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Vegan Recipes How to Eat Vegan All You Need To Know About Adopting A Vegan Diet Plan ChaptersWhat's All This Talk About Vegan Foods?What Is Vegan Food?Vegan Health BenefitsThe 5 Best Supermarkets For Buying Vegan Foods10 Quick And Simple Vegan Recipes10 Vegan Baking RecipesAre You Ready To Go Vegan?3. Sainsbury’sSainsbury’s offer their customers a fair few  vegan ingredients and dishes. Their Freefrom line offers vegan-labelled products, including vegan-friendly crispier bars, Turkish delights and ice creams. In their frozen section, you will find meat-free meatballs and burgers alongside Quorn and Linda McCartney products.Vegan foods like Quorn products are stocked in a number of supermarkets. Photo credit: ms_bulsara on Visualhunt.com4. TescoJust like its previous competitor, Tesco stocks an array of products suitable for vegans, including cheeses, margarine, yoghurts, and ice cream. Their frozen foods section comprises of soya mince, kale and butternut squash roasts and falafels.5. WaitroseAs you might expect, Waitrose delivers the goods when it comes to a spe cific diet like veganism. Their extensive range of healthy foods includes basil tofu, hotdogs, ice cream, curries, crisps and crumbles. Big name brands include Quorn and Cauldron.Morrisons, Aldi and Asda do offer some vegan foods too, but this seems to be more ‘by accident’ than a well thought out plan to stock healthy vegan goods.Likewise, Lidl don’t have a great range of vegan foods but they do label their foods clearly and are cooperative when you ask them questions in store or by email.You can discover more about the vegan food ranges stocked by the above stores in the blog The Best Shops For Vegan Food.10 Quick And Simple Vegan RecipesAre you looking for some vegan recipes which will look good as well as fill you up but that won’t take hours to prepare?Look no further than our list below of ten quick and simple recipes. Whether you like to get your dinner preparation over and done with as quickly or possible, or you like to make your dinner-making a drawn out affair, ea ch of these recipes can feasibly be ready in around half an hour.That gives you a few extra minutes to pour yourself a nice cold glass of vegan-friendly wine while you wait for your culinary masterpiece to be ready!1. Vegan pizza: Okay, it takes 40 mins but is worth the extra 10!For the full list of ingredients and cooking method, visitMy Favorite Vegan Pizza2. Mediterranean baked sweet potatoes: A savoury, sweet, fresh and comforting Mediterranean-inspired dish.In summary, this fast recipe consists of:Baked sweet potatoes â€" cut in half to shorten cooking time Seasoned, roasted chickpeas Garlic-herb sauce Parsley-tomato salad for garnishThe result is a quick and easy lunch or dinner that’s both satisfying and healthy. For the full list of ingredients and cooking method, visitMediterranean Baked Sweet Potatoes3. Coconut curry: A flavoursome dish that lets you use up your leftover vegetables.Here is a flexible recipe that allows you to use whichever vegetables and spices you fe el like. Although the the recipe uses broccoli, carrot, onion, snow peas and tomato, you could go with whatever veggies you wish! The same goes for the spices: this method keeps it simple with curry powder and a pinch of cayenne but you could also add turmeric, cinnamon or cumin to add even more flavour.For the full list of ingredients and cooking method, visit30-Minute Coconut Curry4. Poblano and portobello fajitas: an alternative to the Mexican favourite.Ingredients• 1 Tbsp (15 ml) olive or coconut oil • 1 poblano pepper, seeds removed and thinly sliced • 2 bell peppers, seeds removed and thinly sliced • 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and thinly sliced • 1 yellow or white onion, cut into thin rounds • 2 large or 4 baby portobello mushrooms, stems removed, wiped clean and thinly sliced • 2 ripe avocados • juice of 1/2 lime • sea salt, cumin, garlic powder • optional: 1 tsp A1 steak sauce (for mushrooms) • 6 small flour or corn tortillas • optional: fresh red on ion, hot sauce, cilantro, salsaMethod1. Heat a large skillet and a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot add a dash of olive or coconut oil to the large skillet, then the onion and peppers. Season generously with salt, cumin and garlic powder.2. Cook