Creating a vego-friendly feast this season is easier (and tastier) than ever.
We've got 10 flavourful, satisfying recipes to cover mains and sides which will keep everyone happy at your festive celebration.
Impressive mains
Whole roasted cauliflower with turmeric coconut sauce and fried lentils
There is such ceremony in bringing a whole cauliflower, dressed up and pretty, to the table, ready to be carved. Whole roasted cauliflower is incredibly versatile and there are many flavour possibilities to explore.
Roast butternut pumpkin with a hoisin marmalade glaze
This glazed butternut is an undeniable show-stopper. It's a modern, vego take on the classic Christmas ham and embodies the festive cheer and playfulness of the season. Plus, studding the pumpkin with whole cloves makes it a fun dish to prepare with the family.
Whole roasted cabbage with maple syrup glaze and balsamic onion gravy
Sticking with the whole-roasted veg theme, this recipe is special enough to rival meaty main dishes. Here, whole cabbage is slow-roasted on a bed of shallots, garlic and thyme and finished with a rich caramelised onion and balsamic gravy.
Substantial sides
Pasta salad with roasted beetroot, pumpkin and herbs
You can win friends with salad with this flavourful, satisfying make-ahead pasta salad. It's also versatile for those picky eaters — you can switch up the goats cheese for feta, or sub the beetroot for sweet potato or extra pumpkin.
Spanakopita rolls with tomato, chickpea and dill salad
This take on spanakopita, the beloved hearty-but-light Greek spinach pie, uses puff pastry instead of the traditional filo, turning the pie into "sausage" rolls that are easy to whip up for your festive celebration. The chickpea salad is a bonus, too.
Sweet potato gratin with cheese and gochujang tomato sauce
While still beautifully cheesy, this is not your typical gratin. This recipe swaps gratin's usual cream for a vibrant gochujang (a spicy and increasingly popular Korean red chilli paste) accented tomato sauce, which brings nuance to this textural sweet potato bake.
Freekeh salad with sticky roasted carrots, goat cheese and pistachios
There's a lot to love in this recipe, with chewy freekeh, sweet roasted carrots, creamy goat cheese, crunchy pistachios, bright pomegranate seeds, and the star of the show: rich roasted red grapes.
Veggie patties with roasted pumpkin, kidney beans and coriander
These filling veggie patties are a delicious balance of savoury with a touch of sweetness, and are a great accompaniment to a full plate of festive foods — or on a burger bun if you prefer.
Crunchy green salad with sauce gribiche
This lively salad has a creamy, filling sauce gribiche made with hard-boiled eggs and a piquant mix of vinegar, cornichons, capers and mustard. Festive feast tip: make extra sauce gribiche to slather onto bread or mix through roast potatoes.
Sweet corn riblets
Vibrant sweet corn riblets with turmeric, pepper, lime and butter sauce are a modern take on the meat version and will make your festive table pop.
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