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Recipes

Lighter Meals

In this section we feature a good selection of vegetarian and vegan ideas for lighter meals, and most of them are easy to make. Of course, many of the recipes can also be used as main meals by serving with chips, baked or boiled potatoes, bread, side vegetables, or salad, as appropriate.

  • Spicy Courgette and Pea Fritters

    Serves: 4
    Time to prepare: 10 mins
    Time to cook: 10 mins
    Dietary requirements: Dairy-free, Egg-free, Halal, Kosher, Vegan
  • Coronation ‘Chicken’ Pastries

    Serves: 3
    Time to prepare: 20 mins
    Time to cook: 15 mins
    Dietary requirements: Dairy-free, Egg-free, Halal, Kosher, Vegan
    Step back into 1952 with some delicious Coronation nostalgia. Serving the filling in the pastry cases looks impressive, but it can of course be used in sandwiches or to top a jacket potato.
  • Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Tahini Dressing

    Serves: 4
    Time to prepare: 20 mins
    Time to cook: 30 mins
    Dietary requirements: Dairy-free, Egg-free, Vegan
    Vibrant, hearty salad with a nutty, protein-rich dressing.
  • Vegetable Terrine

    Serves: 4
    Time to prepare: 20 mins
    Time to cook: 30 mins
    Dietary requirements: Dairy-free, Texture-modified meals, Egg-free, Vegan
    IDDSI LEVEL 4 PURÉEDThis is a three-layered dish using tofu and colourful vegetables. Ideal to serve as a main dish with side vegetables.
  • Buckwheat Blinis

    Serves: 10–15
    Time to prepare: 15 mins
    Time to cook: 10 mins
    Dietary requirements: Dairy-free, Egg-free, Vegan
    These blinis make an excellent base for a canapé or appetiser. You can make the blinis in advance, freeze, defrost and warm through on a baking tray before serving. 
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