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Affordable vegetarian lasagna with red lentils, carrots, and cheese sauce. Perfect for batch cooking and freezing. Ingredients Lentil and Tomato Sauce 1 yellow onion 200 ml dried red lentils (2 dl) 400 ml crushed tomatoes (4 dl) 300 ml water (3 dl) 2 carrots 1 vegetable bouillon cube 1 tbsp tomato paste (15 ml) 1 garlic clove 1 tbsp dried herbs (basil/oregano/thyme) (15 ml) salt and black pepper oil for cooking Cheese Sauce 250 ml crème fraîche (2½ dl) 100 ml grated cheese (1 dl) salt and black pepper Assembly 250 g lasagne sheets 1 handful grated cheese for topping Instructions Finely chop the onion and sauté in oil until translucent. Rinse the lentils and add to the pan along with crushed tomatoes and water. Preheat oven to 225°C (440°F). Grate the carrots and add along with bouillon cube and tomato paste. Simmer for about 10 minutes covered on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Press garlic cloves into the sauce. Season with salt, pepper, and preferred herbs. Warm the crème fraîche in a separate pan, stir in grated cheese until melted (don’t boil). Season with salt and pepper. Grease a baking dish. Layer the ingredients: start with lentil sauce, then lasagne sheets, then cheese sauce. Repeat layers, ending with cheese sauce topped with extra grated cheese. Bake for 20 minutes until golden on top. Watch carefully to prevent burning. Serve with a fresh salad. Notes Vegan version: Substitute crème fraîche with oat cream and use vegan cheese alternative. ...

⚠️ Untested Recipe: This recipe hasn’t been tested yet. Measurements and instructions may need adjustment. Vegan carrot and lentil patties using soaked (not cooked) red lentils. Simple and well-structured. Ingredients 200 ml dried red lentils (2 dl) 1 garlic clove 1 tbsp peanut butter or tahini (15 ml) 3 medium carrots (approximately 200 g) 1 tbsp potato starch (15 ml) 1 tbsp sesame seeds (15 ml) 1 tbsp parsley, fresh or frozen (15 ml) salt and black pepper to taste oil for frying Instructions Submerge red lentils in water for 4-8 hours (or overnight). Drain completely. Combine soaked lentils, garlic clove, and peanut butter or tahini in a food processor. Blend until finely mixed. Coarsely grate the carrots and press out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or your hands. Mix the lentil blend with grated carrots, potato starch, sesame seeds, and parsley in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Form the mixture into 8 patties. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook patties in the oil, allowing each side to set and become golden before flipping. Don’t turn prematurely to prevent them from falling apart. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Notes Falafel principle: This recipe uses the falafel technique of soaking rather than cooking the lentils, which results in firmer patties with better structure. ...

⚠️ Untested Recipe: This recipe hasn’t been tested yet. Measurements and instructions may need adjustment. Vegan carrot and lentil soup that can also be used as a base for lasagna. Quick and budget-friendly. Ingredients 7 carrots 1 onion 2 garlic cloves 1 red chili (or sambal oelek to taste) oil for cooking 1 liter water (1 L) 1 vegetable bouillon cube 200 ml dried red lentils (2 dl) salt and pepper to taste Optional Toppings crumbled feta cheese (or vegan alternative) fresh herbs toasted nuts or seeds Instructions Peel carrots if needed and cut into rough chunks. Peel and coarsely chop onion and garlic. Cut chili into pieces (remove seeds for less heat). Heat oil in a pot and sauté carrot, onion, and chili over medium heat until starting to soften. Add water and crumble in the bouillon cube. Add red lentils and stir to combine. Simmer for approximately 15 minutes until carrots are soft and lentils are cooked. Blend soup until smooth using an immersion blender. Adjust consistency with additional water if needed. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve topped with feta (or vegan alternative), fresh herbs, or toasted nuts/seeds. Notes Versatile base: This soup can also be used as a sauce base for vegetarian lasagna. ...

