Vegetarian and Vegan
Vegetarian and vegan meals are easy to make when travelling, backpacking and camping because there are plenty of opportunities to buy local produce from stores and markets. Literally wherever you travel fruit and vegetables are grown.
FYI – A Vegetarian is someone who eats meals made from vegetables but will also eat animal bi-products such as eggs, milk and cheese. A Vegan will only eat fruit and vegetables. Just to add another category, a Pescatarian is a vegetarian who will eat fish. To give you some inspiration for vegetarian and vegan meals while you travel, backpack or camp, here are some easy, cheap, fast and fabulous vegetarian and vegan recipes. Enjoy.
Biryani – Indian Rice Dish (with or without chicken or meat)
Biryani is a popular Indian rice dish, and one of my favourites, as is most Indian food. It is made with fragrant rice, spices and usually chicken, meat or vegetables are added. There are many different versions of Biryani throughout India, with different regions...
Loaded Vegetable Breakfast Flan (Bacon Optional)
When I think of a flan, I think of a baked egg custard dessert coated in a sticky sauce, and yes, I'd be right, but a breakfast flan is a different kettle of fish. Yep, a breakfast flan is a savoury, egg-based baked dish similar to a crustless quiche or frittata. The...
Peas and Paneer Curry – A Favourite North Indian Curry
Peas and paneer are the stars of the show in this tomato-based curry. Originating in North India, Peas and Paneer Curry uses classic spices combined with tomatoes and milk or cream to make a great vegetarian meal that can be rustled up any day of the week. It is one...
Loaded Scrambled Eggs
I'm pretty sure learning to scramble eggs was one of the first things I learnt to cook. Probably because they are easy to make and didn't make much of a mess to clean up afterwards! My scrambled eggs would usually be served on toast. As you get older, you start to...
Spinach and Mushroom Crustless Quiche
Unlike some, I cannot eat a big savoury breakfast dish first thing in the morning. But I can for brunch! One dish I do enjoy for brunch is Spinach and Mushroom Crustless Quiche. And this is one of my favourites because of the taste and that it is so easy to make while...
Minestrone Soup
Minestrone is a hearty Italian vegetable soup made in a tomato broth with pasta or rice to bulk it up. The luxury of this soup is you can use any leftover vegetables, so if you have vegetables you want to use up before you move on, then make this soup. As well as...
Sweet Potato, Blue Cheese & Spinach Frittata
A frittata is an egg-based Italian dish similar to a crustless quiche. Simply add a variety of tasty ingredients such as vegetables, meats and cheeses and you have not only a tasty meal but a healthy one also. A great thing about frittata is they only need a few...
Eggplant Parmigiana (Parma)
I always thought eggplants were a vegetable but technically they are a fruit. And what a versatile fruit they are. They can be grilled, roasted, sautéed, and now people are cooking them in their air fryers. Eggplants can be used in savoury salads, as a side dish or...
Ratatouille – French Classic Vegetable Stew
Ratatouille (rat-tuh-too-ee) is a firm favourite in my family. It is a classic French stew that is packed with end of summer vegetables. Notably eggplant (aubergine), zucchini (courgette), red peppers (capsicum) and tomatoes. You can also add an onion and some herbs...
Vegetable Stir Fry
Vegetable Stir Fry is a recipe I turn to when I am hungry and not sure what to cook. I love how simple and easy it is to cook and how delicious it tastes. And only taking around 30 minutes to make is a plus. There are so many variations to this recipe, and that is...