Make sure everyone feels welcome this Easter with these 48 vegan-friendly recipes.
Roast pumpkin and lentil salad with roasted lemon dressing
This vegetarian and vegan-friendly salad is guaranteed to leave anyone happy and satisfied.
Vegan miso mushroom lasagne
We guarantee you've never tried a lasagne like this one before!
Vegan lentil, sweet potato and chickpea stew
Full of hearty lentils and filling sweet potato, this warming vegan stew is perfect for chilly winter nights.
Lentil and cauliflower pilaf (low-fat)
This healthy rice dish is the perfect store-cupboard dinner - you can swap the lentils for chickpeas, add different vegetables or use any curry paste you have on hand.
Freekah and roasted beetroot salad
Health fanatics, look no further. This freekah and roasted beetroot salad has everything to keep you bouncing through the week.
Buckwheat, pomegranate and roasted carrot tabbouleh
Tom Walton's twist on the classic tabbouleh is jam packed full of summer faves like pomegranate, buckwheat and roasted carrots.
Summer tomato paella
Make the most of ripe summer tomatoes with this vegan-friendly paella dish by Shannon Martinez.
Roasted carrots with cashew ajo blanco dressing
This is a recipe adapted from the classic Spanish chilled almond and olive oil soup and is delicious on roasted vegetables.I change the nuts depending on what I have around.
Cashew and okra curry with carrot sambol
Our sweet cashew and coconut okra curry might be light but it is also incredibly tasty. Served with a spicy carrot sambol and steamed basmati rice, it is healthy with a capital H!
Spicy potato cakes
Please the crowd with these Indian spiced potato cakes.
Pilau
This easy Middle Eastern vegetarian rice dish is perfect for family entertaining.
Chilli and garlic broccolini
Garlic and chilli make side vegetables sing with vibrant flavour.
Summer pumpkin dhal
Summer (pumpkin dhal) lovin', had us a blast. This recipe is also vegetarian and vegan friendly.
Watercress, fennel and orange salad
Flavours of pepper, aniseed and citrus combine in this simple salad.
Fattoush (Middle Eastern bread salad)
Fresh herbs and spices make this Lebanese bread salad extra special.
Silvia Colloca's roasted vegetables and chickpea salad
Rescue those vegies wilting at the back of the crisper, toss them in vibrant extra-virgin olive oil, then simply roast, add chickpeas, et voila! Dinner tonight and lunch tomorrow are done.
Morrocan flatbread with salad and ras el hanout
Moroccan spiced flatbread is perfectly accompanied by a herby salad with olives and lemon.
Beetroot salad
Bottled beetroot pales in comparison to this vibrant, flavourful salad.
Freekeh tabbouleh
A fresh tabbouleh salad to match with dinner tonight, or make it the main event.
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.
Buckwheat and farro salad with dates, pomegranate and tahini dressing
The perfect side salad to accompany a long and lazy lunch or dinner.
Walnut pate
Nutritionist and TV chef Zoe Bingley-Pullin designs light and healthy food with entertaining in mind. This is a protein-rich, vegetarian pate alternative you'll love.
The rum ball that we turned into a slice (that's also vegan)
When it's 30 degrees outside and the family want a light (healthy) dessert that won't have you sinking to the bottom of the swimming pool, this is the dessert to turn to. Food editor Charlotte Binns-McDonald has your back with her rum ball turned slice recipe that's also vegan. Who said Christmas had to come with a blow-out.
Pan-fried tofu with ponzu dressing and shredded vegetables
Balsamic roast potatoes
Crispy roast potatoes are tossed in balsamic vinegar for an Italian twist.
Herbed couscous salad with almonds and tomatoes
Katie Quinn Davies' colourful couscous salad pairs perfectly with roast chicken or lamb.
Pakistani spiced pumpkin
This spiced pumpkin is a great side for any roast meat, or as part of a summer barbecue spread.
Bruschetta pasta
Take the tomato, basil and garlic topping usually used for bruschetta, and add it to pasta instead as a healthy, no-cook sauce that's ready in minutes and is vegan friendly!
Asian-style coleslaw with marinated tofu
The crisp flavours of this salad are just perfect for the warmer weather ahead.
Ribollita (Tuscan vegetable and bread soup)
Born from peasant roots, this vegetable and bread soup is an Italian staple.
