This recipe uses pink oyster mushrooms to act as mock lobster. Their tender texture, pink colour and ability to take on other flavours, make them the ideal choice for this. If pink oyster mushrooms aren’t available where you are, oyster mushrooms will work for this too, both Tesco and Morrisons have branches that stock oyster… Continue reading Vegan Lobster Roll
Category: Light Bites
Tofu and Vegetable Noodle Salad
This cold noodle salad combines vegetables, noodles and smoked tofu, in an Asian-inspired sauce. It’s ideal warm weather food and it’s perfect for lunches or main meals. It also keeps well in the fridge for a few days, so it’s great to for lunches in the week. It’s been especially warm here recently, so food… Continue reading Tofu and Vegetable Noodle Salad
Beetroot Houmous
This bright and vibrant houmous adds a fantastic flavour and gorgeous pop of colour to any sandwich, wrap or salad. I like to add a generous amount to a plate and top with my favourite salad vegetables and sliced seitan. It makes for a quick and easy lunch Yield; Roughly 450g houmous Cook time; 15… Continue reading Beetroot Houmous
Vegan Chickpea “Tuna” aka Chuna
I thought I’d share how I make my chickpea chuna as it’s slowly changed over the years. It was initially lacking any sort of fishy flavour, at that point in my veganism I’d not tried any seaweed, or vegan fish sauce, so I was unaware of those things. I actually always hated fish before I… Continue reading Vegan Chickpea “Tuna” aka Chuna
Vegan Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
I’m sure it’s probably obvious by now, but I love mushrooms. I could eat them every day and never tire of them. This is a fun way to use beautiful field mushrooms, and tofu based cream cheese. They would work well as a starter, or a light main served with a colourful salad. I’ll also… Continue reading Vegan Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
Smoked Tofu Steaks
These tofu steaks have a really lovely flavour and texture. They’re quite firm, lovely and crisp on the outside, and they’re packed with savoury flavour. Smoked tofu already has a delicious smoky flavour, it’s then marinated to give it even more of an umami kick. They’re delicious hot or cold, and they’re really handy to… Continue reading Smoked Tofu Steaks
Halloumi Style Tofu
Tolloumi? Hallofu? Halloumi style tofu! This halloumi style tofu has a firm, chewy texture, with a salty and tangy flavour. It’s similar in flavour to my Vegan Feta Style Cheese which is again, tofu based. Isn’t tofu so amazingly versatile. This dairy-free halloumi could be used in few different ways. Use it to serve with… Continue reading Halloumi Style Tofu
Vegan Mushroom Tarts
These mushroom tarts would be an instant hit for any mushroom lover. Golden flaky puff pastry is topped with fried mushrooms in a roasted garlic cream sauce. They’re delicious hot or cold, and they make for a lovely lunch or snack. If it’s more convenient, you can make the creamy mushrooms ahead of time the… Continue reading Vegan Mushroom Tarts
Easy Vegan Sesame Rice
This flavourful, easy to make side would go well along with stir fried vegetables, or mock meats in a Chinese curry sauce, black bean sauce or sweet and sour sauce. It’s also quick and straightforward to make. Plain boiled rice can be a little, well, plain. So this is a really simple way to give… Continue reading Easy Vegan Sesame Rice
Roasted Tomato & Cheese Sauce
This tasty pasta sauce combines slowly roasted tomatoes, vegetables and dairy-free cheese. It’s perfect when paired with pasta, or add cooked vegetables and mock meats if preferred. You can serve this with a fresh green salad, or crusty bread to soak up any leftover sauce Serves; Four Cook time; 35-45 minutes You’ll need; 1kg fresh… Continue reading Roasted Tomato & Cheese Sauce
Bethany's Vegan Kitchen 