Veganuary may be over, but there is no reason not to embrace vegan food all year round to stay healthy, add variety, and do your bit for the environment.
Becoming the norm
National Trust’s members have voted to have 50% of its cafes’ food plant-based, so you know vegan food is here to stay. It is not only cafes that have a wide range of plant-based options but also supermarkets, takeaways, and other online delivery companies.
Try it for lunch
If you are not vegan, you don’t have to eat only plant-based foods all day; however, you may like to try this for one meal a day or a few lunches a week. While you may think you will struggle to move away from a cheese sandwich spread with butter or margarine, there are many recipes to try; alternatively, you can get started by using an office lunch delivery service that has vegan options, such as https://www.crumbsdelivered.co.uk/shop/office-lunch-delivery.
Vegan poke bowl
Essentially a salad, poke bowls are the easiest vegan lunch option. In addition to the standard lettuce, tomato, and cucumber, you can add ingredients such as couscous, pickled cabbage, and edamame beans. A zesty dressing will bring the flavours to life.
Vegan soup
A soup is easily made vegan by using a vegan stock cube and oil rather than butter. If you like your soup creamy, you can use plant-based oat or almond milk or cream.
Jacket potatoes
Try a vegan chickpea curry with a humble jacket potato. Top with coconut oil, fresh ginger, and chopped coriander for extra zing.
Meat-free alternatives
There is no reason not to stick to a sandwich or wrap if this is what you prefer. You can take advantage of the many meat-free alternatives available, such as vegan meatballs for a sub or vegan ‘chicken’ in a wrap with salad.
Use leftovers
If you have made a vegan dinner, don’t forget to make enough to have leftovers for lunch. Good options include roasted veg and pasta, vegetable pakoras, and vegan burritos with rice and black beans.
