Mix it up

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.

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

SERVES 4 PREP 20 mins COOK 30 mins EASY V 2 large courgettes, trimmed andthinly sliced into strips lengthways¼ tsp smoked paprika3 tbsp olive oil, plus extra forthe tin and brushing2 x 250g blocks hal

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

Bold recipes with zing inspired by a chef’s time spent living in Mexico City

Delicious for breakfast, lunch or dinner