Dr Pippa Gibson BSc (Hons) PhD RNutr
Dr Pippa Gibson BSc (Hons) PhD RNutr
These little fritters have two main differences from the traditional falafel you would normally buy. Firstly their main ingredient is yellow split peas, as opposed to the traditional chickpea or fava bean. Secondly, they are baked in the oven rather than deep-fried. If neither of those facts have offended you then you’re in for a treat! These make the perfect …
A super easy hummus recipe that can be ready in minutes. Use this as a healthy snack alternative, or as a component of a larger meal. Chickpeas are good sources of plant-based iron, and the combination with lemon juice as a source of vitamin C means that the iron absorption from these sources will be increased; something that vegans and …
A delicious meal-free ragu alternative that won’t make you wonder where the meat is! Serves 6 Ingredients For the ragu 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 large onion, diced 2 sticks of celery, diced 2 carrots, scrubbed and diced 2 cloves of garlic, finely diced 250g mushrooms, diced 60g skin-on almonds, chopped 100g red lentils 100g puy lentils 1 …
This is the perfect way to use up any pumpkin scraps you may have from Halloween carving! I’ve paired it with some carrot for an extra golden beta carotene boost, making the whole dish a gorgeous golden hue. It is estimated that 14.5 million pumpkins will be wasted in the UK this year. Carving pumpkins are edible, from the skin …
This bright and refreshing salsa can be loaded onto a stack of nachos, or used as a dip. It’s really easy to make but definitely best eaten on the same day as it is made. You can increase the spice level to your own taste, and keep it mild by leaving the fresh chilli out and just using a few …
Super simple to make, and the best crowd-pleaser. You can simply serve it as a dip for your tortilla chips, or try adding this to your next burrito to take it to the next levels! Serves 4 Ingredients 1/2 a red onion, finely diced 1/2 a chilli (or to taste), finely sliced 2 medium avocados, or 3 small 1-2 limes …
The perfect side to go with your barbecue – delicious with all meats, fish or halloumi, or serve with a tin of chickpeas for a non-barbecue option should it be raining. Again. Serve 4 Ingredients 200g bulgar wheat 1 aubergine 1 pepper 1 courgette 1 large onion 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/2 bunch chives 1/2 bunch mint 2 …
Delicious quesadillas packed full of plant-based protein from the black beans. Leave the skins on the sweet potatoes to maximise fibre content (over 17g per portion of quesadillas even before you’ve added the sides!) and reduce food waste. Serves 3 Ingredients 2-3 sweet potatoes (total 300g), cut into 1/2 inch cubes with the skin on 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 …
Easy oven baked bhajis mean no stress about deep fat frying. Simply pop into the oven, turn half way through and Bob’s your uncle. Delicious served with my quick raita. You could of course make this with standard orange carrots, or whatever colour you desire, but I just love the deep purple pops of colour when you break open each …
Seasonal savoury scones. If you can’t get wild garlic, or it’s our of season, substitute with chives, spring onions, or spinach with a small clove of grated garlic. Don’t like sheep’s cheese? Whatever cheese you like would be suitable as long as it is medium-hard e.g. Gruyere, Manchego, Cheddar, Wensleydale, Goat’s etc Makes 9 scones Ingredients 125g plain wholemeal flour …