Comforting, hearty and totally animal product free, these recipe will help see you through the cold now that it is time to pull out the woolly jumpers, hats and scarves. Three of the most important vegan foods for colder weather are winter squash, potatoes, and sweet potatoes. Not only are they widely available, they’ll help you stay warm because they’re almost invariably baked or made into soups. And don’t forget all the other root vegetables, each of which is amazing when roasted: parsnips, carrots, rutabagas, beets, and turnips. These are incredibly nourishing and satisfying foods to eat.
Tomato and cauliflower koshari
Sick of the same old stuff for dinner? Whip up this Egyptian-inspired dish in no time at all! Its also vegan and vegetarian friendly.
Scalloped Potatoes with Vegan Sausages
There’s nothing more comforting than creamy scalloped potatoes. Layer them with vegan sausages and suddenly you’ve made an easy meal that will satisfy the even the pickiest eaters in the family.
Matt Preston’s Mexican black bean and corn nachos
This nacho tray bake might be the greatest of all time! Just go heavy on the corn, sour cream and greenery to make you feel better about its 3am postprandial decadence. Vegans: use melty vegan cheese and mash two avocados with the lime juice to make a creamy ‘mole’, says Matt.
Broccoli “Cheese” Soup
This isn’t your average broccoli and cheese soup. Nope. It’s also vegan, oil and gluten-free. Besides broccoli, this soup is a showcase for potatoes, squash and spices galore.
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.
Vegan “Chicken” and Dumplings
I did a double take when I saw this recipe. Vegan chicken and dumplings? The ultimate home-style comfort has gone vegan? Oh it sure did and it’s not looking back.