
Vegetarian starter recipes
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Burrata bruschetta
Try a new twist on bruschetta, topped with burrata, broad beans, sugar snap peas, radish, mint and chilli. It makes a fab lunch or starter for a dinner party
Salt-baked beetroot with feta & pickled onions
The salt crust really intensifies the natural flavour of the beetroot as it steams in its own juices, seasoning it as it cooks
Broccoli & potato croquettes
These crunchy croquettes are both a stealthy way to get more vegetables into your kids as well as a great vegetarian party nibble
Vegetable gyoza
Try our take on veggie gyoza. These dumplings can be cooked from frozen and easily adapted with your own fillings. You can also use shop-bought gyoza skins
Sweetcorn chowder
Combine different alliums to give a layered onion flavour to this vegetarian sweetcorn chowder. The sweetness of the corn pairs with onions beautifully
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Make a batch of these curried veggie pies to stash in the freezer for an easy lunch with salad, or warming starter. Eat like a pasty with mango chutney
Parsnip rösti with harissa, feta & caramelised red onions
Choose starchy potatoes like Maris Piper or King Edward to ensure the parsnip rösti hold together. Enjoy with caramelised red onions, harissa and feta
Arancini balls
Adapt these arancini rice balls to your liking: add fresh herbs, sundried tomatoes or chopped ham. You can also make the balls from leftover cold risotto
Herbed broad bean & feta crostini with asparagus
Make the most of seasonal broad beans during the summer months and make this vibrant bean and feta crostini. Ideal as a starter, simply top with asparagus
Quinoa, goat’s cheese & peach salad
Make this tabbouleh-inspired quinoa, chard, goat's cheese and grilled peach salad as something different for lunch. It's full of textures and fresh flavours
Watercress salad with boiled Jersey Royals, roast shallots & pickled radish
Make the most of springtime Jersey Royals in this vibrant salad, with roasted shallots, pickled radish, mint and watercress
Healthy tomato soup
Enjoy this vegetable-packed tomato soup for a lovely light family meal, with leftovers for the next day. Serve with bread or our cheese pinwheels
Shaved fennel & radish salad with pickled peaches
Celebrate fennel season in mid-summer with this delightful side salad. It's made with radishes, shavings of lancashire cheese, basil, mint and pickled peaches
Baked feta with sesame & honey
Combine the flavours of salty cheese and sweet honey to create a dish that’s so much more than the sum of its parts. Rich and decadent, serve with warm pitta
Cheese-stuffed garlic dough balls with a tomato sauce dip
Impress family and friends with the ultimate sharing starter: cheesy, moreish garlic dough balls. With a tomato-based dipping sauce, they make an ideal addition to any Italian-inspired menu
Grilled courgette & halloumi salad with caper & lemon dressing
Dress this courgette and halloumi salad while everything is still fairly warm, then the courgettes will soak up the flavours of the caper and lemon dressing
Buffalo cauliflower wings
Make 'buffalo cauliflower' for a veggie take on the spicy American classic. Served with a ranch dip, it makes an excellent Friday night sharing treat
Charred chicory cups & walnut brittle
Sweet and salty, hot and sharp, these canapés make a great light snack or casual starter. The brittle is delicious on its own, make twice as much and serve it on the side
Creamy carrot soup
Make a comforting starter or lunch in no time with our easy creamy carrot soup, topped with garlicky seeded croutons. Quick and simple, it takes just 30 minutes to make
Supergreen soup with yogurt & pine nuts
A simple low-fat soup that's a fresh new way to use a bag of mixed leaves - it's rich in vitamin C, fibre, folate and calcium too
Halloumi, carrot & orange salad
Serve this halloumi, carrot, orange and watercress salad with a mustard and honey dressing for an easy lunch or starter. It takes just 20 minutes to make and delivers one of your 5-a-day
Cherry bruschetta
Ripe sweet cherries, creamy ricotta and salty prosciutto combine beautifully on these little toasts - the perfect nibble for a summer party
Crispy tofu
Fry tofu in a coating of smoked paprika, garlic and seasoning to make these crispy tofu bites. Eat as a snack or as a starter or side dish in a veggie feast
Beetroot carpaccio
Showcase beetroot in a tangy dressing with cheese, walnuts and rocket as a garnish – it makes a great talking point when entertaining