Creamy butternut chickpea curry
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 2 cups butternut slightly cooked and cubed1 cup cooked lifestyle foods chickpeas1 small red onion1-2 tbsp olive oil1 tsp ground cumin1 tsp mustard seeds1-2 tsp turmeric1 crushed garlic clove or garlic flakes1 can coconut milk1 can cherry tomatoesSalt and pepper to tastePolenta sweetcorn fingers1 1/2 cup lifestyle foods dry polenta1 cup water (more if needed)1 tbsp nutritional yeast200ml sweetcornSalt to taste Method 1. Add a dollop of olive oil to a pan, add in the diced onion, spices and fry until fragrant.2. Add in the butternut, chickpeas, coconut milk and the canned cherry tomatoes, salt andpepper to taste.3. Let the curry simmer for a bit, before serving with cooked bulgarwheat, limes, crispychickpeas, coconut cream, pomegranate jewels , mixed seeds and the polenta fingers.For the polenta fingers:1. Add all of the ingredients to a pot, bring to a simmer, whisking to avoid clots, once cooked after8-10 minutes pour in to a square ramenkin and place in the fridge to set. Once set, remove, slicein to fingers and fry until crispy. Photo Gallery Hope you love this curry, it really is so super delicious! one for the books, for sure* M*
Roasted tomato soup
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 500g mini roma tomatoes300g roma tomatoes1 red pepper diced1 medium red onion choppedSalt and pepper to taste1 can lifestyle foods coconut cream1/4 cup nutritional yeastFresh herbs (oregano, dried basil and thyme)3-4 cups vegetable stockVegan cheeseChickpea waffle dippers3/4 cup chickpea flour1 tsp baking powder1/4 cup corn starch1 tbsp nutritional yeast1/2 tsp chilli flakes1/2 tsp garlic flakesSalt and pepper to taste1 1/2 cup water Method 1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.2. Place the tomatoes, red pepper, red onion and herbs on a baking tray and roast for 25minutes.3. Remove to cool and place in a high speed blender, add the coconut cream, nutritional yeast,herbs and vegetable stock and blend until super smooth.4. Mix all of the waffle ingredients together, add 1-2 tbsp of the batter to your waffle maker andbake until brown.5. Serve the soup with the waffle dippers, vegan Photo Gallery Hope you love this recipe as much as I do! Have a lovely blessed easter** M*
Mushroom barley soup
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 4 cups mushrooms of choice (i used wild mushrooms, portobello and button mushrooms) 1 small red onion 4 cups vegetable stock (more if needed) 500ml coconut milk 1 cup dry barley 1 tbsp miso paste 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp black onion seeds Salt and pepper to taste 2 tbsp corn starch mixed with water to make a paste Serve with extra fried mushrooms, olive oil, vegan parmesan, fresh rosemary and coconut cream. Method 1. Preheat the soup cast iron pot with some olive oil, add in the diced onion, garlic and spices andfry until fragrant.2. Add in the mushrooms and fry a bit more until brown and the water has reduced, add thevegetable stock, barley, soy sauce, miso paste, and the coconut milk. Let it simmer for aboutthirty minutes or so before adding in the corn starch paste.3. Let it cook even more until the barley is soft, adding more water if needed.4. Serve the soup with olive oil, coconut cream,fried mushrooms, vegan parmesan, freshrosemary and fresh bread. Photo Gallery Hope you love this cozy recipe as much as we do! M*
Sweet potato chocolate chip bread
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients IngredientsTwo cups spelt or whole wheat flour1/2 cup coconut sugar1 1/2 tsp baking powder1 tsp baking soda1/3 tsp salt1 cup grated sweet potato1/2 cup plant-based milk1/2 cup apple puree1 tbsp apple cider vinegar1 tsp vanilla extract1/2 cup non-dairy dark chocolate chips Method 1. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius. In a bowl mix the flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together. 2. Add in the grated sweet potato, and pour in the plant-based milk, apple cider vinegar, apple puree, vanilla extract, and the chocolate chips. 3. Mix well, pour into a pre-smeared bread tin, sprinkle more chocolate chips on top, and bake for 16-18 minutes until cooked through. 4. Serve with vegan butter or almond butter and agave drizzled on top. Notes: *You can use self-raising flour in the recipe if you prefer. *90% dark chocolate can be used due to the fact that it does not have any dairy in it. *This bread is super delicious two days in room temperature, thereafter I put slices in the fridge or freeze them to prevent mould. *Store in an airtight container Photo Gallery Hope you love this loaf, it’s a bit unconventional, but oh so good! M*
