The Urban Vegetarian

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Match made in heaven

“If there’s no cream cheese, there’s almost no point in making carrot cake."

Bold statement! We ask some makers of outstanding carrot cake – including a vegan version! – if this is true.
better together

Love falafel? Love waffles? Meet the fawaffle

Stuff them like pita bread or stack it up with extras, this is what you get when you put falafel in a waffle maker. No deep-fryer required AND it can easily be...
Australian

Chocolate microwave sponge

Microwave sponge has a delightfully moist, airy texture - a little like a sponge cake crossed with a steamed pudding. 
Green machine

Parsley is not just a garnish, it's a seriously underrated green

Move over basil and kale!
Indian

Spiced red lentils with egg

These fragrant lentils topped with a creamy poached egg are the perfect vegetarian comfort food. 
American

Mushroom bisque

This vegetarian-friendly riff on a classic bisque (usually made with lobster) is so rich and umami thanks to the abundance of mushrooms, you won’t even miss the...
Japanese

Veggie soba noodles with peanut dressing

Midweek meal dreams are made of veggie soba noodles with peanut dressing. 
American

Bloomed wild rice salad

Blooming (or "sprouting") grains is believed to bolster their nutritional profile, as well as be easier to digest. It means planning ahead a little, but once your...
American

Pear and ginger juice

Pear brings a sweet and buttery quality to this vibrant fruit and vegetable juice. 
Middle Eastern

Quick tabbouleh

Make an extra-big batch of this Middle Eastern salad if you have the time, as it’s perfect for packed lunches. Eat it as-is, or in sandwiches and wraps, and a...
Golden glories

Roast garlic, keep it in the fridge and do all these amazing things

... including eating garlic on toast, if you're Desiree Nielsen.
Veg superhero

From pizza to steak, cauliflower is the answer to everything

Mild-mannered cauliflower is like the Clark Kent of the food world. Here's how to transform it into (almost) everything.
A kitchen adventure

"Not just for vegetarians": this woman wants to put more plants on your plate

Eating more veg-based meals isn't about deprivation - it's a kitchen adventure that could do great things for your health, says Desiree Nielsen.
American

Fried potato nests

Using a spiralizer to shape your potatoes for fries is versatile as well as being novel and tasty. They'll fry up into crisp golden nests that can be used as a...
American

Breakfast cookies

You can have cookies for breakfast with these healthful little numbers. They're packed with wholegrains, nuts and seeds to nourish you and keep you full. They'd...
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