New to plant-based eating? These five simple recipes are a stress-free way to start cooking more meals around vegetables, grains, and legumes.
1. Chickpea Stir-Fry
A quick, protein-packed stir-fry with chickpeas, bell peppers, broccoli, and a savory soy-ginger sauce. Ready in 20 minutes and pairs perfectly with brown rice.
2. Black Bean Tacos
Fill corn tortillas with seasoned black beans, shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, and a squeeze of lime. Simple, satisfying, and endlessly customizable.
3. Lentil Soup
A warming pot of red lentils simmered with tomatoes, cumin, and spinach. Rich in iron and fiber — perfect for batch cooking.
4. Avocado Toast with Poached Egg (or Tofu)
Mash ripe avocado onto wholegrain toast, top with a poached egg or scrambled tofu, and finish with chili flakes and lemon juice.
5. Veggie Buddha Bowl
Layer roasted sweet potato, quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, and a tahini dressing in a bowl for a colourful, nutrient-dense meal.