Recipe: Vegan Basil Pesto with a twist
I fancied making some pesto myself, rather than, relying on the ready-made stuff. So I had a look at a few recipes and got creative.
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Recipe: Pasta in a creamy basil sauce within 30 minutes
I made this delicious pasta dish for a group who came over for dinner and it went down a treat. :)
Read MoreRecipe: Unleavened Fougasse with Rosemary
Fougasse is a traditional Provençal flattish bread which is similar to Focaccia. This recipe serves 1
Ingredients for vegan unleavened Fougasse
- 100g of wheat flour
- 4g of Baking powder
- 10g of Olive oil
- 50g of water
- 0.5g of Rosemary
- 0.5g of salt
How to make vegan unleavened Fougasse
- Mix the flour, salt and baking powder together in a large bowl
- Add the water and oil and mix vigorously until you are able to form the dough into small balls
- Flatten out the balls of dough on a flat surface
- Oil them on both sides and sprinkle with the rosemary
- Bake them on a floured baking sheet for 25 mins, or more if a crisper crust is desired
To create a leaf pattern in the bread use a sharp knife or pastry scraper to create a slit down the middle of the bread, as well as, five slits on either side of it. Carefully separate the slits open to create a more prominent design.
Recipe courtesy of Constantin. Translation courtesy of Sarah.
Recipe: Spaghetti in olive oil and a tad more within 25 minutes
Spaghetti served with rocket and basil tofu
Suraj made this meal, which didn't take very long and it consisted of only a few ingredients. Although it was simple, it was delicious and satisfying! :)
This recipe serves 2.
Ingredients for the spaghetti
• 2 handfuls of vegan spaghetti – about 120g
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of chilli sauce
• pepper to taste
• 10 cherry tomatoes – left whole
• 2 handfuls of wild rocket
• 2 pieces (or more) of Taifun Basil Tofu
• 1 tablespoon of salt
How to make the spaghetti
1. Boil some water in a kettle and put it in a pan
2. Hold the spaghetti upright in the pan of water for 20 seconds, when it will begin to soften, allowing you to bend the spaghetti around the pan
3. Add the salt and stir, leaving it to cook on a medium heat for 10 minutes
4. When it's ready, drain the water and drizzle the olive oil over the spaghetti
5. Add the chilli sauce, stir and season with salt and pepper if needed
6. Put the spaghetti in a pan, add the cherry tomatoes and let it cook for a few minutes
7. Mix and serve in a plate or a bowl, with a large piece of Basil Tofu on top of the spaghetti
Serving suggestion
Garnish with Wild Rocket Add a piece of Basil Tofu Serve and enjoy!
Spaghetti served with rocket and basil tofu