A collection of recipes tried and tested from my kitchen to yours. This week we have prepared several speedy vegetarian gluten-free dinners from cauliflower soup to an Indian Dal Makhani and a simple Shakshuka!
September is an odd month. It’s neither winter nor summer. It’s leading up to Christmas and we start to realise that the year has slipped in between our fingers like sand. Again.
Work has been particularly busy, chaotic even. Try as I might in adopting slow living into our lives, I find myself torn between priorities. Work, groceries and planning our wedding for next year.
This week, I’ve been gravitating towards easy to prepare but nourishing recipes. I hope you love them as much as we do! 🙂 x
On the menu this week, we have tried and cherished:
- Creamy Vegan Cauliflower Soup – 101 Cookbooks
- Middle Eastern Roast Vegetable & Quinoa Salad – Recipe Development
- Vegan Miso Soup with Enoki Mushrooms – Curated Life Studio
- Dal Makhani – Contentedness Cooking
- Shakshuka – Green Kitchen Stories
5-DAY VEGETARIAN WEEKNIGHT MEAL PLAN:
Prep: Soaked the chickpeas, dashi and beans at the start of the week.
(1) CREAMIEST VEGAN (CAULIFLOWER) SOUP (GF)
This recipe was absolutely everything I needed Monday night. It was fast to prepare, comforting and SOO filling. To serve, we included hemp seeds, and cooked chickpeas which really added depth to the dish. Because of the toppings, we managed to stretch this recipe to 6 servings!
(2) Middle Eastern Inspired Roast Vegetable & Quinoa Salad (Vegan) – Recipe Development
I can’t even tell you how much of a treat this recipe was! Filled with an abundant of caramelised roast vegetables, middle eastern spices and tahini dressing, this Roast Vegetable & Quinoa Salad is bursting with sweet and earthy flavours.
This is the best recipe I have created in years and I cannot wait to share this recipe with you! In the meantime, this Sweet Potato and Ancient Grain Salad is an amazing alternative! 🙂
(3) Miso Soup with Enoki Mushrooms (Vegan, GF)
Despite the preparation required to make the dashi, I frequently return to this recipe because of it’s simplicity. There is something comforting about sipping on bowl of broth saturated in rich unami flavours. Topped with tofu, enoki mushrooms and buckwheat noodles, this is a frequent weeknight staple for us. (Note: for people with a gluten intolerance or allergy, ensure your noodles are 100% Gluten Free)
(4) Dal Makhani (Vegan, GF)
I prepared this Dal Makhani recipe using dried red kidney beans, cooked using the same method in my post How To Cook Dried Black Beans. It worked perfectly! Served with fluffy brown rice and cooked swiss chard, this is a recipe we are going to prepare again for sure! Delicious, filling and super easy. It really was the best recipe to create approaching the end of the week!
(5) Shakshuka (Vegetarian, GF)
When we visiting another city and in need of a simple dinner to cook with limited equipment, ingredients and cost – this is our go to! Not only is it vegetarian and super easy to put together, it’s a real treat served with crusty gluten-free toast! Green Kitchen Stories is one of my most favourite blogs and their cookbooks are absolutely gorgeous!
What are you eating this week? I would love to hear in the comments section below! 🙂 xx
Hey There, I’m Kylie. My passion is plant-based recipes and I want to help you create something gorgeous!
I believe in taking a slow approach to food – to eat locally, seasonally and consciously.
When I’m not taking photos, you can find me wandering the coastal paths of South-East Australia.
Michael says
Wow. I am not a veggie person but I think I may be up for this challenge if those meals are that attractive. Well done.
Kylie - Curated Life Studio says
My pleasure Michael! I hope you enjoy them! 🙂
Gervin Khan says
I am not a vegetarian but it’s not bad for me to try these foods, all of them looks really good and tasty!
Kylie (Author) says
Absolutely Gervin, I’ve often thought that Vegetarian foods can be healthy and tasty!
Adriana says
These meals look so delicious!! I love vegetarian meals
Kylie - Curated Life Studio says
Me too Adrianna! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Nate says
Vegan Cauliflower soup looks so good. I am all about Califlower!
Kylie - Curated Life Studio says
I know, right? I don’t think I cook enough meals with Cauliflower!
Paul says
What a delicious looking collection and i’m not even a vegetarian!
Kylie - Curated Life Studio says
Thanks so much Paul – I don’t think you need to be a vegetarian to enjoy great tasting food! 🙂
Laura says
Love all of the dishes. I actually attempted to make two of these recipes, or very similar to them. Miso soup with mushrooms and the quinoa with roasted vegetables. Love your creativity here! Love the food, too.
Kylie - Curated Life Studio says
Oh wow, really? You’ve literally made my day! Thank you so much – I’m glad you loved them! 🙂
Tina says
These meals looks so attractive, thanks for sharing! I’m craving so much for all of this – Yum!
Kylie - Curated Life Studio says
My pleasure, I hope you enjoy!
Laura says
This plan sounds delicious and the meals look so yummy. Thank you for the week plan x
Kylie - Curated Life Studio says
My pleasure Laura, thank YOU for leaving such a lovely comment! 🙂
Alvin says
I agree, the year just went by so fast. Awesome pictures! It makes the food more delicious. I would love to try some of these recipes, I’m trying to cut down on meat.
Kylie (Author) says
Thanks so much Alvin. Cutting down meat has so many health and environmental benefits, good luck! Hopefully this meal plan will help steer you in the right direction!
Nathan says
Vegan galore!!! My vegetarian friends would love this. The Dal Makhani was what immediately caught my eyes. It reminded me of my Indian friends who used to cook it back in university.
Kylie (Author) says
Oh really?! Awesome to hear Nathan! I hope they enjoy this post too! x
Lani says
I would like to try the roast veggies with quinoa? I have a supply of quinoa and it will be nice to try a new recipe.
Kylie (Author) says
Thanks so much Lani, I’m hoping to share the recipe in a couple of weeks!
Kristal says
All of these dishes sounds so amazing, I’m going to have to try them out one day
Kylie (Author) says
Awesome! I hope you enjoy them as much as I did!
Heaven says
These dishes look soooo tasty!
Kylie (Author) says
They definitely were! 🙂
Steph S says
It can be so hard to find good variety vegetarian dishes that everyone likes! I’ll be putting this meal plan to use this week!
Kylie (Author) says
Awesome to hear! I hope you loved it as much as I did!
Heather Barber McMechan says
Meal planning has always been an issue for me – I never know what to plan for the week. We’re trying a meatless Monday, these should come in handy.
Kylie (Author) says
You and me both! That’s why I started to develop these meal plans, to help you all out! 🙂
Kiwi says
I am pescatarian but mostly vegetarian. I love this and I pinned this!
Kylie (Author) says
Awesome to hear Kiwi! Thanks so much!
Patricia says
These recipes all look great but I need some meat in my diet! This post would be great for someone looking for vegetarian recipes.
Kylie (Author) says
Thanks for your comment Patricia. I’m sure with a little creativity you can adapt these recipes to suit your personal taste.
Clare says
This post made me view Vegetarian food in a whole different perspective! I will try this meal plan soon!
Kylie - Curated Life Studio says
Awesome, let me know how it turns out!
Elizabeth O says
My favorite must try is the miso soup. I am so glad to try this meal plan! They all look yummy!!
Kylie - Curated Life Studio says
I’m so glad to hear you loved it Elizabeth, thanks so much for your comment! 🙂