Get creative in the kitchen this weekend with our collection of extra-special vegan dishes. We’ve selected the most flavoursome, colourful, and exciting plant-based recipes on our site, including Rachel Ama’s crispy jerk barbecue tacos and Ottolenghi’s umami-rich portobello steaks with butterbean mash. Read on for the full collection.
‘Chicken’ Supreme
If you’re missing the traditional Sunday roast, this clever recipe for ‘chicken’ supreme makes an excellent substitute. Fried oyster mushrooms do a wonderful job of replacing the chicken, while the rich, creamy sauce is made using white wine and vegan cream.
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One Pot Vegan
80 quick and simple one-pot vegan recipes from the duo behind SO VEGAN
Fuss-free, vibrant recipes packed with flavour
Healthy plant-based recipes to help you eat more veg and be kinder to the planet
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Melissa Hemsley’s Fried Chermoula Cauliflower on Herby Bean Dip with Slaw
This deeply flavoursome and visually stunning dish is surprisingly simple to whip up – it takes just thirty minutes and makes a beautiful centrepiece for a plant-based sharing feast.
Yotam Ottolenghi’s Turnip Cake
For something lavish and truly unusual, try this turnip cake from Ottolenghi FLAVOUR. Inspired by traditional Chinese dim sum, this sweet-and-salty dish is guaranteed to get those taste buds tingling – especially when served with these leeks with miso and chive salsa.
Ainsley Harriott’s Mushroom, Kale and Chestnut Pies
These fluffy potato-topped pies are pure comfort food, with an umami-rich filling of hero winter ingredients.
Crispy Jerk Barbecue Tacos
Rachel Ama puts a tasty Caribbean twist on a Mexican classic, using oyster mushrooms, jerk barbecue sauce, and fried plantain. This is a recipe that’s guaranteed to be popular with vegans and meat-eaters alike.
Yotam Ottolenghi’s Portobello Steaks and Butter Bean Mash
Slowly roasted with chipotle chilli, garlic, and various spices, these meaty portobello steaks are bursting with umami flavour. Serve them atop the creamy butter bean mash for a simple but highly effective meal.
Drew Barrymore’s Squash Gratin with Cashew Cream
Enriched with a cashew cream sauce, this heavenly gratin needs no further accompaniments than a crisp salad or crunchy green veg.
Jamie Oliver’s Fragrant Squash Curry with Chickpeas, Ginger, Spices and Coconut Milk
The ideal choice for Friday night curry, Jamie’s squash and chickpea dish is warming, creamy and full of flavour.
Aquafaba Chocolate Mousse
No weekend feast is complete without an indulgent dessert. Elly Pear’s aquafaba chocolate mousse is lighter than air, intensely chocolatey, and super straightforward to make.
