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Easy Recipes for One

We have included this Easy Recipes for One section because we understand the difficulties in catering for just one vegetarian or vegan. A few of these recipes are repeated, with larger ingredient quantities, in other sections. Equally, a number of the recipes in other sections can be adapted for one. Another way to tackle the 'catering for one' problem is to freeze extra portions. Alternatively, of course, caterers can offer a vegetarian option to everyone: many meat eaters love to sample healthy and nutritious veggie food from time to time.

  • Quick Ginger and Miso Stir-fry

    Serves: 2
    Time to prepare: 20 mins
    Time to cook: 10 mins
    Dietary requirements: Dairy-free, Egg-free
    Miso is a savoury paste made from fermented soya beans. It’s a good source of B vitamins and you can also make a hot drink from it by stirring a teaspoon into a mug of boiling water.
  • Shepherdess Pie

    Serves: 4
    Time to prepare: 10 mins
    Time to cook: 1 hr 20 mins
    Dietary requirements: Dairy-free, Egg-free, Halal, Kosher, Vegan
    This meat-free Shepherd’s Pie has a tasty topping of mash with mustard and chilli sauce. If you prefer, it’s fine to keep it plain.
  • Tomato and Quinoa Soup

    Serves: 1
    Time to prepare: 10 mins
    Time to cook: 30 mins
    Dietary requirements: Dairy-free, Egg-free, Halal, Kosher, Vegan
  • Peanut Butter Smoothie

    Serves: 1
    Time to prepare: 05 mins
    Dietary requirements: Egg-free, Halal, Kosher, Vegan (with substitutions)
    Perfect if you don’t want to start measuring ingredients first thing in the morning! Try using flavoured yoghurts, different nut butters or tahini to create your own signature smoothie. For V f
  • Herby Tofu Scramble

    Serves: 1
    Time to prepare: 10 mins
    Time to cook: 20 mins
    Dietary requirements: Dairy-free, Egg-free, Halal, Kosher, Vegan
    If you’re avoiding eggs, try this clever trick with tofu. This easy dish is packed with protein.* If preparing for someone who eats kosher, check they are happy to eat Dijon mustard, which contains
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