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Vegan cottage pie

A comforting vegan cottage pie with a soy-sauce-rich mince, carrot and celery base under fluffy dairy-free mash. Grilling the top gives the mash golden, crisp ridges.

BritishMain course1 hrServes 4–6153 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chunks

HB-15713 · Hand-built original

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Vegan creamy mushroom pasta

Penne or fusilli folded through a wine-reduced mushroom and shallot sauce made creamy with soya cream and vegan cheese.

Main course1 hrServes 280 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: mushroom

HB-17425 · Hand-built original

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Vegan Creamy Mushroom Ramen

A single-serving ramen in which baby bella mushrooms are sautéed dark, noodles cook in vegetable broth, and spinach and coconut milk turn the bowl rich and creamy.

AsianMain course15 minServes 1355 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: mushroom

HB-8712 · Hand-built original

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Vegan Dan Dan Noodles

Wheat noodles over a sesame paste and chili oil sauce sharpened with black vinegar, topped with a browned soy curl and shiitake mince fried with Sichuan preserved greens — a fully vegan dan dan.

ChineseMain course25 minServes 2746 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: noodles

Pairs well with: bok choy, spring rolls, hot and sour soup, fried rice

HB-18802 · Hand-built original

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Vegan Dolsot Bibimbap

Plant-based bulgogi crumbles and five separately seasoned vegetable sides — mushroom, soybean sprout, spinach, zucchini and carrot — over rice crisped in a stone bowl, with a gochujang sauce and a perilla finish. No egg, no meat.

KoreanMain courseServes 4931 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: plant-based ground

Pairs well with: kimchi, miso soup, pickled radish

HB-18525 · Hand-built original

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Vegan Jackfruit Char Siu Bao

Soft, fluffy steamed buns filled with roasted jackfruit in a sticky char siu-style sauce of hoisin, soy and maple — a vegan version of the classic barbecue pork bun.

ChineseMain course1 hr 45 minMakes 12 buns320 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: jackfruit

Pairs well with: hot tea, chili oil, bok choy, spring rolls

HB-18810 · Hand-built original

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Vegan Kung Pao Tempeh

Cubes of marinated tempeh stir-fried in a spicy, tangy kung pao sauce with toasted peanuts, blistered dried chilies, ginger and numbing Sichuan peppercorns — a vegan take on the classic.

ChineseMain course20 minServes 2725 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: tempeh

Pairs well with: steamed rice, bok choy, spring rolls, fried rice

HB-18803 · Hand-built original

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Vegan Loaded Sweet Potatoes, Two Ways

Fork-tender baked sweet potatoes loaded two ways: with spicy roasted chickpeas and a lemony tahini dressing, or with smoky black beans and kale under fresh guacamole.

AmericanMain course1 hr 5 minServes 4921 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: sweet potatoes

Pairs well with: green salad, coleslaw, cornbread, rice pilaf

HB-18805 · Hand-built original

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Vegan mac and cheese

Macaroni is folded through a blended oat milk sauce with nutritional yeast, smoked paprika and vegan cheese, then grilled until golden. A crisp topping of garlic Brussels sprouts can be scattered over the baked dish.

AmericanMain course1 hr 30 minServes 4229 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: macaroni

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans

HB-18499 · Hand-built original

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Vegan Meatloaf

A vegan meatloaf of mushrooms, onions, brown rice, pinto beans and oats bound in a food processor, baked on a tray under two coats of a sweet and tangy ketchup glaze.

Main course1 hr 30 min8 servings63 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: rice

HB-8715 · Hand-built original

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Vegan mushroom stroganoff

Mixed mushrooms in a smoked paprika, mustard and tamari sauce loosened with lemon plant cream, served over ribbon pasta.

Main course1 hrServes 2131 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: mushroom

HB-17434 · Hand-built original

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Vegan paella

Paella rice simmered with saffron in stock and white wine, baked with peppers, tomatoes and green beans, and finished with homemade seitan chorizo and crisped tofu, lime and seaweed flakes.

Main course3 hrServes 6180 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: tofu

Pairs well with: steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, miso soup, edamame, pickled cucumber

HB-8716 · Hand-built original

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Vegan Potstickers

Hand-rolled dumplings filled with shiitake mushrooms, cabbage, carrot and scallions, pan-fried, steamed and fried again so the bottoms turn golden and crisp — potsticker style.

ChineseMain course1 hr 30 minServes 4629 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: mushrooms

Pairs well with: black vinegar, chili oil, bok choy, hot and sour soup

HB-18807 · Hand-built original

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Vegan Quinoa Chili Verde

A quinoa chili with tomatillos, poblano pepper, corn, cannellini beans and kidney beans, seasoned with cumin, chili powder and oregano.

AmericanMain courseServes 6223 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: quinoa

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans

HB-12271 · Hand-built original

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Vegan risotto with mushroom and leek

Full of umami from the mushrooms and tamari, this vegan risotto is comforting, delicious and gluten free. Each serving provides 609 kcal, 18g protein, 90g carbohydrates (of which 6.5g sugars), 12.5g fat (of which 3g saturates), 10.5g fibre and 4.1g salt.

