3 cans of jackfruit in water (Trader Joe’s or Sprouts) - drained and shredded 1 large onion - diced 4 cloves garlic - chopped fine 2 cups organic vegetable broth 1 -2 cans of green chiles (I have also blended/chopped 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce) Sweet Baby Rays Original BBQ sauce to taste (start w tablespoon and keep adding) (or make your own.) Coleslaw & Dill Pickle slices for topping Brioche, Hawaiian or other slider size fresh baked rolls

Sauté diced onions in about 3 tbsp of oil until translucent.

Add chopped garlic. Sauté for one minute.

Add shredded jackfruit to onion/garlic mix. Stir to mix and sauté for about five minutes.

Add veggie broth. Stir.

Cover and simmer for about 30-40 minutes until broth has been absorbed.

Add green chilis and cook for a few minutes more.

Add 1T BBQ sauce and stir to mix. Taste then add salt and more sauce to taste.

Optional - Can then remove from stove top and spread onto cookie sheet and broil to slightly burn to create burnt end type char.

Serve on slider buns with coleslaw and dill pickles. (Have also used other toppings like peppers or onions etc.)

Full recipe available here.

Ingredients:

•	400g vegan tagliatelle
•	2 tbsp olive oil
•	1 clove garlic, minced
•	100g fresh basil leaves
•	50g rocket (arugula), plus extra for garnish
•	30g pine nuts
•	3 tbsp nutritional yeast
•	100ml extra virgin olive oil
•	Juice of 1/2 lemon
•	Salt and freshly ground black pepper
•	100g sun-dried tomatoes, drained and roughly chopped
•	80g pitted black olives

Method:

1.	Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tagliatelle and cook according to the package instructions, or until al dente. Once cooked, drain and reserve a cup of the pasta cooking water. Set the tagliatelle aside.
2.	While the pasta is cooking, prepare the pesto. In a food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, rocket, pine nuts, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Blend until well combined, slowly pouring in the extra virgin olive oil while processing until a smooth pesto forms. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
3.	In a large frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the drained sun-dried tomatoes and sauté for 2-3 minutes, allowing their flavours to deepen. Add the pitted black olives and stir well to combine, letting them warm through for another minute.
4.	Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked tagliatelle to the pan. Toss gently to coat the pasta with the sun-dried tomatoes and olives. Add the prepared pesto to the pasta, using a little of the reserved pasta cooking water if needed to help loosen the sauce and ensure every strand is evenly coated.
5.	Once everything is well combined and heated through, remove from the heat. Serve the tagliatelle in bowls, garnishing with a handful of fresh rocket leaves for an added peppery bite.

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Hello Veg Recipes community I've been working on a mostly wholefood plant based recipe for 'meatballs' and here is the result. Lentils cooked in mushroom stock are the base then sundried tomatoes and mushrooms provide some chewiness. Of course you could use something like tvp or seitan to make them properly chewy but I wanted to use mostly wholefood ingredients. I use ground walnuts and flaxseed as a binder instead of flour for a boost of nutrients! The video recipe is below, please give it a watch and let me know what you think. Written recipe is below as well. I've also included a very quick tomato sauce recipe.

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Meatball Recipe

Ingredients:
150g uncooked green lentils, rinsed (Also known as french or puy lentils)
600ml mushroom stock (Or vegetable stock with 1 tsp of dark soy sauce)
1 tablespoon olive oil
200g mushrooms (oyster and shiitake work well), roughly chopped
15g dried porcini mushrooms, rehydrated in boiling water
1 onion, finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, zested
50ml red wine (Or 1 tbsp red wine vinegar)
1 tsp vegan Worcestershire sauce
60g walnuts
60g cooked chestnuts
60g ground flaxseed
3 tbsp dried italian herb seasoning
3 tbsp nutritional yeast
¼ tsp fresh ground nutmeg
2 tsp marmite or dark soy sauce (Use tamari if gluten free)
170g sundried tomatoes, roughly chopped

Method:

