‘actually, it’s vegan’ is a plant-based food and wellness platform, created by me, janine mc bennett, as a way of showcasing how yummy and fulfilling eating plant-based food really is!
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Roasted Leek & Mushroom Tahini Rice
I whipped this up after work not really sure what it would be... and it turned out to be in my top favourite things I’ve made! The best part is the sauce, it’s divine and would go so well with loads of dishes.
Tahini Butter Beans with Courgette & Kale
Butter beans are up there with the best beans, in my opinion! And this dish really allows them to shine. Creamy, full of flavour, and super comforting, this is the perfect dish to cook when you’re low on time, but want something equally delicious and fuss-free.
Crispy Black Bean, Lentil & Aubergine Harissa Pasta
This is the perfect pasta dish when you’re craving some pasta with lots of protein, flavour, and texture!
Mexican Loaded Sweet Potatoes
These loaded sweet potatoes are so tasty, satisfying, and nourishing. They don’t require too many ingredients, yet they are packed with Mexican inspired flavours! They make a great show stopper piece if you want to impress, and are also a really great weekday meal.
Summer Grain Bowl
I am obsessed with this kind of bowl, so much so I could happily eat it every evening! It’s perfect as a summer meal, as it doesn’t need to be served warm and is just as good cold.
Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chilli
This is the perfect meal to batch cook ahead of time and make dinners/lunches easy during the week! It is such a delicious, hearty, and warming chilli, and packs in so much flavour. It is full of protein and fibre, and will keep you nicely full for ages.
Harissa Tahini Protein Bowl
I make a version of this type of meal ALL of the time – it’s my favourite way to eat! A bowl packed with so many plants and different flavours. If anyone thinks this is too boring or too healthy – give it a try and I promise you will be surprised!
Smashed Brussels Sprouts
These smashed brussels sprouts are so crispy and tasty, and make the perfect side dish to impress your guests!
Butternut Squash Curry
Autumn is my favourite time of year, and I love nothing better than a warm cosy meal now that the evenings are getting darker and colder. This curry is perfectly flavoursome, spicy and warming, and you could even switch out the squash for pumpkin instead! It’s really easy to make, and one I will be coming back to time and time again.
Tofu Skewers
I recently made these tofu skewers for a dinner party I was hosting, and they turned out so good! They look like a really impressive dish if you are having guests over, but they are relatively simple to make.
Korean Inspired Noodles
These noodles are SO delicious, and have a real kick from the gochujang sauce. They’re a really quick meal, but so packed full of nutrition and flavour. They are ideal for a nourishing and tasty weeknight meal. This sauce will be your new obsession – you’ve been warned!
Sticky Gochujang Sesame Tempeh
This gochujang sauce is my new obsession! It’s very like the sticky sesame recipe I’ve previously posted, but with some heat thanks to the gochujang!
Spanish Style Beans
If you want a quick, easy, and very delicious dish that will feel like you’re sitting in a tapas restaurant… this Spanish style beans with smokey and sweet flavours is the dish for you!
Butternut Squash & Chickpea Tagine
This is one of those meals that feels really simple, but has so much flavour and is really easy to make.
Lentil & Tofu Bolognese
A delicious Bolognese full of texture thanks to the lentils and tofu, and packed full of flavour.
Mushroom Tart
This puff pastry tart is so delicious, and really simple to make. A perfect showstopper meal – without all the fuss! If you love mushrooms, you’ll really enjoy this!
Pearl Barley & Roasted Veg Bowl
This pearl barley and roasted veg dish is such a delicious and nutritious way to use up lots of veg you have in the fridge.
The Best Ever ‘TLT’ (Tofu version of a BLT!)
This is the best sandwich ever, and you need it in your life! Not even joking when I say we eat this every single weekend for brunch, and dream about it during the week… it’s that good!
Aubergine, Peppers, Kale & Butter Bean Curry
Believe me when I say this is a delicious curry! It’s really hard to believe it has so few ingredients and very little time required!
Speedy Noodle Stir Fry
This is one for those evenings where your short on time but still want something healthy and yum!