Main course1 hr 30 minServes 2546 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: mushroom

HB-17461 · Hand-built original

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Vegan shepherd’s pie with lemon and garlic Tenderstem broccoli

A hearty vegan shepherd's pie of kidney beans, black lentils and vegetables under a mustard and olive oil mash, served with lemon and garlic Tenderstem broccoli.

BritishMain course1 hr 30 minServes 6595 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: olive oil

HB-17693 · Hand-built original

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Vegan Singapore Noodles

Curry-spiced rice vermicelli stir-fried with onion, pepper, parsnip and cabbage, finished with soy and sesame oil.

Thai and South-East AsianMain course40 minServes 2367 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: rice

HB-17576 · Hand-built original

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Vegan Taco Quinoa

One-pot quinoa cooked in vegetable broth with onion, garlic, tomato paste, black beans and taco seasoning, finished with lime and vegan queso.

AmericanMain courseServes 4451 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: quinoa

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans

HB-12273 · Hand-built original

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Vegan Tacos

Corn tortillas filled with soy curls hydrated in seasoned broth, coated in cumin and smoked paprika, and fried until crisp at the edges.

Main course30 min4–6 servings401 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: butler

HB-8721 · Hand-built original

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Vegan Thai green curry

A fragrant vegan green curry built on a fresh paste of lemongrass, green chillies, ginger and coriander stalks, with tofu marinated in half the paste. Rice noodles, Tenderstem broccoli and beansprouts finish the coconut broth.

Thai and South-East AsianMain course1 hrServes 285 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: tofu

Pairs well with: steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, miso soup, edamame, pickled cucumber

HB-18282 · Hand-built original

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Vegan Thai larb

Crisp, chewy baked tofu crumbles tossed with a shallot, chilli and lemongrass paste, spooned into Little Gem lettuce cups with a lime and brown sugar dressing. Fresh coriander and mint cool the heat at the table.

Thai and South-East AsianMain course1 hrServes 2346 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: tofu

Pairs well with: steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, miso soup, edamame, pickled cucumber

HB-18280 · Hand-built original

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Vegan toad-in-the-hole with red onion gravy

Frozen vegan sausages baked in a risen soya-milk batter, served with a dark, savoury red onion gravy.

BritishMain course1 hr 30 minServes 2451 kcalEgg-free

Main ingredient: olive oil

HB-17395 · Hand-built original

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Vegan Winter Stew

A vegan winter stew of caramelised carrots and shallots, oyster mushrooms, sweet potato and tomatoes in red wine, with bay, thyme and miso, finished in the oven. Parsley over the top and crusty plans for the sauce.

4 servings85 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: rice

HB-18426 · Hand-built original

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Vegetable Biryani

A festive vegetarian biryani with layered vegetables, yogurt masala and saffron rice.

IndianMain course1 hr 10 minServes 6441 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: vegetables

Pairs well with: raita, dal, salad

HB-5651 · Hand-built original

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Vegetable Biryani

A layered vegetable biryani of saffron rice, spiced potato, cauliflower and carrot in yogurt, topped with caramelised onion, cashews and dried apricots.

IndianMain course1 hr 10 min4 - 6 serving(s)31 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: rice

Pairs well with: Raita, Naan

HB-8724 · Hand-built original

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Vegetable Cutlets

Vegetable Cutlets is a Italian main courses built around zucchini. It takes 55 min in total and serves 4. It pairs well with garlic bread and caprese salad.

ItalianMain Courses55 minServes 4299 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: zucchini

Pairs well with: garlic bread, caprese salad, tiramisu, minestrone

HB-2475 · Hand-built original

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Vegetable dhansak-style bake

A spiced mushroom and Puy lentil filling in the dhansak spirit, topped with tarragon and crispy onion mash under melted cheddar. It is warming, cheesy vegetarian comfort food.

IndianMain course2 hr 30 minServes 41277 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: vegetable oil

Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita, mango chutney, dal

HB-15725 · Hand-built original

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Vegetable Dumplings

Wonton wrappers pleated around a ginger and sesame vegetable filling of cabbage, carrot and mushrooms, pan-fried then steamed until crisp underneath.

Asian, Asian AmericanDinner, Main Course1 hrServes 2044 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: rice

HB-8726 · Hand-built original

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Vegetable Dumplings (Potstickers!)

Cabbage, shiitake mushroom and tofu dumplings that are pan-fried then steamed in the same pan so the bases stay crisp while the tops cook through.

ChineseAppetizer, Mains48 minServes 3020 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: tofu

Pairs well with: steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, miso soup, edamame, pickled cucumber

HB-8727 · Hand-built original

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Vegetable Korma (Navratan)

A jewelled mixed-vegetable korma with cashew cream, raisins and gentle spice.

IndianMain course40 minServes 4523 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: vegetables

Pairs well with: naan, pulao rice, salad

HB-5643 · Hand-built original

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