7 vegan recipes from Ottolenghi FLAVOUR (2024)

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by Genevieve Halbert

published on 7 September 2020

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Yotam Ottolenghi and his OttolenghiFLAVOURco-author Ixta Belfrage maynot be vegan chefs, but their joint obsession with vegetables meansthat many of their recipes just so happen to be completely plant-based. In their quest to enhance and intensify the complex flavours of vegetables, they pair ingredients in new, exciting ways, experiment with a variety of cooking processes, and make their produce sing using a range of indispensibleflavour intensifiers.For those who stick to a plant-based diet, these recipes are nothing short of a godsend, injecting vibrant, intense, and exciting flavours into familiar ingredients. Meanwhile, for anyone who’s not totally sold on vegan food, recipes like these will convince them that vegan dishescan be as flavourful,complex, and substantial as anything made using animal products. Trust us: these dishes are guaranteed to impress.

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Ixta Belfrage, Yotam Ottolenghi

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Sweet Potato in Tomato, Lime andCardamom Sauce

by Yotam Ottolenghi and Ixta Belfrage

from Ottolenghi FLAVOUR

Once you’ve made this incredibly flavoursome tomato, lime, and cardamom sauce, you’ll want to put it on absolutely everything – from thesweet potato rounds used in this recipeto chickpeas, tofu, and roasted vegetables. Itaddictively tangy andfragrant, with a touch of sweetness and a healthy kickof chilli.

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Udon Noodles with Fried Tofu and Orange Nam Jim

by Yotam Ottolenghi and Ixta Belfrage

from Ottolenghi FLAVOUR

For a robust, dynamic, and satisfying vegan meal try this Thai-inspired udon noodle dish. Cubes of firm tofu are marinated in soy sauce and maple syrup for an hour before being fried until crisp and golden, then tossed with the noodles, fresh aromatics,and asweet/sour/salty nam jim sauce.

Yotam Ottolenghi’s Portobello Steaks and Butter Bean Mash

by Yotam Ottolenghi, Ixta Belfrage

from Ottolenghi FLAVOUR

These portobello‘steaks’ are roasted slowly, along with garlic, onion, chipotle chilli, and olive oil, to imparta deliciously meaty flavour and texture. The creamy butter bean mash makes a perfectaccompaniment to these rich, flavourful mushrooms. Get the recipe here.

Yotam Ottolenghi’s Turnip Cake

by Yotam Ottolenghi, Ixta Belfrage

from Ottolenghi FLAVOUR

A creative alternative to the ubiquitous nut loaf, this festive turnip cakeis a total game-changer. Turnip cake is a classic element of Chinese dim sum, but this vegan version replaces the traditional sausage and dried shrimp with sweet and salty clusters of shiitake mushrooms, pine nuts, chestnuts, and sesame seeds. Prepare to drastically level up your Sunday roast or Christmas dinner. Get the recipe here.

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Chickpea Pancakes with Mango Pickle Yoghurt

by Yotam Ottolenghi and Ixta Belfrage

from Ottolenghi FLAVOUR

Flavoured with ginger, garlicand chilli, these fluffy chickpea flour pancakes make for an utterly divine vegan meal. You can serve them with a quick spring onion salad, or pair them with some of the berbere ratatouille fromOttolenghi FLAVOUR for a more substantial meal. Either way, don’t leave out the moreish mango pickle yoghurt, which is just as delicious when made with a vegan alternative yoghurt.

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Lime and Coconut Potato Gratin

by Yotam Ottolenghi and Ixta Belfrage

from Ottolenghi FLAVOUR

You can trust Ottolenghi and his test kitchenteam to reinvent – and reinvigorate – classic dishes. Hence this uniquely flavoursome take on potato gratin, made using coconut cream, fresh lime, and crispy fried chilli, garlicand ginger. Itwould be divine as part of an alternative, Chinese-inspired Sunday roast spread, served alongside the tahini and soy dressed cucumber salad and thesteamed aubergines with charred chilli salsa from Ottolenghi FLAVOUR,thoughwe could just ashappily eat the whole thing as it is.

Yotam Ottolenghi’s One-pot Orecchiette Puttanesca

by Yotam Ottolenghi, Ixta Belfrage

from Ottolenghi FLAVOUR

This vegan take on pasta puttanesca ticks every box for us: the traditional capers and olives remain, while the anchovies are replaced by chickpeas, smoked paprikaand cumin.Cherry tomatoes and lemon zest, meanwhile, lend the dish sweetness and freshness. Better yet, it’s all cooked in one pot, orecchiette included, so that the pasta soaks up allthe vibrant flavour of the sauce. Consider this your new go-to store cupboard stand-by. Get the recipe here.

Want more from Ottolenghi FLAVOUR?

Check out our favourite Mexican recipes from the book here.

