‘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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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.
Easy Chickpea & Kale Curry
This is the perfect quick and easy curry base to work with – you can change up what goes into it but it’s a really great sauce base to work with!
Aubergine Boats
Aubergine is one of my favourite vegetables to work with. It’s so versatile and is a great carrier of flavours. This recipe here is perfect when you want to impress, but in reality, it requires very little ingredients and minimal effort! The tahini dressing is the real star of the show, and honestly, it’s a recipe I’ll come back to multiple times for a healthy and nutritious delicious meal!
Smokey Mixed Bean & Tofu Chilli
One pot, loads of plants – the perfect dinner! I’m loving trying out variations of bean chillis and stews at the moment as beans are just so healthy and packed with nutrients, I like to get as many as possible into my diet.
One-Tray Roasted Veg, Chickpea, & Tempeh Bake
I’m so obsessed with making roasted vegetable traybakes at the moment – I find them so handy when I have lots of veg to use and just want a really simple, healthy, and yummy meal.
Tofu and Chickpea Spicy Stew
This was one of the first meals I cooked for my boyfriend during Veganuary, and it stood out as a firm favourite. It’s such a delicious wholesome meal with the protein from the chickpeas and the tofu, and the spicy kick from the harissa really adds to it.