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Vegan Food & LIVING

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OUR EXPERTS

Meet the passionate vegan chefs, nutritionists and activists who helped create this month’s issue

THE HEALTH HUB

Want to ensure you’re getting the most from your diet? This is the place to come for advice

YOUR VEGAN LIFESTYLE

Take your ethics one step further and explore all aspects of living sustainably and cruelty-free

Welcome

One thing I often hear when I discuss

A NEW DAWN FOR PLANT-BASED

Keep up to date with all the latest happenings in the vegan world

Charlotte Roy

The MasterChef contestant tells us about her experiences on the show and the future of her cooking career

ENJOY NO-EGG PANCAKES

If you’re after a vegan pancake recipe this

BEHIND THE SCENES AT

Find out what the charity has been up to this month

SANCTUARY OF THE MONTH

Discover the amazing work that rescue centres around the world do to help animals in need of love and care

MAKE ROOM FOR MUSHROOMS

Recently featured on BBC’s Saturday Kitchen, lion's mane

OLDER & WISER

A survey of 1,000 UK care homes has

EVENTS, FESTIVALS & WORKSHOPS

GET OUT AND ABOUT WITH THESE VEGAN - FRIENDLY IDEAS

NUTRITION TRUTHS

In this new column, the co-founder of the Freedom Food Alliance Robbie Lockie tackles health and nutrition misinformation

BEWARE OF BPA

Could harmful chemicals be hiding in your tinned

SWITCH UP BREAKFAST TIME

Upgrade your breakfast repertoire with the latest from

3 OF THE BEST VALENTINE’S TREATS

LUXURY SELECTION BOX UNBELIEVABLY VEGAN H-BOX £17.95 hotelchocolat.com

MUSHROOM SPELT RISOTTO

These hearty seasonal recipes use minimal dishes – perfect for when you want a filling, fuss-free meal

CAULIFLOWER CURRY

Serves 4 | Prep 15 mins

ROOT VEGETABLE CAWL

Serves 4 | Prep 40 mins

BEANS AND PEPPERS WITH HARISSA

Serves 4-6 | Prep 10 mins

BAKED CARROT AND POTATO TAGINE

SALT SAVVY MAKE SURE THAT YOU CHOOSE A

LENTILS WITH CELERY AND CARROTS

CARB LOVE THE BROWN LENTILS IN THIS RECIPE

BAKED CAPRESE BUTTER BEANS

Serves 2-3 | Prep 5 mins

CHEESY HARICOT BEANS AND LEEKS SKILLET

Serves 2-3 | Prep 15 mins

RED LENTIL, TURMERIC, LEMON AND SPINACH STEW

Serves 6 | Prep 10 mins

SQUASH, CANNELLINI BEAN AND TOMATO STEW WITH PESTO

Serves 4 | Prep 10 mins

CHILLI SIN CARNE

Serves 4 | Prep 10 mins

LENTIL WHOLEGRAIN CONGEE

( kalicooking.com ) DID YOU KNOW? CONGEE IS

SPICY ONE BOWL NOODLES

( kalicooking.com ) Serves 1 | Prep

HERBY LEMON BUTTER BEANS

( kalicooking.com ) Serves 2

MISO AND LIME NOODLE SALAD WITH EDAMAME

Serves 2 | Prep 15 mins

AIR FRYER HACKS

7 ways to save food waste (and money!)

How to eat like an athlete

TOFU FOUR WAYS!

PINE NUTS

These delicious seeds are jam-packed with nutrients, says Veronika Prošek Charvátová

NATURAL WAYS TO TAME STRESS

Senior Nutritionist at Viridian Nutrition, Corin Sadler , guides you through the best ways to deal with the effects of stress in your life

Ultra-processed foods

Fed up with hearing that vegan food is unhealthy, because some of it is processed? Dr Justine Butler , head of research at Viva!, uncovers the truth

10 MYTHS ABOUT VEGAN UPFS

Join the club!

If upping your fitness and meeting like-minded people is on your 2025 agenda, then you should sign up to one of these nationwide vegan-friendly fitness groups, says Hannah Pisani

6 OF THE BEST...Sustainable sports kit

However you like to stay active, do it with the planet in mind…

ARE WE ENTERING A NEW ERA OF ANIMAL ETHICS?

Kimberly Moore , a Fellow at the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics, examines the growing recognition of the interconnectedness of humans, animals and the environment

7 WAYS GOING GREEN CAN SAVE YOU MONEY

COOK ONCE EAT TWICE ENCHILADAS

You’ve got the tips, now try the recipes! These genius dishes are cheap, easy and make use of your leftovers