Get to know Ottolenghi co-author Ixta Belfrage in our interview here.

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7 vegan recipes from Ottolenghi FLAVOUR? ›

Essential for meat-eaters and vegetarians alike, Plenty features more than 120 recipes organized by ingredient. One of the most exciting talents in the cooking world, Yotam Ottolenghi's food inspiration comes from his Cordon Bleu training, Mediterranean background, and his unapologetic love of ingredients.

Are Ottolenghi recipes vegetarian? ›

Essential for meat-eaters and vegetarians alike, Plenty features more than 120 recipes organized by ingredient. One of the most exciting talents in the cooking world, Yotam Ottolenghi's food inspiration comes from his Cordon Bleu training, Mediterranean background, and his unapologetic love of ingredients.

How do you add Flavour to vegan food? ›

To heighten their flavour, enthusiastic seasoning may occur with salt or sugar, salty soy or other well-seasoned sauces, or perhaps cheese alternatives are added. Spice Drops are vegan, gluten free, oxalate free, contain no preservatives, additives, flavourings or alcohol and have no added salt or sugar.

Does Gordon Ramsay have vegan recipes? ›

Cooking a meat and dairy free meal doesn't mean you have to settle for anything less than delicious. Our collection of tantalising and varied vegan recipes will have vegans and meat eaters alike coming back for more.

Is Ottolenghi Test Kitchen vegetarian? ›

While there are a handful of meat and fish dishes, the recipes are overwhelmingly vegetarian. The Ottolenghi approach to vegetables is where I think these books really shine, awarding an indulgence and satisfaction that can be missing in many plant-based dishes.

Is Ottolenghi flavour vegan? ›

Yotam Ottolenghi and his Ottolenghi FLAVOUR co-author Ixta Belfrage may not be vegan chefs, but their joint obsession with vegetables means that many of their recipes just so happen to be completely plant-based.

Are Ottolenghi recipes difficult? ›

We cook a fair amount of Ottolenghi recipes at home, because he's one of the regular food writers in our regular newspaper (The Guardian). They are usually fairly simple recipes that focus on a good combination of flavours - even as home cooks, they're not nearly the most complicated things we make.

Why do vegans want vegetables to taste like meat? ›

After going vegan, people may still crave some of the animal-derived foods they're familiar with, since our taste buds can take time to adjust. Vegan meats, nondairy milk, and other vegan products can help bridge the gap and make it easier to enjoy the same flavors without harming animals.

How does Gordon Ramsay feel about vegans? ›

Gordon Ramsay is famously averse to vegan food – but it turns out the celebrity chef has been keeping a closely guarded secret for many years. Opening up to competitors on the US Masterchef: Back to Win series, Ramsay admitted that despite his public disdain of vegan food throughout his career, he actually loves it.

Why did Gordon Ramsay become vegan? ›

Health considerations: The potential health benefits associated with a vegan diet may motivate Ramsay, as they have for many individuals who adopt plant-based eating to promote personal well-being.

What chef cuts meat in front of vegans? ›

After weeks of vegan activists protesting in front of his nose-to-tail bistro, chef Michael Hunter decided to make a statement by butchering a freshly-killed deer's leg in the window of his Toronto restaurant, Antler Kitchen & Bar, right in front of the demonstrators.

What does Ottolenghi mean? ›

Ottolenghi is a toponymic surname of Jewish-Italian origin which was originally an Italianised form of Ettlingen. Notable people with the surname include: Emanuele Ottolenghi, Italian political scientist. Giuseppe Ottolenghi, Italian politician and military leader.

Who owns Ottolenghi restaurant? ›

Ottolenghi began in a small shop in Notting Hill in 2002. Chefs Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi were at the helm, creating a food shop, deli, restaurant, and bakery. It became a place with no single description but was a clear reflection of our obsessive relationship with food.

What are Ottolenghi recipes? ›

  1. Charred green beans with anchovy dressing and seed dukkah. ...
  2. Strawberry tiramisu cake. ...
  3. Broccolini with chorizo, manchego and caraway seed creme fraiche. ...
  4. Pork souvlaki with cucumber salad and tzatziki. ...
  5. BBQ lamb tacos with pineapple pickle and chutney. ...
  6. Asparagus with labneh, brown butter and burnt lemon.

Does Ottolenghi eat meat? ›

If anything, Mr. Ottolenghi — tall and dapper, with salt-and-pepper hair, half-rim glasses and a penchant for pink-striped button-downs and black sneakers — should be a vegetarian pinup. But here's the rub: he eats meat. Apparently this is enough to discredit him in the eyes of the most devout abstainers.

What type of food is Ottolenghi? ›

It became a place with no single description but was a clear reflection of our obsessive relationship with food. From this, Ottolenghi has developed a style of food which is rooted in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean traditions, but which also draws in diverse influences and ingredients from around the world.

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