Smokey Black Bean Chilli

In the late 1800s, the chilli queens of San Antonio created chilli con carne. They entertained the plaza and supported their families in a time when women weren’t supposed to. Hopefully this recipe can inspire you to also do something that isn’t supposed to be: a delicious chilli sin carne. The secret ingredient is coffee! You won’t taste it at the end, but it is an essential ingredient to get the ‘smokey’ taste.

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Sauerkraut Potato Mash

The vegetables do all the work in this recipe and combine lots of different flavours. The sweetness of the apple balances the sauerkraut and the mushrooms add a nice umami taste. Even someone who usually doesn’t like sauerkraut liked it.

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Red Cabbage Stir-fry with Apple

This recipe gives the classic combination of red cabbage and apple an Asian twist. The raw apple adds a lot of freshness at the end. It’s important to do all your prep work before you start cooking because the cooking itself takes very little time. Use oil with a high smoking point, such as sunflower oil.

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Lasagne with Walnuts

Lasagne does not need meat to be filling. This one proves that with a nice tomato sauce with mushrooms and walnuts. The other layer with creamy spinach brings a nice balance. I promise, you won’t even miss meat here.

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Orange Pasta with Brussels Sprouts

The orange sauce for this pasta is made with orange juice and carrots. If the sauce ends up too thick, you can use some of the hot pasta water to thin it out and add some extra flavor. The roasted vegetables match the warm, smooth sauce perfectly.

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Creamy Beetroot Rice

This recipe imitates the feeling and creaminess of risotto with regular rice. The vegetables and sun-dried tomatoes provide a lot of flavor while the lemon juice creates a nice balance to the sweet beetroot. The pumpkin seeds finish it off with a light crunch.

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Walnut Bean Tacos

This recipe is easy and therefore very suitable for weekdays. If you need to, cracking the walnuts is the hardest part. Make sure to soak the walnuts for a while to ensure they’re soft enough.

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Oven-baked Curry

Rice baked in the oven is quick, easy and nearly as foolproof as a rice cooker. This version has a nice curry flavor, but feel free to add some extra spice to it if you like. Adding lemon when serving gives the dish a refreshing finish.

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