5 hearty root vegetable recipes to cook up this autumn

Root vegetables are at their peak during these colder months, so why not make the most out of them? We’ve rounded up some hearty and wholesome recipes featuring these delicious and nutritious root veggies.

Spiced lentil and pumpkin pies

If you’re looking for a scrumptious recipe which shines a tasty light on seasonal squash, then these spiced lentil and pumpkin pies are the way to go. From fresh ginger to ground cumin, and from chopped chillies to coriander and turmeric — this dish is a flavour sensation.

Carrot and tomato soup

Nothing tastes as good on a miserable, dreary day than a big steaming bowl of homemade soup. This carrot and tomato recipe is the perfect midweek pick-me-up!

Root veg crumble

We love giving traditionally sweet recipes a savoury twist, which is why this delightful veg crumble is a firm favourite. Not to mention, it’s great for clearing out your veg drawer at the end of the week!

Parsnip and bacon spaghetti

Cooking the parsnips in the grease from the bacon, along with the rosemary and garlic gives this wholesome, comforting dish so much dimension. Plus, it takes just 30 minutes to prepare from start to finish.

Leftover root veggie dhal

If you’ve got a mountain of veg leftover after the Sunday Roast, make sure to set them aside and whip up this veggie-friendly dhal the next day. It’s sure to put a pep in your step on meat-free Mondays!

Hungry for more? Check out the rest of our veggie-friendly recipes, here.