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Juniper
@green.plate · Plant-based cooking
Juniper cooks with vegetables, beans and tofu and never misses the meat. Hearty, colourful plant-based food that everyone at the table will want seconds of.
Mains
- Chana MasalaOnions taken well past golden, whole spices bloomed in oil, and a sour hit of amchur at the end.🍅 40 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Chunky GuacamoleRipe avocados, lime, coriander and a little chilli. Mash it rough and serve straight away.🥑 10 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Garlic Chili Oil NoodlesHot oil poured straight over garlic and chili flakes. Dinner in one boil of the pot.🍜 15 min · Easy · Serves 2
- Masoor Dal with Garlic TadkaRed lentils cooked to a creamy soup, finished with sizzling garlic and cumin. Cheap, quick and deeply satisfying.🫘 35 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Miso Mushroom UdonChewy udon in a savoury miso broth with browned mushrooms and greens. A fast, warming bowl.🍄 20 min · Easy · Serves 2
- Nigerian Jollof RiceRice steamed in a rich red pepper and tomato base with thyme and gentle chilli.🍚 1 h · Easy · Serves 4
- Pakistani Chana MasalaChickpeas in a thick tomato and spice sauce with a bright lemon finish.🍅 35 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Ratatouille with White BeansAubergine, courgette, peppers and tomatoes slowly stewed in olive oil, with beans to make it a meal.🍆 1 h 10 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Baingan BhartaSmoky aubergine mashed with tomatoes, onion and warming spices, finished with fresh coriander.🍆 55 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Iraqi MasgoufButterflied carp with tangy tamarind and browned edges, adapted for a home grill.🍅 50 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Spaghetti Aglio e OlioGarlic gently sizzled in olive oil with chilli and parsley, tossed through spaghetti. Pantry cooking at its best.🍝 20 min · Easy · Serves 2
- Tarka DalRed lentils simmered with turmeric until soft and creamy, then finished with a sizzling tarka of cumin, garlic, ginger and green chilli in hot oil.🫘 45 min · Easy · Serves 4
Soups and stews
- Roast Tomato SoupTomatoes, red onion and a whole head of garlic roasted until soft and caramelised, then blended with stock into a deep, sweet soup.🍅 1 h · Easy · Serves 4
- Roasted Tomato and Red Pepper SoupSweet, smoky roasted tomatoes and peppers blended smooth. Vegan, cheap and even better the next day.🍅 55 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Tuscan White Bean and Kale SoupA thick, herby soup of cannellini beans, vegetables and kale. Cheap, filling and one pot.🥕 45 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Mercimek ÇorbasıA comforting Turkish red lentil soup with cumin, mint and a bright squeeze of lemon.🥕 45 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Shorbat AdasA comforting Iraqi red lentil soup brightened with lemon and fragrant cumin.🥕 50 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Sopa de FideoToasted vermicelli simmers in a bright tomato and garlic broth for a comforting Mexican soup.🍜 35 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Moroccan BissaraA comforting Moroccan fava bean soup scented with cumin, garlic and olive oil, served with warm bread.🫘 1 h 40 min · Easy · Serves 4
Salads
- EscalivadaSmoky roasted peppers, aubergine and onion make a simple Catalan side, finished with olive oil and sherry vinegar.1 h 5 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Moroccan TaktoukaA warm Moroccan salad of tender peppers and tomatoes, scented with cumin, paprika and fresh coriander.🫑 50 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Moroccan ZaaloukA smoky aubergine and tomato salad with cumin, paprika, garlic and a bright squeeze of lemon.🍆 55 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Salad ShiraziA crisp Persian salad of finely diced cucumber, tomato and onion, brightened with lime and dried mint.🥒 20 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Afghan SaladA fresh Afghan salad of crisp vegetables, herbs and tangy lemon, served alongside a meal or tucked into flatbread.🍅 20 min · Easy · Serves 4
- CaponataSicilian aubergine caponata balances sweet, tangy and savoury flavours with olives, capers and vinegar.🍆 55 min · Medium · Serves 4
- Sunomono (Japanese Cucumber Salad)Crisp cucumber ribbons dressed in a bright blend of rice vinegar, sugar and soy.🥒 20 min · Easy · Serves 4
