Plant-based protein – Health Continuum

Beans, Lentils, Main Dishes, Rice, Soups

Brown lentil, bean and rice soup

Made with Borlotti beans, brown lentils, brown Basmati rice, tomatoes and vegetables, this hearty soup is delicious. It’s a complete meal that gives you all the plant-based protein that you need. After a bowl or two, you feel satisfied in a healthy way. For more information on plant-based protein, read here, here and here. In this recipe, […]

Main Dishes, Pasta Dishes

Best Beefless Bolognese Sauce

When I make a bolognese sauce, I process the vegetables with tomato purée separately to keep it very smooth. And, because we eat mainly plant-based meals in our house, I don’t add any ground meat. Instead, I add ground hydrated soya, also known as TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein). This beefless bolognese sauce is worth trying. […]

Beans, Main Dishes, Soups

Hearty black bean soup

Black beans are an important source of plant-based protein and fibre. They are also a good source of iron. They are packed with all kinds of minerals and vitamins, and are particularly high in folate, a B-vitamin that helps produce red blood cells and prevents neural tube defects in pregnant women. In addition, black beans […]

Chickpeas, Main Dishes

Chana Masala Made Easy

Whenever I make this Chana Masala dish, it is usually gone by the next day. Chana Masala is a flavourful and popular dish from the Punjabi region. When I’m in the mood for Indian or Pakistani cuisine, this is one dish that I want. The main ingredient is chickpeas. Chickpeas are a healthy and versatile legume, packed with […]