Being vegetarian shouldn’t mean missing out on some of your favourite mealtime rituals, and a classic, comforting Sunday Roast is a prime example. From nut roasts, to vegan gravy, to a whole roasted cauliflower centrepiece, take a look at these vegetarian roast dinner recipes that are every bit as good as their meat-based counterparts.
Whole Roasted Celeriac
Sophie Gordon’s elegant, plant-based dish of roast celeriac in a rich mushroom gravy makes an impressive centrepiece. Serve it with pan-fried winter greens.
From the book
The Whole Vegetable
Seasonal, veg-centric recipes
Simple recipes that happen to be vegan
Ideas for every occasion and every time of year
Vegetarian Nut Wellington
A fresh take on the classic vegetarian Wellington, this dish is bursting with vibrant flavours of thyme, sage, and apple. It’s Elly Pear’s go-to Christmas Day recipe, but it makes for an impressive addition to your Sunday roast repertoire and should by no means be confined to the festive season.
Roast Aubergine and Tomato Nut Roast with Macadamia Mustard Sauce
For a Mediterranean twist on a traditional vegetarian dish, Lee Watson’s roast aubergine and tomato nut roast makes for a flavour-packed main course. The creamy vegan macadamia and mustard sauce is a welcome addition, and it goes perfectly with some roasted veggies on the side.
Chestnut and Cashew Wellington
Who needs beef when chestnuts and cashews make such a wholesome and satisfying filling for this British classic? This genius recipe from The Happy Pear duo is one of our veggie roast dinner favourites, and is suitable for vegans as well as vegetarians.
Vegan Gravy
Where would we be without a recipe for gravy to pour all over our glorious roast dinner? Swap the meat juices for vegetable stock, onion, and soy sauce to get those meaty flavours that are such a necessary addition to any roast dinner.
Celeriac Hasselback ‘Ham’ (Rotselleri ‘Hasselback Style’)
Go Scandinavian with Rachel Khoo’s hasselback celeriac, inspired by Swedish cuisine. This dish not only looks beautiful on a plate, but it’s also packed with warming, nutty flavours and makes for tasty leftovers too (like any good roast).
Cauliflower Shawarma with Pomegranate, Pine Nuts and Rose
Wow your guests with this masterpiece from Josh Katz’s cookbook, inspired by his popular London restaurant, Berber & Q. This roasted whole cauliflower makes a brilliant centrepiece for a vegetarian roast, and is a great one to go for if you’re looking to mix up your usual roast dinner menu. Scatter with dried rose petals, parsley and pomegranate seeds for a Middle Eastern touch that’s easy on the eyes, adding a bright pop of colour as well as flavour.
Baked Squash Stuffed with Nutty Cranberry-spiked Rice
Although this recipe is from Jamie’s much-loved Christmas cookbook, we can assure you that this dish is certainly not just for Christmas. The delicious baked squash combined with flavours of fresh sage and cranberry make the ultimate comforting main course for a Sunday roast.
Rosemary Roast Potatoes
When it comes to roast dinners, you just can’t beat the classics. Sophie Grigson’s recipe for rosemary roast potatoes is a case in point, infused with the traditional flavours of rosemary and garlic, and cut into small chunks for extra crispiness.
Honeyed Parsnip Quinoa with Chilli, Cardamom and Orange
Spice up your roasted veggies with this beautiful roast parsnip and quinoa dish, brightened up with a good kick of chilli and juicy slices of fresh orange. We love making this recipe as a side dish, but the mix of veggies with grains also makes it substantial enough to work as a main.
Festive Roast
Finishing off this collection with a family favourite and all-around failsafe recipe for any vegetarian roast dinner, Mary McCartney’s wholesome nut roast will leave everyone at the table feeling satisfied.
