Vegan Main Meals
Hearty vegan dinners from Elizabeth's kitchen in rural Ireland. Each recipe uses ingredients you can find in an ordinary supermarket and is fully vegan as written.
Most are built on beans, lentils and tofu. If you're new to tofu, Tofu 101 and how to press tofu will help you get a better texture. Several dishes pair well: the smoky lentil tacos go with our cornmeal tortillas and pico de gallo, and the chana masala goes with cucumber raita and dry spiced potatoes.
Crispy Baked Tofu
Crispy oven-baked tofu with soy sauce, cornstarch and smoked paprika: golden outside, tender inside, ready in 30 minutes. Oven and air-fryer instructions.
Matcha Gnocchi with Ginger-Orange Butter and Butternut Squash
Green tea potato gnocchi, made without egg, tossed in a ginger and orange vegan butter with roasted butternut squash. A striking autumn dinner.
Okra, Sweet Corn and Serrano Tartlets with a Polenta Crust
Crisp polenta tartlet shells filled with seared okra, sweet corn, serrano chili and lime. Vegan and naturally gluten-free.
Pumpkin and Chive Spaetzle with Sherried Mushrooms
Soft, golden egg-free spaetzle made with pumpkin purée and chives, pan-fried and served with chanterelles or mixed mushrooms in a sherry and thyme butter.
Sausage and Mushroom Stuffed Acorn Squash with Mushroom Gravy
Roasted acorn squash halves filled with vegan sausage, mushrooms, rice, pecans and cranberries, served with a rich mushroom gravy. A vegan holiday centrepiece.
Smoky Lentil Tacos With Cornmeal Tortilla & Pico de Gallo
Smoky three-lentil and quinoa taco filling with paprika, cumin and a secret spoon of cocoa. Great in tacos, burritos or nachos.
Spicy Vegan Chana Masala
A rich, spicy vegan chana masala: chickpeas slow-simmered with onion, garlic, ginger, tomatoes and garam masala. One pot, about an hour, serves 4.
Spring Onion Frittata with a Rye Bread Crust
An egg-free frittata made with chickpea flour and tangy vegan buttermilk, packed with spring onions and dill, baked on a crisp rye bread base.
Tomato and Saffron Quiche with Tofu Ricotta
An egg-free quiche with a golden saffron and tofu filling, dollops of lemony tofu ricotta and ripe summer tomatoes, in a crisp shortcrust case.
Yellow Cornmeal Tortillas (For Soft Shell Tacos)
Soft vegan tortillas made with plain flour and maize meal, dry-fried with a coarse cornmeal dusting for a nutty bite. Makes 10 eight-inch rounds.