The vegged up 'Here's what I had for dinner last night' thread

davidjtaylor · 19-07-2019 3:54pm

A current (and very easy) favourite of mine.

There's all sorts of stuff to use from the garden (no spuds just yet, any day now).

Onions, garlic, broad beans, oregano, kale and basil in this case. Our tomatoes are nearly there. Plenty of salad for a side, with some amazingly peppery radishes.

Add a tin of toms and some bits and pieces to the above and you have a wonderful aromatic sauce.

auspicious · 22-07-2019 5:15pm

Cannelli bean stew.

Tar.Aldarion · 22-07-2019 11:08pm

Peanut butter stew, with plum tomatoes, chickpeas, spinach, cannellini beans, potato garlic, onion and white truffle oil

23-07-2019 4:38am

Not very nice to post that stew without the recipe. It looks pretty good.

Any chance of a link ?

Tar.Aldarion · 23-07-2019 10:26am

Hey! I just make it up, I don't have a particular recipe. You just need a single pot generally, or a second if you want to parboil the potatoes.

Fry some onions and garlic in a pot, add a tin of tomatoes, a bag of spinach, a few big spoons of peanut butter - more the better! Peel (optional) and cube potatoes quite small and add them*, tin of chickpeas (plus a second can if you want - depending on how much you are making, in this case I used different beans for the second can to mix it up but I usually just use chickpeas), fill the pot up with water and let it sit on a really low heat until it looks done/potatoes are soft (like 30-60 mins depending). Add truffle oil on top if you want, I don't usually but this was a gift. Can add asecond tin of tomatoes for volume if you need.

*you can parboil the potatoes or stick them in a microwave to make this meal way faster, the slowest thing by far is waiting form the potatoes to cook.

The amounts really don't matter in this, you just need to have peanut butter and water and to reduce it and it will taste delicious. I didn't wait for the food to cool down but when you do the sauce becomes way thicker and like a curry, even nicer.

23-07-2019 10:32am

Thanks.

I could have guessed it but it was the peanut butter / fluid ratio I didn’t want to guess.

I would always make the second run different so yeah one chick pea and one black or kidney bean.

Dicing the spuds small enough would see it cooked in about 18-22 minutes depending on how strong I’d boil/simmer it.

I’d also put the spinach in only for the final 2-3 minutes.

90% of what I cook is one pot so I’ll definitely try this.

As a huge satay fan that stew looks really appealing.

But I know I’ll mess up the peanut butter and fluid ratio for the first 1-2 times.

Tar.Aldarion · 23-07-2019 10:36am

It's very easy to add more peanut butter near the end and just cook it for a few more minutes! When it's thickened taste it and see what you think. I did that and added another spoon or two in the above. If you have it above minimum heating stir constantly, I leave it on low so that I can leave and come back to it done with no thought. Recommend letting cool a bit for best taste mm!

davidjtaylor · 24-07-2019 11:27am

Peanut butter is great for thickening your stews...but another idea is to use it for a simple pasta 'sauce'.

You can optionally fry up onions, garlic or chilli or whatever bits and pieces you fancy (I like it spicy or 'arrabbiata') first.

Then add two or three tablespoons of crunchy peanut butter and some water. You may have to add quite a bit of water as you apply heat to get the right liquidity to coat your pasta. If you're into soy sauce, add a little towards the end.

That's the 'recipe'! Experiment with it, you're not going to make a mess of such a simple sauce. The combo. of chilli and peanut butter is really different.

igCorcaigh · 24-07-2019 11:44am

davidjtaylor wrote: »

Peanut butter is great for thickening your stews...but another idea is to use it for a simple pasta 'sauce'.

You can optionally fry up onions, garlic or chilli or whatever bits and pieces you fancy (I like it spicy or 'arrabbiata') first.

Then add two or three tablespoons of crunchy peanut butter and some water. You may have to add quite a bit of water as you apply heat to get the right liquidity to coat your pasta. If you're into soy sauce, add a little towards the end.

That's the 'recipe'! Experiment with it, you're not going to make a mess of such a simple sauce. The combo. of chilli and peanut butter is really different.

