Vegan starter recipes
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Pani puris
This deep-fried Indian street food makes a great party snack – crisp rounds of bread filled with chickpeas and potato, drizzled with a herb and spice water
Cauliflower fritters with herby dipping sauce
This help-yourself veggie starter of tempura-like lightly battered cauliflower is also good as a nibble with drinks
Winter slaw with maple candied nuts
A fresh and crunchy seasonal slaw served with sweet pecans, cashews, almond and peanuts in a sweet, spicy glaze
Slow-cooker pumpkin soup
Put in a little effort the night before and you can have a velvety soup ready as a starter for a special dinner with guests. This recipe serves six generously
No-knead grape & rosemary focaccia
With this easy bread, there's no need to knead. The slow rise allows the gluten to develop naturally and the sticky, wet dough helps produce focaccia's characteristic air bubbles - great served warm with soft goat's cheese
Burnt leeks on toast with romesco
Sweet when blanched, slightly bitter when burned, these perfectly balanced leeks atop crusty ciabatta make an easy, healthy, vegan starter
Grilled peach panzanella
This refreshing salad is a new take on an Italian classic, with a touch of sweetness - pair it with pork belly for a summer roast
Steam-fried bao buns (Sheng jian bao)
This street food dim sum from Beijing is an authentic type of bao bun that puffs up in the pan. You can fill with minced chicken, pork or prawns if you don't want to go veggie
Ajo blanco
Miriam's easy, chilled almond soup makes a refreshing starter and only has 4 ingredients for an authentic Spanish taste
Minty griddled courgettes
Courgettes are at their best in the summer months, take advantage and whip up a quick, fresh side dish with garlic and herbs
Grilled aubergine tabbouleh
A vegan tabbouleh with all the flavours of summer. The coconut and tahini dressing adds a creamy, nutty element to this winning couscous
Simple roast radishes
Peppery radishes are delicious when eaten with a pinch of rock salt, but this healthy recipe goes a little further and roasts them with a drizzle of olive oil
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
Avocado panzanella
With just 20 minutes preparation and no cooking time you'll be able to whip up this colourful avocado and bread salad in no time
Butter bean, cucumber & radish salad
Crunch and freshness are the order of the day with this zesty, healthy side salad with pulses and herbs
Carrot, orange & avocado salad
This zingy side salad is packed full of goodness and it adds a touch of colour to any dish
Zingy rice salad
Made from wild red Camargue rice, cashew nuts, lime juice, spring onions and coriander, this super side salad is ideal for a picnic
Middle Eastern carrot salad
A light and vibrant shredded salad flavoured with orange blossom water, cumin and mint- serve alongside spiced meats
Yakitori corn pops
Try a new way of serving sweetcorn - skewer slices of cob for a lolly effect, then serve with a Japanese sweet, sticky dipping sauce
Butternut & harissa hummus
Roast pumpkin with plenty of garlic then blitz into a Moroccan-style dip with spicy harissa and sesame paste
Seeded flatbreads
Moroccan-style breads with nigella and sesame seeds, great for wrapping and dipping
Cauliflower, rice & lentil salad
This earthy and vegetarian rice pilaf is good for feeding a crowd, so works well on a buffet table
Jewelled couscous
Serve your grain with cucumber, apricot, peppers, olives and tomatoes then drizzle with lemon-infused oil for a mellow finish
Barbecued fennel with black olive dressing
Slice fennel and chargrill it as the base to a salad dressed with Kalamata olives, parsley, basil and garlic