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Category: Recipes

Cinnamon Sweet Potato & Lentil Salad

February 2, 2020February 2, 2020Leave a comment

Cinnamon roasted sweet potatoes are absolutely delicious - if you haven't tried cooking them this way, you're in luck! This simple salad is a quick make-ahead lunch idea that's very lunch box friendly. I hope you enjoy the recipe! I'm a big fan of theĀ Aldi microwave lentil packs I recently found - there are other … Continue reading Cinnamon Sweet Potato & Lentil Salad

Creamy Chickpea & Mushroom Goulash

February 2, 2020Leave a comment

When I visited Budapest a few years ago, one of my favourite dishes we got to try was a traditional Hungarian goulash. I decided this week to change things up from my usual one-pot curry or chili that I cook - so a vegetarian version of a goulash was the result! This is a very … Continue reading Creamy Chickpea & Mushroom Goulash

Fruit and Nut Baked Oats

January 21, 2020Leave a comment

A super handy make-ahead breakfast that gives you 4 servings in one go! I hope you love it as much as I did - a great alternative to Overnight Oats that uses very similar ingredients. Recipe (Serves 4) Ingredients 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tbsp whole chia seeds 1 tbsp ground flaxseed (or just double … Continue reading Fruit and Nut Baked Oats

Mango, Black Bean and Sweet Potato Salad

January 16, 2020January 19, 2020Leave a comment

This recipe is a lovely colourful creation, ideal to brighten up dark January days! I'm so excited to see you guys try it - one of my favourites on the blog to date! Recipe (Serves 4-5) Ingredients A few stalks of fresh coriander 10 cherry/baby tomatoes 1 400g tin of black beans, drained and rinsed … Continue reading Mango, Black Bean and Sweet Potato Salad

Simple Lentil Ragu

January 12, 2020February 1, 20204 Comments

A super simple recipe with lentils as the star ingredient - this is quite like a bolognaise in texture but with different flavours. I hope you enjoy it! Recipe (Serves 5) Ingredients 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 garlic cloves, finely minced 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp ground ginger 1 … Continue reading Simple Lentil Ragu

Miso Tempeh Noodle Stir Fry

January 11, 20201 Comment

This is a super simple recipe I love to keep in the back pocket for a quick weekend dinner you can save the other half of for the next day! Feel free to substitute the tempeh for tofu if you prefer it. Recipe (Serves 2) Ingredients 1 tbsp of olive or rapeseed oil 1 tsp … Continue reading Miso Tempeh Noodle Stir Fry

5 A Day Lentil & Feta Salad

January 9, 2020Leave a comment

This is my latest lunch creation for you guys - a simple lentil and feta salad which packs FIVE of your recommended 5-7 servings of fruits and vegetables per day in it! Recipe (Serves 4) Ingredients 1/4 tsp sumac Juice of 1/2 lemon 8 cherry/baby tomatoes 1/2 cucumber 1 400g tin of pre-cooked lentils 1 … Continue reading 5 A Day Lentil & Feta Salad

Mushroom, Spinach and Chickpea Curry

January 9, 2020August 16, 20202 Comments

This week, I wanted to mix up the veggies in my weekly shop, so I decided to get creative with mushrooms! This is a super one-pot dish you can make ahead and save portions of for the week ahead - or feed a few hungry mouths in one go! Recipe (Serves 4) Ingredients 1 tbsp … Continue reading Mushroom, Spinach and Chickpea Curry

Mocha Oat Squares

December 27, 2019Leave a comment

Well, Christmas is now behind us, and I hope you all had a very happy holidays! I received a Nespresso machine from Santa (he must know I adore coffee!) and also some lovely dark chocolate, and I decided to see if I could come up with a recipe that nicely combined both of those two … Continue reading Mocha Oat Squares

Creamy Coconut Tofu Curry

December 14, 2019Leave a comment

Tofu is a very handy source of protein if you're giving meat-free recipes a try these days. I usually pick up a block or two of 200g of tofu from Tesco in my weekly shop - smoked tofu is my favourite! This recipe uses some of my favourite spices - cinnamon, turmeric and ginger, plus … Continue reading Creamy Coconut Tofu Curry

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