Vegan comfort food
When you are craving something a little more hearty but want to keep it meat and dairy-free, browse through our collection of vegan comfort food recipes for all sorts of decadent plant-based delights.
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Easy vegan recipes
Cumin-spiced mushroom gyros
This plant-based gyros is stuffed with wedges of mushroom and crispy crinkle-cut fries, with the fresh tzatziki and tomato salad.
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Celebrity chef recipes
Max La Manna’s smashed potatoes with minty pea purée
These potatoes from Max La Manna are brilliant for a long-weekend breakfast feast, or as a side dish for dinner.
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Banana recipes
Max La Manna’s banana peel bacon BLT
Bananas are one of the most wasted foods in the world. The B in this BLT stands for banana skin! This recipe from Max La Manna is a must-try.
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Savoury bread recipes
Salt and vinegar jersey royal focaccia
Make pillowy focaccia by adding mashed jersey royals to the dough.. Top with crispy salt and vinegar potatoes for the ultimate picnic bread.
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Fennel recipes
Fennel and onion pakoras
Acclaimed chef Aktar Islam shares his recipe for the best pakoras you'll ever cook. Golden, light and crisp - these fritters hit the spot.Â
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Chilli recipes
Indo-Chinese soya chilli
Chef Aktar Islam loves to make this flavour-packed vegan chilli at home. The Indo-Chinese chilli is made with soya chunks.
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Easy vegan recipes
Air fryer loaded sweet potato fries
Cooking sweet potato in an air fryer is an energy efficient way to get perfectly crisp fries. Here they're loaded up with a black bean and jalapeño topping for a Tex-Mex-style dish that just happens to be vegan, too.
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Classic soup recipes
Ribollita
Ribollita is a hearty Tuscan bean soup thickened with stale bread. Chef Dara Klein shares her family recipe for this thrifty comfort food.
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Rice recipes
Moujadara (Lebanese rice and lentils)
Moujadara is a traditional Lebanese dish of rice and onions. This filling main or side is served with a scattering of crispy fried onions.
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Tahini recipes
Tahini roast potatoes with figs
OK, these tahini spuds aren’t the prettiest roast potatoes you’ve ever seen. Believe us, this incredible side dish makes up for it in taste.
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Lentil recipes
Parsnip, carrot and red lentil dal
Sweet carrot and parsnip give a twist on coconut dal in this simple vegan supper. Add thin slivers of veg to the tarka for a crispy topping.
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Easy vegan recipes
Savoury semolina upma
A traditional South Indian breakfast, savoury semolina upma hits the spot at any time of the day and takes minutes to make.
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Indian side dishes
Pudla
Pudla are crisp Indian pancakes made with chickpea flour. Theese savoury crepes have a real spice kick, thanks to the chill and ginger batter.
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Easy vegan recipes
Peppercorn mushrooms with butter bean mash
For a vegan take on steak, try meaty oyster mushrooms with a peppercorn crust. Serve with a creamy vegan sauce and butter bean mash.
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Egg-free baking ideas
Vegan carrot cake
This airy vegan carrot cake gets a lift from flaxseed. Topped with luscious coconut yogurt icing, it's every bit a match for regular versions.
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Vegan dessert recipes
Vegan custard
Vegan custard is easy to make (even easier than regular custard, in fact) and endlessly versatile. Enjoy it over your favourite desserts!
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