vegan

This tasty dish provides plenty of protein and dietary fibre. Black beans are rich in heart-friendly nutrients such as vitamin B and iron and they contain soluble fibre that helps to lower high cholesterol levels.

The bright and herbal flavour of celeriac is the perfect foil for the sweet, spiced wild rice stuffing. This dish is a centrepiece that is deceptively simple to put together and will please and surprise every eater at the table.

This delicious, fragrant soup is loaded with immune-boosting spices including garlic, ginger, chilli and turmeric. These herbs also have potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Ginger and chilli are also fabulous herbs for improving blood circulation and boosting metabolism.

Organic Merchant’s Soothe Dust is 100 per cent ACO Certified Organic and contains an artisan blend of raw cacao, turmeric, ginger, liquorice, cinnamon, mesquite, Himalayan pink salt and black pepper. Turmeric gently soothes an inflamed or irritable tummy in children and liquorice has been traditionally used to support respiratory health in kids, making it a perfect lunchbox treat.

Organic Merchant’s Spirit & Soothe Dust are both vegan as well as gluten, additive, chemical free making it the perfect addition to any lunch!

The perfect quick and tasty summer pasta salad. This is a light filling dish made up of fava bean pasta and topped off with vegan scallops

Another creamy vegan alternative, you must try Explore Cuisine’s Sweet potato and carrot Mac & Cheese. It’s so tasty even the kids wont tell the difference!

This simple creamy vegan mushroom fettuccine with spinach and walnuts is set to impress any dinner party guest!

A winter staple in our house, packed with fresh vegetables and goodness, this easy and quick dish. The best dinner for a busy lifestyle!

You can easily double or triple this recipe to make as much or as little as you need. Allow one medium eggplant per person and a couple of tablespoons of hummus.

This Smoky Cauliflower Pepita Hummus is one of my family’s favourite vegetable dishes. It’s a divine combination of flavours and super-nourishing too.

Chickpeas are an excellent source of resistant starch, which is considered a prebiotic as it helps the beneficial gut microbiota to grow and flourish in the digestive tract. Hummus is a healthy snack rich in protein and fibre that works together to slow down digestion to keep you feeling full for longer. Hummus is so versatile. You can serve it with flat breads, on wraps, sandwiches or toast, or with veggie sticks or wholegrain crackers.