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Recipes
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Vegetarian and vegan with gluten free and nut free options where possible. Many can be paired with meat or fish if that's your choice.
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Swaps are provided to suit all tastes and budgets.
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Tested by Love Food, Eat Healthy Testers and Tasters who are all home cooks.
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Balanced to help manage blood sugar, blood fat and feed your gut microbiome.
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No Ultra Processed ingredients.
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New recipes added regularly.
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Bean and Broccoli Piccata
Piccata is a classic Italian dish, usually thin slices of meat, served in a butter lemon sauce with capers and parsley. This version uses cannellini or barlotti beans, and broccoli instead. It is tasty hot or cold, as a side dish or as the main element to a meal. Photo: Esther Gladman, Tester and Taster GF V NF DF Preparation: 10-15 Minutes Cooking 20-30 Minutes Plants 6 Serves 4 Ingredients 2 tbsp EVOO 1 medium onion or leek about 100g finelly chopped 200g br
Oct 152 min read


Fennel and Aubergine Stew with Chickpeas
Aubergine and Fennel Stew with Chickpeas, Esther Gladman, Tester and Taster The fresh taste of fennel and the earthy flavour of the...
Oct 53 min read


Tofu or Bean, Mushroom and Broccoli Pasta Sauce
A very simple pasta recipe full of fresh flavours, economical and quick to make. GF V NF Option DF Serves 4-6 Storage: ...
Mar 173 min read


Chestnut and Butterbean Pancakes Sweet or Savoury
These pancakes make a filling base for savoury or sweet breakfast or lunch. They are great way to add more beans in to the diet without...
Nov 16, 20242 min read


Quick Tomato and Lentil Soup
Tomato soup is one of those family favourites its always full of flavour. This version adds lentils to balance the sugars in the...
Sep 16, 20241 min read


Basic Tomato Sauce
This is a really simple tomato sauce that works well with lots of different dishes especially nut roasts, lentil roasts, burgers and the...
Sep 11, 20242 min read


Vegan Lentil Bolognese
A classic family favourite that most children and adults love. This vegan version is a filling and comforting meal.
Aug 24, 20242 min read


Summer Layered Pie
U se long slices of grilled aubergine or courgette instead of cabbage for the outer layers. This can be served hot or cold and can be...
Aug 18, 20243 min read


Layered Vegetable Pie
This pie takes time to make, it is simple to do, and is a very economical. It creates a really wow centre piece for any meal or special...
Aug 18, 20244 min read


Spinach and Mushroom Tart with Red Lentil Pastry
This tart uses lentils instead of pastry for the cases and has a filling of mushrooms, silken tofu and optional tangy feta cheese. Make...
Aug 17, 20244 min read


Chestnut or Mushroom Roast or Stuffing Mix
This is a really versatile mixture and has been used by the Testers and Tasters as stuffing for mushrooms, peppers, and other vegetables;...
Aug 17, 20243 min read


Individual Spiced Lentil Roasts
These little lentil roasts make a change from the usual nut roast and are more economical to make. If you don’t like spices, then swap...
Aug 17, 20243 min read


Barley, Lentil and Nut Roast
Clare Knight, Tester and Taster Served with Mushroom Sauce in Sauces and Dips A very filling, easy to make nut roast which is full of...
Aug 16, 20244 min read


Ribollita
This Tuscan soup is usually thickened with stale white bread. The other main ingredients are beans and Cavolo Nero kale (although any...
Aug 16, 20242 min read


Cauliflower, Broccoli and Chickpea Pizza Base
Kathy and Michael Melvin, Testers and Tasters This is an alternative quick pizza base and equally tasty and nutritious mixture it is...
Aug 16, 20242 min read


Sweet Potato and Leek Rosti
These make a lovely light lunch or dinner. Use up leftovers to put on top, or serve with mushrooms and avocado with protein of your...
Aug 16, 20242 min read


Mushroom, Cashew and Black Bean Burgers
No plant-based recipe book would be right without a black bean burger. The addition of cashews adds protein and texture to the mixture...
Aug 16, 20243 min read


Basic Falafel
Falafels are such a useful addition to meals; they are so easy to make, nutritious, packed with fibre, protein, vitamins and minerals and...
Aug 16, 20243 min read


Soffritto
Soffritto is a mixture of vegetables cooked slowly with garlic and herbs and is used as a base for many pasta sauces. Many cuisines have...
Aug 15, 20242 min read


Orzotto with Mushrooms, Beans and Broccoli
Orzotto is risotto made from pearl barley. It makes a great family supper. It’s also good for using up small amounts of vegetables in...
Aug 15, 20242 min read
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