Vegetarian comfort food recipes
For when you need something a little more indulgent but still want to keep it meat-free, browse through our collection of vegetarian comfort food recipes for all sorts of decadent (and cheesy!) delights.
Whether you’ve been a vegetarian for years or you’re looking to explore the world of plant-based recipes, these dinners are fine examples of the feel-good meals that can be made with vegetables, legumes, and grains. Vegetarian comfort food doesn’t need to mean you miss out on the classics either. From a buttery shepherd’s pie, to mushroom curry, cannelloni to lasagne, these dinners will leave you feeling well looked after.
We have creamy pasta bakes, double carb delights like a potato risotto, cheesy casseroles and hearty stews. If it’s brunch you seek, you’ll find sweet treats like a double chocolate pancake stack or a simple shaksuhka.
Whether it’s a rainy day or you’re seeking a cosy evening in front of the tele, these vegetarian delights are filling and guaranteed to bring you happiness on a winter’s day. So go on, have a scroll through. With all this veggie comfort food on offer, we think you’ll agree that a meal doesn’t need to be full of meat to satisfy.
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Air fryer
Air fryer orzo puttanesca
This easy air fryer orzo puttanesca takes is one-pot cooking at its best, using storecupboard ingredients such as tinned tomatoes and olives.
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Quick vegetarian
Air fryer Singapore noodles
You don’t need a wok to make these easy air fryer Singapore noodles – the air fryer does all the work for you and they’re a cinch to make.
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Air fryer
Air fryer vegetable korma
Did you know you can cook vegetable korma in the air fryer? This easy potato, aubergine and cauliflower curry takes just 20 mins to prepare.
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Curries
Pao bhaji (Mumbai street food)
Pao bhaji (or Pav bhaji) is an iconic Mumbai street food of vegetable curry served with soft, buttered buns. Learn how to recreate it at home.
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New potatoes
Cheesy cider rarebit new potatoes
Rarebit meets new potatoes in this easy, cheesy side dish recipe. Pour the cider and cheese sauce over cooked new potatoes, grill and enjoy.
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Toad in the hole
Mushroom toad in the hole
Mushroom toad in the hole is a vegetarian version of the sausage classic. Serve with a rich cheese and onion polenta and miso gravy.
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Camembert
Baked camembert with harissa honey
Oozy, gooey cheese drizzled with a fiery, sweet topping; this easy baked camembert with honey recipe is perfect for entertaining.
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Rice puddings
Brûléed rice pudding cake with pear compote
Creamy and tender with a pleasant bite and a crunchy brûléed sugar topping, this rice pudding cake with pears will be your new obsession.
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Ricotta cheese
Spinach and ricotta stuffed mushrooms with rosemary potatoes
Looking for a new vegetarian dinner idea? Try stuffed mushrooms filled with creamy ricotta and spinach, with rosemary potatoes on the side.
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Gnocchi
Green cauliflower cheese gnocchi
Cauliflower cheese gets a boost of comforting gnocchi and a vibrant green makeover. The perfect midweek meal for chilly nights.
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Tomato pastas
Pasta pomodoro
Pasta pomodoro is the original – and best – tomato pasta. This recipe is quick and easy but uses a few tricks to really amp up the flavour.
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Potatoes
Frico (Alpine cheese and potato cake)
Frico is a delicious cheese and potato cake from the Italian Alps. The soft, indulgently savoury cake is ike a very, very cheesy hash brown.
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Italian vegetarian
Risi e bisi (classic Venetian rice and peas)
Ursula Ferrigno shares her recipe for risi e bisi. This classic Venetian dish of rice and the sweetest fresh peas is served in a rich stock.
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Celeriac
Celeriac schnitzels with brown butter, tomato and caper sauce
Classic schnitzel gets a vegetarian makeover. Roasted celeriac slices are drenched in seasoned buttermilk, breaded and fried until golden.
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Vegetarian curries
Tamil egg curry
Food writer Shu Han Lee shares her recipe for a fragrant and creamy Tamil egg curry. Serve over steamed rice for a healthy midweek dinner.
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Gnocchi
Caramelised fennel gnocchi
Slowly caramelising fennel in the same way you would onions renders it sweet and tender – an easy yet tasty topping for shop-bought gnocchi.
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