Vegetarian Christmas starter recipes
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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
Caramelised mushroom tartlets
Try these super-clever caramelised mushroom tartlets on those occasions when you're entertaining and need an exciting canapé, but could do without the faff
Goat’s cheese, pear & walnut tartines
Top toasted sourdough with goat's cheese, honey-roasted pears and walnuts to make these tasty tartines. They take just two minutes to prep and deliver one of your 5-a-day
Butternut squash and sweet potato soup
Roast your vegetables in honey before blitzing into this velvety smooth, spiced soup - served with garlic and lemon ciabatta slices for dipping
Curried lentil, parsnip & apple soup
This spicy soup combines red lentils, apples and parsnip for a smooth, warming soup - a low fat meal that you can make ahead and freeze
Baked red onions with ricotta
Gather your friends for a relaxed evening – these baked red onions are special but simple to prepare, so you won’t be stuck in the kitchen
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Make a veggie version of pigs in blankets with vegetarian sausages wrapped in parsnip strips, then brushed with a white miso and honey glaze
Pull-apart garlic rolls with baked camembert
Create a memorable sharing experience with our pull-apart garlic rolls – they're baked with a wheel of gooey baked camembert, making them ideal for big gatherings such as Boxing Day
White velvet soup with smoky almonds
Try a healthy twist on classic comfort food with this silky veggie soup, topped with almonds. It’s low in fat and calories but packed full of flavour
Nut roast rolls
Bake these vegetarian nut roast rolls for a Boxing Day buffet or summer picnic. They're packed with mushrooms, lentils and nuts, and encased in puff pastry
Celeriac soup
Let this hearty celeriac soup warm you up on cold days. Top with our hazelnut crumble for added crunch and serve for lunch or as a starter to a winter menu
Chestnut & shallot tatins with mushroom & madeira sauce
Take puff pastry and top with banana shallots and ready-cooked chestnuts for these stylish vegetarian tarts – a great dinner party starter
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
Honeyed beetroot & carrot salad with feta & hazelnuts
Toss together beetroot, carrot, feta, hazelnuts, quinoa and bulgur wheat, plus herbs and the zesty orange and lemon, to make this stunning salad
Vegan rainbow spring rolls
Try these colourful vegan spring rolls as canapés for a party, vibrant with fresh veg and juicy mango. Serve with a sweet chilli dipping sauce
Marinated beetroot with grilled goat's cheese
Earthy beetroot works perfectly with creamy goat's cheese for an easy but impressive starter
Roasted onion soup with goat's cheese toasts
Roasting the onions gives the soup a rich caramelised flavour that really hits the spot on a chilly day
Walnut & stilton orzotto with roasted squash & Port sauce
MasterChef finalist, Alex Rushmer, shows us how to create a show-stopping vegetarian starter for the festive season
Grilled goat's cheese with cranberry dressing
A smart veggie starter that will impress even the biggest foodie at your dinner table
Whipped brie salad with dates & candied walnuts
This sumptuous salad is perfect for a group starter and can be whipped up the night before
Warm squash & rocket salad with garlic vinaigrette
This gutsy vegetarian dish lifts the humble pumpkin with a sweet dressing and creamy cheese
Squash, goat’s cheese & rosemary pancakes
James Martin's savoury fritters make a great brunch item and have the fluffiness of American pancakes
Mulled pears with Roquefort dressing
Pear, blue cheese and toasted nuts is a combination made in heaven
Blue cheese, butternut & barley salad with maple walnuts
Salads don't get much more robust than this – team roasted onions and squash, deep-flavoured cheese, crunchy nuts and healthier grains