Mastering meat-free meals

CREATE DELICIOUS MEALS AT HOME

Precooked grains and pulses are a storecupboard lifesaver during the week and are a great way to boost both your fibre and protein intake

LEON set out to make fast food great, and they succeeded with global flavours that translated into bold tastes and a vibrant menu. Now, the team behind the restaurant chain have combined their best recipes into one big colourful cookbook. Here are three of their favourites.

Get out of a recipe rut with these delicious ideas

By The Happy Pear (thehappypear.ie) Serves 4 | Prep 15 mins | Cook 40 mins 1 medium onion2 carrots3 garlic cloves1 tbsp vegetable oil4 tbsp tomato purée2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce300ml red wine200g oys

By Francesca Bonadonna from Plantifully Based (plantifullybasedblog.com) Serves 4 | Prep 15 mins | Cook 10 mins 1 block of fava bean tofu orsuper firm tofu2 tsp light olive oil2 tsp poultry seasoning2