until softened and slightly caramelised, stirring often. Set aside and cover to keep warm.3. At the same time, add a dash of oil to the medium pan. Then add the mushrooms. Season with a bit of salt and once softened and brown (see photo), add a dash of A1 (vegan-friendly) for more flavour (optional). Remove from heat, set aside and cover.4. Prepare guacamole by adding two avocados to a bowl then adding the juice of half a lime and a generous pinch of salt. Fresh cilantro and onion are optional.5. Warm tortillas in the microwave or oven and you’re ready to go. Serve tortillas with peppers and onions, mushrooms, guacamole, and any other toppings you desire such as salsa, hot sauce, and cheese or sour cream (for non-vegan).Nutri tion information* Serving size: 1/3 recipe Calories: 427 Fat: 27.8g Saturated fat: 5.7g Carbohydrates: 43.1g Sugar: 7.1g Sodium: 215mg Fiber: 14.8g Protein: 6.7g*Nutritional information roughly calculated based on 1/3 recipe without toppings.Recipe courtesy ofPoblano and Portobello Fajitas5. Vegan green chilli mac’n’cheese: a simple alternative to the original cheese-fest.This is an unprocessed, wholesome, dairy-free recipe to help satisfy those cravings for childhood favourites. It is creamy, cheesy, spicy and absolutely delicious. Plus, it offers just under 20 grass of protein with every serving â€" what more could you want?For the full list of ingredients and cooking method, visitVegan Green Chili Mac n CheeseNote: You will need to soak your cashews overnight!6. Vegan mushroom stroganoffIngredients• noodles • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 yellow onion, chopped • 3 tablespoons whole wheat flour, divided • 2 cups beefless beef broth or vegetable broth • 1 tablespoon so y sauce • 1 teaspoon lemon juice • 1 teaspoon tomato paste • 1 1/2 pounds mushrooms (half Portobello and half White Button mushrooms), cut into large 2-inch chunks • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme • 1/2 teaspoon dried sage • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar • 1/4 cup vegan sour cream (optional) • 10 turns of fresh ground, black pepper • 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, mincedMethod1. Cook the noodles per the direction on the package. Under cook them a bit because they will be cooked again once incorporated into the sauce.2. Drain and set aside.3. In a large saucepan, add the olive oil and sauté the onions for 3 minutes over medium heat.4. Add the flour and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.5. Gradually add the broth, soy sauce, lemon juice, and tomato paste, while stirring at the same time. Stir until mixture becomes thick and bubbly, about a minute.6. Add the mushrooms, thyme, sage, and salt. Stir to combine.7. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequen tly until mushrooms have shrunk in size.8. Add the vinegar and simmer for 4 more minutes.9. Add the noodles, sour cream, 1 tablespoon of flour, black pepper, and parsley and cook on low for an additional 5 minutes.10. Garnish with parsley.Nutritional informationTotal Calories: 795 | Total Carbs: 104 g | Total Fat: 21 g | Total Protein: 50 g | Total Sodium: 1,548 g | Total Sugar: 13 gRecipe courtesy of One Green Planet.For more head turning vegan recipes, take a look at the blog 10  Vegan Recipes That Will Turn Heads.10 Vegan Baking RecipesIf you are a devout vegan, you’ll be all too aware of the products you can and can’t use when baking vegan puddings. However, if you are trying out a vegan recipe or want to put in that extra effort and cook a completely vegan three-course meal for a vegan friend, then you might like to find some recipes that won’t require you to go out an buy a shop-full of alternatives to your kitchen cupboard basics.Here are ten recipes that use straightfo rward ingredients, suitable for a vegan diet.1. Vegan tiffinUsing ingredients from your larder, like coconut oil, golden syrup, cranberries and pistachios, you can make this tasty dessert. It is great for parties, and with some vegan dark chocolate and ginger nut biscuits thrown in, no one would suspect it’s vegan it tastes so good!For the full list of ingredients and cooking method, visit BBC Good Food.2. Sticky Toffee Pear PuddingIngredients• 8 small firm pears • 200g golden caster sugar • 2 cinnamon sticks • 1 star anise • 6 cloves • 1 lemon, zest pared • 1 orange, zest