7 vegan recipes from Ottolenghi FLAVOUR (2024)

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by Genevieve Halbert

published on 7 September 2020

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Yotam Ottolenghi and his OttolenghiFLAVOURco-author Ixta Belfrage maynot be vegan chefs, but their joint obsession with vegetables meansthat many of their recipes just so happen to be completely plant-based. In their quest to enhance and intensify the complex flavours of vegetables, they pair ingredients in new, exciting ways, experiment with a variety of cooking processes, and make their produce sing using a range of indispensibleflavour intensifiers.For those who stick to a plant-based diet, these recipes are nothing short of a godsend, injecting vibrant, intense, and exciting flavours into familiar ingredients. Meanwhile, for anyone who’s not totally sold on vegan food, recipes like these will convince them that vegan dishescan be as flavourful,complex, and substantial as anything made using animal products. Trust us: these dishes are guaranteed to impress.

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Sweet Potato in Tomato, Lime andCardamom Sauce

by Yotam Ottolenghi and Ixta Belfrage

from Ottolenghi FLAVOUR

Once you’ve made this incredibly flavoursome tomato, lime, and cardamom sauce, you’ll want to put it on absolutely everything – from thesweet potato rounds used in this recipeto chickpeas, tofu, and roasted vegetables. Itaddictively tangy andfragrant, with a touch of sweetness and a healthy kickof chilli.

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Udon Noodles with Fried Tofu and Orange Nam Jim

by Yotam Ottolenghi and Ixta Belfrage

from Ottolenghi FLAVOUR

For a robust, dynamic, and satisfying vegan meal try this Thai-inspired udon noodle dish. Cubes of firm tofu are marinated in soy sauce and maple syrup for an hour before being fried until crisp and golden, then tossed with the noodles, fresh aromatics,and asweet/sour/salty nam jim sauce.

Yotam Ottolenghi’s Portobello Steaks and Butter Bean Mash

by Yotam Ottolenghi, Ixta Belfrage

from Ottolenghi FLAVOUR

These portobello‘steaks’ are roasted slowly, along with garlic, onion, chipotle chilli, and olive oil, to imparta deliciously meaty flavour and texture. The creamy butter bean mash makes a perfectaccompaniment to these rich, flavourful mushrooms. Get the recipe here.

Yotam Ottolenghi’s Turnip Cake

by Yotam Ottolenghi, Ixta Belfrage

A creative alternative to the ubiquitous nut loaf, this festive turnip cakeis a total game-changer. Turnip cake is a classic element of Chinese dim sum, but this vegan version replaces the traditional sausage and dried shrimp with sweet and salty clusters of shiitake mushrooms, pine nuts, chestnuts, and sesame seeds. Prepare to drastically level up your Sunday roast or Christmas dinner. Get the recipe here.

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Chickpea Pancakes with Mango Pickle Yoghurt

by Yotam Ottolenghi and Ixta Belfrage

from Ottolenghi FLAVOUR

Flavoured with ginger, garlicand chilli, these fluffy chickpea flour pancakes make for an utterly divine vegan meal. You can serve them with a quick spring onion salad, or pair them with some of the berbere ratatouille fromOttolenghi FLAVOUR for a more substantial meal. Either way, don’t leave out the moreish mango pickle yoghurt, which is just as delicious when made with a vegan alternative yoghurt.

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Lime and Coconut Potato Gratin

by Yotam Ottolenghi and Ixta Belfrage

from Ottolenghi FLAVOUR

You can trust Ottolenghi and his test kitchenteam to reinvent – and reinvigorate – classic dishes. Hence this uniquely flavoursome take on potato gratin, made using coconut cream, fresh lime, and crispy fried chilli, garlicand ginger. Itwould be divine as part of an alternative, Chinese-inspired Sunday roast spread, served alongside the tahini and soy dressed cucumber salad and thesteamed aubergines with charred chilli salsa from Ottolenghi FLAVOUR,thoughwe could just ashappily eat the whole thing as it is.

Yotam Ottolenghi’s One-pot Orecchiette Puttanesca

by Yotam Ottolenghi, Ixta Belfrage

from Ottolenghi FLAVOUR

This vegan take on pasta puttanesca ticks every box for us: the traditional capers and olives remain, while the anchovies are replaced by chickpeas, smoked paprikaand cumin.Cherry tomatoes and lemon zest, meanwhile, lend the dish sweetness and freshness. Better yet, it’s all cooked in one pot, orecchiette included, so that the pasta soaks up allthe vibrant flavour of the sauce. Consider this your new go-to store cupboard stand-by. Get the recipe here.

Want more from Ottolenghi FLAVOUR?

Check out our favourite Mexican recipes from the book here.

Get to know Ottolenghi co-author Ixta Belfrage in our interview here.

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FAQs

Is Ottolenghi FLAVOUR vegan? ›

Yotam Ottolenghi and his Ottolenghi FLAVOUR co-author Ixta Belfrage may not be vegan chefs, but their joint obsession with vegetables means that many of their recipes just so happen to be completely plant-based.

How do you Flavour vegan food? ›

Basil, oregano and marjoram are classic herbs to perfectly season tomato sauce. Dill, onion powder and nutritional yeast mixed into a creamy dressing with some fresh garlic are so tasty to toss with brown rice and steamed veggies. Thyme, parsley and bay leaves will add rich flavor to a mushroom gravy or squash risotto.

