Hearty vegetarian mains designed to feel like proper dinners. These are reassuring, filling dishes, great for colder evenings and slower meals.
This curry is built around kidney beans cooked with coconut milk, tomatoes, and a small blend of spices, with thyme adding a distinctive flavour to the base. The combination of beans, aromatics, and liquid creates a thick, balanced sauce that develops as it simmers. It’s a straightforward way to turn simple ingredients into a fully … Read more
This is a quick fava bean dish built from canned beans and a small set of fresh ingredients. It comes together in one pan with minimal cooking, and the flavour is finished with garlic, lemon, and olive oil. It’s simple to prepare and works well as a light meal or shared dish. Why this recipe … Read more
These burgers are built around red lentils combined with onion, carrot, and a small mix of spices to create a firm, mouldable mixture. The texture comes from the soaked lentils, which hold together without needing additional binding, and the flavour is driven by simple seasoning rather than heavy additions. Why this recipe works Variations & … Read more
This is the sort of dish I make when I want something warm and filling without much effort. Everything cooks in one pan, and once the sauce is going there’s not much to manage. It works well for a relaxed meal and is best served straight from the pan with bread. Why this recipe works … Read more
Aubergine Parmigiana is built around layers of grilled aubergine, a simple tomato sauce, and parmesan, finished in the oven until everything comes together. The flavour comes from slow‑cooked tomatoes, herbs, and cheese, with the aubergine giving structure to the dish. It’s a straightforward way to turn a few base ingredients into something more substantial. Why … Read more
This is a quick pasta sauce made with cottage cheese and a small set of pantry ingredients. It blends into a smooth, creamy base without much effort and comes together in a few minutes on the hob. It’s straightforward, flexible, and works with most pasta without needing anything extra. Why this recipe works Variations & … Read more
This is a straightforward Instant Pot stew built around chickpeas and quinoa, finished with lemon for a bit of brightness. It’s quick to put together, cooks with minimal effort, and works well as a single‑pot meal. The texture comes out naturally creamy without needing much adjustment, and it’s easy to scale depending on how many … Read more
This recipe is built around dried black beans cooked with a simple mix of spices and just enough liquid to bring everything together in the Instant Pot. The flavour comes from chilli, cumin, and garlic, with a small amount of heat from cayenne and jalapeño. It’s a straightforward way to cook beans that are useful … Read more
This is the sort of soup I make when I want something simple that I know will work without much effort. The Instant Pot does most of the work, so once everything is in, there’s not much to think about. It’s built from everyday ingredients, holds up well for leftovers, and is easy to adjust … Read more
This is a straightforward lentil shepherd’s pie built around a simple vegetable base and a mashed potato topping. It’s filling, practical, and designed for batch cooking without much effort. I make this when I want something that feels like a proper dinner and holds up well for leftovers. Why this recipe works Variations & substitutions … Read more
