Join our next virtual lunch club

Join Chef Alex on Tuesday 9 June for VfL's next virtual vegan lunch club.

For a taste of Greece, we'll be making some tasty Greek fritters and tzatsiki, followed by a refreshing banana fool for pudding. Cook the dishes on the day and then join Chef Alex at 1pm to dine and for a Zoom chat. We also have a Facebook group where you can share photos of your tasty creations. Find it here. 

You will need the following ingredients in advance:

For the Tzatziki (serves 6)

1/4 cucumber

1 small clove garlic, crushed

1/4 tsp dried dill

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp white wine vinegar

200g thick dairy-free yoghurt (e.g. Alpro Go On)

Salt and pepper

For the Greek Fritters (serves 6)

1 small carrot

1 small courgette

2 small onions, halved and finely sliced

2 tbsp vegetable oil

125g chickpea (gram) flour

125ml water

1 tsp each of paprika, dried dill, ground cumin

10g chopped parsley

Zest of 1/2 lemon

1 level tsp salt

100g mushrooms, finely chopped

For the Banana Fool (serves 1)

1 pack silken tofu, any type (about 350g/12oz package)

1 large ripe banana, mashed

4 tbsp maple, agave or date syrup

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 tsp vanilla extract

If technology and Zoom in particular are new to you, visit http://www.abilitynet.org.uk\ call 0800 048 7642, or email enquiries@abilitynet.org.uk for help. If you're already tech savvy, all you'll need to do is open the Zoom link in your internet browser and join the meeting.

Make sure that your audio and video are switched on. We'll be happy to talk you through all this in advance.

To find out more, or to book your place and get the Zoom link and password, please email training@vegetarianforlife.org.uk or call 0161 257 0887.