A collection of 20 vegetarian autumn recipes, from mains to desserts. Featuring seasonal ingredients like pumpkin, hardy greens, apples, and hazelnuts, this is perfect for anyone who likes to eat with the seasons or from their garden. All of the recipes included are vegetarian and dairy free, and most are gluten free and vegan.
If you’re looking for more, here are all of my autumn recipes in one place. Looks like I tend to post a lot at this time of year so there are a lot of recipes to choose from! And if you’re looking for some more specific ideas, here’s a collection of cold weather soup recipes and some chocolate recipes to get your comfort food train going.
Spelt Pretzels
Spelt pretzels, made with 100% spelt flour, are surprisingly easy to make at home. With a very short single rise, these are ready in no time.
40 minutes
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Crispy Lentil, Orange, and Pomegranate Salad
This vegan orange salad is filled with citrus, pomegranate, and crispy roasted lentils and greens. Topped with an orange ginger vinaigrette.
28 minutes
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Cabbage Lentil Soup
A comforting winter friendly recipe, this easy cabbage lentil soup uses what's available during the hungry gap for a filling meal.
50 minutes
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Roasted Potato Tacos
Roasted potato tacos, with spicy, crispy potato pieces wrapped in a tortilla. Top with avocado and pickled onions for a great easy dinner.
38 minutes
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Carrot Bread
Fruit-sweetened vegan carrot bread made with dates, banana, and ginger makes for a healthier breakfast or snack. Made with spelt flour.
1 hour
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Vegan Coleslaw
An easy German-style vegan coleslaw, with red and white cabbage, carrots, apple, and onion. Topped off with a zesty mustard vinaigrette.
15 minutes
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Chickpea Soup
An easy vegan chickpea soup with vegetables you probably have on hand – canned tomatoes, carrots, & potatoes. Delicious with plenty of spices!
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Ten Minute Peanut Butter Noodle Salad
A vegan peanut butter noodle bowl with raw vegetables and a zesty peanut sauce. This is ready in the time it takes the rice noodles to cook.
20 minutes
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Winter Pizza
A seasonal vegan winter pizza with caramelised onions, apples, mushrooms, and garlicky kale. Served on a spelt sourdough crust.
25 minutes
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Mushroom Pot Pie
A fantastic vegetarian main, this mushroom pot pie is made with store-bought puff pastry and a delicious savoury mixed mushroom filling.
55 minutes
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Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Shells
Vegan stuffed shells, filled with mushrooms, spinach, and cashew cream cheese. Baked in zesty tomato sauce, this is a great weeknight dinner.
40 minutes
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Caramelised Onion and Mushroom Pie
A savoury vegan mushroom pie made with butternut squash, puff pastry, and caramelised onions. This is a great vegan main dish for the holidays and beyond.
3 hours 30 minutes
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Vegan Mushroom and Pumpkin Shepherd’s Pie
This vegan shepherd's pie is a modern, plant based version of the classic – a rich mushroom and lentil base, topped with creamy mashed potato and pumpkin. Total cold weather comfort food.
1 hour
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Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins
These gluten-free pumpkin muffins are not only GF (with almond flour), they're also oil-free, grain-free, dairy-free, and made in one bowl.
34 minutes
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Chickpea Pumpkin Curry
A vegan chickpea pumpkin curry for a simple, seasonal autumn meal. Served with naan or brown rice, it's a budget friendly, filling, and healthy dinner that freezes well.
40 minutes
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Pumpkin Salad
This vegan pumpkin salad is packed with seasonal veg like beets and radishes, then topped with a gorgeous creamy tahini dressing – autumn in a bowl.
40 minutes
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Moroccan Carrot Quinoa Salad
A simple 15 minute Moroccan carrot salad with quinoa and chickpeas for busy days. Healthy, vegan, and ideal for packed lunches or a quick dinner. Dates, lemon, and parsley round out this filling salad.
25 minutes
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Lentil and Greens Patties
Easy lentil patties made with piles of leafy greens for an easy filling dinner. Soaked red lentils add great texture and a nice neutral base.
12 hours 15 minutes
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Moroccan Chickpea, Sweet Potato, and Kale Soup
A simple vegan chickpea soup with sweet potato, kale, and plenty of warming spices. Serve this with rice for an easy, cosy weeknight dinner.
40 minutes
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Tabbouleh and Crispy Chickpea Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Vegan stuffed sweet potatoes – these are filled with an easy bulgur tabbouleh, hummus, baba ghanoush, crispy chickpeas, and pomegranate.
50 minutes
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Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
This vegan butternut squash mac and cheese is an easy, healthier version of the classic. With roasted winter squash and protein-packed hummus to add a cheesy flavour and colour, no nutritional yeast or cashews needed!
55 minutes
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