Seems like satay... Might try that but with noodles!

davidjtaylor · 24-07-2019 4:08pm

igCorcaigh wrote: »

Seems like satay... Might try that but with noodles!

Right. I've never tried any satay recipes. Using peanut butter was just an experiment one day when I was bored.

I tried making peanut butter in the juicer (it's an Angel with twin gears and a 'blank' filter). It's very dry, I have to add oil to make it spreadable. But without oil, it's really good for thickening up tomato sauces, it makes them really rich.

auspicious · 25-07-2019 12:55pm

Dessert for breakfast.
Oats with sesame and flax seeds, mixed nuts and berries.
Boom!

TheKBizzle · 02-08-2019 8:50pm

Vegan scallops with vegan black pudding and pea purée

DoozerT6 · 02-08-2019 9:56pm

TheKBizzle wrote: »

Vegan scallops with vegan black pudding and pea purée

Looks savage!!

**cries in vegan**

q85dw7osi4lebg · 02-08-2019 10:29pm

TheKBizzle wrote: »

Vegan scallops with vegan black pudding and pea purée

Not yet full vegan but that looks incredible

02-08-2019 11:25pm

TheKBizzle wrote: »

Vegan scallops with vegan black pudding and pea purée

Where is the black pud from ?

TheKBizzle · 04-08-2019 8:31pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Where is the black pud from ?

I made it.

auspicious · 07-08-2019 4:52pm

Granted not the most photogenic dish, this spuds and chilli, cinnamon lentils, edamame beans and kidney beans meal hits the spot.

auspicious · 08-08-2019 2:45pm

Homemade soup with chickpeas.
Chickpeas soaked and cooked from dry then soaked overnight in the soup.
Easy, filling and delicious.

TheKBizzle · 29-08-2019 10:28am

Not dinner but made this for breakfast - vegan lox bagel with cashew cream cheese, capers and 5 day marinated vegan smoked salmon

Tar.Aldarion · 29-08-2019 10:36am

Looks amazing!

TheKBizzle · 31-08-2019 2:18pm

Seitan steak & Guinness pie with Dauphinoise potatoes and salad

Tar.Aldarion · 31-08-2019 6:08pm

Let's be friends TheKBizzle.

Tar.Aldarion · 02-09-2019 10:26am

Made bread for the first time, sourdough. Took about a month to get the starter ready for me.

TheKBizzle · 03-09-2019 8:30pm

Smoky marinated mushrooms with vegan blue cheese for lunch today

TheKBizzle · 06-09-2019 11:50am

Using up more of my vegan smoked salmon this time with avo on toast with vegan hollandaise and capers topped with black onion seeds

auspicious · 06-09-2019 6:26pm

TheKBizzle wrote: »

Using up more of my vegan smoked salmon this time with avo on toast with vegan hollandaise and capers topped with black onion seeds

Now now TheKBizzle you really are teasing us with these food porn picuture delights!
I think it is time for you to divulge your lox recipe. Please say it's not a trade secret

TheKBizzle · 06-09-2019 6:52pm

auspicious wrote: »

Now now TheKBizzle you really are teasing us with these food porn picuture delights!
I think it is time for you to divulge your lox recipe. Please say it's not a trade secret

It’s not a secret at all.

Put some carrots in a roasting tray and cover completely with salt and roast at 180 for 45-60 mins until the carrots are tender. Rinse off excess salt and slice. Make a marinade of some soy sauce and olive oil and a splash of liquid smoke and marinade for at least a day but better after 3.

The cream cheese is as follows
200g soaked cashews
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon white miso paste
50g coconut oil or neutral oil

Blend all until super smooth. You can add garlic/dill/chives then as you like.

TheKBizzle · 08-09-2019 8:15am

Last nights freezer raid snack.

auspicious · 11-10-2019 12:54pm

Spuds, kale, carrot and parsnips mash, tofu and chickpeas.

auspicious · 14-10-2019 8:59pm

Rice cabbage and red lentil dahl.

