Lentils are one of my favourite pulses/ legumes. I didn't use to eat them before going vegan, but now they're a staple in my kitchen. Lentils are rich in iron, folate and proteins. They are also low in calories, and have no fats or cholesterol. If you're cooking brown/ green lentils, it's always good to… Continue reading Lentil NO-meatballs
Author: plantbasedportuguese
Hi there! I'm Márcia, a Portuguese lady living in Leicester, UK, with my 3 boys: husband, baby Rafael and Churchill, the cat. I like to cook and be creative in the kitchen. Yes, yes... This is another blog account about food. But why not? Food is amazing! We eat at least 3 times a days (excluding snacks... OK, 10 times a day then :)) it seems like a reasonable subject to give a lot of emphasis to! I'll be mainly focusing on Portuguese dishes, but also other vegan dishes... Hold on, Portuguese vegan dishes? Yup, no animals had to suffer to create traditional and delicious food here. Watch this space! 🤗🙋♀️👩🍳 (this is a vegan 'egg')
Creamy courgette and mushroom orzo pasta
This dish takes 20 minutes to make and is absolutely delicious! You can add other vegetables if you prefer, keeping the proportions the same. Nowadays is so easy to find vegan alternatives of different cheeses, that getting soft cheese is not a difficult or expensive task. What a treat! What you need: 2 medium courgettes,… Continue reading Creamy courgette and mushroom orzo pasta
Ferrero balls
These energy balls are so good and so easy to make, it's unbelievable! Hazelnuts and dark chocolate are one of the best combinations, and it really tastes like a ferrero rocher...yum! Nutritionally, they are rich in protein, fibre and calcium, and very little saturated fats. Time: 15 minutes (plus 1h to set) Type: snack Difficulty:… Continue reading Ferrero balls
‘Quichotilla’
I saw a recipe that used chickpea flour to make a quiche, and I thought, what a brilliant idea. But then I thought, what about a Spanish tortilla? Damn, what about a quiche and tortilla all together? And I came up with 'quichotilla'! This is beautiful.... full of flavour, textures and easy to make -… Continue reading ‘Quichotilla’
Rojões (receita em Português)
O que posso dizer sobre ‘rojões’? É um prato muito tradicional do norte de Portugal e é feito com porco marinado e frito, com batatas e verdura, geralmente couve. O segredo deste prato está em marinar o substituto da carne - usei o seitan pela consistência. O resultado é muito bom e saboroso. Não é… Continue reading Rojões (receita em Português)
Rojões
What can I tell you about 'rojões'? It is a very traditional dish from the north of Portugal and is made with marinated and fried pork, with potatoes and some kind of greens (usually cabbage). The secret is in marinating the meat substitute - I used seitan due to its consistency. The result is pretty… Continue reading Rojões
Queijadinhas de laranja
As queijadas de laranja são muito populares em Portugal. São mini tortinhas, tipicamente feitas com leite e ovos. Tentei veganizá-las e o resultado é absolutamente delicioso! Estas tortinhas devem ser húmida, apenas um pouco mais consistentes do que um cheesecake. São super fáceis de fazer, são pouco marotas (menos de 10g de açúcar por queijadinha!),… Continue reading Queijadinhas de laranja
Orange mini cheesecakes
Orange 'Queijadas' are very popular in Portugal. They are mini tartlets, typically made with milk and eggs. I had a go at veganising them, and the result is absolutely delicious! These tartlets are supposed to have a very moist sponge, just a little more consistent than a cheesecake. Super easy to make too, not too… Continue reading Orange mini cheesecakes
A hint of Morocco in a stew
Perfect comfort food, free from oils and processed foods. This dish can be enjoyed in both cold and warmer days. Time: about 40 minutes Type: Main dish Difficulty: 1 pan Serves: 4 portions What you need: 1 large onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tsp ginger puree 1 aubergine, chopped into small pieces… Continue reading A hint of Morocco in a stew
Cinnamon biscuits
Just some delicious cinnamon biscuits, tasty and easy to make! Time: 30 min Type: biscuits Difficulty: 1 pan Makes: about 12 biscuits What you need: 220g self-raising flour 3 tbsp maple syrup (or more to taste), plus a little for brushing 45g smooth almond butter 30g vegetable spread 1 flax 'egg' 1 tsp ground cinnamon… Continue reading Cinnamon biscuits
