Main Dishes – Page 11 – Health Continuum

Condiments and Sides, Main Dishes, Noodle dishes, Stir-Fries

Sesame ginger noodle stir fry

I love a fragrant bowl of sesame ginger noodles mixed with bok choy and fresh mung beans. This Asian-style stir fry is light, moderately spicy and easy to make. All you need is a wok. In this recipe, the soya sauce, lime juice and maple syrup enhance the flavour of the ingredients without smothering them […]

Lentils, Main Dishes, Soups

Moroccan red lentil soup

If you are shifting to a more plant-based diet, stock-up your pantry with lentils. There are many types of lentils available in supermarkets and they are all good for you. For this recipe, I used red football lentils. Made with a mix of warm spices, veggies, herbs and lemon juice, this Moroccan red lentil soup […]

Main Dishes, Pasta Dishes

Beefless Bolognese au Gratin

In our family, we eat mainly fruit, vegetables, pulses and whole grains. But, from time to time, we also eat cheese from dairy. As you may know, cheese contains a fair amount of sodium and saturated fat and can raise your cholesterol level (the bad, LDL kind). However, cheese also contains a lot of benefits […]

Main Dishes, Savoury Pies, Quiches and Tarts

Tasty leek tarts

In a rush for time and having people coming over during the festive season? You want to serve something that is homemade and elegant? These savoury tarts are not only good looking but also easy to make if you use store-bought puff pastry dough. I don’t often bake or cook with store-bought roll-out puff pastry […]

Main Dishes, Soups

Creamy tasty tomato soup

When it’s damp, cold and grey outside, nothing beats a hot bowl of homemade tomato soup. Completely plant-based, this hearty soup bursts with flavour. The texture is also fabulous. Adding grilled aubergine and processing the cooked ingredients in a blender give this soup a rich and creamy texture. When you cook with aubergine, make sure to […]

Main Dishes, Stews and Chillies

Three-bean and green lentil chili

Completely plant-based and good for you, this three-bean and green lentil chili is a favourite in my family. Now that the evenings are cooler, why not make a big pot of spicy chili. I made this recipe last night and it was a hit. If your diet is mainly plant-based, a chili like this one […]