 1 tbsp tomato puree 1 tsp soy sauce 64 grams rolled oats 43 grams sunflower seeds salt black pepper For the marinara sauce 1/2 tbsp olive... Read more »