Taking part in Veganuary or just looking to cut down on meat? These are the best vegan recipes

This vegan recipe is perfect for the colder months. Let your slow cooker do all the hard work and be rewarded with a rich and flavoursome stew.

Recipe: Mushroom Bourguignon

This vibrant vegan tagine recipe combines sweet squash, cauliflower, baby aubergines and protein-packed chickpeas for a comforting meal to feed a crowd.

Recipe: Vegetable Tagine

Homemade pasta might seem daunting, but this simple – yet oh-so impressive – recipe will change your mind. Ravioli parcels are filled with earthy shiitake mushrooms, fragrant thyme, vegan cheese and a hint of soy sauce for umami depth, before being stirred through fresh pesto.

Recipe: Vegan shiitake mushroom pesto ravioli

The butternut squash adds sweetness to the polenta and helps to keep it soft and smooth.

Recipe: Polenta with Garlicky Wild Mushrooms

Super quick and easy to throw together, this stir-fry is packed with crisp vegetables, noodles, aromatic ginger and a sticky Chinese-style sauce.

Recipe: Sticky Vegan ‘Prawn’ Stir-Fry

We’ve swapped the classic pancakes for bao buns in this Chinese-inspired recipe. Check brands to make sure they are suitable for vegans, if needed.

Recipe: Vegan Pulled Hoisin Mushroom Bao Bun

This vegan-friendly centrepiece is super simple but looks oh-so impressive served up on a platter.

Recipe: Harissa Aubergine

Grating the tofu allows it to crisp up in the pan quickly, while the mushrooms and spices give it a meaty flavour reminiscent of chorizo.

Recipe: Grated Tofu 'Chorizo' Tacos

Love pad Thai? Our Tofu pad Thai recipe is a great vegetarian recipe if you're cutting down on meat and comes together in 30 minutes, making it the perfect midweek meal option.

Recipe: Tofu Pad Thai

Crispy, crunchy fried tofu bites! The marinade makes them very flavoursome and the panko breadcrumbs give them a really satisfying crunchy coating.

Recipe: Tofu nuggets

This vegan tray bake made up of tofu, sweet potatoes, spinach and corn on the cob is packed full of flavour and takes just 15 minutes to assemble.

Recipe: Jerk Tofu Traybake

A plant-based vegan version of pulled pork, this easy slow cooker recipe is full of flavour and bound to please vegetarian and vegan guests at parties and barbecues. Double the recipe if making for a crowd.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Pulled Jackfruit

Ready in just 20min, this sweet and flavoursome noodle dish is sure to become a mid-week favourite.

Recipe: Tofu Teriyaki Noodles

This warming stew is packed full of flavour, with a hearty base and fresh salsa verde topping. If you can’t find mixed beans, use any other tinned or combination of tinned of beans you like.

Recipe: Mixed Bean Stew with Salsa Verde

Roasting the tofu and chickpeas with cornflour helps them to crisp up and is a healthier alternative to frying.

Recipe: Vegan Caesar Salad

A tasty vegan twist on the ever-popular Japanese favourite Chicken Katsu Curry, featuring ‘escalopes’ of sweet butternut squash.

Recipe: Vegan Butternut Katsu Curry

We've reimagined the classic Peking duck dish by harnessing the versatility of jackfruit, creating a juicy and tender filling that pairs perfectly with warm pancakes, fresh cucumber, spring onions and a drizzle of tangy hoisin sauce.

Recipe: Jackfruit 'duck' pancakes

Gochujang paste has a complex sweet, savoury and spicy flavour, making it an ideal base for a simple stir-fry.

Recipe: Vegan Crispy Tofu Noodles

This warming and hearty stew is perfect to welcome in the colder months. Portobello mushrooms work best, but you can use any fresh mushrooms you like.

Recipe: Vegan Slow Cooker Dumpling Stew

We have replaced the meat in this chilli with an array of veggies and protein-rich kidney and black eyed beans.

Recipe: Vegan Slow Cooker Chilli