Vegetarian side recipes

These make a delicious change to steamed or boiled potatoes - they can be made ahead and finished on the stove top

Make this tasty healthy salsa in just 5 minutes with tomatoes, onion, garlic, lime, coriander and white wine vinegar. Serve with nachos and let everyone dig in

These smoky, spiced potatoes are a great accompaniment for white fish or chicken

Throw together a deliciously tangy and superhealthy couscous salad in just 10 minutes

An Indian dish with plenty of flavour, saag paneer is a well-loved vegetarian side dish. It's rich in calcium and folate from the spinach and is gluten-free, too

Get the kids cooking with this simple coleslaw - they'll be keen to eat it if they've helped out

Our classic potato gratin recipe is easier than it looks. This irresistible creamy potato side dish uses very few ingredients but is oozing with flavour.

This vegetarian dish, with chickpeas, spiced greens, and yogurt, is halfway between chana masala and saag bhaji - a great side to curries

These herby tear-and-share bread rolls have mozzarella and sun-dried tomatoes baked into them - perfect for a picnic or for dipping into soup

Want to jazz up your traditional Christmas lunch, but still keep Gran happy? This is the one for you

A quick and easy salad that teams well with chicken, lamb and tofu. Of have it as a barbecue extra

A fresh and colourful salad to brighten up any barbecue or buffet - no matter what the weather

This classic easy side dish of tangy red cabbage is a great accompaniment to cold or hot cooked meats. Serve as part of a big spread or buffet

Try something different this Christmas, combine parsnips with celeriac, nutmeg, sage and cream then top with crunchy breadcrumbs for an impressive side dish

Make your own healthy egg-fried rice with our easy recipe. Use leftover rice, or cook and dry it on a plate before using so it doesn't stick to the wok

A creamy supper dish that's cooked in one pot, and is easily made vegetarian

This couscous makes a delicious accompaniment to lamb tagine and any other Moroccan style spicy dish

Our simple homemade falafels are so easy to make. Stuff them into warm pittas with salad, or serve with couscous and hummus for a budget-friendly lunch.

Choose a glossy, plump aubergine to make this warming vegetarian main course

Enjoy these moreish spring onion and feta cornbread scones warm with a spicy chipotle butter. Eat them on their own, or with your favourite soup and salads

Warm chickpea salad, ideal as a weekend lunch or weekday supper

A little bit of this winter root mash goes a long way - make it a day ahead and cut the stress on Christmas Day

Lentils are a substantial and healthy base to this fresh salad with onion, mango chutney, coriander, greens and tomatoes

Looking for a simple side or starter that delivers on taste? Look no further than roast aubergines with yogurt and harissa. It's vegetarian and gluten free