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GCSE class come up with a tasty vegan menu

korma curry for NVW 2008 featured in Meat-free made easyPhoto: VegSoc

Date: 2011-11-17

Yestarday in Maidenhead a school class of 15-16 year olds came up with a tasty imaginary vegan menu in a workshop.

  • Jacket Potato and Sun-Dried Tomato Baked Bean Surprise (gluten free)
  • Coconut Chilli Beans with Nachos (gluten free)
  • Rainbow Cottage Pie, with veggie mince, dairy-free cheezy mashed potato and a rainbow of vegetables
  • Cauliflower and Chickpea Curry with Coconut Rice (gluten free)
  • Peanut and Lime Chicken Style Stir Fry - peanut butter coated Chicken Style Pieces served on a lime and ginger stir fry with rice noodles
  • Pesto and Tomato Pasta - pasta served with tomatoes and a home-made basil and pine kernel pesto and salad

 Sounds yummy - what would you choose?

The session was lead by Sophie Fenwick-Paul, a voluntary speaker for the Vegetarian Society, Animal Aid and Viva!

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