MEAT FREE RECIPES

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There are so many amazing vegetables on the shelves these days and some great meat alternatives that basing your meals around meat seems a bit old-fashioned. I hope these recipes will encourage you to cook more veg-centred meals.

Charred Aubergine with Mozzarella And Tomato

Wedges of grilled aubergine drizzled in a warm garlic and rosemary olive oil dressing and served with creamy mozzarella, tomatoes and fresh basil.

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Spaghetti Puttanesca

Famously made from leftovers, this sauce is full of fresh, clean flavours and tastes so much better than anything you’ll get from a jar.

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BAKED CAMEMBERT WITH HERBY GARLIC DOUGH BALLS

Soft, almost brioche-like dough balls are brushed with herby garlic butter and used to scoop up warm, melty Camembert.

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BEETROOT & GOAT’S CHEESE GALETTE

This galette looks really special in the middle of the table and is deceptively easy to make.

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THREE CHEESE QUESADILLAS

Each cheese brings its own unique qualities to these deliciously rich quesadillas.

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UMAMI MUSHROOM AND HALLOUMI BURGERS

These super-juicy mushroom and halloumi burgers are packed full of big umami flavours.

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COURGETTE AND HALLOUMI SKEWERS

I love cooking halloumi on the barbecue. It caramelises beautifully on the outside but doesn’t melt – perfect for kebabs!

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ROOT VEGETABLE BOULANGERE

This version is a great veggie sharer to whack in the middle of the table and serve with a big salad.

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MEXICAN SPICY BEAN BURGERS

This veggie burger really  delivers on flavour and texture – it’s delicious.

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SPINACH AND RICOTTA PASTA BAKE

This pasta bake takes the classic flavour combination of spinach and ricotta and adds the sweetness of roasted peppers and tempting creaminess of melting mozzarella.

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MISO STIR-FRIED GREENS WITH FRIED EGG

There are so many flavours going on here, it’s hard to believe this dish is as healthy as it is.

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SPINACH AND BASIL PESTO COURGETTI

A simple, fresh and filling take on the classic Italian pasta and pesto combination.

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CREAMY BUTTERNUT SQUASH PASTA BAKE

Rich and creamy and a great way to get a big portion of veg into your day.

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STUFFED PEPPERS

The melting mozzarella tastes utterly decadent and cauliflower replaces the usual rice filling, reducing the calories without you even noticing.

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TOFU STIR-FRY

This is brilliant, a real flavour sponge. Give this stir-fry a go and see for yourself.

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BLACK BEAN AND BUTTERNUT CHILLI

This is the kind of meal to serve the die-hard meat-eaters in your life.

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CAULIFLOWER CURRY WITH ROASTED SQUASH

Long live the cauliflower!

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CAULIFLOWER QUINOA COUS COUS

This makes a delicious, quick, light dinner, or you could serve it as a healthy side dish for a curry.

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ROASTED MOROCCAN SALAD WITH CARROTS

This warm salad is great on its own as a light lunch or dinner, but also works well as a side with some simply cooked chicken or fish.

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PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM TRAYBAKE

An easy recipe, piled high with delicious lentil filling and topped with blue cheese.

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VEGGIE SHEPHERD’S PIE

Extra flavour comes from swede and sweet potato mash and a little dash of curry powder.

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VEGGIE BOLOGNESE

Using soya protein mince as a meat free alternative doesn’t mean this dish is light on flavour.

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TRUFFLE AND MUSHROOM MACARONI CHEESE

This is super-indulgent! The truffle and porcini paste avoids the need of fresh truffles.

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