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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.

  • Seitan Wraps

    Serves: 6
    Time to prepare: 25 mins
    Time to cook: 10 mins
    Dietary requirements: Dairy-free, Egg-free, Vegan
    Indulgent, vegan shawarma wraps, served with vegan mayo. For a quicker option seitan can be bought ready-made. Seitan is a great, high-protein option.
  • Satay Tofu

    Serves: 4
    Time to prepare: 10 mins
    Time to cook: 20 mins
    Dietary requirements: Dairy-free, Egg-free, Vegan
    Delicious, simple and flavoursome tofu dish, packed with protein and calories from the peanut butter.565 kcal, 35.2g protein per serving
  • Black Bean Dip

    Serves: 4
    Time to prepare: 10 mins
    Dietary requirements: Dairy-free, Egg-free, Vegan
    A tasty snack – great on crackers, toast or as a sandwich filling. Fortified with beans and tahini.263 kcal, 9g protein per serving.
  • Mushroom and Egg Grill

    Serves: 4
    Time to prepare: 20 mins
    Time to cook: 15 mins
    Dietary requirements: Halal, Kosher, Vegan (with substitutions)
    ​For egg replacements, see here
  • Rainbow Frittata

    Serves: 4–6
    Time to prepare: 20 mins
    Time to cook: 40 mins
    Dietary requirements: Halal
    An Italian omelette containing vegetables, seasonings and cheese.For egg replacements, see here
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