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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Harissa Tahini Protein Bowl
Janine McBennett Janine McBennett

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!

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Tofu Skewers
Janine McBennett Janine McBennett

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.

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Korean Inspired Noodles
Janine McBennett Janine McBennett

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!

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Lentil & Tofu Bolognese
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Lentil & Tofu Bolognese

A delicious Bolognese full of texture thanks to the lentils and tofu, and packed full of flavour.

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The Best Ever ‘TLT’ (Tofu version of a BLT!)
Janine McBennett Janine McBennett

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!

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Smokey Mixed Bean & Tofu Chilli
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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.

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Spicy Tomato Tofu/Tempeh
Janine McBennett Janine McBennett

Spicy Tomato Tofu/Tempeh

This is a super simple (literally the easiest) way to make some flavourful baked tofu/tempeh.

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Sticky Sesame Tofu/Tempeh
Janine McBennett Janine McBennett

Sticky Sesame Tofu/Tempeh

If you haven’t been converted to Tofu or Tempeh yet, you NEED to try this version. I could honestly eat this every single day and be very happy!

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Tofu and Chickpea Spicy Stew
Janine McBennett Janine McBennett

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.

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