CRISPY CURRIED VEGGIE PEELINGS

Serves 4 | Prep 10 mins

CREAMY ROOT VEGETABLE SOUP

Serves 4 | Prep 8

KICKSTART JUICE

SMOOTHIE BOOST

BEET TREAT JUICE

DISCOVER MORE The extract on pages 32-34 are

NUTTY RECOVERY SMOOTHIE

Serves 4 | Prep 5 mins

Lunchtime RECIPES

Liven up your midday meals with a touch of colour and a burst of flavour

Charred sweet potato wedges with sumac and marinated chickpeas

SWEET IS BEST SWEET POTATOES YIELD MORE SUGAR,

Mushroom gözleme

Serves 12 as an appetiser,

Armenian apricot and red lentil soup

Serves 6 | Prep 20 mins

Watercress, leek and parsnip soup

( watercress.co.uk ) Serves 4 | Prep

‘Calamari’ and peas

Put off by long lists of ingredients? Then these are the recipes for you…

Meatless meatballs in tomato sauce

( natureatblog.com ) Serves 4 | Prep

Red lentil ragù

( natureatblog.com ) Serves 4 | Prep

Laal masala aloo – fingerling potatoes in spicy tomato sauce

Serves 3-4 | Prep 10 mins

Bhindi masala – spiced okra in tomato-onion sauce

Serves 3-4 | Prep 10 mins

Tarka daal – lentils with chilli-cumin oil

SOAK AND SALT SOAKING OVERNIGHT IMPROVES THE NUTRITIONAL

Quick and easy tacos with toasted pecans and tahini drizzle

Forget hunting the specialist aisles, you may have what you need already

Spicy tomato and ‘sausage’ rigatoni

( v7.viva.org.uk ), photography by Niki Webster Serves

Black bean quesadillas with creamy jalapeño sauce

When you need good food in a hurry, these are great go-to dishes

Mushroom ‘carnitas’ tacos with creamy verde sauce

Serves 4 | Prep 15 mins

Spicy miso-coconut broth noodles with sesame crunch

KEEP FOR LATER NOTE THAT IF YOU HAVE

BEETROOT SALAD

Discover some delicious ways to get creative with every vegan’s favourite storecupboard staple

COSY KITCHARI WITH CORIANDER-TAHINI SAUCE

SHOPPING TIP SPLIT YELLOW MUNG BEANS (MOONG DAL)

GOLDEN HOUMOUS

Makes about 500g (2 cups) | Prep

GRILLED LETTUCE WITH ORANGE SAUCE AND SMOKY TOFU CRISP

One of the great things about being vegan is that it opens up a huge range of recipe possibilities and foods to try, so don’t wait, get cooking!

CRISPY ARTICHOKES WITH NORI MAYO

ON THE SIDE THESE CRISPY ARTICHOKES WITH NORI

THE ULTIMATE LOADED MASHED POTATO BOWL

Serves 2 | Prep 20 mins

VEGGIELICIOUS MAC ’N’ CHEESE

Serves 4 | Prep 15 mins

MEDITERRANEAN TORTILLA PIZZA WITH TOFU RICOTTA

Serves 4 | Prep 15 mins

PROTEIN PACKED!

HARISSA BUTTER BEANS WITH ZINGY YOGHURT SAUCE

CHICKPEA GNOCCHI WITH BROCCOLI AND MINT PESTO

PACK IT IN MAKING YOUR OWN GNOCCHI SOUNDS

TEMPEH CACCIATORE

Serves 2-4 | Prep 20 mins

ROASTED MOROCCAN AUBERGINE

Serves 1 | Prep 15 mins

LENTIL AND SWEET POTATO CAKES WITH A SPICY MINT SAUCE

DID YOU KNOW? THESE CAKES ARE SO DELICIOUS

TUSCAN STEW

Serves 2 | Prep 20 mins

TREATS WITH BENEFITS

Ditch the processed snacks and try these recipes by plant-based chef Lauren Lovatt . They’re packed with hidden goodness…

BEAN CHEESECAKE

ADDED EXTRAS TO ADD MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS TO THE

ADAPTOGEN SPIKED CHOCOLATE

MIX IT UP THIS RECIPE CAN BE ADAPTED

NUT BUTTER BARS

Makes 5 | Prep 25

CUCUMBER, FENNEL AND GARLIC DIP

The hottest, driest places in the world produce unique dishes that celebrate the flavours and aromas of the foods you find there

TUNISIAN CHICKPEA STEW

DID YOU KNOW? LABLABI IS A TUNISIAN CHICKPEA

MILLET POLENTA WITH BLISTERED TOMATOES

DID YOU KNOW? MILLET IS A

NOODLES ON THE GO

Save money and make your own fakeaway this month with these fabulously flavourful recipes from the wagamama chefs

KABOCHA KARE

Serves 2 | Prep 15 mins

CRISPY CHILLI MUSHROOMS

Serves 2 | Prep 15 mins

Something for the weekend

RECIPES

Coconut-braised winter greens

Serves 4 | Prep 15 mins

Celery and shiitake congee

MISO CHOICE MANY WHITE MISOS CAN APPEAR TO

Drunken noodles

Serves 4 | Prep 20 mins

Roast January king cabbage with pomegranate salsa

( kalicooking.com ) Serves 6-8 as

Crispy chickpeas

( kalicooking.com ) Serves 2-4 | Prep

Butternut squash and crispy tofu traybake with tahini drizzle

( v7.viva.org.uk ) Serves 4 | Prep

CHEESE

MOZZARELLA AND BURRATA

FETA

Makes 1 x 300g block | Prep

CHEDDAR BLOCK

Makes 1 x 450g block |

Dessert RECIPES

Try one of these Italian-inspired sweet treats for something a little bit different to indulge in

Tartufo

Serves 4 | Prep 10 mins

Nougat

Makes 8-10 bars | Prep

Not-Nutella

Makes 400g (1⅔ cups) Prep

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