Is Flavour a vegetarian cookbook? ›

With Ottolenghi FLAVOUR, there's something for everyone. Find 100 flavour-packed veggie recipes, including 45 recipes that are strictly vegan and another 17 that can be easily 'veganised'. 3. This absolutely epic Spicy Mushroom Lasagne.

How to eat vegan without cooking? ›

16 No-Cook Vegan Recipes to Beat the Heat
  1. Berry Overnight Oats.
  2. Chia Breakfast Parfait.
  3. Enchanted Smoothie Bowl.
  4. Chickpea Salad Rolls.
  5. Tofu "Egg" Salad Sandwich.
  6. Rainbow Hummus Sandwich.
  7. Thai Crunch Salad With Peanut Dressing.
  8. Rainbow Salad.
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What is surprisingly not vegan? ›

Beer and Wine

Isinglass, a gelatin-based substance derived from fish, is used as a clarifying agent in some beer and wine. Other non-vegan ingredients sometimes used are casein (from milk) and egg whites.

What is secretly not vegan? ›

Candy. Candy includes many possible non-vegan ingredients, including sugar, honey, carmine, gelatin, shellac, and dairy. Most of these ingredients should sound familiar. Shellac is a “confectioner's glaze” and a varnish, the same as used on floors.

Which seasoning is vegan? ›

Dried mushrooms, dried seaweed, nutritional yeast, vegemite/Marmite, MSG, and Maggi are all examples of vegan seasonings that contain umami.

Which spices are vegan? ›

Vegan Spices by Cuisine

Use some oregano, basil, marjoram or mint if you are looking for spices that will complement a Mediterranean diet.

What vegan foods are high in umami? ›

Numerous vegan ingredients are natural vegan umami powerhouses. Key sources include tomatoes, mushrooms, seaweed, fermented soy products like miso and tempeh, and nutritional yeast. Each of these plant-based ingredients adds depth to vegan dishes.

How many recipes are there in Ottolenghi Flavour? ›

With surefire hits, such as Aubergine Dumplings alla Parmigiana, Hasselback Beetroot with Lime Leaf Butter, Miso Butter Onions, Spicy Mushroom Lasagne and Romano Pepper Schnitzels, plus mouthwatering photographs of nearly every one of the more than 100 recipes, Ottolenghi FLAVOUR is the impactful, next-level approach ...

What is the cookbook called Flavour? ›

Ottolenghi FLAVOUR combines simple recipes for weeknights, low-effort high-impact dishes, and standout meals for the relaxed cook. Packed with signature colourful photography, FLAVOUR not only inspires us with what to cook, but how flavour is dialled up and why it works.

How many Flavour profiles are there? ›

Sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami are five taste elements that build our overall perception of flavour. When each element is perfectly balanced - not only on the plate, but across an entire meal - the dining experience is lifted above and beyond.

What not to eat when going vegan? ›

Vegans don't eat any foods made from animals, including:
  • Beef, pork, lamb, and other red meat.
  • Chicken, duck, and other poultry.
  • Fish or shellfish such as crabs, clams, and mussels.
  • Eggs.
  • Cheese.
  • Butter.
  • Milk, cream, ice cream, and other dairy products.
  • Mayonnaise (because it includes egg yolks)
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What snacks are vegan? ›

Try These Popular Vegan Snacks (Chips, Cookies, and More)
  • Vegan Rob's Chips.
  • Rivalz Extra Chedda' Mac.
  • Outstanding Foods PigOut Pigless Pork Rinds.
  • Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bars—Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate.
  • Trader Joe's Almond Butter Filled Pretzel Nuggets.

What to eat for lunch as a vegan? ›

Vegan lunch recipes
  • Vegan leek & potato soup. A star rating of 4.3 out of 5. ...
  • Vegan banh mi. A star rating of 4.8 out of 5. ...
  • Butter bean curry wraps. A star rating of 0 out of 5. ...
  • Tomato & black bean taco salad. ...
  • Vegan salad bowl. ...
  • Roasted teriyaki veg bowl. ...
  • 'Cheesy' vegan scones. ...
  • Vegan chickpea curry jacket potatoes.

What are vegan sources of umami flavor? ›

10 Foods Naturally High in Umami
  • Tomatoes. Fresh, canned, roasted, or sun-dried, tomatoes top the plant-based umami charts. ...
  • Mushrooms. ...
  • Peas. ...
  • Fresh Corn. ...
  • Nuts. ...
  • Sea Vegetables. ...
  • Miso. ...
  • Soy Sauce and Tamari.
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What is umami vegan flavor? ›

What is vegan umami? Vegan umami refers to the savory taste found in plant-based foods, without using any animal products. Ingredients like mushrooms, tomatoes, fermented foods like miso and soy sauce, nutritional yeast, and seaweeds are all rich in natural umami flavors and suitable for a vegan diet.

Are natural and artificial flavors vegan? ›

Natural flavors are food additives designed to make processed foods taste irresistible. These flavors can come from vegan-friendly sources, but they can also be derived from animal products.

What is vegan fish Flavour made of? ›

Vinegar and Mirin. In addition to fishy and salty, we need to tackle sour. That's where vinegar and mirin (rice wine) comes in. Like soy sauce, vinegar is both fermented and fermenting and is therefore a logical component of any vegan fish sauce (which is also fermented and fermenting).

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