It’s safe to say that April was a pretty strange month weather-wise. Instead of wearing big coats and battling strong winds, people in the UK now enjoy the sunshine in shorts. These extreme weather conditions have made meal planning difficult.
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For most of the month, many of us are looking for warming meals, but summery foods and sandwiches are also on the rise. As summer approaches, hot dinners seem to be replaced by cold dishes like pasta salads. Now is the perfect time to make the most of the few remaining days of comfort food season.
Here, we’ve rounded up the top five most popular recipes for April to provide recipe inspiration for May, June, and beyond.
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1. Lentil Stroganoff
This month’s top pick is this comforting dish from Romy London. While traditional stroganoff recipes are far from vegan, this plant-based version uses lentils and dairy-free cream in place of animal products. Lentils are an excellent source of vegetable protein and are also rich in dietary fiber, folate, iron, manganese, and potassium. Overall, they are a great addition to any diet. This recipe is super easy to make and makes a great midweek meal.
Check out the recipe here.
2. Sweet potato grilled cheese
If you’ve never had grilled cheese on your sweet potatoes before, you might want to try this recipe. Traditionally made with bread, this Lomy London dish literally defies conventional wisdom by using sweet potatoes as its base. And the results are incredible. You can use any dairy-free cheese for this recipe. You’ll also need ingredients like walnuts, fresh chives, and maple syrup.
Check out the recipe here.
3. Banana peel bacon
If you’re new to a plant-based diet and are craving bacon, did you know you can make it yourself using banana peels? This zero-waste recipe by Carleigh Bodrug (from PlantYou) It shows you how to take advantage of the skin you would otherwise throw away and turn it into a smoky, crispy bacon alternative. This recipe is ethical, sustainable and much healthier than traditional bacon, and it’s always fun to try unusual recipes.
Check out the recipe here.
4. Vegan BLT
When you go vegan, you may find yourself wondering what to make for lunch. Traditional sandwich recipes often include a lot of meat and cheese, and supermarket food aisles tend to stock animal products. This vegan BLT (bacon, lettuce, and tomato) recipe from Nuts & Twigs is high in protein and easy to make at home. I use soy curls instead of bacon, and I also use a lot of extra salads.
Check out the recipe here.
5. Broccoli and tofu sheet pan
If you want to get more protein in your diet, this recipe is for you. It’s very easy to make, so it’s recommended for tofu beginners. Since you only use one pot, you won’t have to worry about having to wash a lot of dishes. Tofu is a complete source of plant-based protein and contains all nine essential amino acids needed by humans. This recipe can be adapted to include your favorite vegetables, so you’ll be sure to come back to this recipe again and again.
Check out the recipe here.
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