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Ingredients: (serves 6)Olive oil1 tin adzuki beans, drained1 tin borlotti beans, drained1 tin green lentils100g red lentils2 carrots, scraped and diced1-2 onions, peeled and chopped1 tsp thyme1 tsp marmite2 tsp brown sauce3 tbsp tomato puree500ml veg stock200g frozen peasSalt and pepper to taste For the mash:Around 8 medium potatoes (Maris Piper or similar)Vegan spreadSoya milkContinue reading “Lentil and bean shepherdess pie”

Salt and pepper chilli chips. Vegan and gluten free. Ingredients (serves 2) Frozen chips (cooked to pack instructions – two servings worth)1 onion, chopped1 red or green pepper, sliced (or half and half)1 red or green chilli, chopped (or half and half)1/2 tsp sugar2 tsp salt2tsp Chinese 5 spice1/2 tsp chilli flakes1 1/2 tbsp CookingContinue reading “Salt and chilli chips”

Pineapple fried rice. Vegan and gluten-free. Ingredients (serves 2)1 tablespoon vegetable oil1/5 red onion , diced1-2 garlic cloves , minced1 teaspoon fresh ginger , grated or chopped finelyPinch of red chilli flakes1 medium carrots , peeled & diced1 tin of pineapple chunks in juice, drained- keep the juice aside.250g cooked rice2 spring onions1.5 tablespoons gluten-freeContinue reading “Pineapple fried rice”

Simple tofu scrambleIngredients:1/2 a block of firm tofu (I use Cauldron) – drained from as much water as possible1/8 tsp salt (any salt, but I use black salt to give eggy flavour)1/8 tsp ground tumericA little ground black pepper Method:After draining the tofu, roughly slice, then use a fork to mash into tiny pieces, resemblingContinue reading “Simple tofu scramble”

220g dates – pitted. I use Whitworths 1 heaped tbsp peanut or almond butter 1-2 tsp cocoa powder 1tbsp chia seeds 60g oats Dessicated coconut MethodIn a blender or food processor, pulse the dates until they form a ballAdd all other ingredients except the coconut, and blend to combine, scrape sides of blender to makeContinue reading “Nutty energy bites”

Coleslaw – Vegan and gluten-free Ingredients1 large carrot (approx 250g) – peeled and grated1/4 of a large white cabbage – finely sliced1 onion, finely sliced1 apple, diced into 1cm cubes (preferably green)3tbsp vegan mayoCoarse ground black pepper – to tasteHandful of sultanas (optional) MethodPrepare apple and vegetables as indicated above, put in large bowl.Add inContinue reading “Vegan Coleslaw”

Granola with nuts, seeds and fruits Ingredients2 tbsp melted coconut oil150ml maple syrup1tsp vanilla extractPinch of salt1tsp cinnamon350g oats (split into 100g & 250g)100g mixed seeds (sunflower, chia, flax, pumpkin etc)200g mixed nuts (almond, peanut, Cashew – to taste)Handful sultanas/ other dried fruit (optional) MethodHeat oven to 150CLine a large baking tray with greaseproof paperBlitzContinue reading “Granola with mixed seeds, nuts and fruit”

Sweet potato and coconut soupGluten free and vegan Ingredients:1 tbsp olive or vegetable oil1 onion chopped1-2 tsp Thai curry paste (red or green, check ingredients for gluten and fish, present in some brands)1 litre vegetable stock (check gluten free)half a tin reduced-fat coconut milk (approx 200ml)750g sweet potato, in 2cm cubesOptional – 1 tsp ThaiContinue reading “Sweet potato and coconut soup”

This is my blogging home for any vegan recipes shown on my Instagram page, life.on_the.veg I am a vegan living in Ulverston, UK. At 33 years old, I was vegetarian for around 25 years before deciding to go fully plant-based in my diet in the summer of 2019. I realised I was eating around 90%Continue reading “Welcome to Life on the Veg”