Vegetarian

Recipe by Gem’s Wholesome Kitchen Suitable for Vegan diets Difficulty Moderate Makes 4 portions Prep time 10 minutes Cook time 20 minutes Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion finely chopped 1 clove garlic finely chopped 400g chilli and lime jackfruit in brine, drained 400g chopped tomatoes 400g kidney beans 100ml vegetable stock 2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp chilli powder 2 tsp smoked paprika 1 bayleaf sea salt and...

If you’re vegan or vegetarian, then you may find that you need to top up your intake of certain vitamins and minerals to make sure you are still benefiting from a healthy, balanced diet. Vital vitamins and supplements for non-meat eaters: Vitamin B12 plays a...

It’s no secret that salads make an excellent healthy meal or side dish. With so many great ingredients available and hundreds of exciting combinations to be explored, there are plenty of ways to improve your diet with salads. While base ingredients like vegetables, pulses, and...

Whether you’ve loved this fresh side dish for years or you’re a relative newbie to it, you might be after ways to make your coleslaw a little bit more nutritious. Before we delve into healthy coleslaw recipes, let’s take a look at exactly what it...

Looking for a vegetable that’s versatile, delicious AND healthy? You can’t go wrong with the sweet potato; a starchy root veg which is part of the morning glory family and a distant cousin of the standard potato. You’ll find they come in a variety of...

Have you decided to go vegetarian, and are wondering what you’ll eat? Catering to a friend, loved one or colleague who follows a vegetarian diet? Or perhaps you’re just curious? Don’t worry – we’ve got all the facts. First, let’s categorise the different types of...

For your health, the animals, the environment, or to save money – whatever your reason - there’s never been a better time to go vegetarian. Here are our top tips on how to make the switch and make it stick. Know you’re not alone Vegetarians...

Our kitchen cupboards are often full of hidden gems that can be used to whip up an array of delicious dishes. However, these ingredients are usually overlooked and their true potential never reached. Give the humble can of chickpeas, lentils, soup and other long-forgotten pantry...

Did you know, your body contains about 1kg of calcium?1 That’s about the same weight as a litre bottle of water! Most of this calcium is found in our bones. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in our bodies – but our bodies can’t produce...

Because not all grains were created equal Ancient grains are enjoying a moment in the spotlight. From sorghum and teff to amaranth and freekeh, these superfoods are loaded with more fibre and protein than everyday grains, and come with a huge helping of vitamins, magnesium,...

Vegetables are a vital part of any healthy diet, but are all the best ones green? Find out why green veggies are so special. You may have turned your nose up at green vegetables as a child, but eating your greens is one of the...

Strawberries and cream – is there any better combo?! Well, maybe if you add Vega Essentials! Made from a blend of real, plant-based foods, Vega Essentials is high in protein, fibre, Omega-3, contains 13 essential vitamins and is low in sugars. Whizzed up in our...