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Baked Cajun Cauliflower
Dinner, Lunch, Vegetarian, Vegan, Side dish, Main Course Jade Leighton Dinner, Lunch, Vegetarian, Vegan, Side dish, Main Course Jade Leighton

Baked Cajun Cauliflower

I absolutely love baking cauliflower, along with its leaves (because they are also very delicious and nutritious). It works a great base for holding a range of different flavours, with many going for the classic turmeric. This dish is perfect if you are trying to get someone to enjoy cauliflower who may otherwise be a little dismissive of it.

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Scrambled Tofu
Breakfast, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy Free, Egg Free Jade Leighton Breakfast, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy Free, Egg Free Jade Leighton

Scrambled Tofu

I appreciate that there are many of you out there who don’t eat eggs for whatever reason, and you need an alternative. Ideally you still want to be aiming for that balanced breakfast with complete protein, beneficial fat and vegetables if you can. So, why not try scrambled tofu?I know what you may be thinking - tofu tastes like nothing. Well, that’s why you need this simple recipe to bring it to life. This dish is so delicious that even if you’re an avid egg fan, you may still want to try this to shake things up a bit.

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Hazelnut Twix Bars
Desserts, Snacks, Vegan, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Baking Jade Leighton Desserts, Snacks, Vegan, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Baking Jade Leighton

Hazelnut Twix Bars

Hazelnut Vegan Homemade Twix Bars that taste as good as they look and sound. These are dairy-free, gluten-free and refined-sugar-free! When it comes to sweet treats like this, I’m always going to be an advocate of balance and not making them a routine thing. I also recommend enjoying these straight after a savoury meal with plenty of protein in, as they will be digested with that meal and this will help to reduce any spike in blood sugar levels afterwards. There are still multiple health benefits to the natural ingredients in these so I will always recommend homemade over shop-bought processed foods.

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Roasted Vegetable and Beluga Lentil Salad
Main Course, Salads, Vegan, Vegetarian Jade Leighton Main Course, Salads, Vegan, Vegetarian Jade Leighton

Roasted Vegetable and Beluga Lentil Salad

This roasted vegetable and beluga lentil salad is such a simple recipe and it’s also deliciously nutritious. It’s got a Mediterranean feel but with North African seasoning to mix things up. Black beluga lentils are my favourite variety of pulses. They’re quick to cook and don’t go mushy like some others. They contain a good amount of plant protein, fibre and a number of minerals including calcium, potassium, magnesium and a number of B vitamins. 

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Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Desserts, Dairy Free, Vegan, Baking Jade Leighton Desserts, Dairy Free, Vegan, Baking Jade Leighton

Avocado Chocolate Mousse

I’ve experimented with a few avocado chocolate mousse recipes, and some taste a lot better than others. I think I’ve landed on the best here (in my humble opinion). It’s been tried and tested on non-believers, this dreamy dessert is akin to a Gü chocolate pot. This dessert is certainly not for everyday consumption, but it makes a wonderfully indulgent (yet relatively healthy) end to a dinner party or date night.

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Red Lentil Dahl
Main Course, Vegetarian, Vegan Jade Leighton Main Course, Vegetarian, Vegan Jade Leighton

Red Lentil Dahl

This delicious red lentil dahl is one of my favourite comforting easy recipes that only takes about 30 minutes to make and packs a serious flavour punch. It is perfect for the colder months and is amazing for batch cooking because portions can be kept in the freezer for a quick meal.

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Easy Lentil Chilli
Vegetarian, Main Course, Dinner, Vegan, Dairy Free Jade Leighton Vegetarian, Main Course, Dinner, Vegan, Dairy Free Jade Leighton

Easy Lentil Chilli

Looking for budget friendly, easy meal prep inspiration? Look no further. Here’s my easy lentil chilli recipe made with store cupboard staples. It’s a vegan recipe great for anyone trying to cut back on meat, dairy and any inflammatory foods. I’ve included a selection of veg that I had in the fridge, but you can mix up the ingredients depending on what you have available.

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