44 vegan recipes that shouldn't be kept on the sidelines (2024)

And yes, there’s ice cream for dessert.

Warming cauliflower, potato and spinach braise

This is an Indian-inspired dish combining classic aloo gobi (a dry dish with potato and cauliflower) and saag aloo (a leaf-based dish often made from spinach). It’s simple to make and tastes great served with a side of yoghurt, pickles and Indian-style bread.

Crispy rice pancakes with potato and chickpeas

Experience the rich flavours of Malaysia with this vegan pancake dish. Packed with herbs and spices, even meat lovers will be begging for more.

Red lentil dhal with spinach

Simple but oh so tasty. This red lentil dhal recipe is bound to become a firm favourite that's both vegetarian and vegan-friendly.

Pilau

This easy Middle Eastern vegetarian rice dish is perfect for family entertaining.

Eggplant and sweet potato curry

Vegetarian curry? Yes please! And when it's as vibrant as this you'll want a second helping.

Garlic, ginger and sesame brown rice

"If I’m honest, brown rice is the only variety I’m good at cooking without the help of a rice cooker. For this recipe I tend to overcook the brown rice to make a congee-style dish that is brilliant on its own or with most other things as a side." Matt Wilkinson

Eggplant and red bean mapo tofu

Mapo tofu is one of the best things to do with tofu ever. Here is a vegetarian version packed full of flavour.

Spicy potato cakes

Please the crowd with these Indian spiced potato cakes.

Pumpkin bruschetta

This twist on classic bruschetta featuring roasted pumpkin makes the ideal starter or light meal.

Chilli and garlic broccolini

Garlic and chilli make side vegetables sing with vibrant flavour.

Lentil and cauliflower pilaf (low-fat)

This healthy rice dish is the perfect store-cupboard dinner - you can swap the lentils for chickpeas, add different vegetables or use any curry paste you have on hand.

Thai-style pumpkin soup with coriander pesto

This pumpkin soup is classic and comforting - but with a delicious Thai twist. We love it.

Zucchini fritters

These green and gold zucchini fritters make a crunchy flavour-packed opener for any entertaining situation.

Mango and tomato curry

Mango adds a delicious sweetness to this vegetarian curry. Enjoy this dish in winter by using preserved mangoes in juice or syrup.

Baked beans

Melbourne’s Pope Joan spills the beans on the dish that’s proving to be a hot favourite among the East Brunswick cafe crowd.

Sweet potato brown rice risotto

Jill Dupleix creates this cheat's risotto made over with brown rice and roasted sweet potato, topped with roasted root vegetables and tangy slivers of preserved lemon.

Mixed greens with Indian-style green chutney

Jill Dupleix gives us a fresh take on an Indian curry, with the spices going in at the end rather than the start for extra freshness. Add chickpeas or lentils for more protein.

Herbed couscous salad with almonds and tomatoes

Katie Quinn Davies' colourful couscous salad pairs perfectly with roast chicken or lamb.

Mushroom, black fungus and fennel salad

The fresh flavours of this mushroom, black fungus and fennel salad are guaranteed to impress at your Asian-inspired banquet.

Pakistani spiced pumpkin

This spiced pumpkin is a great side for any roast meat, or as part of a summer barbecue spread.

Asian-style coleslaw with marinated tofu

The crisp flavours of this salad are just perfect for the warmer weather ahead.

Tuscan tomato and bread soup

This traditional Tuscan tomato and bread soup is hearty and vibrant - perfect for lunch on a gloomy winter's day.

Ribollita (Tuscan vegetable and bread soup)

Born from peasant roots, this vegetable and bread soup is an Italian staple.

Green couscous with broad beans, dill and pistachios

Middle Eastern cuisine hits all the right notes with this healthy couscous side.

Vegan lentil, sweet potato and chickpea stew

Full of hearty lentils and filling sweet potato, this warming vegan stew is perfect for chilly winter nights.

Provencal potato bake

Bring back the rustic flavours of fancy French fare with this refined potato bake, built on seasonal ingredients.

Beetroot salad

Bottled beetroot pales in comparison to this vibrant, flavourful salad.

Morrocan flatbread with salad and ras el hanout

Moroccan spiced flatbread is perfectly accompanied by a herby salad with olives and lemon.

44 vegan recipes that shouldn't be kept on the sidelines (2024)

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