Vegan winter recipes

Cook a vegan bake with bags of cheese and onion flavour. Nutritional yeast gives you the tangy umami hit that will keep dairy lovers guessing

Make this healthy vegan ragu base and turn it into a variety of meals, like warming lasagne, mouth-watering moussaka or a hearty bolognese

Make this vegan soup in the slow cooker for a super-easy, healthy supper. Packed with veg, pasta and beans, it's a satisfying soup for winter

Make this apple and almond cake to fill your cake tin. It's an ideal treat for anyone following a dairy-free or vegan diet, and is delicious for afternoon tea with a cuppa

Try this vegan tart for a show-stopping centrepiece. The bold red of beetroot against the vibrant green salad also makes it ideal for a meat-free celebration.

Save time on busy days by roasting the cauliflower and butternut squash ahead of time and freezing to make this tasty budget-friendly vegan curry at a later date

Give yourself a dose of vitamin C in the morning with this vegan green smoothie. Along with kale and avocado, there's a hit of zesty lime and pineapple

Make this stunning vegan centrepiece by combining root vegetables with mushrooms, grains, hazelnuts and fresh herbs. Top with parsnip crisps for extra crunch

Whip up this zingy vegan bowl in advance and keep in the fridge for quick, satisfying lunches on demand. Each bowlful boasts four of your 5-a-day

Impress guests with this vibrant vegan starter. Plant-based soft cheese, herbs and beetroot combine to make the terrine, topped with a walnut brittle for texture

A spicy rose harissa swirl makes this hummus a little bit special. It's vegan, gluten free and totally irresistible

Give your leftover Christmas veg a healthy makeover with this meal in a bowl. Packed with lentils, spinach and herbs, it's filling and flavourful. Try it with carrots or parsnips

Warm up on chilly days with this vegetarian slow-cooker stew. It's great for freezing and reheating for midweek meals

Quinoa is protein-rich, low-fat, gluten-free and makes a nutritious change from rice or pasta

This simple mushroom bolognese is vegan-friendly and great for getting the kids involved in the cooking. It packs in flavour and plenty of nutritious veg

Make a vegan version of creamy dauphinoise, with celeriac in place of the usual potato, and dairy-free ingredients. It's an excellent side dish for a feast

Create a tasty, spicy vegetarian dish with mushroom and curry in less than half an hour

A low fat, fail-safe pasta dish that proves that it's just as easy to whip up a meal as it is to turn on the microwave

These delicious vegan waffles can be sweet or savoury and are super adaptable to every taste. A great low-calorie breakfast or brunch option

This speedy salad will keep in the fridge for a few days - a great healthy lunch or snack to have on hand