For time-pressed Brits seeking nutritious and delicious meals, a new collection of plant-based recipes promises to deliver flavour and goodness in record time. From vibrant green soups to rich, satay-style stews, these dishes are designed for busy lives, with most ready in under 30 minutes.
Speedy Soups and Hearty Stews
The selection kicks off with a zesty white bean, pea and spinach soup that takes less than ten minutes to prepare. This vibrant green dish combines garlic, chilli, spinach, frozen peas, and butter beans, blended with lemon and yogurt for a creamy, protein-packed lunch or light supper.
For a more substantial meal, the satay-style aubergine stew offers rich comfort with minimal prep. Featuring aubergine, chickpeas, tomatoes, and a sauce made from peanut butter, tamari, and maple syrup, it simmers into a thick, luscious dish in just over twenty minutes.
Flavour-Packed Mains and Decadent Treats
Midweek inspiration comes in the form of spicy courgette and black bean tortillas, served with a creamy cashew aïoli. The recipe suggests a quick pickled onion garnish to cut through the richness, making it an ideal meal for entertaining friends.
Those with a sweet tooth are catered for with date, banana and peanut butter freezer bites, a viral social media trend that lives up to the hype. With just four main ingredients, these no-bake bites are a simple way to add more fibre to your day.
One-Pan Wonders and Noodle Bowls
Simplifying weeknight cooking further, a cauliflower and coconut curry is roasted on a single tray alongside fragrant lemony rice. Meanwhile, a miso-roasted cabbage dish transforms a humble vegetable into the star, baked with butter beans and red onion in one pan.
For an umami-rich bowl, ginger and tahini noodles with tofu and edamame come together in minutes. The creamy sauce, made with tamari, peanut butter, and fresh ginger, coats the noodles for a fast, flavourful meal.
Finally, a lazy mushroom lasagne removes the fuss from the classic by eliminating layering. A rich tomato and lentil ragu is topped with a silky cashew and tofu sauce, then baked until golden.
All recipes are from 'Quick Wins: Healthy Cooking For Busy Lives' by Ella Mills, with photography by Claire Winfield. The book is published by Yellow Kite and priced at £25.
