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Creamy, vegan carbonara

Creamy, vegan carbonara

Creamy, vegan carbonararecipefood

Creamy. Peppery. Smoky. We bring you the ultimate Vegan Carbonara.

Joe LovellSep 15th 2022

Mexican-style Bowlfoodrecipe
Mexican-style Bowl - a fresh and simple summer-time meal that does not lack flavour.
Joe LovellAug 16th 2022
Mushroom Shishrecipefood
Perfectly spiced and juicy Mushroom Shish 🍄
Joe LovellJul 7th 2022
Barbecued Corn & Parmrecipefood
Simple Barbecued Corn & Parm for a stress-free, yet delicious, BBQ🌽
Joe LovellJul 7th 2022
Grilled Baby Gem with Caesar Dressingfoodrecipe
Creamy, smoky, cheesy AND dreamy Grilled Baby Gem with Caesar Dressing created by Chef Joe for you to enjoy this BBQ season 🥬⁠
Joe LovellJul 5th 2022
France bans meat terms for plant-based alternativesfoodnews
If the point was to avoid customer confusion, the decree issued last week by the French government banning the use of ‘meat’ terms for plant-based alternatives has rather failed in its objective.
Ali Sheehan-DareJul 4th 2022
Strawberry and Cream Sconesrecipefood
Strawberry and Cream Scones 🍓⁠ This is the richest and creamies scones you will ever try, created by Chef Joe for you to enjoy during this new Wimbledon season!
Joe LovellJun 27th 2022
Jubilee Lemon Trifle foodrecipe
Lemon Trifle 🍋 A light and creamy recipe created by Chef Joe for you to enjoy this Queen's Jubilee bank holiday.
Joe LovellJun 3rd 2022
How can you keep a 5-star gut? Making the most of our "second brain". sciencehealthfood
The gut has been called a "second brain" because it produces many of the same neurotransmitters as the brain does (Harvard Health, 2020).
Ali Sheehan-DareMay 29th 2022
Earth Day Every Day 🌍 31 Easy Ways To Make A Difference Every Dayenvironmentnewsscience
Make Earth Day an every day movement you live by. It may be celebrated on the 22nd of April of each year, but there are many easy ways to make it an every day act of care 🌱
Patricia AfonsoApr 15th 2022
Luxury Sea-Salted Chocolate Mousse recipefood
Luxurious Sea-salted Chocolate Mousse. ✨ 🍫 A very special recipe Head Chef Joe's created for you to enjoy this Easter.
Joe LovellMar 30th 2022
Chocolate Hot Cross Bun & Butter Puddingfoodrecipe
The DREAM choc & butter pudding for you to enjoy this Easter!⁠ The secret is in Joe's Michelin-star skills and prepping everything in a tray in advance to simply bake on the day. ⁠
Joe LovellMar 30th 2022
Joe's Meal Plan 🌱 A Tasty Week Of Easy Plant-Based Ideashealthrecipefood
Joe's created an uplifting meal plan that is simple, adaptable, wholesome, and delicious. From breakfast and lunch to dinner suggestions, you'll find many easy ideas and smart tips to make the most of plants - even when you're short in time, energy, or creativity.
Joe LovellMar 8th 2022
One Pot Smokey Sausage Casserole with Rosemary Dumplings foodrecipe
One-Pot Smokey Sausage Casserole with Rosemary Dumplings 🌿
Joe LovellFeb 22nd 2022
Lupini Fritters with tzatziki saladrecipefood
Packed full of protein and fibre, lupin beans are a great sustainable alternative to soy beans and chickpeas when making snacks, dips and even fritters.
Joe LovellFeb 21st 2022
Fake & Ale Piefoodrecipe
Comfort food and a low-key drink for a super cozy night-in. Good times 😉
Joe LovellFeb 21st 2022
Asparagus, Pea & Mint Tagliatelle foodrecipe
Next level pasta 🌱 The secret sauce? Head Chef Joe adds a hint of white miso, vegan butter, and nutri yeast for dreamy Asparagus, Pea & Mint Tagliatelle.
Joe LovellFeb 7th 2022
Tempeh Wellington with crispy new potatoes & creamed spinach ❤️foodrecipe
When love is in the air 💕 Tempeh Wellington with crispy new potatoes & creamed spinach
Joe LovellFeb 2nd 2022
Brioche Crusted Mushrooms with Asparagus & Hollandaisefoodrecipe
Dress to impress 💛 Brioche Crusted Mushrooms with Asparagus & Hollandaise for those special days 💁‍♂️
Joe LovellFeb 2nd 2022
Sitting Down A Lot? Try These Quick Moves To Relieve The Bodyhealthpartnership
This guest post is part of our Conscious Living content series and written by our friend Kat Farrants - Founder of Movement For Modern Life (MFML).
Patricia AfonsoJan 29th 2022
Breath Work To Find Balancehealthpartnership
This guest post is part of our Conscious Living content series and written by our friend Kat Farrants - Founder of Movement For Modern Life (MFML).
Patricia AfonsoJan 22nd 2022
11 High‑Fibre Meals For An Effortless Health Boostfoodhealth
Find 1/3rd of the daily fibre intake recommended by the NHS in one single serving of 11 Planty meals 🌱 👌 .
Patricia AfonsoJan 19th 2022
9 Delicious High-Protein Meals Approved By Nutritionists & Athletesfoodhealth
Our Planty menu features 9 meals that pack as much (if not more) protein in one serving as an average steak 💪 .
Patricia AfonsoJan 18th 2022
Yoga You Can Squeeze Into Your Dayhealthpartnership
This guest post is part of our Conscious Living content series and written by our friend Kat Farrants - Founder of Movement For Modern Life (MFML).
Patricia AfonsoJan 16th 2022
Where To Start With Meditationhealthpartnership
