Care home residents driving meat free revolution
Posted: 17 Jan 2025
One day a week can make a world of difference
Newsflash
Having at least one plant-based day a week is a fun and easy way to do something good for the planet and our future.
What's in season?
Eat the rainbow for #MeatFreeMonday and beyond with these veg-packed Not-So-Summer Rolls! Pair them with our nutty dipping sauce for the perfect quick and healthy snack. 
Ingredients
For the rolls
1 pack rice paper wrapping sheets, also known as spring roll wrapping papers
1-2 nests (roughly 60 g) rice vermicelli noodles
For the filling, an assortment of vegetables such as
½ medium cucumber
1-2 red or yellow peppers
1 carrot
1 small head of gem, romaine or iceberg lettuce or some Swiss chard
1 large handful of mint (15 g)
1 large handful of coriander (10-15 g)
¼ red cabbage
3-4 radishes
For the dipping sauce
3 tablespoons peanut butter, crunchy or smooth
2 tablespoons maple syrup
3 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoons sriracha
1 lime, juiced
Boost your dishes with the power of rosemary! 
Rosemary isn’t just a herb – it’s an incredible superfood that brings bold flavour and fragrance to your kitchen all year round! This evergreen beauty enriches a variety of meat free dishes including pies, tarts, roast vegetables, breads, stews and casseroles.
Did you know that rosemary contains a number of essential oils which have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties? Studies have also shown that sniffing rosemary can improve our ability to remember tasks, while rosemary oil can enhance alertness and support long-term memory!
How do you incorporate rosemary into your cooking or everyday life?
In preparation for #PancakeDay tomorrow, we’ve got a flippin’ great recipe for Caramelised Banana Pancakes to whip up – ready for feasting in just 25 minutes!
Ingredients
Wet ingredients
1 mashed banana
200 ml oat milk (or other plant milk)
Dry ingredients
150 g plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
pinch of salt
To cook
50-80 g blueberries
vegetable oil, or a lightly flavoured oil, for frying
For the salted caramel sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 bananas, cut into thick slices
6-8 walnuts or pecans, broken into small pieces
4 tablespoons plant-based butter
#MeatFreeMonday can be the start of a journey, and we always love to hear how many people go on to have more #meatfree days!
Overall, the fewer animal products we eat, the better for animals, people and planet.
AND what do you know, it’s #MeatFreeMonday tomorrow so why not give it a go? 
For anyone taking the Climate Change Committee’s advice literally and cutting down on meat kebabs, no need to miss out! Our Sticky Tofu Kebabs with Herby Yoghurt are satisfying, sustainable and packed with flavour!
Get the recipe in our bio link and in our stories for the next 24 hours! 
This recipe ticks all the boxes for a tasty #MeatFreeMonday! Packed with flavour and perfect for feeding the entire family, our Quick and Easy Courgette Dhal is a comforting dish, ready in just over half an hour.
Ingredients
250 g cooked puy lentils
1 tin (400 g ) brown lentils
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 medium sized courgette, chopped
1 beef tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato purée
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick
5-6 cardamom pods
½ teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon garam masala
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
thumb sized piece of ginger, grated or minced
3-4 cloves of garlic, grated or minced
2 tablespoons mango chutney
To serve
basmati rice
naan bread
fresh coriander
crispy onions
fresh chillies
coconut yoghurt