
Vegan comfort food recipes
Tuck into a creamy mac ‘n’ cheese, shepherd's pie, curry or another of our plant-based dinner recipes. They're meat-free, dairy-free and full of flavour.
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Chard, sweet potato & peanut stew
Use whatever greens you have for this nutty, sweet stew. Serve on its own in bowls, or with rice
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Use silken tofu to make the creamy dairy-free pasta sauce in this vegan dish. Don’t be tempted to use firm tofu, as it won’t work in the same way
Crispy new potato bake
A crisp and juicy rustic side dish, peppered with tangy olives and capers
Katsu aubergine noodles
Use lentil noodles in this dish for extra protein, or swap for rice if you prefer. The ginger really makes the recipe, so don’t be tempted to use less
Indian winter soup
This warming winter soup is high in fibre, low in fat and can be frozen for ultimate convenience
Vegan cherry & almond brownies
Deeply rich and decadent, this dairy and egg-free chocolate bake makes an indulgent vegan treat
Sweet potato & black bean chilli with zesty quinoa
Full of flavour and nutritionally-balanced, this hearty chilli will keep both vegans and meat-eaters happy
Quinoa stew with squash, prunes & pomegranate
Get a dose of iron and protein from this healthy, squash casserole that's full of texture and flavour
Vegan rhubarb & custard bake
Use clever replacements in this dairy-free fruit pudding with soya custard. Serve as a cake or warm for pudding
Spinach & chickpea curry
A low-fat, low-calorie Indian vegan one-pot that's full of delicious sunshine flavours and hot spice
Easy falafel burgers
Whizz up chickpeas with garlic, spices and herbs to make delicious vegetarian patties for lunch or dinner
Vegan millionaire's shortbread
These vegan, gluten-free chocolatey treats with dates, cashews and maple syrup are just as moreish as the original millionaire's shortbread
Crunchy baked tomato & onion gratin
Simplicity is key to this slowly-cooked vegetarian bake- serve with plenty of bread to mop up the juices
Vegan sticky toffee pear pudding
A lighter version of sticky toffee pudding, rich with dates and spices, and the juicy texture of poached pears, this vegan dessert is sure to please a crowd
Butternut soup with crispy sage & apple croutons
The apple and sage contrast beautifully with naturally sweet butternut squash in this low-fat, gluten-free festive dinner party starter
Vegan chocolate banana ice cream
A low-fat chocolate ice cream? It really does exist! Our blitzed banana creation is gluten and dairy-free and ready in minutes
Caramel poached peaches with blueberries
A super-speedy pudding, full of ripe peachy flavour, with warm vanilla
Vegetable tagine with apricot quinoa
Niomi Smart's beautifully vibrant vegan recipe is a good source of iron and gives you all 5 of your 5-a-day! Make good use of seasonal vegetables and spices
Squash, chickpea & coconut curry
Cook up this vibrant vegan curry that makes the most of autumnal squash. It's ideal for a meat-free Monday dinner when served with flatbreads
Squash & cabbage sabzi
Serve this veggie Indian at a Indian feast. Made with pumpkin, cabbage and spices, it makes a good side dish with dhal and rice, or eat as a main with roti
Vegan pastry
Use a solid block of dairy-free butter to make our vegan pastry – dairy-free spread contains oil that may make it harder to work with, but will result in deliciously soft pastry
Smoky aubergine & pepper tagine
Make a batch of our aubergine and pepper tagine at the start of the week for a couple of lunches, and then put extra portions in the freezer for a rainy day
Butternut squash burgers
Cook these meat-free burgers on the barbecue or griddle pan. They're easy to make and require very little prep work. A kick of chilli heightens the flavours
Air-fryer chips
Learn how to make super-crispy air-fried chips with our easy recipe. Air-frying means you'll use less oil than deep-frying, so it's a healthier alternative.