I DO(n't) like Mondays!

As more and more people are cutting down on their meat intake for personal health or financial reasons, to help combat global warming or just to try out new and exciting recipes, the idea of Meat Free Monday has become more and more popular. Obviously this does not have to be on a Monday but the theory is that meat eaters should have a day off and enjoy the foods that we vegetarians eat. There is a website offering support, recipes, celebrity endorsements and restaurant reviews as well as a book which can be purchased.

Some friends started with Meat Free Monday and have now extended it to two days a week. They once served me the following dish and, instead of me giving them vegetarian recipes, they have given me the following.

Roast vegetables of your choice (e.g. Courgettes, aubergines, onions, tomatoes, peppers) in a little oil. With around 10 minutes to go, add slices of halloumi cheese to the roasting tin.

Cook your choice of pasta (e.g. Fusilli)

Add Sacla pesto to the pasta (I use part roasted pepper or sun dried tomato and part fiery chilli)

Stir in the roasted veggies and halloumi

Easy and delicious for vegetarians and Mondays!