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Spicy Roasted Butter Beans (Healthy)

Spicy Roasted Butter Beans (Healthy)

These spicy roasted butter beans are the perfect healthy snack when you're craving something crunchy and salty. You only need a handful of ingredients to make them and you can easily adjust the flavour to your liking. I'm obsessed with anything butter beans at the moment. A few weeks ago I shared this Middle Eastern butter bean recipe inspired by my Iraqi upbringing as well as this creamy butter bean & tofu stew. Both of which are now staples in my household as they're both nourishing, easy and so quick to put together. There's something so comforting and satisfying about butter beans. Their creamy texture and mild flavour works so well in so many recipes. I've recently discovered they work [...]

Nadia2023-06-19T17:32:19+01:00June 19, 2023|Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Protein recipes, snack, Sugar Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Custard Jam Coconut Tart (Vegan)

Custard Jam Coconut Tart (Vegan)

This custard jam coconut tart is made up of a crumbly oaty base, a creamy custard filling, a fruity jam topping all topped off with a sprinkle of desiccated coconut and fresh raspberries. The perfect chilled dessert to enjoy this summer. This recipe is inspired by the Manchester Tart - traditionally made up of a shortcrust pastry base, custard filling, jam and desiccated coconut. I didn't want to call it a Manchester tart as I don't think many have heard of it. I lived in Manchester for 15 years and hadn't heard of it until recently! I have to give you a disclaimer and admit that I've never actually tried a Manchester tart before. As I mentioned before, I only [...]

Nadia2023-06-21T21:55:04+01:00June 9, 2023|Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Tarts/Pies, Vegan, Vegetarian|6 Comments

Chocolate Pudding Cake (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Chocolate Pudding Cake (Vegan & Gluten-free)

If you love chocolate treats, you need to try this chocolate pudding cake. It's rich, easy to make and requires no baking. The perfect chocolate dessert for summer! The best way for me to describe this chocolate pudding cake is that it's a mixture between a mousse and jelly - almost like a thick, gelatinous custard that you can set in a cake tin. This is the perfect dessert to make on warmer days when you fancy something chocolatey, but also want something cold form the fridge to help cool yourself down. With it being no-bake, it also means you don't need to turn the oven on, which is the last thing I want to do on a warm day. [...]

Nadia2023-05-22T17:10:24+01:00May 22, 2023|Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|18 Comments

Middle Eastern Butter Bean Stew

Middle Eastern Butter Bean Stew

This Middle Eastern butter bean stew is inspired by my love of Fasoulia - a bean dish I grew up eating and loving! Growing up, my mum's Fasoulia was one of my favourite dishes. I used to get so excited when it was Fasoulia day! A rich tomatoey stew with white beans and chunks of meat served with rice and a fresh salad. Although this dish is traditionally made with white/cannellini beans, I decided to make a slight variation and used butter beans instead. The creaminess of the butter beans marries so well with the zingy, rich tomato sauce. They both taste equally as delicious though, so whichever you have available will do. A super speedy meal that's ready in [...]

Nadia2023-05-18T17:26:02+01:00May 18, 2023|Curry, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Meals, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|19 Comments

Easy Dal With Vegetable Paratha

Easy Dal With Vegetable Paratha

This easy dal with vegetable paratha is such a yummy and cosy meal to enjoy on a week night. Both the dal and paratha are really easy to make and are packed with plant protein, fibre and nutrients. They're also packed with so many aromatic flavours. Dal is one of those meals that are so easy to make, yet so delicious and comforting. It's also really healthy with a good amount of plant-based protein, fibre and antioxidants! Each serving offers 20g protein and 23g fibre! As well as being filling, it's also satisfying and nourishing packed with so many wholesome ingredients and fragrant spices. I'm using red lentils to make my dal as they're really quick to cook. Even more [...]

