Diabetic friendly recipes

All recipes are vegan (and vegetarian).

Diabetic friendly recipes

Quick Lentil & Tomato Dahl for Caterers
Sides, light meals, salads, Main courses

The recipe uses storecupboard ingredients - serve on its own with a little rice and salad for a simple, satisfying lunch or as part of a curry meal.
 

Options:
cooked diced potatoes cooked in with the dahl a couple of minutes before serving...
Tofu Burgers for Caterers
Sides, light meals, salads, Main courses

These nice burgers are a doddle to make and freeze well, so it's worth making a big batch. Use a burger press if you have one as it helps them to keep their shape. And just squidge back together with a fish slice if they go a little crumbly!
Black Bean, Courgette & Olive Chilli Wraps
Sides, light meals, salads, Main courses

A quick, easy chilli with the addition of olives - not traditionally a South American ingredient, but it works very well indeed. The dish is adapted from Appetite for Reduction, Isa Chandra Moskowitz's inspiring and healthy...
Quinoa Pilaf
Sides, light meals, salads

Not only is quinoa high in protein, it is also a good source of iron – higher than spinach or other green leafy vegetables. All in all, it is a fantastically versatile wholegrain. Our recipe is a great basic – try adding mushrooms (fresh or dried porcini); garlic or mangetout...
Quick Cream of Watercress Soup
Soups and starters
A very nice variation on a traditional recipe. It is faster to make than usual because it is thickened with creamy, protein-rich white beans instead of potato.
Tofu Frittata with Curly Kale

This delicious and easy frittata uses protein and calcium-packed tofu instead of the traditional eggs. Not only does it taste good but it is cholesterol-free and low-fat, as well as being a cool way to eat your greens! We made it with kale but it works equally well with spinach or Swiss...
Moroccan Style Carrot Dip
Vegetable side dishes, Soups and starters, Sides, light meals, salads

A great alternative to hummus, served with warm pitta bread.
Cream of Tomato Soup
Soups and starters

A rich creamy soup that does it dairy-free!
Artichoke, Butterbean & Filo Pie with Olives and Sundried Tomatoes
Sides, light meals, salads, Main courses
This unique combination of ingredients creates a deliciously creamy yet textured and tangy pie. Any type of artichoke hearts/bottoms can be used: frozen; tinned in brine or marinated in oil in a jar. And try experimenting with other ingredients - eg roasted red pepper in strips; grated...
Eazy Cheezy Sauce with Silken Tofu Base
Sides, light meals, salads

Despite what looks like a long list of ingredients, this deliciously vegan, creamy cheezy sauce is a quick whizz of a dish! Get the ingredients and your kit ready and just go.

It's very nice served with any dish that needs a cheese sauce. However, we particularly enjoy it with big...
Oven-roasted Tofu Mediterranean for Caterers
Sides, light meals, salads, Main courses

An aromatic and delicious recipe. If you don't use tofu because it's an unfamiliar ingredient or you are concerned that it's tasteless, this should persuade you! It would work best with a couple of other accompaniments - some are suggested below.

It also works out quite...
Aubergine, Tomato & Chickpea Stew with Quinoa Pilaf for Caterers
Main courses

A Rich, Red-wine Infused Stew

A classic with a bit of a twist - the Quinoa Pilaf is simple but very good. We also include more several serving suggestions to enhance the recipe's flavours and presentation. The stew is even nicer if made the day before
Moroccan Chickpea Stew for Caterers
Main courses

This lovely fragrant stew can be jazzed up with different accompaniments, such as hummus; baba ganoush; harissa paste; tabouleh salad or quinoa pilaf. It's cheap to make and ticks many boxes: low-fat, wheat-free, nut and soya-free etc.
Home-made Tofu from Soya Beans

Delicious Home-made Tofu - Creamy, Nutritious and Economical

It's actually quite easy to make tofu from soya beans, but you need to be around for certain stages! We did a bit of research and experimented for you. The result was a fresh, creamy tofu which we enjoyed even more ...
Giant Mushroom & Green Bean Ragout
Vegetable side dishes, Sides, light meals, salads

Lovely as a main course or side dish. The Madeira or sherry gives it a rather special flavour. Adapted with thanks from...
Tofu Kebabs with Fresh Sweet and Sour Sauce
Main courses

Drizzle this lovely sweet and sour sauce over tofu cubes and veg. It has a fresh, natural taste - not at all like the commercial syrupy version! Most types of firm tofu will work with it. Try the ready-marinated fried pieces if you are in a rush or else firm smoked tofu such as Taifun brand*....
Savoury Pancakes

This all-vegan, easy recipe is a winner - a fantastic and easy basic to have in your recipe repertoire! Versatile is the name of the game - the basic batter can be used for desserts or breakfasts too. See Sweet Pancake recipe elsewhere on the website. Use a good heavy or non-stick frying pan,...
Tropical Jelly with Peach & Raspberry Coulis
Desserts

This dessert is easy to make but looks really impressive. Preparation is quick - just leave at least an hour for it to set. Agave syrup is a healthy natural sweetener - available from good health food shops and large supermarkets. NB. A coulis is just a posh name for a thin sauce!
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Basic Tomato Sauce with Infinite Options
Sides, light meals, salads, Main courses

One of those standards that is very adaptable. Once you have made it a few times you can throw the recipe away and improvise! Particularly good if you ever get a glut of ripe fresh tomatoes - or when tinned ones are on offer. For a slow-baked, intense sauce that is hassle-free, use a slow-cooker...
Creamy Carrot Sauce Oriental
Main courses

This is a simple and easy way of getting even the most vegetable-shy person to eat carrots. Full of vitamin A to help you see in the dark!
Warm Beetroot & Quinoa Tabbouleh
Soups and starters, Sides, light meals, salads

A lovely way to eat quinoa. The beetroot and the onions give a touch of sweetness which contrasts so well with the slight bitterness of the grain. The garnish also adds that extra bit of class, making it an interesting Christmas starter!

Inspired by Rose Elliot, from a recipe in her book...
Superbowl Salad with a Choice of Three Dressings
Soups and starters, Sides, light meals, salads

A creative and easy way to use cooked wholegrains - tasty, healthy, filling and nutritionally balanced.
For a low-fat version, use the third dressing - and go easy on avocado, seeds and nuts.
For an allergy-free recipe, leave out the offending ingredients. Eg
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Stuffed Peppers with No-Cook Curry Sauce
Vegetable side dishes, Sides, light meals, salads

A lovely update on this traditional veggie dish. The sauce is easy and absolutely delicious and can be made while the peppers are baking.
Paella
Sides, light meals, salads, Main courses

A wonderful alternative to traditional Paella! Don't be put off by the length of the recipe - it is made in two stages: a simple rice Pilaf then the Paella ingredients are added to that.  So the Paella can be prepared and measured while Pilaf is cooking, or you can cook Pilaf rice in...