Vegetarian and Vegan Basics

Having been brought up vegetarian, I knew my mung beans from my lentils from a pretty young age, but there are so many ingredients out there, so I can understand it might all be a bit overwhelming for those who are new to plant-based cooking. On the following pages you’ll find a few basics, which I hope will help you to understand the various components that make up a balanced vegetarian or vegan meal, and show you how to make the most of them. Peta