Baby Friendly “Baked” Beans

Despite the title, these beans aren’t actually baked, however, they are a fantastic alternative to tinned baked beans. There is no salt or sugar in this recipe, but these are easy to make and freeze really well. Batch cooking and freezing portions makes these just as convenient as using a tin! Serve on a jacket potato or toast. Serves: 4Prep time: 5 minutesCooking time 30 … Continue reading Baby Friendly “Baked” Beans

Sweet Potato & Bean Cakes with Red Rice

A tasty, Mexican, vegan meal! Serves:2 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Difficulty: Easy Ingredients: Sweet Potato & Bean Cakes: 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed. 1 can of mixed beans 3 spring onions 1 tbsp chipotle paste Olive oil Salt and pepper Red Rice: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp dried oregano 1/2 … Continue reading Sweet Potato & Bean Cakes with Red Rice

Spicy harissa aubergine pie

We have been trying to make more vegetarian meals and this one does not disappoint! It is nice and warming for a cold day! Serves: 2 – 3 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time; 60 minutes Difficulty: Easy Ingredients: 3 tbsp olive oil 1 aubergine, diced 1 red onion, finely sliced 2 garlic cloves crushed. 2 tsp harissa paste 1 tsp ground coriander 1 can … Continue reading Spicy harissa aubergine pie

Stuffed Peppers

Serves: 2 Prep Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 60 mins Difficulty: Easy Ingredients: 4 peppers 2 salad tomatoes, diced 1 courgette, diced 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 tbsp tomato purée 120g long-grain rice 250ml vegetable stock Handful flatleaf parsley Olive oil 1 tsp dried oregano salt and pepper Method: –  Preheat the oven to 180 Deg C. – Cut the … Continue reading Stuffed Peppers

Squash and Spinach Curry

Serves: 2 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 45 minutes Difficulty: Easy Ingredients: 1 butternut squash, peeled and diced 1 white onion, roughly chopped 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1 thumbsize of ginger, peeled and finely chopped 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp ground tumeric 1 tbsp olive oil 4 balls of frozen … Continue reading Squash and Spinach Curry

Aubergine Caponata

Serves: 2 Prep Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 60 mins Difficulty: Easy Ingredients: Pack of baby aubergines (or 1 normal aubergine) 1 red onion 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 3 sprigs of rosemary Handful of pitted green olives Can of chopped tomatoes 1 tbsp mixed Italian herbs 2 tsp red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon harissa paste 120g cous cous 300ml vegetable stock Olive oil Salt … Continue reading Aubergine Caponata

Sticky Coconut Rice

Serves: 2 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 60 minutes Difficulty: Easy Ingredients: 150g White Rice 1 can of coconut milk 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 thumbsize of ginger, peeled and finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 1/2 broccoli, cut into florets Handful sweetcorn Dressing 2 tbsp sesame oil 2 tbsp lime juice 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 … Continue reading Sticky Coconut Rice

Cuban Rice and Black Beans

Serves: 2 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 50 minutes Difficulty: Easy Ingredients: 2 tsp olive oil 1 red pepper 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 150g Basmati Rice 1/2 can of black beans 2 tsp cumin 1 bay leaf 1 tsp oregano Method: – Heat oil in a pot. – Add onions, peppers and garlic and sweat until soft (about 4-5 … Continue reading Cuban Rice and Black Beans