Sometimes, finding an answer to the eternal question of “what’s for dinner?” can be a daunting (or even overwhelming) prospect. It’s a feeling that was all too familiar for chef and award-winning author Meera Sodha, whose latest cookbook is the product of a personal journey as she felt out of love with – and rekindled her passion for – food and cooking in recent years.
Featuring 120 vegan and vegetarian recipes, Dinner is the ultimate source of inspiration for hearty, nourishing, and flavourful dishes you’ll be excited to make even after a long day. It comprises quick fixes, one-pot meals, effortless ‘bung in the oven’ traybakes, refreshing salads, curries, and more, many of which have been inspired by Meera’s own travels to Thailand and Taiwan.
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Dinner: 120 vegan and vegetarian recipes for the most important meal of the day
Over 120 vegan and vegetarian recipes for a good evening meal.
Plus mouth-watering desserts and versatile side dishes.
Easy, quick cook and one pot dishes for easy dinners.
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To give you a taste of what you can find inside, we’ve selected 10 of our favourite Dinner recipes that will make your evening meals simple to make yet heartily satisfying.
Meera Sodha’s 18-Carat Laksa
As golden and rich as its name suggests, this plant-based take on the classic Southeast Asian curried noodle soup uses a whopping 1kg of carrots for its base.
Meera Sodha’s Baked Butter Paneer
The kind of dish you can simply pop in the oven and forget about, this one-pot paneer curry features a creamy tomato sauce and a flavoursome twist in the form of blue fenugreek leaves.
Meera Sodha’s Miso Butter Greens Pasta
Featuring a hearty broccoli- and cavolo nero- based sauce flavoured with umami-rich miso, fennel and chilli, this one-pot pasta recipe is a delicious way to up your veg intake.
Portobello Mushroom Pancakes with Hoisin Sauce
The perfect Friday-night fakeaway, these baked portobello mushrooms make a meaty, umami savoury pancake filling.
Iraqi White Bean Stew
This beautifully spiced stew, topped with a zesty lemon and coriander oil, couldn’t be easier to make and is ideal for feeding a hungry crowd.
Koshari
This popular dish from Egypt is a quick and delicious way to use up your store-cupboard staples.
Tomato and Lemongrass Pot Noodles
For when you’re craving something instant and comforting, this fragrant and moreish one-pot recipe comes together in just under 10 minutes.
Rojak Salad with Avocado, Tofu and Tamarind
A slightly less-sweet take on a Malaysian classic, this salad is a medley of spicy, sour, sweet and savoury flavours.
Soy Butter Eggs with Nori
Perfectly fried eggs with golden runny yolks make the perfect rice topping, complete with soy and sesame-flavoured nori seaweed.
Squash, Cashew and Tamarind Curry
It wouldn’t be a Meera Sodha cookbook without a delicious veg curry, and this hot-and-sour dish inspired by the Thai dish gaeng som is a must-try.
