Consuming a diet based on plants has been around for centuries, but it wasn’t until the 1940s that people began to adopt the term ‘vegan’ to describe a diet free of all animal products.
The movement has steadily grown over the years and is now a worldwide phenom – from Australia to Europe, veganism is on the rise. About 2.5 million Australians now have diets where the food is all, or almost all, vegetarian or vegan – that’s an amazing 12.1% of adults in the country.
In the last decade, people following a plant-based diet have increased by about 50% with the eastern states having the largest number of vegans.
It is not surprising that restaurants around the country have taken notice and most will have a plant-based option for diners – as for the home cook? The possibilities are endless to serve up hearty, nourishing and tasty vegan dishes.
Here are five recipes to add to your weeknight repertoire this week:
A quick and easy cauliflower stir-fry with delicious Asian flavours, this is midweek meal perfection. The combination of crunch and texture takes this vegan dish to another level.
Perfect for Meat-Free Monday, this one-pan vegan Mexican-style rice recipe is here to help you make dinnertime a breeze. Serve with lime halves and coriander sprigs for a colourful and flavourful family meal.
This vegan moussaka is loaded with eggplant, and is sure to be a dish to impress. Serve this hearty Autumn dish with chopped flat-leaf parsley and lemon zest.
Enjoy crispy tofu with stir-fried greens and teriyaki sauce in this simple air fryer recipe. A delicious, plant-based dish for any night of the week, it will soon become a family favourite.
Get ready for a trip to Morocco without leaving your kitchen. This vibrant couscous dish is bursting with colourful roasted vegetables, warm spices and fluffy couscous for a truly satisfying meal.
