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
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')
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
Chickpeas and chocolate chips cookies
Chickpeas are so versatile. Who would have thought that you can make delicious sweet cookies with these beautiful pulses? A 100g has 19g of protein, over 30% of the recommended daily dose of iron and magnesium. The fibre content is fantastic too. Also, this cookie dough can be eaten raw if you prefer! Time: 25… Continue reading Chickpeas and chocolate chips cookies
‘Volas de Verlim’
Bolas de Berlim têm origem na Alemanha mas são encontradas um pouco por todo o mundo. Em Portugal são ligeiramente maiores que as alemãs e costumam ser recheadas com creme de ovos. Se já esteve em Portugal no verão, as ‘bolas de Berlim’ são vendidas em praticamente todas as praias. É estranho como um bolo… Continue reading ‘Volas de Verlim’
‘Verlin Valls’
'Berliners' are found a little bit everywhere in the world, with their origin in Germany. In Portugal they are slightly bigger than German ones, and they're usually filled with an egg cream. If you've been to Portugal in the Summer, 'bolas de Berlim' are sold in pretty much every beach. It's strange how a relatively… Continue reading ‘Verlin Valls’
Whole Roots: A plant based lifestyle guide
Are you switching to a plant-based diet or know someone that is? Would you like to know more about the plant-based lifestyle and how to start? Search no more! With this eBook, all the information that you need will be covered! Plus, you get to have 50 plant-based recipes, with very little to no refined… Continue reading Whole Roots: A plant based lifestyle guide
Tofu Espiritual
‘Bacalhau espiritual’ é um prato famoso e tradicional em Portugal. Ao que parece foi inventado no século XVIII por uma condessa portuguesa que queria imitar um famoso prato francês chamado ‘brandade de morue’. Esta versão vegan é relativamente fácil de fazer e, apesar te ter ingredientes tão aleatórios misturados, eu diria que é um prato… Continue reading Tofu Espiritual
Spiritual Tofu
'Bacalhau espiritual' is a famous and traditional Portuguese dish, made off course, with cod fish. It appears to have been invented in the 18th century by a Portuguese countess that wanted to mimic a famous French dish called 'brandade de morue'. This vegan version is relatively easy to make and, despite the fact that there… Continue reading Spiritual Tofu
Artichoke and sun-dried tomato pasta
I'm always thinking about news ways to cook pasta, I just love it! Arguably, any vegetables go well with pasta, if cooked well. However, there is something about Mediterranean style veggies, they just marry pasta perfectly. Artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes are a perfect combination! Super easy to make, you won't regret! Time: 25 minutes Type:… Continue reading Artichoke and sun-dried tomato pasta
