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Vegan Tomato Orzo

Posted on September 2, 2022
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Delicious Vegan Tomato Orzo Pasta Recipe

Easy Vegan Tomato Orzo Pasta ready in 15 minutes! Time saving, perfect lunch box recipe that is cheap to make with just a few ingredients. My favourite part about this whole recipe is that is takes 15 minutes to cook, only uses 5 main ingredients and is perfect for week night dinners where you don’t want to spend loads of time chopping ingredients and standing over the hob.

What Ingredients do I need for 15 Minute Tomato Orzo?

Orzo Pasta- Looks almost like a rice but is instead a pasta. I used to hate cooking orzo as I’d make it soggy and mushy but follow this recipe and it’ll work perfectly! The key is to cook it until al dente, you don’t want soggy orzo.

Tomatoes- I’ve used whatever tomatoes are in season at the time, if you can try and get them from the same country to live in to keep those air miles down. You don’t even need to chop the tomatoes for this recipe.

Fresh basil -.This ingredient is so important as it’s packed with flavour. If you don’t have basil, replace for fresh parsley. It’s where most of the flavour marries together with the tomatoes.

 

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vegan tomato orzo recipe

Vegan Tomato Orzo

Easy Vegan Tomato Orzo Pasta ready in 15 minutes! Time saving, perfect lunch box recipe that is cheap to make with just a few ingredients.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 mug of orzo pasta around 250g
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 shallots
  • 420 g tomatoes
  • 3 large cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp dried basil
  • 25g fresh basil or parsley or both!
  • Large pinch of salt and pepper season to perfection

Instructions
 

  • Add the orzo to boiling salted water and cook for around 10-12 minutes or aldente
  • Add the tomatoes to a large pan with the olive oil, fry for around 5 minutes before adding the chopped shallots and garlic, continue to fry for a few minutes on a low heat before smushing the tomatoes
  • Add a ladle of the pasta water to the pot with the tomatoes, drain the rest and then add the orzo to the pot, add the dried basil, and bring together
  • Add the freshly chopped herbs, season generously with salt and pepper (this is important)
  • Enjoy!

If you like this recipe why not try my 15 Minute Tomato and Herb Pasta 

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15 minute tomato orzo

Dinner Lunch & Light Bites Recipe

15 Minute Creamy Vegan Ravioli Soup

Posted on May 17, 2021
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Easy 15 Vegan Ravioli Soup, Creamy and 15 Minutes To Make

If you only have 15 minutes to make dinner, give this creamy ravioli soup a try, it’s vegan friendly too. You can find vegan ravioli in the supermarkets now which makes for a perfect addition in this delicious creamy soup. Instead of making a thicker cream sauce, I’ve made it into a delicious soup flavoured with parsley and garlic.

Garlic- I love using 3 cloves of garlic for this, mince or mash the garlic before you add to the pan.

Sage Leaves- Sage leaves work perfectly with cream (vegan cream too) so I’d recommend frying them in olive oil with the garlic to release the flavour.

Ravioli- It’s really easy to find vegan ravioli in shops now! Wicked kitchen have a range in Tesco, there’s Ugo which is available at Sainsbury’s and White Rabbit Pizza also have a range out now. It’s brilliant to have in the fridge for a quick dinner.

creamy vegan ravioli soup

Seasonal Ingredients

Asparagus- I think asparagus works beautifully with pasta and creamy soups. If asparagus isn’t in season you can swap for tenderstem broccoli, or if it’s in the winter why not add cubed and roasted butternut squash.

Seasoning

Salt & Pepper- Salt and pepper are so essential when creating a delicious pasta recipe. Add a good tsp of salt to the pasta water when boiling and be sure to add lots of cracked black pepper and sea salt to the soup.

vegan creamy ravioli soup

Vegan Creamy Ravioli Soup

Vegan friendly creamy ravioli soup recipe, only takes 15 minutes to make. Perfect for quick dinner ideas and full of flavour. Brought together with sage leaves, dried parsley and thyme, this creamy stock works a dream with the vegan ravioli.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 3 large cloves garlic
  • 5 sage leaves
  • 1 heaped tbsp vegan butter
  • 6 asparagus spears
  • 250 ml vegan single cream
  • 500 ml stock*
  • 250 g vegan ravioli*
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • Salt & pepper
  • 1/2 lemon optional

Instructions
 

  • Start by mincing the garlic and roughly chopping the sage leaves, then add to a frying pan with the olive oil and fry for 2-3 mins
  • Then add the vegan butter, asparagus and squeeze of 1/2 lemon, toss in the dried thyme and parsley and season with salt & pepper
  • After a few minute add the stock and vegan cream, then add the vegan ravioli (it usually only takes a few minutes to cook)
  • After a minute minutes of simmering taste test, adding a little more seasoning if needed, make sure the pasta is delicious and aldente
  • Feel free to add spinach or Tenderstem for more gorgeous greens or just enjoy as it!

