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 orzo puttanesca

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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Air fryer Singapore noodles

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 vegetable korma

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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Pao bhaji (Mumbai street food)

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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Cheesy cider rarebit new potatoes

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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Mushroom toad in the hole

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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Baked camembert with harissa honey

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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Brûléed rice pudding cake with pear compote

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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Spinach and ricotta stuffed mushrooms with rosemary potatoes

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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Green cauliflower cheese gnocchi

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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Pasta pomodoro

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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Frico (Alpine cheese and potato cake)

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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Risi e bisi (classic Venetian rice and peas)

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 schnitzels with brown butter, tomato and caper sauce

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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Tamil egg curry

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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Caramelised fennel gnocchi

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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