‘Why veg? well, you asked for it…’: Jamie shows us his favourite vegged-up recipes

‘Why veg? well, you asked for it…’: In this food exclusive, Jamie shows us his favourite vegged-up recipes

All of us are aware that we need to eat more veg, and of the extraordinary health benefits attached to doing so. But, in a busy, fast-paced life where meat is so convenient and available on every corner, the question is – can veg dishes really cut the mustard? 

Jamie Oliver

Can they be truly tasty and make you feel satisfied and happy? I believe that the answer is a gigantic YES! So, with that in mind… welcome to the wonderful world of delicious food that just happens to be meat-free.

NOT JUST FOR VEGETARIANS – EVERYONE’S WELCOME

On the pages that follow, I want to show you just how tasty and comforting veg-based meals can be when given the respect and thought they deserve. And I also want to stamp out any pre-existing prejudices around food choices. My new book, Veg, is not just for vegetarians: everyone’s welcome – especially classic meat eaters who might be stuck in a bit of a rut but know that they could, and should, be welcoming more veg into their diet. Whether you’re looking to embrace a meat-free day or two each week, live a vegetarian lifestyle or just want to try some brilliant new flavour combinations, I believe the book will tick all the boxes and help you enjoy things you may never have tried before.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY – AND COMFORTING

The recipes are a broad assortment of the food that I love to eat at home with my wife and kids, and are everything I would deliver flavour-wise in any other cookbook: they’re dishes that make me feel energised, comforted, complete and full up. There’s upfront nutrition info on every page so you can make fast, informed choices. Plus, I’ve given some extra tips on how I like to serve the dishes myself, as well as ways to tweak the recipes to include a whole array of beautiful veg.

NO LABELS – JUST SUPER-TASTY, EASY RECIPES

Putting labels on food preferences, I have to say, frightens the life out of me – there are enough things in life that divide us, and I feel that food shouldn’t be one of them. But it is. As far as I’m concerned, if it’s good, it’s good. Everyone’s on their own food journey, and people are all at different stages. And that’s OK! In the Oliver household we try to eat veg-based meals at least three times a week. Promoting less meat (but better quality) and more veg is something I’ve always done. Even so, I’ve been constantly asked by the public (sometimes berated!) to do a 100 per cent veg-based cookbook, so here it is, guys. I hope you’ll love this selection of recipes as much as I enjoyed creating them.

 

Veg by Jamie Oliver

Veg by Jamie Oliver

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  • Veg by Jamie Oliver will be published by Penguin Random House on 22 August, price £26. To pre-order a copy for £20.80 until 25 August call 0844 571 0640; p&p is free on orders over £15

 

 

 

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