(More) Easy Vegan Meal Ideas

Without going into all of my thoughts and beliefs etcetera on food again after everything I said in my previous meal ideas post, I actually have quite enjoyed putting these lists of meal ideas together because it comes together over a few weeks, rather than hours and hours of work in just one day.
That being said obviously all of these meals weren't consecutive through one whole week! We do also eat more basic things, plain pasta, repeated dishes and the rare take away.

Check out my first 'Easy Vegan Meal Ideas' post here.

[Note: Everything is vegan. It is also mostly Gluten Free but I only have a gluten aversion that sets off other health issues - I am not a coeliac. Therefore if you are gluten intolerant, obviously alternatives can be substituted.]

Vegetable Risotto 

Made with Arborio rice, peas, red pepper, vegan cheese and fresh garlic.

Bacon Cheese Burgers with Curley Fries and Broccoli

Made with Quorn Hot and Spicy Burgers, Cheatin' Vegan Bacon, Vegan Cheese and Gluten Free Rolls. 

Homemade Lentil Soup

Made with Red Split Lentils, Carrots, Onion, Fresh Garlic and Potato.

Rice Salad with Garlic Potatoes 

Made with White Rice, Black Eyed Beans, Peas, Chilli Flakes and Turmeric.

Soy Piece Enchiladas with Boiled Potatoes and Vegetables

Made with Gluten-Free Wraps, Meat-Free Pieces, Homemade Sauce and Vegan Cheese.

Basic Mash and Veg

Made with Potatoes, Vegan Spread and Soy Milk. Mixed Vegetables and Gravy.

Pan-Fried Cheesy Broccoli with Bacon Pieces and Boiled Potatoes.

Made with Broccoli, Vegan Cheese, Cheatin' Bacon, Boiled Potatoes and Chilli Flakes.

Chocolate Cake

Made with Gluten-Free Flour, Soy Milk with Apple Cider Vinegar, Cocoa Powder, Caster Sugar and Vegan Butter with Icing Sugar and Cocoa Powder.

Can you guess which of the above I made and which my chef husband made...?? Yes, I can cook too...just not as well as him haha. It's going to start getting difficult to produce more of these posts because we really do eat most of the same things on a loop. There are only so many basic, fussy eater, vegan, gluten-free options haha! But there may be more...Until next time!

Easy Vegan Meal Ideas

Over the past two years, I have thankfully finally bit the bullet and fully transitioned to vegan eating. Before I went vegan I was vegetarian, used vegan spreads, have never eaten egg and only used milk extremely rarely...my big hurdle being chocolate and treats!
My whole life I have also been an extremely fussy eater. Not only that but I have had multiple issues with food aversions and disordered eating which makes eating more of a chore than something done for enjoyment like many people. I would happily survive on the same basic meals over and over but when you marry a chef you really have no option but to try new things, urgh! Insert eye roll here haha.
That all being said, a meal ideas post doesn't sound like something I'd be likely to do. However, I feel that with most vegan meal ideas shown online or vegan meal options you are given in restaurants people like me are left out. You can't be vegan and be fussy. Or can you?!
Here is a week of meals in our household.

[Note: Everything is vegan. It is also mostly Gluten Free but I only have a gluten aversion that sets off other health issues - I am not a coeliac. Therefore if you are gluten intolerant, obviously alternatives can be substituted.]

Cajun Fried Rice with Broccoli and Garlic Potatoes

Made with Plain White Rice, Cajun Seasoning, Fresh Garlic and Sesame Oil.

New Potatoes, Olive Oil, Garlic Granules and Oregano. (Portion for two)

Cheese and Bacon Loaded Potato Skins with Salad
Made with Baking Potatoes, Vegan Cheese, Vegan Bacon, Garlic Granules and Salt.
Basic salad of mixed lettuce, savoy cabbage, grated carrot and cucumber. 

Pesto Pasta and Cheese with Broccoli

Made with Gluten-Free Penne Pasta, Free From Green Pesto and Vegan Cheese.

Cous Cous with a Vegetable Medley and Garlic Potatoes.

Made with Plain Cous Cous, Garlic Granules, Chilli Flakes, Fresh Chives and Mixed Vegetables.
New Potatoes, Olive Oil, Garlic Granules, Fresh Chives and Oregano. (Portion for two)

Spicy Bean Wrap with Potato Wedges and Salad

Made with Gluten-Free Wraps, Spicy Bean Burgers, Plain White Rice, Siracha and

Basic salad as above. Pre-made seasoned wedges.

Vegan Sausage Pasta with Vegetables

Made with Gluten-Free Penne and Fusilli Pasta, Homemade Tomato Sauce and Vegan Sausages.

Broccoli and Green Beans.

Vegan Breakfast for Dinner

Made with Gluten-Free Bread Toasted, Hash Browns, Vegan Sausage, Vegan Bacon and Baked Beans. (I don't like certain items of food to touch so my beans were in a ramekin)

Broken Biscuit Traybake
Made with Digestive Biscuits, Golden Syrup, Vegan Spread and Vegan Chocolate

As you can see I am a huge advocate for carbs. I'd like to be living the high carb, low fat, vegan life but we do use some fats and processed foods still. It's a balancing act.
There seems to be quite a few diets doing the rounds and particular restrictive diets gaining popularity again. (The only thing I personally believe should 100% be eliminated from a persons diet is animal produce haha!) But all I want to promote is that plant-based is nutritious, tasty and has so many options to fit all tastes.Veggies, grains, pulses - good. Saturated fats, processed sugar - bad. As with anything, it's all in moderation though, isn't it?

 Can you guess some of the most common 'vegan options' that I don't like and will never have in my dishes...? Cauliflower, Mushroom and Avocado seem to be the basis of almost every vegan menu in restaurants and I say nope!
I already have another of these posts in the works, so I hope you enjoyed this and will look out for that in the following months.