Daisies · 15-10-2019 10:02am

I had the most delicious puy lentil "shepards" pie last night. I think it was even tastier because I cooked the separate parts and assembled it on Sunday but only baked it in the oven last night.

TheKBizzle · 24-10-2019 11:32am

Trio of bruschetta today.
Mushroom faux gras with walnuts
Tomato, garlic and olive oil
Vegan smoked salmon with cashew cream cheese and dill

pq0n1ct4ve8zf5 · 24-10-2019 11:33am

I wanted to make a satay type thing but I hadn't any peanutbutter in the press, messed around with what I had and boy oh boy it worked out well, really tasty sauce for noodles or rice.

2 parts tahini to 1 part vegemite, then just enough hot water/stock to loosen it up. I just made a quick stock with tomato puree, tomato flavour got a bit lost though.

I had it with plain noodles but it would be lovely in a stir fry. Going to experiment with adding chillies too. Really creamy and satisfying, a good way to lob on some calories and fat too, I'm going to be eating a LOT this winter.

auspicious · 04-11-2019 8:42pm

Mushroom stew
- made with Meridian yeast extract ( b12 fortified )
Tastes excellent.
( along with tomatoes, tomato paste, soy sauce...the yeast extract has a strong umami flavour
)

auspicious · 07-11-2019 7:41pm

Vegan mince in whole wheat pita bread.
( My presentation amounts to throwing some coriander leaves on plate.)

auspicious · 11-11-2019 5:40pm

Potato, celery and chickpea soup with tomato and hummus sandwich.

TheKBizzle · 12-11-2019 2:58pm

Lobster roll using hearts of palm that I soaked in a dashi stock.

auspicious · 18-11-2019 7:59pm

Butternut squash mushroom curry with falafels and pasta.

auspicious · 19-11-2019 4:02pm

Boxty, tomatoes and 'tumeric' mushrooms.
Smoothie ( nuts, seeds, mint, mango, cranberries, beetroot, kale, orange, peanut butter and banana).

Unearthly · 19-11-2019 4:09pm

Delicious. Love boxty

auspicious · 29-11-2019 11:40pm

Boxty is the biz!

Here's some chickpea seitan with various flavourings.
Even without marinade it tastes great.
( edit - secret ingredient miso paste)

fat bloke · 02-12-2019 12:02pm

Mother of divine Jesus, we went to Veginity last night for the first for my birthday. Absolutely blown away.
One of the most impressive meals I've ever had.

Tar.Aldarion · 02-12-2019 12:19pm

I live beside veginity, it's a dangerous thing

I tried Beo at the weekend, amazing! Did the 4 course menu for €35 plus a "cheese board" for €12.
Will be straight back to try their 6 course menu (€45), that actually has about 11 things in it all told.

mr.anonymous · 04-12-2019 11:14am

My first post here and first proper vegan dinner. Lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber with Hellmans vegan mayonnaise. Eden veggie burger. Gosh! vegan sausages made of chickpeas.

Between living at home and a long commute I don't think I can go vegan completely but I'm definitely changing after watching Game Changers and What the Health. Meat/fish daily no more!

Tar.Aldarion · 04-12-2019 11:21am

Good stuff, welcome aboard! Every bit helps, fair play to you.

auspicious · 05-12-2019 4:59pm

Cannellini beans and veg. with peanut butter and pineapple.
( I sauteed everything bar beans before stewing .)

beggars_bush · 05-12-2019 9:42pm

Went for Christmas dinner with friends in Beo in Stoneybatter last night.

Best vegan dinner I've had all year. From start to finish. Lovely organic wines too.

Trt it before they change the menu for the New Year!

Tar.Aldarion · 06-12-2019 11:53am

It's so good, I want to go back and eat it again.

mr.anonymous · 11-12-2019 9:43pm

M&S Plant Kitchen (vegan range) Margherita Pizza then same range's chocolate mousse. Usually feel like I've swallowed a brick after a big pizza but that was lovely.

Too hungry to take pictures this evening though!

The vegged up 'Here's what I had for dinner last night' thread

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