Adapting Dishes

The dishes listed here are a selection of the many dishes that are or can be suitable for vegans.

IMPORTANT! If you want to make a dish suitable for vegans you must exclude ALL animal products (meat, fish, dairy, eggs and honey). See vegan food – dos and don’ts for guidance.

Breakfast

See our suggestions here

Starters and Snacks

Garlic bread = Use olive oil or vegan margarine
hummus = no adjustment required
salsa dip= no adjustment required
butterbean herb dip= no adjustment required
guacamole = avoid cream
falafel = no adjustment required
nutty carrot soup = no adjustment required
minestrone soup = use egg-free pasta and vegan vegetable stock
leek and potato soup = no adjustment required
Mediterranean lentil soup = no adjustment required
cream of mushroom soup = use soya milk
onion bhaji = fry in clean vegatable oil
vegetable samosa = fry in clean vegetable oil

Main Courses

bean burger = ensure egg- and milk-free
three-bean casserole with dumplings = no adjustment required
vegetable chilli = no adjustment required
curly kale and chickpea curry = no adjustment required
lasagne = use soya milk in white sauce, textured vegetable protein for mince
lentil dhal = use vegetable ghee or vegetable oil
nut burger = ensure milk- and egg-free
nut roast = no adjustment required
tofu and veg pie = make pastry with vegan margarine
vegetable risotto = no adjustment required
polenta = serve with vegetables, beans or tofu in fresh tomato sauce
sausage = see these suppliers for vegan varieties
shepherd's pie = use tvp or lentils to replace meat
spaghetti bolognese = use tvp to replace meat
spaghetti with roast veg and lentils = no adjustment required
stir-fry = no adjustment required
stuffed peppers = no adjustment required
sweet and sour veg = serve with egg-free noodles
vegetable burger = ensure egg- and milk-free
Irish stew = no adjustment required
wraps and filling = can be vegan

Accompaniments

baked beans = no adjustment required
chips or potato wedges = fry in clean vegetable oil
gravy = no adjustment required
salad dressing = no adjustment required
white sauce and bechamel sauce = no adjustment required
potato salad = use egg-free mayonnaise
coleslaw = use egg-free mayonnaise
tabbouleh salad = no adjustment required
Sweet Dishes = no adjustment required
apple crumble = use vegan margarine in crumble
cakes = use egg- and milk-free recipes
spiced apple cake = no adjustment required
sorbet = usually vegan
shortbread = no adjustment required
Fruit strudel = use vegan pastry
baked banana = no adjustment required
jelly = ensure gelatine-free
custard = use oat or soya milk and flavour with a little vanilla essence
ice cream = ensure dairy-free