Vegetable recipes and dishes

Healthy, versatile and affordable, it's easy to see why vegetable dishes are more popular than ever before. From trendy kale and spinach to classic root veg and rhubarb (believe it or not, it's a veggie!), the sheer variety means you could eat a different veg every day for a month and still not get bored. So, we've rounded up our favourite vegetable recipes to inspire you to eat your greens – and oranges and pinks... For more delicious inspiration, check out our healthy recipes and heart healthy recipes.

Courgette recipes

Versatile and easy to prep (no peeling required!), courgettes (or zucchini as they are often called) are the highlight of the seasonal veg calendar, with British courgettes at their best in the summer months. Roasted, fried or barbecued, courgettes lend a beautiful mild and bitter-sweet flavour to so many dishes, as our delightful courgettes recipes prove.

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Celeriac recipes

While not the prettiest of veg with its knobbly appearance, celeriac is an underrated root veg, but we're here to sing its praises. Mild-tasting with a celery-like flavour and nutty overtones, it gives taste and texture to so many dishes. Grate raw into salads, roast for Sunday lunch or team with potato to lend a new dimension to mash, our celeriac recipes won't disappoint!

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Spinach recipes

Once hailed as a superfood, spinach is as nutritious as it is delicious with its mild, slightly sweet and earthy flavour. Beyond green smoothies and fresh salads, our spinach recipes include hearty bakes, a vibrant risotto and lots of creamy pasta dishes. Spinach works well in so many vegetable dishes; throw a handful into your recipes or make it the star ingredient.

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Rhubarb recipes

Yes, you read that right, stunning rhubarb is, in fact, a vegetable. With its beautiful colour (pink or red, depending on the season) and tangy-sweet flavour, it works wonderfully in sweet and savoury dishes. Our rhubarb recipes range from fruity sauces to accompany meats, rich and aromatic stews and, of course, comforting puds, all putting rhubarb in the limelight.

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Beetroot recipes

If your enjoyment of beetroot begins and ends with the pre-packed variety, let us inspire you with inventive ideas heroing this nutrient-packed veg. With a sweet yet earthy flavour, beets are delicious roasted and add a new dimension to savoury bakes, cakes and cheesecakes, as well as salads, dips and fritters. Our beetroot recipes will surprise and delight.

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Broccoli recipes

Bursting with antioxidants, broccoli is actually part of the cabbage family and, with its easy-to-eat florets, it's no wonder it's such a family favourite. When cooked, the flavour and texture softens, giving it a special affinity with pasta, while also adding vibrancy to soups, salads and quiches – take a look at our broccoli recipes for inspiration.

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Kale recipes

Crowned a superfood back in the early 2010s, kale has never gone out of fashion and we can see why. Earthy, grassy and peppery, kale recipes are distinctive for their depth of flavour and interesting textures. Also part of the cabbage family, kale works wonders in a wealth of dishes from pasta to stir-fries. But, our favourite? Baked kale chips, of course!

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Leek recipes

Part of the alium family, which includes onion and garlic, leeks make a brilliant base for so many hearty dishes from soups to pasta bakes. Their subtle sweetness is matched by the silky, creamy texture that develops when cooked, which elevates dishes to another level. Our leek recipes include this twist on classic leek and potato soup with white beans – delicious!

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Parsnip recipes

Let's take a moment to appreciate the humble parsnip. With a distinctive sweetness and nutty flavour, this great of the British root veg family makes a delicious addition to lots of dishes or it can be the hero ingredient in veggie and vegan mains as well as stunning sides. Time to check out our parsnip recipes for some interesting flavour combos…

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Asparagus recipes

This beautiful springtime vegetable, with its vibrant green colour and grassy, bitter-sweet flavour, can turn an everyday dish into something special. Steam spears and serve with Hollandaise sauce for the ultimate seasonal starter, or try one of our adventurous asparagus recipes, from a punchy pesto and quick pickle to roast asparagus 'fries'.

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Fennel recipes

If you're not sure how to prepare and cook fennel, let alone what flavours to combine it with, we can help with prepping tips and inspiring fennel recipes. With its mild licorice flavour and subtle-sweet notes when cooked (although it's lovely raw in salads and slaws), fabulous fennel can transform everything from stews to pasta sauces.

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Carrot recipes

This absolute classic root is the second most eaten veg variety in the UK, after potatoes. That's hardly surprising when you consider carrots are tasty, versatile and budget-friendly. Grated in salads, carrots are delightfully refreshing; cooked and the sweetness shines through. However you like to enjoy them, ring the changes with our creative carrot recipes.

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Radish recipes

Not just a colourful addition to salads, pretty radishes, with their crunchy texture and pleasant peppery flavour (they're part of the mustard family), have so much to offer. Roast and serve with a dip at parties, let them bring crunch and heat to a slaw or make them the star of the show in a caramelised radish tarte Tatin – our exciting radish recipes are sure to impress.

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Brussels sprouts recipes

Love them or hate them, Brussels sprouts are the king of Christmas vegetables, but you may not realise they work wonders in so many winter vegetable recipes. Experiment with a new flavour combo for your Christmas dinner side, bake into a creamy and comforting gratin or try our fab sprout pesto that's perfect for using up festive leftovers.

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