Your plant-based starter kit

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Up your plant-based festive cooking game with these magical recipes from charity Viva!

SERVES 4 | PREP 10 MINS | COOK 25 MINS | EASY 2 tbsp olive oil225g halloumi, coarsely grated150g brussels sprouts, thinly sliced1 tsp ras el hanout100g swiss chard, stems roughly chopped, leaves shred

VFL regular Katy is an author, food writer, cookery tutor and recipe developer. She has a passion for seasonal ingredients, vibrant food and fuss-free home cooking. Pickled vegetables such as red onio

YOU WILL NEED ✔ 1 tbsp olive oil ✔ 1 large onion, finely chopped ✔ 3 garlic cloves, crushed ✔ 3 tbsp sundried tomato paste ✔ 2 tbsp chipotle paste ✔ 1 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes ✔ 2 x 400g tins blac

Processed foods exist in every diet, and eating the occasional vegan chicken nugget or veggie burger doesn’t mean you’re unhealthy. It’s all about balance. The notion that all vegans live on junk food