7 Ways to Enjoy National Vegetarian Week

National Vegetarian Week 2017 runs from 15-21 May, and it’s all about eating veggie for the week and still enjoying delicious, exciting food. 

To mark the occasion, we are sharing our favourite recipes and we’ve come up with a list of 7 ways to enjoy National Vegetarian Week. So why not make the most of some new ideas and meat-free recipes and get stuck in …

Somewhere to eat out

Earlier this year we headed to The Bohemian on Pink Lane in Newcastle - a Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurant with a bar and its own vinyl record shop. They offer everything from a light lunch, or a cocktail and tapas, to a 3-course evening meal. Two of the dishes we enjoyed so much that I’ve also re-created at home – Mushroom Quesadillas & Peking Jackfruit & Pancakes.

Something sweet

A recipe for vegetarian and healthy lunchbox additions that also satisfy a sweet tooth has been very popular. Check out our Quick and Easy No-Cook Tasty Snack Bars. They are something halfway between an apple and a chocolate bar, also handily sized for a lunch box and packed with energy in the form of good fats and natural sugar.

Something for Sunday

I never want to miss out on a Sunday Roast. I just don’t want to eat the meat. In fact, until I discovered this recipe for a Veggie Sunday roast alternative I’d often just have the veggies, Yorkshires and lashings of veggie gravy and be quite happy. This lentil and nut loaf though just makes it that whole lot better.

Something delivered to your door

We recently enjoyed two really tasty dishes courtesy of a Gousto recipe box. We tested vegetarian meals of a Mushroom Dal and Japanese Aubergine Katsu Curry – both were so easy to make and really delicious too. Although not the cheapest they are a great idea for someone who is unsure of cooking or especially this week someone who wants try out new vegetarian dishes, or for and wants to impress on a special occasion.

Something surprising

Chocolate hummus is a great alternative to chocolate spread. But the surprising thing is that the main ingredient is a tin of chickpeas. Packed with Vitamins C and B6; protein, carbs, iron, zinc and manganese it’s a great alternative to chocolate spread – and can be dairy free too. Delicious on toast!

 

Something to eat with the family

We decided to have a family veggie curry night, earlier this year for the first time. As well as a Quorn curry we also had all the trimmings and the boys loved it.

Something that won't break the bank

We love takeaways – the convenience, the taste, the range of dishes, however, there is the cost to consider. We have started to make ‘fakeaways’ and enjoy a ‘takeaway style’ meal with the whole family but for a fraction of the price. Our budget Mexican Chilli Night fed a family of four for less than £10 – a fifth of the price of an equivalent takeaway.

For more ideas, there are lots of recipes on the National Vegetarian Week website.

Are you trying a meat-free meal this week?

Deb x

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