20 essential recipes for a vegetarian Christmas

Put vibrant tomatoes to good use in this delicious tart recipe. Easy made-from-scratch pastry, sweet cherry tomatoes and homemade pesto come together to create this tasty meal

The salty, savoury sweet mix of this fried eggplant with honey recipe is so very moreish. Also known as berenjenas con miel, this dish is a traditional Spanish tapas that’s delicious served as a pre-dinner nibble

This delicious pumpkin, orange and quinoa salad is packed full of plant-based proteins and the butterkin (a cross between butternut and pumpkin) is sweet and comforting with every mouthful.

Upgrade your usual grilled corn with this delicious Mexican-style corn recipe! Smothered in lime, garlic, spices, mayo and rolled in cheese, this side dish is sure to be a hit at your next BBQ!

This delicious beetroot and feta crumble recipe is the perfect side dish for entertaining! Sweet, tangy and topped with golden breadcrumbs, this easy dish was made to impress

New-season baby potatoes make the perfect base for this simple, flavour-packed potato salad that’s served with a tasty curried yoghurt dressing. Created by Emma Galloway for Taste magazine

A galette makes a great starter or lunch dish because they are so versatile – the topping ingredients can be changed. Try ham, smoked salmon or bacon, capsicum, mushrooms or spinach, and any cheese you like

Nici Wickes’ grilled courgette recipe creates the perfect fuss-free side dish. With two types of cheese, raisins, pine nuts and olives, this dish packs a real flavour punch without requiring any effort

Barbecues aren’t just for cooking meat! Whip up this eggplant recipe for a tasty vegetarian dish at your next barbie. The lightly spiced chickpea filling and haloumi topping is a winner

These stuffed peppers look so great on the Christmas table – all red and green – and taste phenomenal! Whip up this recipe on the day or make the day before and reheat for an easy side dish

This stunning tart recipe is easy to make and will go down a treat at your next brunch or lunch. The mixture of the three cheeses, paired with spinach and kale, is a perfect marriage of flavours

This delicious grilled courgette recipe makes the most of all the beautiful summer produce. A delicious side dish that’s also gluten-free and vegetarian. Created by Emma Galloway for Taste magazine.

Nici Wickes’ barbecued cauliflower and broccoli recipe is so delicious that you’ll wonder why you never thought of serving these “steaks” before! Fear not if they get a little charred in places – it all adds to the smoky flavour

Deliciously tender roast vegetables with a creamy basil and feta polenta. This winning combination is perfect for a healthy meat-free meal any night of the week.

These tasty stuffed mushrooms are packed full of goodness and wonderful texture. They’re great served as a starter for a dinner party with friends.

Originally a French dish, this potato is all the better with rich and delicious caramelised onion.

These healthy Middle Eastern spiced vegetable kebabs combine sweet, dense kumara with juicy beetroot to create a flavour sensation that will keep you coming back for more!

For a vegetarian dinner that doesn’t skimp on flavour, you can’t go past this teriyaki baked eggplant recipe. Serve this tender, caramelised eggplant as part of a delicious Japanese-inspired family meal