Flavorful chickpea stew with a base of sunflower seeds and grilled peppers. Served with roasted potatoes and green beans. Ingredients For the Stew 200 ml sunflower seeds or walnuts (2 dl) 1 tsp cumin 2 grilled peppers (approximately 50-60 g each) 1 tbsp tomato paste (15 ml) 1 tsp balsamic vinegar or honey ½ tsp sambal oelek 1 tbsp lemon juice (15 ml) 2 tbsp rapeseed or olive oil (30 ml) 300 ml water (3 dl) 1 vegetable bouillon cube 500 ml cooked chickpeas (5 dl) For Serving 1 kg potatoes (preferably smaller varieties) oil and salt 200 g frozen haricots verts (green beans) 1 garlic clove 1 tbsp rapeseed or olive oil (15 ml) Instructions Roasted Potatoes Preheat oven to 225°C (440°F). Toss potatoes with oil and salt on a baking sheet. Roast for approximately 30 minutes until golden and tender. Prepare the Stew Toast sunflower seeds and cumin in a dry pan until colored and fragrant. Transfer toasted seeds to a blender along with grilled peppers. Add tomato paste, balsamic vinegar (or honey), sambal oelek, lemon juice, and oil to the blender. Mix until well combined. Pour mixture into a pot and add water and crumbled bouillon cube. Bring to a gentle boil. Add chickpeas and warm through for a few minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Prepare Haricots Verts Bring water to a boil and cook frozen haricots verts for 1-2 minutes. Drain and return to pot. Press garlic into the pot, add oil, and warm gently. To Serve Serve the chickpea stew with roasted potatoes and green beans. ...

Swedish savory pastries filled with creamy corn and black beans. Perfect leftovers and budget-friendly. Ingredients Dough 250 ml fingerwarm water (2½ dl) ½ packet fresh yeast (about 12-13 g) ½ tsp salt 100 ml rapeseed or olive oil (1 dl) 800 ml wheat flour (8 dl) Corn Cream Filling 225 g frozen corn ½ green chili 50 g flavorful cheese, grated juice of ½ lime Additional Filling 400 ml cooked black beans (4 dl) (or 160 ml / 1.6 dl dried beans, soaked and cooked) Instructions Prepare the Dough Combine fingerwarm water with fresh yeast, oil, and salt in a bowl. Add wheat flour gradually, reserving some for rolling out the dough. Knead until combined into a smooth dough. Cover and let rise for 45-60 minutes. Make the Corn Cream Filling Toast frozen corn with half the green chili in a dry pan until colored and slightly caramelized. Transfer toasted corn to a bowl and blend with grated cheese using a stick blender until creamy. Add lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste. Assemble and Bake Preheat oven to 225°C (440°F). Divide risen dough into 8-10 equal portions. Roll each portion into circles approximately 0.5 cm thick and 15 cm in diameter. Spread corn cream on one half of each circle. Sprinkle black beans over the corn cream. Fold dough over to create semicircles. Press edges firmly with a fork to seal. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes until golden brown. Notes Vegan option: Replace the cheese with a plant-based alternative to make these fully vegan. ...

Simple and affordable creamy cabbage dish with vegetarian mince or lentils. Comforting weeknight meal. Ingredients 200 g white cabbage (or napa cabbage) 1 yellow onion oil for cooking 2 tsp syrup 300 g vegetarian mince (or use 300 ml cooked lentils as alternative / 3 dl) 1 tbsp Japanese soy sauce (15 ml) 200 ml cream (2 dl) (oat cream works well) salt and black pepper to taste Instructions Slice the cabbage thinly and cut the onion into thin slices. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté cabbage and onion for a couple of minutes until softened. Drizzle syrup over the mixture and cook 1-2 minutes longer. Add the vegetarian mince (or cooked lentils as alternative) and soy sauce, cooking together for several minutes. Pour cream over everything and let simmer together for approximately 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Notes Protein options: Use vegetarian mince for a meatier texture, or cooked lentils (yellow or beluga varieties work well) for a more budget-friendly option. ...

Four delicious bar recipes perfect for hiking, workouts, or snacks. Choose between sweet energy bars (no-bake chocolate, baked fruit and nut, or quick outing bars) or savory vegetable bars. Recipe 1: No-Bake Chocolate Energy Bars Makes: Approximately 10 bars Time: 15 minutes + chilling Cost: About 2 kr per piece Ingredients 6 fresh pitted dates 400 ml oats (4 dl) 100 ml peanut butter (1 dl) 50 ml cold coffee (½ dl) 50 ml cocoa powder (½ dl) 1 pinch salt 1 pinch vanilla powder water as needed Instructions Core and chop the dates finely. Combine half the oats, peanut butter, cold coffee, cocoa powder, and chopped dates in a mixer. Process until completely smooth. Add salt and vanilla powder. Mix briefly. Add water if needed to achieve proper texture. Stir in the remaining oats without mixing them completely smooth. Roll mixture into a long rope and cut into 2-3 cm pieces. Refrigerate or freeze until ready to serve. Storage: Freeze individual pieces for extended storage. ...