From portobello mushroom steaks bathed in chilli oil to soba noodles dotted with aubergine and mango, we’ve gathered together our favourite vegan recipes from across Yotam Ottolenghi‘s collection of cookbooks. Cook your way through these recipes for an introduction to some of Ottolenghi’s best plant-based recipes, or plan your next vegan dinner party with our pick of the best centrepieces, pasta dishes, and sides below.
Looking for more meat-free cooking inspiration? Visit our roundups of the best vegetarian Ottolenghi recipes and best vegan cookbooks.
The Ottolenghi Test Kitchen’s Shawarma Cauliflower with Green Tahini
This meat-free version of shawarma uses marinated cauliflower that is roasted in high heat until charred. It is served with a cabbage slaw and a herby tahini sauce to make a tasty, veg-packed meal.
The Ottolenghi Test Kitchen’s Green Cannellini and Tahini
Packed with herby and zesty flavours, this recipe from the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen combines creamy cannellini beans with crispy pitta pieces, handfuls of fresh herbs, and a tangy tahini sauce.
Yotam Ottolenghi’s Sticky Rice Balls in Tamarind Rasam Broth
A spicy and intensely flavoursome tamarind is the perfect counterpoint to the pale, delicately flavoured rice balls in this South Indian-inspired dish.
Yotam Ottolenghi’s Iranian Vegetable Stew with Dried Limes
Wintry root vegetables are given an Ottolenghi-style makeover in this simple one-pot recipe. Flavoured with dried lime, barberries, green chilli, and plenty of fresh herbs, this stew is just the thing to revitalise you on a cold evening.
Yotam Ottolenghi’s Portobello Steaks and Butter Bean Mash
Slow-roasted until tender and bathed in a rich and fruity chipotle oil, Yotam and Ixta’s portobello mushroom steaks are finished with a serving of creamy butter bean mash.
Yotam Ottolenghi’s Stuffed Aubergines in a Curry and Coconut Dal
This flexitarian recipe for stuffed aubergines nestled in an aromatic coconut dal can be made with a filling of paneer or tofu if you’re going fully plant-based.
Yotam Ottolenghi’s Pot Barley and Lentils with Mushrooms and Sweet Spices
Nutty, earthy and substantial, this is the dish to call on when only a bowl of comfort food will do.
Yotam Ottolenghi’s One-pot Orecchiette Puttanesca
All the punchy, umami-rich flavour of a classic puttanesca, minus the anchovy. This one-pot pasta recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare, and is guarateed to become a weeknight favourite.
Yotam Ottolenghi’s Miso Vegetables and Rice with Black Sesame Dressing
Yotam describes this dish of miso vegetables served on a bed of rice and finished with a sweet black sesame dressing as his “go-to dish for winter evening comfort food.”
Yotam Ottolenghi’s Ultimate Traybake Ragù
This all-in-one traybake ragù is rich, meaty, and guaranteed to appeal to vegans and omnivores alike. You can serve it with pasta or polenta, or use it as a base for a shepherd’s pie.
Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Fresh Figs
Wedges of roasted sweet potato meet quarters of verdant fig in this winning combination of flavours.
Soba noodles with aubergine and mango
Boasting a sweet and sour dressing, slices of creamy mango and chunks of fried aubergine, these soba noodles have it all.
The Ottolenghi Test Kitchen’s Smoky, Creamy Pasta with Burnt Aubergine and Tahini
Charred aubergine adds smoky depth of flavour, while tahini and starchy pasta water create dairy-free creaminess in this hearty all-vegan pasta dish.
Yotam Ottolenghi’s Bkeila, Potato, and Butter Bean Stew
Inspired by the Tunisian condiment of cooked-down spinach known as bkeila or pkaila, this rustic stew makes for elevated comfort food thanks to its blend of warming spices and green chillies.
Yotam Ottolenghi’s Turnip Cake
Move over, nut roasts. This dazzling vegan centrepiece, inspired by the Chinese dim sum dish traditionally made with daikon, shrimp paste, and sausage, is packed with sweet, umami, and aromatic flavours – made all the more delicious with a moreish soy and maple sauce.
The Ottolenghi Test Kitchen Sweet Spiced Mushroom and Rice Pilaf
Porcini, portobello, and oyster mushrooms combine with dried ancho chillies and a warming blend of cinnamon and star anise in this richly flavoured traybake, finished with juicy dried apricots for contrast and a garnish of spring onions for a hit of freshness.