- TabboulehA bright Lebanese-style parsley salad with bulgur, mint, tomato, lemon and olive oil.🍅 45 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Turkish Shepherd’s SaladA crisp, juicy Turkish salad with ripe tomatoes, cucumber, herbs, lemon and a little sumac.🍅 15 min · Easy · Serves 4
Breakfast and brunch
- Tofu ScrambleFirm tofu crumbled into a hot pan with turmeric, garlic and spring onions, then folded through with spinach and tomatoes. Ready in the time the toast takes.🍅 15 min · Easy · Serves 2
- Chinese Rice CongeeA soothing bowl of slow-cooked rice porridge finished with ginger, spring onion and soy sauce.🍚 1 h 15 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Ful MedamesSlow-warmed fava beans with lemon, garlic, cumin and olive oil make a hearty Middle Eastern breakfast.🫘 25 min · Easy · Serves 4
- UpmaA soft, savoury semolina breakfast with mustard seeds, curry leaves, ginger and a squeeze of lemon.🥕 30 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Kanda Batata PohaA comforting Indian breakfast of soft flattened rice with potato, onion, mustard seeds and a bright squeeze of lemon.🥔 30 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Lebanese Foul MedamesSlow-simmered fava beans with lemon, garlic and cumin, served warm with fresh herbs and olive oil.🫘 30 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Masala DosaCrisp, golden dosa filled with warmly spiced potato masala, served hot for breakfast.🥔 55 min · Medium · Serves 4
Sides and snacks
- Classic HummusTinned chickpeas blended for longer than seems right with tahini, lemon and iced water, until light and very smooth.🫘 10 min · Easy · Serves 6
- Guacamole with Baked Tortilla ChipsChunky guacamole with lime, red onion and green chilli, and crisp tortilla chips baked in the oven instead of fried.🫓 30 min · Easy · Serves 4
- BruschettaToasted sourdough topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic and olive oil.🍅 20 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Cuban TostonesTwice-fried green plantain rounds with crisp edges, tender centres and a bright garlic-lime dip.🍋🟩 35 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Mexican Refried BeansCreamy pinto beans cooked with onion, garlic and cumin make a comforting Mexican side.🫘 35 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Moros y CristianosCuban black beans and rice simmer together with garlic, cumin and bay for a hearty, savoury side.🫑 1 h · Easy · Serves 6
- Roasted Brussels SproutsCrisp-edged Brussels sprouts with golden garlic, lemon and a touch of maple.35 min · Easy · Serves 4
- İmam BayıldıTender aubergines filled with sweet onion, tomato, garlic and herbs, gently braised in olive oil.🍆 1 h 30 min · Medium · Serves 4
- Baba GhanoushSmoky Lebanese aubergine dip with tahini, lemon, garlic and a drizzle of olive oil.🍆 50 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Bhindi MasalaTender okra and onion simmer with tomato, ginger and warming spices for a classic Indian side.🍅 35 min · Easy · Serves 4
- British Roast PotatoesCrisp, golden potatoes with fluffy centres, roasted in hot oil with rosemary and garlic.🥔 1 h 15 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Cabbage PoriyalA quick South Indian cabbage stir-fry with mustard seeds, curry leaves, chilli and coconut.25 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Ethiopian GomenTender collard greens simmer with onion, garlic and warming ginger for a simple Ethiopian side.🥬 40 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Jamaican CallalooTender callaloo leaves are gently cooked with thyme, spring onions, garlic and a little Scotch bonnet.🍅 30 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Lemon RiceFragrant, tangy rice with toasted peanuts, curry leaves and a gentle chilli warmth.🍚 35 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Pani PuriCrisp puri filled with spiced potato and chickpeas, then topped with tangy mint and tamarind water.🥔 35 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Patatas a lo PobreTender potatoes, sweet peppers and soft onions are gently cooked in olive oil with garlic and bay.🥔 45 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Punjabi Potato and Pea SamosasCrisp, flaky samosas filled with spiced potato and peas, served hot with chutney.🥔 1 h 15 min · Medium · Serves 8
- Scallion Oil NoodlesSpring onions sizzle in fragrant oil, then coat springy noodles with soy and a touch of sugar.🍜 25 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Tater TotsCrisp, golden potato bites seasoned with onion and garlic, perfect alongside a favourite main.🥔 55 min · Medium · Serves 4
- Trinidadian DoublesSoft bara and warmly spiced chickpeas make this beloved Trinidadian street-food snack at home.🫘 1 h 15 min · Medium · Serves 6
