Comforting Winter Vegetarian Recipes

Goodbye salads, hello grounding root vegetables! That’s right, winter is upon us – the perfect excuse to swap-out meat-heavy meals for comforting vegetarian dishes that are hearty and nutritious.

From a flaky mushroom wellington to a bubbling bowl of slow-cooked vegetarian ramen, these delicious comforting winter vegetarian recipes will appeal to carnivores and vegetarians alike.

Creamy pesto gnocchi bake

Pillowy gnocchi in a deliciously creamy pesto and Parmesan sauce… does winter comfort food get any better? This simple vegetarian recipe made in your CircoTherm® oven is perfect for a mid-week dinner or casual weekend lunch to share with friends and family. Using good quality store-bought gnocchi ups the ease factor, while a triple helping of cheese ensures a tantalisingly gooey end result. Two cups of fresh basil leaves – plus extra to garnish – balance the richness perfectly.

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Mushroom wellingtons

Looking for a hot vegetarian meal to warm you up on a frigid winter’s eve? Look no further.

These crispy portobello mushroom, brie and spinach parcels are as nourishing as they are impressive, delivering maximum wow for your next vegetarian dinner or cosy get-together.

Adorning the pre-baked parcels with a decorative pastry mushroom adds a fun touch, and pop in your CircoTherm® oven to achieve a golden flakey crust.

Serving the puffed golden wellingtons with a zesty green salad freshens the flavour profile.

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Cheesy vegetarian pasties

Looking for a warming vegetarian dish that’s huge on taste? These cheesy vegetarian pasties deliver big time, making them the perfect morning tea or after-work snack. Filled with a mix of nourishing root veggies enlivened by a kick of English mustard, they’re a thrifty way to use up in-season winter veg. The handmade pastry seals the deal, using your CircoTherm® oven to coat that cheesy veggie filling in crispy, crumbly deliciousness.

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Vegetarian ramen

A steaming bowl of soul-soothing ramen – if that isn’t a way to warm the cockles of your heart, we don’t know what is. Our vegetarian version packs a substantial flavour punch thanks to its slow-cooked ginger-infused broth and lashings of red miso paste, mirin and soy in the sautéed veggies. You may want to double the recipe – this hot vegetarian meal is sure to have family and friends going back for seconds.

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Whole baked sweet potatoes

The humble sweet potato is the hero ingredient in many vegetarian kitchens – a winter super-food that’s both satisfying and tasty. If you haven’t experimented with whole baked sweet potatoes before, this recipe is the perfect place to start. Simply roast the whole spuds on CircoTherm® for an hour, slit them down the centre and douse with whatever toppings take your fancy. Guacamole, black bean and chilli is a safe bet, or take a walk on the wild side with sour cream, pecans and a drizzle of honey.

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Forest mushroom and truffle oil risotto

Truffle oil – what can’t this luxe ingredient do? In the case of this tantalising winter vegetarian dish, it serves to elevate the earthy mushroom risotto into major dinner party territory. When cooking on FullSteam for 25 minutes and using a mixture of four different mushrooms, it adds a depth of flavour, while fresh rosemary and thyme lend freshness. The kicker? A quarter of a cup of drizzled truffle oil, best served at the table.

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With recipes like these, nobody would ever be mistaken that having a meat-free meal is missing out on anything.

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