The beauty of plant-based food is that it can be enjoyed by almost everyone. Here are a few quick snacks to whip up that everyone can enjoy at the next gathering.
Savour it
Cauliflower is such a clever vegetable. Aside from tasting just great on its own, it also masquerades as a pizza base, fritter, pastie, potato and these nuggets. They are just as moreish as the chicken variety.
There's something intrinsically right about tacos in front of the telly. They're the kind of thing you can eat with your fingers, no need for your eyes to even leave the screen. That said, it might be wise to stuff a tea towel into your shirt collar, these tacos are extra-juicy. Don't worry, no one is going to see...
Picture yourself in front of the box, popping these little gems into your mouth one by delicious one. You could add a dipping sauce if you like. Falafel goes well with humus or a tahini sauce.
Theoretically, you could just fry up some potatoes and eat standard chips, but where's the fun in that? Instead, crisp up some sage in a little oil, drop some tofu in and fry until golden, then serve them together with a liberal sprinkle of sea salt. Bliss!
A tangy miso-based dipping sauce makes this vegan sushi extra special. They're also extra easy to roll up, making you wonder why you've never bothered to make your own before. Fill them with sweet potato, avocado, cucumber and carrots.
This pizza has flavour on top of flavour. Pesto, red sauce and a cashew-based melty sauce on top. Plus, cherry tomatoes that roast right into it and fresh basil leaves to complete your entire world.
Japanese gyoza make the best TV snacks. They're bite-size (just like this list!), quick to prep and endlessly satisfying to munch, one after the other. Line up a few different condiments for dipping.
It will take you 10 minutes to prep this masala and just over half-an-hour to cook (we may have exaggerated the "30-minute" thing slightly). Don't worry, the extra few minutes are worth your time. Scooped up with some fluffy naan bread, this spicy masala makes an awesome dip.
Sweeten it
Munch into a stack of Ronnit Hoppe's sweet seed brittle and hope will be the word. You won't believe it's good for you. It's packed with pepitas, sunflower seeds, coconut, hemp seeds, chia seeds... and cacao nibs. Just go easy, of course...
This choc-avocado mousse is health food masquerading as dessert. It will take you less than 15 minutes to get ready and much less time to devour it. There's another mousse option here.
Kheer is a milk pudding that's eaten across India. This version is made from basmati rice, almond milk, sugar and cardamon. It's quick to make, but it does require a little extra cooking time, pushing us over the 30-minute mark. One scoop of this beauty and we are certain you'll forgive us.
Luxe, decadent brownies truly are for every chocolate lover, as this raw, vegan-friendly version showcases. The recipe utilises hemp seeds to bring a creamy texture that would never dare be dry.
This panna cotta-like pudding pops with chia seeds, coconut milk, vanilla and honey. It's silky smooth and utterly delightful to slowly spoon while your eyes never leave the box.
A crust made with cashews and macadamias is all you need to know about this wholesome salted caramel tart. Except you'll most likely be equally interested in the layer of date and almond butter-based caramel. And possibly the rich cacao chocolate layer as well... we think we've found our winner.
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