Notes

I used boiling water and a stock cube for the stock
The vegan pasta I used used:
Ugo Thrive pumpkin & sage raviolini

If you like this recipe why not try my 12 Minute Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

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Dinner Recipe

15 Minute Sesame & Garlic Glazed Tofu

Posted on October 29, 2020
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Sesame & garlic glaze for delicious 15 minute meal

I’ll tell you how to get a sticky sesame and garlic glaze on your tofu. By using sesame oil and crushed garlic as a simple dressing , it adds so much flavour to tofu which can be marinated for 10 minutes.

Recipe Breakdown

Tofu – I used extra firm tofu for this recipe as it holds together slightly better when frying on a high heat.

Garlic Cloves- It’s an essential ingredient, I use around 3-4 cloves however you can alter this depending on how strong you like the taste.

Sesame Oil- Using sesame oil will give a really lovely depth of flavour to this which is slightly nutty.

Tamari- I use tamari for any kind of marinade as it has a wonderful umami flavour. You can easily swap this ingredient for soy sauce, tamari is a gluten free option but has a slightly different taste.

Sugar – This is an optional ingredient and not necessary but does offer a lovely sweetness to the dish to work with the garlic which also helps get a sticky glaze

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Tofu Tips:

Glaze- When trying to get a good glaze on the tofu, the light brown sugar will really help get a sticky coating.

Size- Cutting the tofu into smaller cubes will help get the surface area crispier quicker.

Heat- Using a high heat will help add lots of crispness to the marinade as it bubbles and caramelises.

Non Stick- Using a non stick pan is really key as it’ll help keep the glaze on the tofu and not stuck to the bottom of a pan. If you don’t have a non-stick pan try adding 1 tbsp sesame oil to the pan to help.

 

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Sesame and Garlic Glazed Tofu Recipe

15 Minutes from start to finish to create this delicious sesame and garlic tofu noodle bowl. Plant based and simply - perfect for a mid week meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 People

Ingredients
  

For the tofu

  • 1 block firm tofu
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 4 tbsp tamari
  • 1 tsp light brown sugar optional but helps with the glaze

Noodles

  • 120 g udon noodles sub for ramen or rice noodles
  • 1 pak choi
  • 1 tbsp tamari
  • 4 tenderstem
  • 4 spring onions
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions
 

For the tofu

  • Slice the tofu into 3cm cubes
  • Mince the garlic then whisk into all the other marinade ingredients in a bowl, add the tofu and leave to marinade for 5 minutes (or you can leave overnight if making it advance)
  • Fry off the tofu in a non-stick pan on a high and fry for around 5 minutes, tossing to get an even coat
  • Set the tofu aside and add the halved pak choi to the pan with a dash more tamari and fry until glazed
  • Meanwhile add the udon noodles to a pot of just boiled water and leave to simmer for around 3-4 minutes with the tenderstem
  • Drain then transfer into the pan with the tofu, toss in all of the flavours then serve with the chopped spring onions and sesame seeds

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If you like this recipe why not try my Gyoza Noodle Soup Recipe

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Dinner Dressings and Sauces Lunch & Light Bites Recipe

10 Minute Peanut Vegetable Noodles

Posted on August 4, 2020
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Vegetable Noodles in Peanut Dressing

This noodle recipe is ready in less than 10 minutes and is possibly the easiest recipe to throw together! You just need a julienne peeler or a spiraliser (if you bought one in the hype back in 2015). The dressing is made of peanut butter and chilli with three types of noodles from rice to carrot and courgette (zucchini).

Breakdown of ingredients

Peanut Butter- I find using a smooth and runny peanut butter helps give the dressing a good texture. Brands such as Manilife, Meridian, Pip and Nut are all really good quality and delicious.

Courgette- Using courgette as a vegetable noodle works really well, giving a kind of crunchy noodle.

Carrot- Again, this makes a delicious vegetable noodle which adds a bit of crunch. Careful not to overcook them as they can go a little soggy.

vegetable noodles and peanut dressing

Coconut milk- You don’t need to add this to the recipe however makes a delicious addition. It’s creamy and thickens the dressing to go a bit further. If you have coconut cream simply add a splash of boiling water and whisk to make it a coconut milk texture.

Sesame Oil- This is a key ingredient as it gives a beautiful nutty and toasted flavour to the dressing. You can even double up the portion to make the silkiest smooth dressing.

Toppings

Toasted Peanuts – Using toasted peanuts to top adds a beautiful crunch in contrast to the silky smooth noodles. I like toasting them on a dry pan for around 4 minutes to make them taste absolutely delicious

Spring Onions – The fresh pop of flavour from the spring onions works really well with the creamy nutty dressing. I like adding around 4 stalks of spring onions, finely chopped.

