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Easy Vegetarian Dinners
April 30
Lighter vegetable forward fare is on the menu in our house at the moment and as a meat eater I enjoy recipes which focus on maximising flavour and texture without relying solely on meat. It can often be surprising how inventive and satisfying vegetarian and vegetable-forward dishes can be. Plus, exploring new recipes allows us to look beyond the typical meat and two veg and discover new ways to nourish our bodies. This week I have three easy vegetarian dinners to incorporate into your weekly routine.
Tofu & Broccoli Stir Fry
An ingredient that was never in our house growing up was tofu. It was relegated to the health food aisles and appeared as a mystery ingredient which never got any air time. Nowadays it’s an ingredient which is always in my weekly shop. Pressed of its moisture, it fries & roasts really well or added to kimchi stew it makes a nourishing speedy bowl of supper. The recipe here for a Tofu & Broccoli Stir Fry is worth saving- it’s an everyday staple which the whole family will love and I urge you to pop a pack of tofu in your basket this weekend to make it.
Get the recipe here.
Super Power Chilli with Charred Corn Salsa
Next up another staple vegetarian dinner for us is this Super Power Chilli with Charred Corn Salsa. An easy make ahead chilli with lots of good stuff in there, replacing beef or pork with grains like lentils and quinoa makes for a deliciously light, yet rich and filling meal. You might be thinking it’s not going to fool you or the meat eater in your life, but serve it up with a spicy smoky corn salsa and all the other accompaniments, nobody will have any complaints!
Get the recipe here.
Gnocchi Limone with Fresh Pea and Mint Pesto
Lastly, a super quick but fresh supper for Spring. Gnocchi Limone with Fresh Pea and Mint Pesto combines the creamy richness of lemon-infused cream slathered over little dumplings of gnocchi with a blitz of fresh minty pea pesto. This dish exemplifies the beauty of seasonal cooking and around this time of year you could also add fresh asparagus to bump up the vegetable content. Whether enjoyed as a light supper on an unseasonably warm evening or served as a vibrant addition to your springtime gatherings it’s a meat free meal that is spring comfort in a bowl.
Get the recipe here.
