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Vegetarian Fast Food for Easy Weekends
I love preparing big spreads and glorious feasts for friends and family but sometimes, especially during the long lazy weekends of summer, vegetarian fast food is a very appealing option. Sunny days and warm evenings call for quick and easy, tasty and nutritious food which doesn't require much time at a hot stove. Inspired by the cultures of the world which do this so well, I turn to tapas and mezze, to salads, frittata and stir fry - anything which can be on the table in about half an hour!
Cooking dishes using the best seasonal ingredients sourced locally, foraged from field or hedgerow or grown in your own garden, quickly cooked and slowly eaten is one of life's simplest pleasures - each of these recipes makes the most of summer's abundance.
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A Selection of our Favourite Vegetarian Fast Food Recipes
Cherry, Strawberry and Quinoa Salad
Puy Lentil Salad with Watercress Pesto
Watermelon and Strawberry Gazpacho
Image Credit: Rob Wicks
And a Handful from our Favourite Food Bloggers
Char Grilled Mediterranean Vegetable Salad with Avocado Caesar Dressing from Laura at How to Cook Good Food.
Samurai Samphire Noodles with Miso Marinated Tofu from Choclette at Tin and Thyme.
Spaghetti with Kale, Asparagus, Chilli and Lemon from Kate at Veggie Desserts
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