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Plant-based Menu

Plant-based Menu

If you’re going plant-based for January or just want to make some free-from choices, we have a range of recipes that can help you with your vegan meal plan. Here’s our top everyday menu suggestions for a successful Veganuary.

Breakfast:

  1. Freekeh, Chestnut and Quinoa Granola 

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The mix of textures and flavours in this granola makes for crunchy yumminess! You can make a big batch to keep you going through out the month

 

2. Rainbow Porridge

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A free-from breakfast that keeps you fuller for longer during the winter mornings, it looks very pretty too!

 

3. Porcini and Chestnut Sausage

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Yes you heard us correct, a vegan sausage! So tasty and simple to make you may never return to a real sausage again!

 

Lunch:

 

  1. Persian Glorious Grains, Sweet Potato and Chickpea Salad

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Proof that salads definitely don’t have to be boring! Check out this Sweet potato, chickpea and glorious grain recipe by @annasfamilykitchen

 

2. Roasted Winter Veg with Puglia Lentils and Chickpeas

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A hearty lunch recipe by @Sarahshealthykitchen that gives flavour, texture and a lot of veggie goodness!

 

3. Glorious Grains Soup

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There’s nothing better than a warming bowl of soup to fill you up and comfort the soul and this recipe by @TheBareScientist is full of warming flavour

 

Dinner:

 

  1. Herby Puy Lentil Conchiglie with a Black Garlic Gremolata & Crunchy Bread crumbs

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This quick recipe by @Fastfoodmystyle is the perfect meatless midweek comfort food meal

 

2. Chestnut and Vegetable Tagine with Ras-el-hanout

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A tasty warming dish with all the goodness of roasted veg, chestnut and freekeh

 

3. Roasted Harissa Cauliflower Steaks

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Some might argue that plant-based steaks are the best and with this harissa cauliflower recipe by @whatluceeats, you’d struggle to argue back!

 

4.  Comforting Vegan Cottage Pie

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You can’t beat a plant-based hearty classic and this vegan cottage ticks all the boxes

 

7. Beluga Lentil and Mushroom Pot Pies

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You really can eat all the pies with this tasty, quick, plant-based pie recipe by @TodayWeCooked

 

5. Chestnut and Mushroom Tart

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A delicious tasty plant-based tart by @TheBareScientist is a weekend treat without the guilt!

 

6. Mexican Spicy Veggie Balls

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Full of flavour and perfect for a midweek meal! This recipe by @HappySkinKitchen can be batch cooked and used throughout the week for lunch, a handy snack or a hearty dinner!

 

Pudding:

 

  1. Chestnut Custard

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Who knew vegan custard could be so easy to whip up at home? This chestnut based recipe is a delicious dairy free, vanilla flavoured custard fit for any dessert

 

2. Chocolate Orange Polenta Cake

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Orange and chocolate have been a winning combo ever since Terry put the two together and sold it in a box! This polenta cake means you can have both in a plant based dessert.

 

Snacks:

 

  1. Puy Lentil Pate

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Healthier, lighter and some might argue tastier than the real thing! You needn’t feel like you’re missing out with a hearty spread of this lentil pate on some thick sliced, toasted, crusty bread!

 

2. Chestnut and Quinoa Energy Balls

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Because sometimes you just need a pick me up! These plant based energy balls will certainly do the trick

 

 

 

 

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