Here We Go!

So today I’ve got a new recipe for you guys and it’s this super tasty vegan carbonara that uses silken tofu, roasted courgettes and garlic for a thick creamy sauce. It’s packed with protein, it’s a great source of vitamin B12 and can be on your table in under 15 minutes…and it's so delicious I cannot even begin to tell you. It definitely doesn't taste EXACTLY the same as a typical carbonara but it's pretty damn good and it has the power to convert anyone to loving plant-based carbonaras!! This recipe is perfect for those of you needing a quick meal to go and with it costing less than £2.50 per portion, this is a great midweek recipe for you all to enjoy.

Better than the classic?

Let's be honest - sometimes the ultimate classic Italian recipes are just too difficult and take too much time to make at home on a standard Wednesday evening. (It's ok, I'll admit this for you!) Often during the week I'm finding that with life being so busy I need something quick to put on the table, and I so want to make sure I'm still eating and feeding others with food that is nutritiously abundant and delicious, whilst stilling hitting all the necessary goals - whether this is being high in protein or gluten-free. And this is why I love this recipe so much because it does all of these things and more...just look at these ingredients:

• Courgettes - courgettes are high in Vitamin A and antioxidants that we need to help to support our vision and immune system, and also a great source of fibre that helps to contribute towards keeping our guts happy and healthy, and lowering our blood sugar levels.
• Nutritional Yeast - known for being a fantastic source of Vitamin B12 (which vegans and those on a plant-based diet need to make sure they are having), nutritional yeast can help our bodies to maintain a healthy metabolism and boost our energy levels. Nutritional Yeast also contains all of the nine essential amino acids, making it a complete protein, which is essential for helping to prevent muscle loss, the function of tissue repair and helping with the absorption of various nutrients.
• Silken Tofu - Tofu is also another source of a complete protein that is plant-based and is rich in minerals such as calcium, manganese, iron and vitamin A, nutrients that are needed for keeping our bones and teeth healthy and strong, aiding the production of red blood cells and protecting our body from oxidative stress.

What's not to like, right? This recipe would be a great recipe to make for those who are wanting to try Veganuary or are interested in meat-free meals that are still high in protein - and I promise you that they won't be disappointed!