Vegetarian for Life

Recipes

Easy Recipes for One

We have included this Easy Recipes for One section because we understand the difficulties in catering for just one vegetarian or vegan. A few of these recipes are repeated, with larger ingredient quantities, in other sections. Equally, a number of the recipes in other sections can be adapted for one. Another way to tackle the 'catering for one' problem is to freeze extra portions. Alternatively, of course, caterers can offer a vegetarian option to everyone: many meat eaters love to sample healthy and nutritious veggie food from time to time.

  • Tomato and Leek Soup

    Serves: 1–2
    Time to prepare: 05 mins
    Time to cook: 20 mins
    Dietary requirements: Dairy-free, Egg-free, Halal, Kosher, Vegan
    This simple, flavourful soup is just as good cold, and perfect on a hot day. Make it into a heartier meal by stirring in some drained, rinsed canned beans and serving with bread or toast.
  • Simple Vegetable Soup

    Serves: 2
    Time to prepare: 10 mins
    Time to cook: 35 mins
    Dietary requirements: Dairy-free, Egg-free, Halal, Kosher, Vegan
    The Vegetarian Society Cookery School also suggests: Using parsnip instead of potato. Making a simple stew by adding tins of tomatoes and chickpeas.
  • Berry Sunrise Smoothie

    Serves: 4
    Time to prepare: 05 mins
    Dietary requirements: Dairy-free, Egg-free, Halal, Kosher, Vegan
    A great way to start using tofu. Be sure to get the silken type, not firm tofu. You can use the frozen berries straight from the freezer and your smoothie will be ice-cold and refreshing.
  • Peanut Butter Smoothie

    Serves: 1
    Time to prepare: 05 mins
    Dietary requirements: Egg-free, Halal, Kosher, Vegan (with substitutions)
    Perfect if you don’t want to start measuring ingredients first thing in the morning! Try using flavoured yoghurts, different nut butters or tahini to create your own signature smoothie. For V f
  • Herby Tofu Scramble

    Serves: 1
    Time to prepare: 10 mins
    Time to cook: 20 mins
    Dietary requirements: Dairy-free, Egg-free, Halal, Kosher, Vegan
    If you’re avoiding eggs, try this clever trick with tofu. This easy dish is packed with protein. * If preparing for someone who eats kosher, check they are happy to eat Dijon mustard, which conta
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