This guest post is part of our Conscious Living content series and written by our friend Kat Farrants - Founder of Movement For Modern Life (MFML).
Patricia AfonsoJan 6th 2022
Your 2022 Meal Plan For An Easy Plant-Based Weekhealthpartnershiprecipefood
Make it through Veganuary – without much effort or FOMO. From wholesome breakfasts, easy lunches and satisfying dinners, the pressure is off this year!
Joe LovellJan 3rd 2022
Rediscover Your Energypartnershiphealth
This guest post is part of our Conscious Living content series and written by our friend Kat Farrants - Founder of Movement For Modern Life (MFML).
MFMLJan 2nd 2022
Chive pancakes with slow roasted cherry tomatoes & wild mushroomsfoodrecipe
A savoury pancake to start the weekend right... at breakfast or brunch.
Joe LovellJan 1st 2022
Baked Banana Breakfast Crumblerecipe
Baked banana breakfast crumble to start the day with high fibre, potassium, protein and magnesium
Joe LovellDec 31st 2021
Protecting People From Hunger With Feeding Britainpartnership
This January, we're donating 50% of our profits to Feeding Britain, a charity protecting people from hunger in the UK.⁠
Patricia AfonsoDec 31st 2021
Beetroot & Crumbled Cheese Tartfoodrecipehealth
Perfect for lunch or a light dinner, Joe's homemade Beetroot & Crumbled Cheese Tart is best enjoyed with a green side salad.
Joe LovellDec 30th 2021
7 Reasons Why You Should Eat More Plants In 2022news
At Planty, we believe adopting a predominantly plant-based diet is the more thoughtful option for a better more sustainable future for everyone - the planet, humans and animals alike.
Patricia AfonsoDec 30th 2021
Christmas Leftover Sandwich (but make it plant-based)recipefood
Making the most of the jolly spirit and traditional Boxing Day sandwich to satisfy your mouth and avoid throwing away any food after Christmas. ⁠
Joe LovellDec 24th 2021
Mood-boosting Dark Chocolate Granola recipefood
Mood-boosting Dark Choc Granola
Joe LovellDec 3rd 2021
Celebrating British Marine Life With Our Limited-Edition Box partnershipnewsperks
We’re thrilled to be celebrating British marine life with our latest limited-edition box which is inspired by our passion for nature and ongoing partnership with the charity Surfers Against Sewage.
Patricia AfonsoDec 3rd 2021
Vegan Lasagna Al Fornorecipefood
A twist on the Italian classic. Best shared on a weekend evening with friends (and a comfy sofa nearby).
Joe LovellDec 2nd 2021
Golden Crispy Toad In A Holefoodrecipe
Country bumpkins. This magnificent golden crispy toad in the hole is your perfect weekend treat after a long walk.
Joe LovellDec 1st 2021
Grilled Aubergine Xinximrecipefood
Energy-boosting recipe with high protein, fibre and iron levels. Perfect for any weekday!
Joe LovellNov 30th 2021
Ombar Double Choc Chip Profiteroles partnershipfoodrecipe
Inspired to get baking at home? Ombar 72% Cacao inspired our Double Choc Chip Recipe this month⁠ ✨ What a treat!
Joe LovellNov 25th 2021
Crowd-Pleasing Shawarmarecipefood
Sensational flavours, amazing textures and prepped in minutes! Meat-eaters have been raving about our plant-based shawarma.
Joe LovellNov 24th 2021
Easy Ways To Get Your 5-A-Day & Boost Your Moodhealthfood
At Planty, we like to lean on all the good stuff nature has to offer to help us sustain our energy levels and good mood during the colder darker days.
Patricia AfonsoNov 16th 2021
Healthy Smokey Nduja Dipfood
Take your dips to the next level with our Healthy Smokey Nduja Dip.
Joe LovellNov 16th 2021
Make A Difference With The Food You Eat & Gifts You Givenewspartnership
This month of November, we are donating 50% of our profits to our partner charity FoodCycle to help make food poverty, loneliness and food waste a thing of the past for every community in the UK.
Patricia AfonsoOct 28th 2021
Easy Amazing Choccy Fondantrecipe
Easy Amazing Chocolate Fondant... Impress without the stress!
Joe LovellOct 17th 2021
Pumpkin Hummusrecipe
Nothing like an original twist on a beloved classic to spice things up! Put pumpkin leftovers to great use.
Joe LovellOct 12th 2021
Pumpkin Crispsrecipe
Leftover Pumpkin? Say No More.
Joe LovellOct 11th 2021
Great Taste 2021 Award Winfood
https://www.planty.uk/missionWe are thrilled to share that our Yaki Miso Udon Noodles have just won a 2021 Great Taste Award.
Joe LovellSep 24th 2021
Our Extra Mild Meals To Please The Whole Familyfood
Some of our meals pack a spicy punch, but some like to play it cooler. Here are our mildest meals to please the whole family!
Joe LovellAug 1st 2021
Supporting Students From All Backgrounds With Youth Cardpartnership
Speakers For School and their free "Youth Card" mobile app offers less-privileged students access to greater career inspiration and work opportunities, as well as discounted access to various high-street brands.
Patricia AfonsoJul 15th 2021
Supporting Plastic Free Communities Across The UKenvironmentpartnership
We've teamed up with the charity Surfers Against Sewage to support their plastic-free initiatives protecting the ocean, beaches, and green spaces across the UK. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠
Patricia AfonsoJul 6th 2021

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