pared • vegan ice cream, to serve (optional)For the sponge • 250g pitted dates • 2 tbsp linseeds • 300ml unsweetened almond milk • 200ml vegetable oil, plus extra for greasing • 175g dark muscovado sugar • 200g self-raising flour • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda • 1 tsp ground mixed spiceMethod1. Peel the pears and cut the bottom off each to give a flat base â€" cut them to a height th at will fit snugly in your tin. Use a melon baller or small knife to cut out the pips from the base. Roughly chop the pear scraps, discarding the pips, and set aside. Tip the sugar, cinnamon, star anise, cloves, zests and 600ml water into a saucepan large enough to fit all the pears. Bring to the boil, then simmer until the sugar has dissolved. Add the pears, cover with a lid or a piece of baking parchment, and poach gently for 15 mins until a knife easily slides into a pear. Leave to cool in the liquid.2. Now make the sponge. Put the dates and linseeds in a saucepan and add the almond milk. Bring to a gentle simmer, then cook for 2-3 mins until the dates are soft. Pour into a food processer and blitz until smooth. Add the oil and blend again, then scrape into a bowl and set aside to cool a little. Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Grease and line a 20 x 30cm baking tin (a loose -bottomed one if possible) with a strip of baking parchment.3. Put the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl with 1/ 2 tsp salt. Mix well, breaking up any lumps of sugar with your fingers, and shaking the bowl a few times to encourage any remaining lumps to come to the surface. Add the date and oil mixture, and stir well. Fold in the chopped pear scraps. Scrape the cake mixture into the tin, then nestle in the pears, standing straight up, so that the bottom halves are covered. Bake for 35-40 mins until the cake is cooked through. Insert a skewer to the centre to check â€" it should come out clean. If there is any wet cake mixture on the skewer, return the cake to the oven and bake for 10 mins more, then check again.4. Meanwhile, bring the pear poaching liquid back to the boil and simmer until reduced to a glossy syrup. When the pudding is cooked, cool for 5-10 mins, then brush all over with the syrup, saving a little extra to serve alongside, with vegan ice cream, if you like.Recipe courtesy of BBC Good Food.If you’d like to make your own toffee sauce to go with the above, you can f ind a link to a vegan-friendly recipe when visiting the above recipe on the BBC Good Food site.3. Avocado strawberry ices: a refreshing and fruity summer dessert.For the full list of ingredients and cooking method, click here.4. Banana bread: makes two flavour-packed loaves to go around!Find the full list of ingredients and cooking method here.5. Lemon cakeIngredients• 250g vegan margarine • 200g sugar • 2 tsp vanilla sugar • 30g soya flour • 1/2 tsp xanthan gum • 200ml warm water including juice of 2 lemons • Finely grated zest of 2 lemons • 150g plain flour • 100g corn flour • 15g baking powder • 50g ground almondsFor the icing • 150g icing sugar • 3 tbsp lemon juice • 2 tsp lemon zestMethod1. Preheat oven to 170 degrees, line a 30cm cake loaf tin and lightly grease.2. Place vegan margarine, sugar and vanilla sugar, soya flour, lemon zest and xanthan gum into a mixing bowl. Combine on low speed.3. Top up the lemon juice with warm water to 200ml in total . Let liquid drizzle into mixture beating on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until creamy.4. Sift flour, corn flour and baking powder and fold under mixture with a spatula.5. Fill with loaf tin cake mixture and bake for 65-70 minutes.To make the icingMix the icing sugar with zest and lemon juice. Spread over cake.Recipe courtesy of Vegan Society.Are You Ready To Go Vegan?And there you have it! Everything you need to know about becoming or remaining vegan, including some really great recipes to try out.For more vegan baking recipes to try your hand at, visit my blog 10 Amazing Vegan Baking Recipes.So, even if you aren't sure that you can stick it out, why not try going vegan for Lent? Just like so many others out there, you will no doubt find yourself loving that feel-good sensation of ridding your body of some of the nasty, hidden things that you ingest as part of a traditional British diet. Why not get help with cooking classes at Superprof.