Vegan recipes

Lentils, chickpeas, tofu and an assortment of beans lend weight and flavour to these warming dishes. Check out some of our top ten vegan recipes (these from celebrity chefs): Ainsley Harriot makes a easy spicy bean burger recipe that makes a great mid-week meal, Madhur Jaffrey warms the soul with a chilli-spiked curry recipe, and Ching He-Huang does a cleansing steamed tofu recipe with spicy sauce.

Chickpea and Broccoli Tagine Celia Brooks Brown's peasant-style stew is mild and satisfying - though a dab of fiery harissa finishes it off perfectly...
Iman Biyaldi (Stuffed Aubergines) The story goes that when a priest tasted this spiced dish, he fainted with pleasure - try this delicious recipe provided by The Vegetarian Society

Linguini with Spinach and Smoked Tofu Crisp fried tofu and peppery spinach make Charlotte Jost's tasty pasta supper a fabulous meat free meal
Mixed Vegetables in a Mustard and Cumin Sauce Black mustard, cumin and onion seeds give a kick to potatoes, cauliflower, carrots and tomatoes in Madhur Jaffrey's flavoursome vegetarian dish

Puy Lentil, Coconut and Wilted Spinach Soup Coconut milk adds a mellow, tropical touch to Celia Brooks Brown's simple yet tasty lentil and spinach soup
Spicy Beanburgers Ainsley Harriott's spicy beanburgers are packed with spinach, cannelloni beans and chilli - try slapping them on the barbie...

Steamed Tofu with Fiery Sauce Vegans and oriental food fans will enjoy Ching He-Huang's virtuous supper of steamed tofu with fiery chilli sauce
Three Bean and Wild Mushroom Stew For a hearty and tasty vegetarian meal try Ashbell McElveen's simple recipe for a three-bean and wild mushroom stew

Vegetarian Chilli Nutty-tasting cumin and vibrant paprika add a spicy kick to this homely dish by James Tanner
Vegetarian Cholent (Vegetable Casserole) Michael Van Straten's vegetarian version of this hearty Jewish casserole is served with a minted orange and olive salad