Chickpea omelette – oil free! For years now, I have been a huge fan of chickpea omelettes. They are just so versatile, so filling and healthy. And easy to make! I eat at least one of these every day. I used to fry them in a little oil in a […]
Legumes
Chakalaka
Chakalaka! The coolest name of a dish sounds and almost sounds like someone is having a go at you? But no, chakalaka is the nam, and is is a very popular and well-known dish from South Africa. Healthy, good, cheap and easy to make. Perfect for a dinner in your […]
Veganuary – easy week menu to get you started
It’s Veganuary! And more and more people are getting curious on what a vegan lifestyle is all about. Many are afraid that the food is dull and that the food alternatives are few. They have realized that going meat- and dairy free will have a huge positive impact on the […]
Chana masala
This is one of our favorite Indian dishes. We can eat this every day! Serve this dish with rice and naan, and maybe some Raita. And of course, lots of cilantro! Ingredients for about 6 people: 2 cans (about 800 grams) tinned chickpeas 2 cans chopped tomatoes 1 large chopped […]
Chickpea burgers
These are amazing! Really delicious and easy to make. Make them spicy – or don’t. Eat them cold or hot. And most of all, make a double batch or more, because these dissapear before you know it! Ingredients for about 8 burgers: 1 can of cooked chickpeas, about 400 […]
Chili sin carne
Chili sin carne, mmm, delicious! This stew is awesome, and despite what you find in the igredients list, it does not taste of neither milk-chocolate or cinnamon buns. Cocoa and cinnamon elevates the taste and makes this casserole irresistable. Ingredients: 2 boxes of kidney beans, rinsed 1 cup of soy […]
Nut roast for Christmas (or any holiday)
Here in Norway the most common Christmas dinner for vegans and vegetarians, are nut roast. There are several different ways to make it, some easier than others. I used to make a really time consuming (but delicious) nut roast earlier, but now I have found out that it can be […]
Chickpea meatloaf
This meatloaf, or roast if you want, can be served for dinner any time of the year, even for Christmas. Or, I would say especially for Christmas since we both got that holiday feeling when we sat down with our plates filled with what looked like a typical Christmas dinner: […]
Hummus with grilled peppers
Hummus This hummus is absolutely fantastic! Lovely, orange colour and an intense flavour of garlic and grilled peppers. It doesn’t get any better (or easier)! Use it on a slice of bread, in pita bread with falafel or other things, as a side with your dinner or whatever you like. […]
Red Lentil Lasagne
I have always sworn by meat substitute in lasagna. But after I started making lasagna with lentils instead, I’ve completely lost …. For meat substitute in lasagna. I think this is SO much better. Besides it’s healthy and cheap. One of the cheapest dinners one can make in fact. And […]
Ovenbaked cheezy and spicy chickpeas
These chickpeas are strongly addictive! They are insanely delicious, either served in salads, soups, on pizza, as a side dish or right out of a bowl. I crave them all the time and so does the kids. You can skip the nutritional yeast if you don’t have it, but I […]
One pot pasta with parsnip (Dogme-style)
One pot pasta, what’s there to say? This is one of the easiest dinners one can make! Just use whatever you can find in your fridge, everything goes. And pasta, of course. Add some beans, mock meats, whatever you want. Put it all in a casserole and let it cook […]