3 simple veggie meals in 30 minutes 1. Fragrant vegetable curry Ingredients:1 tbsp sunflower oil2 onions, peeled and sliced1 heaped tbsp turmeric1 tsp fennel seeds1 heaped tsp cumin seeds5cm/2 inch chunk ginger, finely choppedor grated2 cloves of garlic, crushed½–1 tsp chilli flakes, according to your tastegenerous pinch or two of salt½ a medium cauliflower, preparedinto florets2 carrots, coarsely chopped2 tbsp flaked almonds½ small carton (100ml) coconut milk1 400g can chickpeas, drained100g/4oz peas, defrosted/fresh75g/3oz green beans, trimmed and halved Serves 4 Preparation time: 15 minutesCooking time: 30 minutes Preparation method: 1. Heat the oil in a casserole.2. Fry the onion until golden, fold in the turmeric and stir well. Now add the remaining spices and cook for a minute.3. Add the cauliflower and carrots and stir in 125ml/4fl oz water. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.4. Stir in the almonds with the coconut milk. Add the chickpeas, peas and beans.5. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes and then serve Benefits of Cauliflower Cauliflower is rich in vitamin C and contains healthy levels ofmanganese, iron, calcium and potassium, as wellas vitamins K, B3, B5 and B6. 2. Simple stir fry Ingredients:150g/6oz egg noodles1 tbsp coconut oil1 red onion, sliced into thin wedges1 red pepper, deseeded and sliced75g/3oz sugar snap peas or mangetout,sliced in half lengthways1 tbsp Tamari soy sauce1 broccoli head, cut into florets2 tsp sesame oil1 dsp sesame seeds1 dsp sunflower seeds Serves 2Preparation time: 20 minutesCooking time: 6 minutes Benefits of Coconut oilFast becoming more popular as its immune enhancing properties have become better known. It is now recognised to help reduce inflammation, to regulate blood sugar levels, and it is also effective for healing dry skin conditions. Preparation method:1. Prepare the noodles according to their pack instructions (this usually involves soaking in hot water). Drain and set aside in a colander.2. Meanwhile, heat the coconut oil in a wok over a medium-hot heat and stir-fry the onion and pepper for 3 minutes until starting to soften.3. Add the mangetout or sugar snap peas and the Tamari soy sauce, with the broccoli, and cook for a minute.4. Fold in the egg noodles with the sesame oil. Cook for 2 minutes and take off the heat.5. Scatter the seeds over the top and serve. 3. Spiced tofu and ginger Ingredients: 650g/1½lb firm tofuMarinade:10cm/3 inch piece fresh ginger3 cloves of garlic, crushed75ml/3fl oz Tamari soy sauce1 tbsp sesame oil3 tbsp olive oil1 tsp turmeric75ml/3fl oz ginger cordial75ml/3fl oz water Serves 4 Advance preparation: marinate for 24 hoursPreparation time: 30 minutes (the day before)Cooking time: 30 minutes Preparation method:1. Pulse the marinade ingredients in a food processor and pour into a shallow ovenproof dish with a lid.2. Cut the tofu into chunks about 4cm/1½ inch square. Add the tofu to the marinade and mix well.3. Cover and chill for 24 hours to ensure the flavours mingle.4. Take the marinated tofu out of the fridge and preheat the oven to 170oC/Gas mark 3.5. Put the lid on the dish and bake in the oven for 25 minutes. Stir gently, take off the lid and bake for a further 10 minutes.** Serve with rice noodles or brown rice and steamed chard or bok choy. Benefits of GingerA natural painkiller that has potent anti-inflammatory properties. It calms the stomach and gut and reduces heartburn, as well as nausea. Ginger also benefits circulation as it thins the blood and makes it less sticky. Speak to your nutritional therapist for specialist advice tailored to you. View more healthy recipes