Serves 6 Light cooking spray 2 large onions, sliced 3 garlic cloves, chopped 400 g can chopped tomatoes 2 tablespoons tomato puree 400 ml vegetable stock ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 bay leaves ½ teaspoon ground oregano 200 g potatoes, peeled and sliced 1 large aubergine, sliced 350 g pack Quorn mince 250 g low… Continue reading >
Vegetarian Recipes & Healthy Lifestyle
We are vegetarians who, in order to control our cholestrol, include some fish into our weekly diet.
The recipes are taken from many sources and, in many cases, have been adapted to our own preference. Also included are some quite old recipes and hints covering household, medical, invalid, laundry and toilet and I hope you enjoy reading them even if you do not follow them!
We try to leave the car at home and walk whenever possible both in the U.K. and Greece. Robert still cycles from time to time when we are at our Methoni home and, of course, we enjoy swimming most days during the warmer months in Greece.
Latest Recipes
Lentil and Vegetable Pie
Serves six 800 g swede, peeled and cubed 450 g squash, peeled and chopped 450 g carrots, peeled and chopped 2 large onion, chopped 2 garlic clove, chopped 3 celery sticks, sliced 1 teaspoon yeast extract 1 vegetable stock cube 410 g can green lentils in water, drained A pinch of freshly grated nutmeg 60… Continue reading >
Lentil and Vegetable Pie
Serves six 800 g swede, peeled and cubed 450 g squash, peeled and chopped 450 g carrots, peeled and chopped 2 large onion, chopped 2 garlic clove, chopped 3 celery sticks, sliced 1 teaspoon yeast extract 1 vegetable stock cube 410 g can green lentils in water, drained A pinch of freshly grated nutmeg 60… Continue reading >
Spinach Bake
Serves four 450g Bag ready washed spinach Kettleful of boiling water 75g wholemeal bread 3 eggs 150ml skimmed milk 1 tablespoon English mustard 75g reduced fat Cheddar cheese, grated Light cooking spray 12 cherry tomatoes, halved Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preheat the oven to 200 c/fan oven 180 c Put the spinach… Continue reading >
Pasta Provencal
Takes about 45 minutes 1 large onion, finely chopped 500 ml vegetable stock 2 garlic cloves, sliced 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup 500 g tomatoes, chopped 1 large yellow pepper, sliced 2 courgettes, sliced 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 4 teaspoons small capers in brine, drained 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, plus a few leaves to… Continue reading >
Salmon and vegetable casserole
Serves 4 Takes 45 minutes 1 large onion, finely chopped 500 ml vegetable stock 2 garlic cloves, sliced 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup 500g tomatoes, chopped 1 large yellow pepper, sliced 2 courgettes, sliced 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 4 teaspoons small capers in brine, drained 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, plus a few leaves to… Continue reading >
Leek and potato soup
1 tablespoon rapeseed or olive oil 1 onion, sliced 225g potatoes, cubed 2 medium leeks sliced 1.2 litres vegetable stock 1 tablespoon fresh thyme Salt and freshly ground black pepper 150ml crème fraiche Heat the oil in a large pan and add the onions, potatoes and leeks. Cook for 3/4 minutes until starting to… Continue reading >
Aubergine Dip
1 large aubergine 2 tablespoons lemon juice Rind of ¼ lemon 1 garlic clove 2 tablespoons chopped, fresh parsley or coriander ½ teaspoon cumin 75g 0% fat Greek yogurt Salt and freshly ground black pepper To serve 1 red and 1 yellow pepper 2 carrots 2 celery sticks All cut into sticks Preheat… Continue reading >
Roasted Aubergine Dip
1 large aubergine 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon sweet chilli sauce .5 teaspoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander 2 spring onions, sliced finely Selection of crudités such as carrots, celery, peppers to serve Preheat the oven to 200C/fan oven 180. Cut the aubergine in half lengthways and score the flesh with… Continue reading >
Smoky Red Pepper Dip
4 Red peppers, halved and de-seeded 150g tub light cheese spread 1 red onion – chopped Juice of 1 lemon Salt and pepper Grill the red peppers for 20 minutes until blackened and soft. Cool then peel and place in a food processor. Spray a non-stick frying pan with oil and fry the onions… Continue reading >