• Add the lentils and mushroom stock to a saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Drain in a sieve thoroughly and spread onto a baking tray, put to the side to dry and cool down. The liquid from the lentils can be kept for a soup.
• In a medium saucepan, heat up 1 tbsp olive oil over a medium-high heat.
• Add the chopped mushrooms and onion. Fry until the water has evaporated from the mushrooms and they’re caramalised. Zest in the garlic and continue frying for 2 minutes.
• Deglaze the pan with red wine and worcestershire sauce and cook until the mushrooms have a jammy consistency. Transfer from pan to a large bowl.
• Drain and finely chop the dried porcini mushrooms and add to the bowl. The liquid used to rehydrate the mushrooms can be kept for a soup, stew or risotto.
• In a food processor blend the walnuts and chestnuts until the texture or rough sand is achieved. Transfer to the bowl.
• Add the lentils to the food processor and blend until mostly smooth. You may need to scrape the sides of the bowl down a couple times. Add to the bowl.
• Add the ground flaxseed, Italian herb seasoning, nutritional yeast, nutmeg, marmite and sun dried tomatoes to the bowl.
• Mix the ingredients together first with a spoon and then with your hands to distribute the ingredients evenly.
• Place the meatball mixture into the fridge for 20 minutes.
• Remove from the fridge and roll into equal balls. I got 22 meatballs from the mix.
• Heat up a frying pan over a medium heat with 1 tbsp olive oil. Add your meatballs and pan fry for a couple minutes on each side until golden brown all over. Roughly 8-12 minutes total.
• To cook in the oven preheat to 200C. Place your meatballs onto a baking tray and brush lightly with olive oil. Bake for 15-20 minutes turning regularly.
• In the air fryer cook at 180C for 12-15 minutes turn regularly.
• Serve with spaghetti and tomatoes sauce!

Tomato sauce

Ingredients:
1 bay leaf
1 large clove garlic, zested
1 can chopped tomatoes (400g)
10g balsamic glaze
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil
1 tbsp olive oil

Method:

• Heat up 1 tbsp olive oil over a medium heat in a saucepan.
• Add the bay leaf followed by the garlic and fry for 1-2 minutes.
• Be careful the garlic doesn’t brown.
• Add the chopped tomatoes. Wash out the can with 50ml of water and add to the pan.
• Using a potato masher squash the tomatoes to give the sauce a smoother texture.
• Add the balsamic glaze and simmer for 8-12 minutes until slightly thickened.
• Finish with salt, pepper and the basil.
• Enjoy

Full recipe available here.

Ingredients

•	400g firm tofu, cubed
•	1 tbsp vegetable oil
•	1 large onion, finely chopped
•	2 cloves garlic, minced
•	1-inch piece of ginger, grated
•	1 tsp cumin seeds
•	1 tsp ground coriander
•	1/2 tsp turmeric powder
•	1 tsp garam masala
•	2 large tomatoes, pureed
•	500g fresh spinach
•	1/2 cup coconut milk
•	Salt, to taste
•	Fresh coriander, chopped (for garnish)

Method

1.	Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a pinch of salt. While waiting, fill a bowl with ice water and set it aside. Add the fresh spinach to the boiling water and blanch for about 1-2 minutes until it turns vibrant green. Quickly transfer the spinach to the ice water to stop the cooking process and preserve its colour. Once cooled, drain the spinach and blend it into a smooth puree. Set aside.
2.	Start by pressing the tofu to remove excess moisture. Wrap the tofu in a clean kitchen towel and place a heavy object on top for about 10 minutes. Once pressed, cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
3.	Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds until fragrant. This step releases the aromatic oils that form the base of the dish’s flavour profile.
4.	Add the chopped onions to the pan and sauté them until they turn golden brown, about 5 minutes. The caramelisation of onions adds a natural sweetness that balances the earthy spices. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking until aromatic, about 2 minutes.
5.	Pour in the pureed tomatoes and mix well with the onion, garlic, and ginger. Allow this mixture to cook until the oil starts to separate from the masala base, about 5-7 minutes. This process is essential for developing the deep, rich flavours characteristic of Saag dishes.
6.	Stir in the ground coriander, turmeric powder, and garam masala. Cook the spices for 2-3 minutes to bloom their flavours, enhancing the overall depth of the dish.
7.	Add the pureed spinach and coconut milk to the pan, stirring to combine. Let the mixture simmer gently for about 5 minutes, allowing the spinach to meld with the spices and form a creamy base.
8.	Gently fold in the tofu cubes, making sure they are well-coated with the spinach and spice mixture. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to allow the tofu to absorb the flavours.
9.	Adjust the seasoning with salt to taste. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander and serve hot with steamed basmati rice or naan.

Full recipe available here.

