Vegan lunch recipes

Add to your five-a-day with this red lentil pasta. Gluten and dairy free, the sauce is made with peppers and cashews, which add protein and give it a creamy texture

Try this quick and easy version of dhal. It's packed with good-for-you ingredients including chickpeas, lentils and spinach

The earthiness of beetroot complements the sweet yet tart plums and toasted pecans in this side salad. Pair with lamb for an autumnal feast

Make our cheese-free pizzas using a speedy wholemeal scone-based dough. Don’t skimp on the lemon zest and basil, as both add flavour

Make the most of butternut squash in this nutrient-rich and deliciously tasty salad. It's as good chilled for lunch the next day as it is fresh from the oven

Toss golden garlic and silky olive oil through spaghetti to make this classic Italian dish – ready in the time it takes to boil the pasta. It's simple, flavourful and perfect for busy days

Use mushrooms as a bun substitute to make these healthy plant-based burgers. For the filling, choose jackfruit canned in water rather than brine to avoid added salt

Pair John Torode's easy falafels with soft flatbreads, well-spiced humous and crunchy pickles for a magnificent meze of a lunch, or a shareable starter

Our plant-based version of the Italian bake is topped with a sauce rather than cheese. Miso adds savoury depth along with an optional scattering of nutritional yeast flakes

Make your own hummus in this family pasta salad. Dish up for little ones first, then scatter with pul biber chilli flakes and crumbled feta for the grown-ups

Mushrooms with smoky paprika replace of bacon in this plant-based take on an Italian classic, forming part of the vegan Healthy Diet Plan

Try our spin on dan dan noodles – a street-food classic from the Sichuan province in China – for a vegan dinner packed with aubergine and rich, nutty sesame

Courgettes and sweet potatoes are spiced with habanero chilli flakes in this vibrant, healthy dish, forming part of our vegan Healthy Diet Plan

A fresh green salad to accompany any meal - and it counts as one of your 5 a day too

Fill these delicious vegan enchiladas with a spicy bean mix and top with guacamole instead of cheese or soured cream – choose ripe avocados for a creamy texture

Create this veggie version of sandwich favourite Coronation chicken using chickpeas. It makes a lovely addition to a summer picnic menu.

Get the kids to help make this vegan take on a korma. With a clear list of ingredients and step-by-step method, the recipe is ideal for children aged seven to 11 who are learning to cook

A simple quinoa bowl you can put together in 10 minutes and enjoy al-desko. It's vegan, healthy and gluten-free

A vibrant summer salad with radishes, edamame beans, peppers, almonds and herbs, drizzled with a citrus dressing

This simple Japanese-inspired vegan salad is anything but bland, with shichimi togarashi spice mix, crunchy veg and a subtly sweet yuzu dressing

The beetroot here is rich in folate, iron, manganese and potassium and a chemical called betalain, which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Beetroot is also rich in nitrates, which may help lower blood pressure and improve athletic performance