Nadia2023-04-28T12:21:52+01:00April 28, 2023|Dairy Free, Main Meals, Nut Free, Protein recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian|10 Comments

Butter Bean Tofu Stew (High Protein + Vegan)

Butter Bean Tofu Stew (High Protein + Vegan)

A delicious creamy dish that's ready to enjoy in 30 minutes! This butter bean tofu stew is packed with a whopping 32g protein and 10g fibre per serving! It's also super easy to make with easy to find ingredients. One of the problems with vegan/vegetarian dishes can easily be lacking in protein. I always make a conscious effort to make sure my meals contain 20-30g protein to make sure I meet my daily requirements. Beans are a good source of protein, but you would need to eat a lot of them to get enough protein, which isn't easy as they're also high in fibre and can be difficult to digest for some. Tofu is one of the easiest ways to [...]

Nadia2024-01-12T16:20:58+01:00April 4, 2023|Curry, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Meals, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|10 Comments

Healthy Date Oat Squares (Oil-free No Added Sugar)

Healthy Date Oat Squares (Oil-free No Added Sugar)

A delicious treat made using better-for-you ingredients. These healthy date oat squares make the perfect lighter treat when you're craving something sweet, but still want it to nourish your body. Would you believe me if I said you can make a delicious date oat bar without any processed sugar or oil? That's exactly what I did to create these healthy date oat squares. I'm using whole dates only to sweeten and tahini as a healthier alternative to oil or butter. This recipe is inspired by my favourite sweet treat growing up in Iraq called Kleicha - a date swirl cookie/pastry spiced with cinnamon and cardamom. They're usually served during celebrations and the holy month of Ramadan. Since we're already a week [...]

Nadia2023-04-03T14:16:09+01:00March 31, 2023|Bars, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|35 Comments

Vegan Raspberry Pudding (Healthier Dessert)

Vegan Raspberry Pudding (Healthier Dessert)

A beautifully vibrant dessert that's really easy to make and using healthier ingredients. This vegan raspberry pudding is the perfect dessert when you're craving something light, creamy and fruity. Spring is almost here and I couldn't be more excited! I've always been an autumn/winter person, but this winter was different for me. The shorter, colder days really affected me this time around, not sure why. As a result I am glad to see the back of it for now. My body and mind is yearning for longer, brighter and warmer days. I'm also excited to start making more spring/summer recipes. Lighter chilled treats with brighter colours and fruity notes. This vegan raspberry pudding would be perfect for this Mother's Day. [...]

Nadia2023-03-18T23:09:26+01:00March 18, 2023|Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Sweet Snacks, Vegetarian, Video|6 Comments

Vegan Cabbage Pancakes with a Chutney Chickpea Dip

Vegan Cabbage Pancakes with a Chutney Chickpea Dip

Delicious vegan cabbage pancakes lightly spiced and served with a creamy chutney chickpea dip. You're definitely going to want to try this recipe! I'm very much into savoury vegetable pancakes/fritters at the moment. A couple of weeks ago I made these simple vegetable fritters, which went down a storm, so I thought I would make another version I find fritters an easy way to prepare vegetables that's a lot more fun, tasty and exciting compared to plain boiled or even roasted vegetables. Don't get me wrong, I love my roasted veggies, but every now and then I like to change things up a little. This recipe is an easy, tasty way to level up your veggie game! Cabbage is one [...]

Nadia2023-04-13T15:09:24+01:00March 8, 2023|Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Main Meals, Nut Free, Pancakes, Sauces and Dips, Side dishes, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|5 Comments

Tofu Rice Dumplings (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Tofu Rice Dumplings (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Delicious parcels that are so quick and easy to make. These tofu rice dumplings make a great main meal or a protein packed snack/side dish. Tofu is one of my favourite ingredients to use in main meals. Even though I'm not fully vegan, I do follow a mainly plant-based diet. I find tofu one of the best and easiest ways to add protein to meals without resorting to using ultra processed fake meats. Tofu can also be high in calcium, especially if it's set in a calcium solution. Calcium is another nutrient that can be lacking in a poorly planed plant-based diet or if you don't eat things like dairy and boney fish. Tofu is a great way to make [...]