 

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10 Minute Peanut Vegetable Noodles

Simple 4 ingredient vegetable noodle recipe with a peanut and chilli dressing. You can use coconut milk to make it extra creamy, or simply leave this ingredient out for a thiner texture.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

For the peanut dressing

  • ⁣3 tbsp peanut butter smooth and oily texture
  • ⁣1/2 squeeze lime
  • ⁣2 tsp tamari or soy sauce
  • ⁣1 tbsp sesame oil
  • ⁣1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 250 ml full fat coconut milk optional ingredient to make this creamier and thicker

For the Noodles

  • 2 courgettes
  • 2 carrots
  • 80 g rice noodles I used vermicelli

To Top

  • 1 tbsp toasted peanuts
  • 4 spring onions finely chopped

Instructions
 

To create the noodles

  • Using a finely tooth julienne peeler create the noodles with the courgettes and carrots (or use a spiraliser if you have one from the crazy trend back in 2015)
  • You can heat the rice noodles in hot water to loosen before adding to the pan, or just cook them straight in the dressing (depends how much washing up you want to do)
  • For the dressing simply whisk all of the ingredients together in a bowl then add to a pan to heat. Once the sauce has warmed add the noodles to the pan and stir through for around 5 minutes until the veg has softened slightly
  • Garnish with the toasted peanuts and finely chopped spring onions
Keyword 10 minute meal, 15 minute meal, easy recipe, peanut dressing, spiralised noodle, vegetable noodles, zoodles

If you like this recipe why not try my Crispy tofu and peanut noodle dish.

crispy peanut tofu noodle bowl

Dinner Lunch & Light Bites Recipe

Gyoza Chilli Noodle Soup

Posted on June 26, 2020
gyoza noodle chilli soup recipe vegan

This Gyoza Chilli Noodle Soup has to be one of my favourite recipes so far – mostly because it takes only 15 minutes to create with minimal fuss. Using Yukata vegan friendly gyozas, this is perfect if you’re cooking for friends too.

Breakdown of Ingredients

Sesame Oil- You can use toasted or regular sesame oil for this dish. It really helps create a beautiful nutty undertone in this recipe

Vegetable Stock – This can be made from boiling water and a good quality stock cube, keeping costs down to a minimal

Tamari – You may have noticed that most of my recipes include tamari, mostly because it’s one of my favourite ingredients. Tamari is a gluten free version of soy sauce so this dish can be easily made GF. Swap out the noodles for rice noodles instead to make this gluten free.

Gyozas – These are from the brand yukata. The quality is great and so far have become a staple in the freezer.

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Kitchen Equipment:

Non Stick Pan- A good quality non stick pan such as Circulon really helps when frying the vetetables. You will need a pan that has a lid for this dish to help steam the gyozas.

Chopsticks – Have friends coming over for dinner? Chopsticks will add a little more authenticity to this noodle dish, just don’t forget a spoon / ladle to drink that delicious soup with it.

Small Sharp Knife- Having a small sharp knife to finely chop the ginger, chilli and garlic is always a handy tool to have in your kitchen.

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gyoza noodle chilli soup recipe vegan

Gyoza Chilli Noodle Soup

Crispy gyozas in a 15 minute homemade chilli noodle soup. Vegan and really easy to create.
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 3 spring onions finely chopped (leave a few to top at the end)
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
  • 800 ml vegetable stock made with boiling water and stock cube
  • 3 cloves garlic minced / finely chopped
  • 1 thumb sized piece fresh ginger grated / minced
  • 1 large red chilli substitute for 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 100 g noodles rice, ribbon or even udon will work
  • 5 tenderstem
  • 6 gyozas I used yukata vegan gyozas
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds to top, optional

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, grated ginger, tamari, sesame oil, brown sugar (and chilli flakes if you're using instead of fresh) and mix whisk together
  • Heat a deep pan then add the finely chopped spring onions along with the dressing and fry for around 3 minutes before adding the vegetable stock
  • In a separate pan, add a drizzle of sesame oil and fry the gyozas on a high heat for around 3-4 minutes until crispy, then pop a lid over the top and steam for around 3-4 minutes
  • For the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the rice noodles and tenderstem to the pan with the stock, pop a lid over and leave for gently steam for around 4-5 minutes
  • Serve by adding the soup and noodles to a bowl, top with the gyozas and tenderstem and garnish with any additional spring onions, chilli flakes and a splash of tamari (optional)

Notes

If you're frying the gyozas, simply heat another pan with a drizzle of sesame oil, fry on a high heat until the base has browned, then place a lid over the top to steam for a further 2-3 minutes until done. Then add to the soup just before serving.
Keyword 15 minute meal, chinese soup, gyoza soup, gyoza,, noodle soup, szechuan sauce

If you like this recipe, why not try my delicious home made vegan chilli peanut ramen linked just here.