Vegan winter recipes

Batch cook this vegan squash and cashew nut curry and freeze for busy days when you need something quick and nutritious. It's perfect for a family meal

Roast squash with the skin on then blitz it to create an entirely different texture dip – and less food waste. Serve with salted crisps for scooping

Evoke the Middle East with our veggie harissa cauliflower pilaf with a heady combination of fruit, nuts and spice. Cook it in the oven for lovely fluffy rice

A warming vegan supper with porcini mushrooms, leeks, carrots, and butternut squash, topped with crispy potatoes. It's low calorie, low fat, and perfect for when the nights draw in

Make this vegan chocolate yule log ahead of time to avoid any stress on the day of your festivities. It's a little more effort but worth every second

Make the ultimate comfort dish, macaroni cheese, but with vegan credentials. The recipe is quick and easy to make, so a great midweek meal for the family

This simple vegan curry recipe uses a whole cauliflower, including the stem and leaves, so there's no waste. It's addictive and easy to make

Serve your family our hearty meat-free pie for dinner. The rich umami sauce is made with soy and mustard powder, and pumpkin seeds add a good crunch

Get organised for the week ahead and make this soup on a Sunday – it keeps well in the fridge. We’ve packed in the veg, along with red lentils to add protein

Serve up a bowl of warming vegan stew for dinner. This easy dish combines spinach, peanuts, potatoes and leeks for a nourishing meal.

Combine sweet, sticky, spicy fried tofu with puy lentils, coriander and chilli for a fibre-packed dish

Enjoy this moreish potato-based side dish to accompany an Indian feast. Scatter colourful coriander leaves and pomegranate seeds to serve

Roasting courgettes with lemon zest and chilli flakes makes an easy, flavourful side. Serve with your favourite meat, fish or veggie mains

Feed your family this delicious plant-based lasagne with salad. Plus, use the meat-free filling to make vegan spaghetti bolognese and moussaka

Marinate tofu in a punchy maple, chilli and soy dressing – never again will you think tofu is bland. Garnish with coriander leaves and sesame seeds

Make a filling vegan mushroom risotto, full of rich umami flavours. This easy, family-friendly recipe makes a super-satisfying midweek dinner

Whizz up kale, pumpkin seeds, basil and garlic to make this easy kale pesto. It's perfect stirred through wholemeal spaghetti for a healthy vegan meal

Use lentil noodles in this dish for extra protein, or swap for rice if you prefer. The ginger really makes the recipe, so don’t be tempted to use less

What says comfort food more than apple crumble? Bake this vegan version as a satisfying treat for all the family – perfect with dairy-free cream or custard

Pair naturally sweet parsnips with bold Sri Lankan and Indian flavours and a dash of soy sauce. It takes parsnips to a whole new level of deliciousness

Cook up this vibrant vegan curry that makes the most of autumnal squash. It's ideal for a meat-free Monday dinner when served with flatbreads

Make this speedy brunch or lunch in the air-fryer and serve on its own, or include as part of a bigger breakfast spread

Make this tasty vegetarian tagine that kids will love as much as grown-ups. It's a great way to serve four of their five-a-day and it's freezeable