Vegetarian cooking basics

Vegetarian food can be filling, tasty and nourishing. This guide explains how to put together a balanced vegetarian meal.

You will need

• Pulses: beans, lentils, chickpeas
• Tofu, tempeh or other plant proteins
• Wholegrains
• Vegetables, nuts and seeds

Steps

1. Use the plate model

   Fill half the plate with vegetables, a quarter with protein and a quarter with wholegrains.

2. Choose your protein

3. Get enough iron

4. Get enough vitamin B12

5. Learn about umami

6. Start with familiar dishes

7. Plan your week

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