Veganuary is an annual challenge that involves participants eating a vegan diet for the month of January. The charity event is held to increase awareness around the environmental and health impacts that eating meat and animal products has on the world and our bodies.
For those planning a touring trip away in a caravan or motorhome this month, organising meat and dairy-free meals can seem daunting at first, particularly in cold weather when salads simply won’t cut it.
To help you keep mealtimes interesting, we’ve come up with some vegan recipes that you can make in your campervan or the outdoors.
First of all, you’ll need to ensure you have the right equipment, including:
- Small camping stove
- Gas
- Cutlery set
- Chopping knife
- Bowl or plate
- Mug
- Cooking pots
All of these recipes are simple to make and require little preparation. Some are vegan takes on classic winter touring meals, whereas others are a bit more experimental.
Tofu scramble
A Veganuary take on the classic breakfast of scrambled eggs on toast. Switch the dairy for some tofu, add some sliced onion, garlic, your favourite spices and some cherry tomatoes and serve on toast for the perfect way to start the day – vegan style.
Vegan chilli con carne
How about chilli sin carne, instead? A go-to favourite for touring enthusiasts, chilli is simple, affordable and tastes delicious. Keep it vegan by switching out the minced meat for vegan alternatives like lentils, kidney beans or mixed vegetables. For the spice mix, you’ll need cumin, paprika, garlic granules and a generous helping of chilli powder. Mix it all together in a pan and serve with some fluffy rice or wrapped in a tortilla.
Vegan spaghetti bolognese
Pasta is a staple camping food, but just because you’re doing Veganuary doesn’t mean you’re limited to store-bought tomato sauces. Instead, impress the family by whipping up a vegan spaghetti bolognese.
Chop up some carrots, celery and garlic and fry with a little olive oil in a pan. Once done, add some lentils in place of minced meat, chopped tomatoes and some Italian seasoning. Serve with spaghetti and top with basil leaves.
Baked potatoes
Simple yet effective, baked potatoes are a hassle-free meal ideal for chilly winter evenings. All you need to do is wrap the potato in tin foil and nestle it in the embers of your campfire until it’s cooked. Top with vegan cheese, guacamole, vegetables or beans. You can also choose to switch regular potatoes for sweet potatoes for a healthier alternative.
Bonus: Vegan hot chocolate
Ok, it’s not a meal per se but what’s better than a cup of hot cocoa by the campfire on a winter’s night? Make it from scratch using plant-based milk (like almond, rice or soy) and vegan chocolate, or check out some store-bought vegan cocoa powders.
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