Of the hundreds of recipes shared on our site over the last 12 years, some are like industrial-grade catnip to both new and established vegans. One look and bam! People click so hard that a tear appears in the space-time continuum.
Today, we are throwing caution to the winds, and are making them known for the very first time. So, enjoy the countdown from number ten to the absolute most popular recipe we have ever shared, which – if we are honest – surprised us bigly. Here we go.
10: Coconut Panna Cotta
In at Number 10, is the only sweet dish to make the chart, and it is the much-loved dessert Coconut Panna Cotta. No wonder it is so popular!
Traditionally, panna cotta is made using cream, milk and gelatin, so this very non-vegan dessert was always thought to be off-limits. But thanks to this recipe, we can all get that sumptuous, classic creamy hit. And you lot really love it.
9: Pesto Pasta
This recipe, simple as it is, absolutely deserves its place in our Top Ten. It’s the Pesto Pasta recipe donated by The Coconut Collaborative, and it is packed with summer vegetables, stuffed with superfoods like kale and seeds, and celebrates the big-hitting flavours of basil and pine nuts.
If you haven’t made this recipe already, you should definitely do it now.
8: Superfood Salad
You do know we have chocolate cake recipes on our site, right? You are clearly more virtuous than us and keep searching for a big-old dose of nutrient-packed plant foods. This Superfood Salad by the pros at Pizza Express really hits the mark.
Natural plant flavours really shine, and after just one bowl, we 100% guarantee* you will be able to run that marathon you’ve been thinking about.
This claim is for promotion purposes only. You will definitely need to do some training.
7: Jeera Aloo
It is our belief that jeera aloo is comfort food at its finest. This beautifully spiced potato curry by Cooking with Parita is an absolute dream and takes just 10 minutes to cook. Double-carb by serving it with chapati, enjoy it with a fresh, green salad, or offer it as a side dish at a barbecue.
We like it with a little dollop of mango chutney or some coconut yogurt. And preferably both. Perfection.
6: Sweet and Sour Air Fryer Tofu
This sweet-and-sour tofu recipe by chef Stu Hensall is an absolute banger and tickles every spot, including some you didn’t know needed tickling. It’s full of natural plant protein and delicious flavours, and perfectly combines the softness of the tofu with the crisp texture of the peppers.
It’s quick, it’s easy, it’s delicious. No wonder it has reached the dizzy heights of No 6 in our Best-Ever chart.
5: Tuna Pasta Bake
Staying with the theme of plant-based comfort foods, this ’’tuna” pasta bake has become a firm favourite. People often say that they worry about missing cheesy or fishy flavours, so we were not at all surprised to see this recipe rank so highly.
Tasty, filling and easy to make, plus – if you didn’t spot it already – it has crisps crumbled on top. Crisps! What a time to be alive.
4: Feijoada, Brazilian Black Bean Stew
Black beans are a staple of Latin American cuisines and this beautifully spiced recipe elevates them to god tier. In just 20 minutes, you can have this delicious, nourishing black bean stew, chock-full of plant proteins and powerhouse nutrients.
Plus, being a one-pot meal, there is less washing-up. Some say it’s the eighth wonder of the world. We couldn’t possibly comment. (But it definitely is.)
3: Aubergine Chickpea Stew
If you haven’t checked out the recipes by School Night Vegan, you will want to now.
It’s true, this aubergine chickpea stew takes a little longer than many of our recipes, but a) it is completely worth it and b) for most of that time, the dish is just sitting in the oven, leaving you free to go salsa dancing, or whatever it is you kids get up to these days.
The home-made flatbreads take this dish to the next level.
2: Ultimate BOSH! Mac & Cheese
Those BOSH! boys certainly know how to make a crowd-pleaser. If you are looking for a satisfying meal fast, this mac & cheese is undoubtedly the one. Creamy, cheesy, absolutely delicious, perfect after a long day, or when you need your food to hold you in a comforting embrace.
If we had one minor criticism, we do take issue with it serving 4-6 people. Two max. Sometimes one.
So, here we go. Drumroll please … your number one, most-loved, best-of-all-time recipe is…
1: Chickpea Tuna Sandwiches
Sandwiches? Really?! You have all been spending your evenings searching for sandwich recipes?
Well, we suppose sandwiches are part and parcel of Brits’ DNA and this chickpea tuna sandwich is an absolute corker. It’s creamy, zingy, satisfying, and super-tasty. In fact, it is nothing short of the Queen of Sandwiches.
OK, you have won us round. And yet, we are still surprised.
