What is plant-based eating?
According to the British Dietetic Association, a plant-based diet is based on foods derived from plants, including fruits, vegetables, wholegrains, legumes, nuts and seeds, with few or no animal products.
What’s the difference between plant-based and vegan?
While these two dietary approaches are very similar, a plant-based lifestyle allows for the occasional consumption of animal products should an individual choose to do so. On the other hand, veganism avoids consuming all animals and animal by-products.
Discover our dedicated vegan page, where you can find everything from recipes and ingredient guides to dietary advice. Also check out some of our vegetarian recipes and popular diet guides.
Our top 10 healthy-plant based meal ideas
1. Vegan chickpea curry jacket potatoes
Try these chickpea curry jacket potatoes for an easy midweek meal that packs a lot of flavour. Sweet potatoes are a great source of beta carotene, which is converted to vitamin A in the body, proven to support your skin and eye health. Chickpeas provide a fibre-rich protein source.
2. Lentil ragu with courgetti
3. Vegan chilli
4. Spinach, sweet potato & lentil dhal
5. Middle Eastern-style cabbage rolls
6. Tarka dhal
7. Goan-style vegetable curry with kitchari
8. Sweet potato & cauliflower lentil bowl
Whip up this zingy plant-based sweet potato & cauliflower lentil bowl in advance and keep in the fridge for quick, satisfying lunches on demand. Each bowlful boasts four of your five-a-day, a tonne of plant fibre and plenty of vitamin C.
9. Puy lentils with smoked tofu
10. Vegan kebabs with avocado dressing
Who doesn’t like a kebab? Pile chunks of mushrooms, peaches, courgettes and red onions onto skewers and barbecue them for that wonderful BBQ flavour. Serve these vegan kebabs with our creamy avocado dressing for a dose of healthy fats and vitamin E, which will help to keep your skin healthy.
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