Coffee fig muffins
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients * 425g rye flour or whole wheat flour * 125ml coconut sugar or brown sugar * 1 tsp baking powder * 1 tsp baking soda * 1/4 cup chopped dried figs (more if you like) * 1 espresso shot * 125ml coconut oil * 375ml water * 1 tsp vanilla essence * 1 tbs apple cider vinegar * 1/4 tsp salt * 1/3 cup walnuts * fresh figs Method 1. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius. 2. Mix together the flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, chopped figs, and chopped walnuts (leave a few nuts over for decoration). 3. Mix together the water, melted coconut oil, apple cider vinegar, vanilla essence and, espresso shot. 4. Gradually add the wet into the dry and then pour the batter into pre-cut parchment paper squares or into paper muffin cases 3/4 of the way. 5. Add extra chopped walnuts on top and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked and brown. 6. Let them cool before serving with some butter or almond butter and fresh figs. 7. Store in an airtight container for three days. These muffins freeze really well too. Notes: * The whole wheat flour can be subbed with half all-purpose white flour and whole wheat. Even rye or buckwheat flour would be great. * Other nuts like pecans or hazelnuts will be great instead of walnuts. Photo Gallery Hope you love these ever so delicious muffin recipe!! M*
Vegetable pasta soup
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients Ingredients * 1 small red onion diced * 2 cups roasted butternut cubes * 1 cup canned chickpeas * 1 cup curly kale washed and diced (sub with baby spinach) * 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes finely diced * 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano * 1/2 tsp smoked paprika * 1 tsp dried thyme * 1-2 garlic cloves crushed * 1/2- 3/4 cup dry orecchiette pasta (sub with pasta of choice) * 1 cup low-fat or full-fat coconut milk * 4 cups vegetable stock (more water if needed) * 1-2 tbsp olive oil * salt and pepper to taste * 1/2 cup vegan sausage fried and sliced (optional) * extra coconut milk or cream * bread to serve * Fresh herbs to serve Method Method 1. Heat the oil in a big cast iron pot or any pot to hold the soup servings for 4-6 people, add in 1-2 tbsp olive oil and add the red onion, fry until translucent, and then add in the garlic and the rest of the herbs, along with the diced red onion. 2. Once brown and flavourful, add in the rest of the ingredients except the vegan sausage, coconut milk, and kale. Bring to a simmer for 15 minutes on medium before lowering the heat to low and adding the coconut milk and the diced kale. 3. Let it simmer for 5 minutes or so before serving with the fried vegan sausage bits, extra coconut milk, fresh bread, and fresh herbs. Photo Gallery Hope you love this recipe cozy soup recipe, its delicious with or without the faux meat! M*
Apple butterscotch malva puddding
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 250g whole wheat flour 1/3 cup almond flour 1/2 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar 1 1/2 tsp baking powder pinch of salt 1/2 cup plant milk 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 flax egg (1 heaped tbsp flaxseed meal with added water to thicken) 1 tbsp apricot jam 1/4 cup coconut oil 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup peeled and sliced apples (optional) Butterscotch sauce 200 ml coconut cream or full-fat coconut milk 1/4 cup coconut sugar 1/2 cup vegan caramel (recipe on site-link in bio*) sub with golden syrup or sugar 1 tsp vanilla essence 1/2 tsp corn starch or potato protein Pinch of salt Method 1. Mix the flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt then set aside. 2. Whisk the milk, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla essence. Let it curdle for a few minutes and then add the apricot jam, flax egg, and the melted coconut oil. 3. Mix the wet into the dry, add the baking soda and mix well, then smear a round tart base with coconut oil or non-cooking spray. 4. Pour the batter into the mold and decorate the top with the apples, smear with extra melted coconut oil and sprinkle on some extra coconut sugar. 5. Bake for 20 minutes until brown on top and then pour over the sauce after the pudding has cooled slightly. 6. Pour the sauce over little by little until the pudding has soaked it all up, serve the pudding lukewarm with vegan custard and ice cream. Butterscotch sauce 1. Place all the sauce ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a simmer until the sauce starts to thicken slightly. 2. Keep lukewarm until the pudding has baked and pour the sauce on top. 3. Set a little bit of the sauce on the side for serving. Photo Gallery Hope you love this recipe just as much as we do, it’s such a fabulous SA twist! M*
