Mixed bean chilli stuffed pepper, lemon and tyme couscous and guacamole

For the chilli
2 cans of mixed beans
1 can of chopped tomatoes
Red onion
Mushroom
Bell peppers
Cumin
Chilli powder
Smoked paprika
Oregano
Garlic
Chillies

For the couscous
Half a lemon
Tyme
Dried couscous

For the guacamole
1 large avocado
Half a lemon
Cherry tomatoes
Red onion

Start by taking out the seeds of 4 bell peppers and placing on to a baking tray and into a hot oven. Dice the onion, pepper, mushrooms, chillies and garlic and add into a hot pan with a little oil, then add the two cans of mixed beans and chopped tomatoes. I used around 2 tsp of each spice and created a fruity medium heat, and also seasoned to taste. My tip is to keep tasting once its been simmering for about 20 minutes and add spices and seasoning if needed.

Mix dry tyme with about a cup of couscous, add in half the lemon cut into chunks and add 2 cups of boiling water, cover and leave until fluffy and all water has been absorbed and squeeze over the lemons.

Dice 1 large avocado, half a red onion and a handful of cherry tomatoes, season and squeeze over half a lemon and mix until a creamy texture, taste for extra seasoning or lemon.

Once peppers are cooked with a little colour place onto a plate, fill with the bean chilli, and serve with the couscous and guacamole. Great cheap yet filling dish!

Vegan scrambled egg tortilla

Tofu
Red onion
Tomatoes
Pepper
Paprika
Baby spinach
Wholemeal tortilla

This is by far the best recipe I have tried for egg alternatives. Start by dicing the vegetables and adding to a hot pan with a small amount of olive oil, season, then crumble over the tofu. Add half a teaspoon of smoked paprika for a little added heat, this dish is very versatile so add any herb or spices you prefer. Place the baby spinach on a warm tortilla and spoon over the 'scrambled egg' mix and enjoy! Perfect for breakfast or quick snack.

Vegan 'fudge' icecream

3 bananas (frozen)
Handful of dried dates (chopped)

Blend the frozen bananas, I used a hand blender, until smooth then add the chopped dates and stir. Me and my non vegan sister were so shocked at how simple this was yet taste so much like icecream, almost felt food guilt while eating it! In the image was about half of the amount I made with 3 bananas.

Vegan guacamole and baked wedges

I stole this recipe off a friend who made this for me, made it myself and it tasted exactly the same.....delicious!

2 avocados
Cherry tomatoes
Red onion
Lemon
2 baking potatoes

I started by cutting the baking potatoes into wedges and placing them on a baking tray and into a hot oven, no oil just a touch of sea salt, they usually take around 30 minutes depending on size, but just until golden.
I scooped out the two avocados and chopped into small chunks, I then quartered the cherry tomatoes and finely diced the red onion, combine together with the juice of half a lemon and lightly season.
I absolutely love this recipe as it's so versatile, if there is left over guacamole i have it on toast for my breakfast the next morning, also great for these summer bbq's as so refreshing and light.

Fruit salsa

Me and my 18th month old niece love this for breakfast or a mid afternoon snack, simple and quick to prepare, and keeps well in the fridge.
Watermelon
Blueberries
Raspberries
Apple
Lemon
Pomegranate (usually add this but didn't have any in today)
Cut watermelon and apple into small cubes add to blueberries and raspberries and then a squeeze of lemon juice, great for hot summer days!

Vegan breakfast

This is one of my favourite snacks or breakfast, grilled cherry tomatoes and avocado on pumkin seed toast.
A handful of cherry tomatoes grilled in a very small amount of olive oil, season to taste, with half an avocado sliced.
Quick, easy, light yet filling.......Enjoy!

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Arbonne breakfast

My breakfast this morning after my T25 work out. Arbonne essentials herbal infusion tea is a nice refreshing alternative to the usual coffee, its caffeine free and tastes lovely with peppermint, parsley and liquorice flavours coming through. I paired this with Arbonne essentials fruit flavour nutrition bar, its not like your usual protein bar as it doesnt have that heavy powdery taste, its again light yet filling, its packed full of goodies such as pumpkin seeds, pea protein and quinoa, its my favourite post work out snack!