Lunchbox Ideas – Bit of the Good Stuff

Tofu ‘Egg’ Mayonnaise Sandwich: A High-Protein Vegan Take on a Classic

Published on November 30, 2024December 5, 2024 by Sharon5 Comments

This vegan twist on one of our nation’s favourite sandwiches is quick, easy to make and packed with protein (24g per sandwich). Perfect for packed lunches, it’s delicious, nutrient-rich, and costs just £1 per serving—much cheaper than any high-street sandwich!

Tofu is the perfect plant-based substitute for eggs in this sandwich, offering a creamy texture that’s both cruelty-free and nutritious! Packed with protein, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, tofu contains no cholesterol and has significantly less saturated fat than eggs.

For those who love that classic ‘eggy’ flavour, a pinch of kala namak (also known as black salt) adds the perfect sulphuric aroma, recreating the classic taste of egg mayonnaise.

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Spiced Apple and Lentil Soup with Tamari-Glazed Chickpeas

Published on October 14, 2019May 28, 2024 by Sharon8 Comments

In today’s post, I’m sharing a delicious soup recipe that’s just perfect for the cold weather season. It’s creamy, filling and flavoured with spices that will warm you from the inside out. Topped with tamari-glazed chickpeas and seeds, and accompanied with a slice or two of wholegrain bread, this soup makes a wonderful evening supper or weekend lunch option. It is also budget-friendly. It cost me just £3.00 to make, which equates to 75p per portion. Bargain!

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Green Orzo Pasta Salad with Creamy Herby Dressing [Vegan]

Published on September 2, 2019May 20, 2024 by SharonLeave a comment

In today’s post, I’m sharing a delicious pasta salad that my family has been loving lately. It’s perfect for serving as a main meal on a warm summer’s evening, but would also make a great addition to work or school lunchboxes. It’s really easy to make and ready in 30 minutes or less.

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Moroccan Fruity Couscous

Published on August 16, 2019May 20, 2024 by Sharon11 Comments

* This post was originally published in July 2013. The page was updated in August 2019.

Today I’d like to share another one of my family’s current favourite dishes – Moroccan Fruity Couscous. This is such a pretty dish, full of flavour and ready in just 20 minutes!

It makes a lovely summer weekend lunch or speedy weeknight supper. It’s equally delicious served hot or cold, making it perfect for al fresco dining, picnics and buffets. As a main meal, we love to serve it with strips of warm pitta or garlic bread, some baby salad leaves and a large dollop of hummus. Moroccan-spiced or roasted red pepper hummus is especially good!

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Moroccan Roasted Vegetables with Jewelled Couscous

Published on July 29, 2019May 20, 2024 by SharonLeave a comment

In today’s post, I’m sharing a Moroccan-inspired dinner that my family has been loving lately. It’s super easy to make, highly adaptable and a great make-ahead option. These past couple of weeks have been scorching hot in the UK, so we’ve really enjoyed this dish at room temperature. It’s equally delicious served hot or cold.

Check out all those beautiful colours!!

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Moroccan-Spiced Falafel

Published on July 29, 2019May 20, 2024 by Sharon12 Comments

* This blog post was originally posted on October 18, 2013. The page was refreshed July 2019

This week, one of my lovely readers emailed and asked whether I could share our recipe for falafel. I was more than happy to oblige! I know I’ve posted numerous pics of our falafel in the past, so this recipe share is way overdue.

My family are huge fans of home-made falafel. They’re so versatile! You can flavour them to suit your tastes, and they’re delicious eaten hot or cold.

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