Autumn vegetarian recipes

What's more comforting than a curry in pie form? This one-pot paneer pie is filled with a makhani-style filling and topped with a crisp puff pastry lid

Come in from the cold to a comforting bowl of autumnal soup. Adding a hint of chilli to this simple butternut squash soup gives it a warming kick

Sweetening the apples with apricot jam and orange juice makes it twice as fruity and adding a little syrup to the oaty crumble makes great little chewy clusters

A satisfying veggie supper that gives a basic risotto recipe an autumnal twist

The secret to this shepherd's pie filling is to choose big carrots so they don’t lose their texture when cooked

Enjoy this veggie lasagne, with layers of spinach and slow-roasted squash. Add in some sage and a little crunch from golden pine nuts for a comforting supper

Let seasonal pears take centre stage in this marvellous walnut and blue cheese tart. It makes an ideal starter, lunch or alternative cheese course

Enjoy this stunning autumn salad as a side dish at a dinner party. It features carrots, courgette, broccoli, tomatoes and olives in a lovely saffron dressing

Make lunch more exciting with this silky and deeply savoury miso and butternut soup. Delivering all of your five-a-day, it's also bursting with goodness

Transform ratatouille into a bake with a layer of cheese sauce and you won't look back. It makes a great late summer dish and delivers three of your 5-a-day

The potatoes in this recipe take on the spicy flavours beautifully - our idea of the perfect veggie supper

Try this vegan take on a jambalaya, full of fiery and smoky flavours and bursting with vegetables. It's healthy, low in fat and calories, yet big on flavour

Make your own Christmas hamper and be sure to add this seasonal pumpkin pickle. It can be served with cold meats, cheese or a slice of pork pie

This warming aubergine chilli is low fat and four of your five-a-day. Serve up this smoky spiced supper with brown rice and all your favourite trimmings

Make the most of pumpkins this autumn. When puréed and combined with mascarpone and parmesan, their flesh transforms into a silky, delicious pasta sauce

Whip up this easy pumpkin soup as a starter for a dinner party or a light supper when you need a bit of comfort – it has a lovely silky texture

Whip up this warming, family-friendly dessert in under an hour using apples and golden caramel. Serve hot from the oven with a scoop of ice cream

Make this hearty squash pie to serve as an alternative vegetarian Christmas centrepiece. It's festive and contains plenty of herby flavour

Up your veg count and get three of your five-a-day with this fragrant, low fat vegetarian curry

Dig out the slow cooker to make this stew. Topped with toasted pine nuts and served with flatbreads, it makes a healthy and nutritious vegan meal

Try these vegetarian pies with a spiced pastry glaze and surprise chutney middle. The lentils not only soak up all the flavours, they’re filling and good for you, too

To make the tastiest tomato soup you’ll ever experience wait until the tomatoes are at their most ripe and juicy, around September

Why go to the trouble of chopping cauliflower? Roasting it whole is super-simple to prep and makes an impressive addition to a roast dinner

Make the most of seasonal cauliflower with this Middle Eastern-inspired main. The roasted veg is served with a spiced chickpea sauce made with onion, tomatoes and harissa