vegan carbohydrates

This easy sweet potato and chickpea curry uses only a few storecupboard staples and is perfect for a laid-back supper. This is designed to be a low cost recipe.

Each serving provides 551kcal, 15.5g protein, 97g carbohydrate (of which 14.5g sugars),	8g fat (of which 1g saturates), 13g fibre and 0.2g salt.


Sweet potato and chickpea curry 

vegetable oil

cumin seeds

onion, finely sliced

garlic cloves, crushed

½–1 tsp chilli flakes (to taste)

grams/1¾oz fresh root ginger,

tins chickpeas,

tin chopped tomatoes

grams/1lb 10 ounces sweet potato, peeled and cut into bite-sized cubes

salt and black pepper

Comfort food at its best, this creamy and indulgent vegan mac and cheese is a pure crowd pleaser. You could also use truffle oil instead of olive oil for a luxuriously fragrant sauce. 

If you don't use it already, nutritional yeast is a "cheesy" substitute. It often comes in flakes, which makes it brilliant to stir into warm sauces like this one. It creates a luxurious, tangy, silky sauce. It is also a vegan source of vitamin b12.

Each serving provides 490kcal, 10g protein, 58g carbohydrate (of which 2g sugars), 23g fat (of which 8g saturates), 5g fibre and 2.1g salt.

Vegan Mac And Cheese

250 grams/9 ounces vegan dried macaroni

salt

olive oil

400 milliliters/14fl oz oat milk

yeast (optional)

garlic cloves, chopped, garlic powder

black pepper

tsp smoked paprika

Dijon mustard

tbsp cornflour

cheese,

garlic clove, finely chopped

Brussels sprouts, trimmed and finely sliced

Vegan mac and cheese

A vegetable-packed vegan lasagne made with dairy-free white sauce. It freezes brilliantly and makes the perfect vegan comfort food.

Each serving provides 470 kcal, 16g protein, 61g carbohydrate (of which 15g sugars), 16g fat (of which 2g saturates), 8g fibre and 0.4g salt.

Vegan lasagne 

tbsp extra virgin olive oil

onion,

aubergine,

courgette,

red pepper, seeds removed,

250 grams/9 ounces small chestnut mushrooms, thinly sliced

100 grams/3½oz dried red split lentils

tomatoes

oregano

tsp sugar, any kind

vegetable stock cube

spinach leaves

9–10 dried lasagne sheets (ensure they are egg-free)

sunflower oil

grams/3½oz plain flour

800 milliliters/1¼ pint unsweetened almond milk

yeast flakes

bay leaf (optional)

nutmeg

A delightful wintry vegan pie with rich mushrooms and sweet shallots that will make your cold nights a lot warmer. Vegan comfort food at its best. 

Each serving provides 552 kcal, 10g protein, 67g carbohydrate (of which 13g sugars), 22g fat (of which 3g saturates), 6g fibre and 1.3g salt.

Mushroom and ale pie

grams/½oz mushrooms

250 milliliters/9fl oz just-boiled water

tbsp sunflower oil

330 milliliters/11fl oz pale ale (vegan)

tomato purée

tbsp redcurrant jelly

tbsp soft light brown sugar

thyme leaves thyme

bay leaves

cornflour

chestnuts (vacuum packed is fine)

sea salt and ground black pepper

300 grams/10½oz plain flour, plus extra for rolling

tsp fine sea salt

100 grams/3½oz sunflower oil

water

tbsp aquafaba (canned chickpea water)

This delicious, savoury vegan shepherd's pie freezes very well, so make in individual portions if you prefer, or freeze the leftovers. The secret ingredient is nutritional yeast, a great vegan ingredient that lends a cheesy flavour to the mash topping. Serve with lots of freshly cooked green vegetables.

Each serving provides 441 kcal, 18g protein, 54g carbohydrate (of which 10g sugars), 13g fat (of which 2g saturates), 12g fibre and 1g salt.


Vegan shepherd’s pie 

celery sticks, thinly sliced

leek,

250 grams/9 ounces chestnut mushrooms,

carrots, chopped

milliliters/3½fl oz red wine (vegan-friendly)

tbsp yeast extract,

herbs

milliliters/3½fl oz plant-based milk,

Cheap, delicious and healthy – tarka dal is the perfect comfort food supper.

Each serving provides 650 kcal, 30g protein, 77g carbohydrates (of which 9g sugars), 21.5g fat (of which 2g saturates), 14g fibre and 0.7g salt.


Tarka dal

250 grams/9 ounces chana dal, rinsed until the water runs clear

green chillies, pricked

root

garlic cloves,

¾ tsp ground turmeric

¾ tsp garam masala

1½ tsp ground coriander

coriander leaves, chopped

An easy vegan butternut squash and chickpea curry that freezes well.

Each serving provides 493 kcal, 15g protein, 58g carbohydrates (of which 12g sugars), 19g fat (of which 9.5g saturates), 14.5g fibre and 0.5g salt.

Butternut squash and chickpea curry

tbsp black mustard seeds

cardamom pods, split

curry leaves

onions,

garlic cloves, grated

fresh root ginger, finely grated

tsp turmeric

tsp cumin

tbsp coriander

litre/1¾ pint hot vegetable stock

250 milliliters/9fl oz coconut cream

green beans,

x 250 grams/9 ounces pouches ready-cooked pilau rice

cucumber, tomato and red onion salad

Beans on toast gets a facelift with this easy-to-make and healthy recipe.

Each serving provides 478 kcal, 17g protein, 60g carbohydrates (of which 11.5g sugars), 16.5g fat (of which 2g saturates), 12.5g fibre and 0.8g salt. 

Tuscan beans on sourdough toast

tbsp olive oil,

red onion, roughly chopped

garlic clove, crushed

tin haricot beans, drained and rinsed

rosemary

x 75 grams/2¾oz (or 4 x 37.5 grams/1¼oz) slices sourdough bread

¼ garlic clove

Create a taste of the Mediterranean with this hearty vegan stew served with potato cakes. The perfect everyday meal. 

Each serving provides 471kcal, 13.5g protein, 51g carbohydrate (of which 13g sugars),	21g fat (of which 4g saturates), 13g fibre and 0.8g salt.

Mediterranean bean stew with potato griddle cakes

extra-virgin olive oil,

onions

courgettes, chopped into 1cm/½in batons

150 grams/5½oz celeriac,

tbsp smoked paprika

x 440 grams/1lb tin chopped tomatoes

200 milliliters/7fl oz vegetable stock

tin butter beans

basil

lemon, zest only

100 grams/3½oz cooked broad beans

potatoes

tsp baking powder

thyme

This healthy veggie Thai green curry is packed with protein and flavour. It's easily made 100% vegetarian (and vegan) by switching the fish sauce out for soy sauce. 

Each serving provides 358 kcal, 14g protein, 47g carbohydrate (of which 6g sugars), 11.5g fat (of which 5g saturates), 6g fibre and 2.1g salt. 

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