Ingredients:

• 400g macaroni pasta
• 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
• 1 cup vegan cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup nutritional yeast (for added "cheesy" flavour)
• 2 tbsp vegan butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (to make the roux)
• 1 tsp garlic powder (for extra depth of flavour)
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (plus extra for garnish)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Method:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the macaroni until it’s al dente, according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, melt the vegan butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour to create a roux and cook for about 2 minutes, ensuring it doesn’t brown. This forms the base of the creamy cheese sauce.
3. Gradually whisk in the almond milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Continue cooking until the mixture thickens slightly, around 3-4 minutes.
4. Add the shredded vegan cheddar, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir continuously until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. If the sauce appears too thick, you can add a little more almond milk to reach your desired consistency.
5. Stir in the cooked macaroni, ensuring every piece is well coated with the luscious vegan cheese sauce.
6. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle extra smoked paprika on top for a touch of colour and heat. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of green and serve hot.

Hey Veg Recipes community! This is my vegan meal prep routine to help save you time in the kitchen but still give you delicious and nutritious meals throughout the week! I much prefer prepping the components of meals such as the carbohydrates, protein, veggies, sauces and toppings. Then doing a little bit of cooking in the week to bring the meals together so they're fresher and you get a better variety of meals rather than eating the same thing everyday. Please checkout the video for details or find the recipes for the meal components below.

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Vegan Meal Prep 

Enough food for 4 days - 4 lunches and 4 dinners

Vegan Meal Prep 

Enough food for 4 days - 4 lunches and 4 dinners

Quinoa Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 200g quinoa, rinsed
• 350ml vegetable stock

Method:

• Heat a medium saucepan over a medium heat, add you quinoa and stir regularly for 2 minutes or until all the water is absorbed.
• Add 1 tsp olive oil and fry the quinoa for 2-3 minutes.
• Add the vegetable stock and bring to a boil.
• Cover with a lid and reduce heat to a low simmer for 15 minutes until all the water is absorbed.
• Turn off the heat and cover with a tea towel and leave to rest for 5-10 minutes.
• Fluff up with a fork.

Semolina roast sweet potato

Ingredients:

• 3-4 medium sweet potatoes, washed and cut into bit sized pieces
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp oregano
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tbsp semolina

Method:

• Preheat the oven to 220C.
• Toss the sweet potatoes in the olive oil and then in the rest of the ingredients.
• Place the sweet potatoes onto a lined baking tray and bake for 30-40 minutes or until soft inside and crunchy on the outside. Turn after 20 minutes.
• If using an air fryer reduce heat to 200C and air fry for 15-20 minutes. 

Roast pepper sauce

Ingredients:

• 2 red peppers
• 4 cloves garlic, skin on
• 100-150ml plant milk of choice
• 25 ml olive oil
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tbsp  nutritional yeast
• Juice of half a lemon

Method:

• Preheat the oven to 220C.
• On a lined baking tray place the red peppers and garlic.
• Roast for 30-40 minutes until soft and charred. 
• Place the roasted peppers and garlic (skin removed)  into a blender with all the other ingredients and blend until smooth.

High protein nutty mix

Ingredients:

• 150g mixed nuts
• 25g pumpkin seeds
• 25g sunflowers seeds
• 20g hemp seeds
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 50g nutritional yeast
• 1 tsp smoked or sweet paprika
• 1 tbsp oregano

Method:

• Preheat the oven to 160C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
• Add all ingredients to a food processor and blend until you have a rough crumb. You can makes this by finely chopping all the ingredients on a chopping board if you don’t have a food processor.
• Spread onto the tray and roast for 20-30 minutes (depending on how toasted you want the nuts). Stirring every 5 minutes.

Crumbled tofu

Ingredients:

• 450g extra firm tofu
• 15ml olive oil
• 20ml dark soy sauce
• 10g porcini mushrooms paste
• 20g tomato puree
• 15ml red wine or sherry vinegar
• 1 tbsp cornflour
• 1 tbsp dried thyme

Method:

• Preheat the oven to 220C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
• Mix all the ingredients except for the tofu in a large bowl.
• Dry and crumble the tofu into the bowl then mix to coat.
• Spread evenly over the tray and bake for 20-30 minutes turning halfway through the cooking time.

