Check out our top ten vegan comfort suppers - from hearty bean stews to marinated silken tofu dishes... Ainsley Harriot’s spicy bean burger makes a great mid-week treat – plus it’s easy to rustle up in half an hour or so. Come in from the cold with a barley-based traditional Jewish casserole, a chilli-spiked curry from Madhur Jaffrey or a rich three-bean and wild mushroom stew. Lentils, chickpeas, tofu and an assortment of beans lend weight and flavour to these warming dishes.
Celia Brooks Brown's peasant-style stew is mild and satisfying - though a dab of fiery harissa finishes it off perfectly...
The story goes that when a priest tasted this spiced dish, he fainted with pleasure - try this delicious recipe provided by The Vegetarian Society
Crisp fried tofu and peppery spinach make Charlotte Jost's tasty pasta supper a fabulous meat free meal
Black mustard, cumin and onion seeds give a kick to potatoes, cauliflower, carrots and tomatoes in Madhur Jaffrey's flavoursome vegetarian dish
Coconut milk adds a mellow, tropical touch to Celia Brooks Brown's simple yet tasty lentil and spinach soup
Ainsley Harriott's spicy beanburgers are packed with spinach, cannelloni beans and chilli - try slapping them on the barbie...
Vegans and oriental food fans will enjoy Ching He-Huang's virtuous supper of steamed tofu with fiery chilli sauce
For a hearty and tasty vegetarian meal try Ashbell McElveen's simple recipe for a three-bean and wild mushroom stew
Nutty-tasting cumin and vibrant paprika add a spicy kick to this homely dish by James Tanner
Michael Van Straten's vegetarian version of this hearty Jewish casserole is served with a minted orange and olive salad