Apple pie tacos
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 2 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients Fluffy wholesome pancakes 3/4 cup nutty wheat or whole wheat flour of choice 3/4 cup cake flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda pinch of salt 1 1/4 cup plant-based milk (I used soy) 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup melted coconut oil 2 tbsp liquid sweetener like agave, golden syrup ect. 1 tsp vanilla extract Apple pie filling 3 medium pink lady apples washed and cubed 1 tbsp coconut oil 1/3 cup treacle sugar or coconut sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon pinch of salt Extra’s Pecans Whipped coconut cream Method 1. Place the nutty wheat in a bowl and sift in the cake flour, add in the baking powder, baking soda and the salt. 2. In another bowl mix together the milk, apple cider vinegar, melted coconut oil, sweetener and the vanilla. 3. Let it curdle for 5 minutes before adding in to the flour mixture, mix well until there are no lumps 4. Let the batter sit for another five minutes before heating up 1 tsp coconut oil in a pan. 5. Add 2-3 dollops of the batter to make a big pancake and fry for 3-5 minutes on each side until bubbles start to form and the pancake starts to brown . 6. Once the pancakes are done, start by adding another dollop of coconut oil to the warm pan, add in the diced pink lady apple and fry for three minutes or so before adding in the sugar, pinch of salt and the cinnamon. 7. Fry a few minutes more until caramelised, remove from the heat and serve with the pancake formed like tacos, add dollops chilled coconut cream, pecans and extra sugar on top. Photo Gallery Hope you love these delicious fluffy pancakes with this unforgettable filling! M*
Spicy ramen
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 2 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Spicy Ramen Broth: 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 small red onion diced 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1 cm cube of ginger, finely chopped 1 heaped tbsp miso paste of choice 1 tbsp marmite or vegetable broth cube 1/4 cup smooth unsweetened peanut butter 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp chilli sauce of choice 3 tbsp lime juice 4 cups of water 1 cup full fat coconut milk Method 1. Start by making the broth by frying the red onion and garlic, and ginger in coconut oil until fragrant. 2. Add in the rest of the broth ingredients and let it simmer for 10 minutes or so before adding in the ramen noodles. 3. Cook until al denté or desired cooking texture. 4. Add the bok choy 3-4 minutes in to the broth to cook before serving the ramen with the rest of the ingredients. 5. Add a dollop of chilli sauce and coconut milk on top and enjoy. Le Creuset Photo Gallery Hope you love this recipe as much as I do! Have a lovely blessed easter** M*
Autumn quinoa salad
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner 1 cup cooked white quinoa 1/2 cup cooked bulgar wheat 1 cup roasted pumpkin 1 cup maple cinnamon roasted chickpeas (simply toss cooked chickpeas with maple syrup and cinnamon, bake for 15 minutes at 175 degrees Celsius) 1 pink lady apple washed and sliced 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1/3 cup toasted pumpkin seeds 1/4 cup toasted sunflower seeds 1-2tbsp poppy seeds 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro (extra for garnish) Dressing 1 tbsp dijon mustard 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/3 cup maple syrup 2 tbsp sesame oil Salt and pepper to taste pinch of chilli powder Method 1. Mix together all the salad ingredients and keep some toasted seeds on the side to sprinkle on top. 2. Drizzle with the salad dressing right before serving, serve with a veggie pie, fresh bread or as a main. Photo Gallery Hope you love this recipe as much as I do. It’s certainly a delicious way to spruce up your quinoa salads! M*
