The recipes in Take V were specially created by Vegetarian for Life’s Roving Chefs, Maggie and Ollie. With only five ingredients they’re low-cost, quick, and easy-to-make – without lacking flavour or nutrition. 
 

Who it’s for

  • Existing vegans and vegetarians.
  • Meat-reducers.
  • Care caterers.​

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Not everyone has the time or energy to create lavish dishes. The good news is that it needn’t take much to make simple, tasty food. With a few key ingredients, you’ll find inspiration to recreate these meals at home with ease.

For V for Life’s position statement on vegetarianism and veganism, please click here

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