Coriander and pumpkin seed sauce

Ingredients:

• 20g or 1 small bunch fresh coriander
• 50g toasted pumpkin seeds
• 1 small garlic clove
• 2 ice cubes 
• 1-2 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• ¼ tsp ground cumin
• 1 pickled or ½ a fresh jalapeno
• ¼ tsp maple syrup

Method:

• Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

Boiled / Blanched Tofu

Ingredients:

• 2 blocks firm tofu, 
• 1 litre water 
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp dark soy sauce
• 2 tsp olive oil
• Seasoning rub of your choice 

Method:

• Bring the water, salt and dark soy sauce to a boil, add your blocks of tofu and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Alternatively pour the boiling water into a container or bowl with the soy sauce and salt. Mix to combine. Add your tofu blocks and leave for 15-20 minutes.
• Remove the tofu from water and place on a tea towel to steam dry for 20-30 minutes. 
• Or use the tea towel to pat it dry.
• Cut into cubes or slices and place into a tupperware.

Black beans

Ingredients:

• 400g dried black beans, (optional: soaked overnight or for a few hours in water and 1 tsp salt)
• 1.4l water 
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 onion, chopped into quarters 

Method:

• Add beans, water and aromatics to a large pan. Bring to a boil and boil for 15 minutes. 
• Turn down the heat to low and simmer for 40 minutes to 1. 5 hours or until soft.
• If you’ve soaked them it will take more towards 40 minutes and if not more towards 1.5 hours.

Maple and mustard dressing

Ingredients:

• 60ml olive oil (You can use aquafaba instead of oil if you wish. Or water but use slightly less and the dressing won’t be as thick)
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp apple cider, white wine or red wine vinegar or lemon juice.

Method:

• Place all ingredients with salt and pepper into a jar or bottle and shake until emulsified. 

Quick pickled veg

Ingredients:

• 500g finely chopped vegetables of your choice.
• 200ml vinegar
• 200ml water
• Aromatics (coriander seeds, bay leaves, garlic, ginger, chilli, herbs, etc)
• A pinch of salt
• 100g sugar

Method:

• In a pan bring the vinegar, water, aromatic, sugar and salt to a boil.
• Taste the pickling liquid and add more sugar if too acidic for your liking.
• Leave the liquid to cool a little.
• Place your finely chopped vegetables in a tupperware or mason jar.
• Pour the liquid over the vegetables and leave to cool with the lid off on the countertop.
• Once cool, place in the fridge. They will start to taste pickled after just a few hours but best after a day or 2.

Full recipe available here.

Recipe: Ingredients:

• For the dumplings:

  • 200g firm tofu, pressed and crumbled
  • 1 cup napa cabbage, finely shredded
  • 1/2 cup carrots, grated
  • 1/2 cup shiitake mushrooms, chopped
  • 2 spring onions, finely sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chilli paste)
  • 1 tbsp cornflour
  • 30 round dumpling wrappers (check they are vegan)
  • Vegetable oil for deep frying

• For the dipping sauce:

  • 4 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp gochugaru (Korean chilli flakes)
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

• Garnishes:

  • Fresh coriander, chopped
  • Red chilli, thinly sliced
  • Sesame seeds

Method:

1. Start by preparing the dumpling filling. In a large mixing bowl, combine the crumbled tofu, shredded napa cabbage, grated carrots, chopped shiitake mushrooms, spring onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, and cornflour. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and evenly distributed, ensuring the flavours meld together.

2. Set up a dumpling assembly station. Lay out one dumpling wrapper on a flat surface and spoon a small amount of the filling into the centre, taking care not to overfill. Wet the edges of the wrapper with water using your fingertip, fold it over to create a half-moon shape, and press firmly to seal the edges, making sure there are no air pockets. For an added touch, pleat the edges to achieve a traditional look. Repeat this process for all the wrappers and filling.

3. Heat a deep frying pan or wok with enough vegetable oil to submerge the dumplings, aiming for an oil temperature of around 180°C (350°F). To test the readiness, drop a small piece of wrapper into the oil—it should sizzle and float to the top quickly. Fry the dumplings in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until they turn golden brown and crispy on all sides.

4. Once the dumplings are fried, remove them from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with kitchen paper to drain any excess oil.

5. Prepare the dipping sauce by combining soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, gochugaru, and toasted sesame seeds in a small bowl. Stir well to mix all the flavours, and taste to adjust the seasoning if needed.

6. Serve the dumplings hot, garnished with fresh coriander, thinly sliced red chilli, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve with the dipping sauce and enjoy!