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Showing posts with label quick. Show all posts

22 Feb 2013

creamy lemon pepper veg pasta (vegan)

quick and easy. healthy and tasty.
ingredients;
pasta (of your choice)
brocolli, sliced green beans, spinach, red pepper
lemon
ground black peppercorns
fenugreek powder
cream alternative (alpro is good)

how to make it;
1. boil the pasta
2. when pasta is half cooked throw in the veg
3. when cooked to liking drain remaining water away
4. add plenty of pepper, large pinch of fenugreek, squeeze in juice of lemon.
5. pour in carton of cream (usually 100ml) and stir everything through.
6. serve up and EAT

26 Jan 2013

creamy mushroom and spinach pasta (vegan)

this can be rustled up in about 15 minutes.
quicker, healthier, tastier and cheaper than any fast food takeaway in existence!
what to use;
tricolore pasta
mushrooms
firm tofu
frozen spinach (or fresh obviously if you prefer)
dairy free cream (alpro or oatly are good)
lemon
oregano and coriander (or herbs of your choice)

what to do;
1. get the pasta on the go
2. slice mushrooms, cut tofu into chunks, fry in olive oil on medium heat
3. throw in plenty of herbs, squeeze in lemon juice, bit of salt and pepper
4. when pasta cooked keep very small amount of water in pan and add spinach until thawed/wilted
5. tip mushrooms and tofu in with the pasta 
6. stir everything together with a big glug of the cream and plate it up
7. EAT


11 Apr 2012

easy veg pasta bake


ingredients;
pasta shells (any type you like)
chopped tomatoes (2 tins)
tomato puree
2 peppers- 1 red, 1 green
1 onion
mixed herbs (dried or fresh)
cheese
cherry tomatoes

what to do;
1. stick the oven on about 200, part boil the pasta for 2 mins
2. fill a baking dish with the pasta covering the bottom
3. chop the peppers and onion and throw them in too
4. pour over the chopped tomatoes and a splodge of puree to thicken a bit
5. sprinkle in herbs - as much as you like and a little bit of salt and pepper
6. mix about a bit - make sure all pasta covered
7. top with grated cheese and plonk some cherry tomatoes on the top

8. in the oven for about 25 mins or until cheese is melted and cherry tomatoes have wrinkled up a bit
9. EAT IT

alternatives;
1. leave cheese out for vegan or lower calorie option.
2. add or swap pretty much any veg you like