This dish combines pillowy gnocchi with a velvety cauliflower sauce and the savoury crunch of crispy pancetta. Topped with toasted pine nuts and fresh thyme, it's a comforting and satisfying meal that's sure to impress.
113 ways to eat more vegetables this winter
Need fresh dinner inspiration as the days get shorter? Hearty, cold-weather cooking doesn’t have to mean heavy meals. We’ve rounded up 113 ways to eat more vegetables this season through comforting recipes that make the most of winter’s best produce. Featuring versatile cauliflower, pumpkin, cabbage, and leeks, these vegetable-forward ideas pack in extra nutrients to keep your immune system happy. Transform your weekly meal prep and make winter your absolute favourite season for cooking.
Crispy carrot, sweet potato and haloumi baked rosti
Packed full of vegetables and also wonderfully warming? Win win.
Orecchiette with broccolini, pecorino and almonds
Anchovies add a welcome hit of savouriness to this dish which puts plenty of greenery on the plate.
Spiced mushroom moussaka with haloumi bechamel
Up your vegetable intake and the comfort this winter with this vegetarian moussaka.
Cauliflower with pepitas and turmeric labneh
Cauliflower for breakfast? Trust us, this is one show-stopping breakfast that's guaranteed to please.
Fresh ideas
Mushrooms
Their earthy, sweet and buttery taste add another dimension to many dishes in a variety of cuisines.
Indian aloo gobi
While Indian-inspired, this curried tray bake uses potatoes that originate from Peru and cauliflower that was first cultivated in Cyprus, making this an early fusion dish, says Matt.
Zucchini and polenta slice with broccoli pesto
A healthy, green way to serve a slice up for summer.
Easy mushroom pie
Nothing says comfort food quite like a big golden pie during the colder months.
Celeriac and potato gratin
This is anything but your average veggie bake.
Zucchini, feta and leek gratin
Bursting with vegetables and comfort, this vegetarian recipe is one to have on rotation throughout the colder months.
Gnocchi, wild mushrooms, broccolini and breadcrumbs
Add crunch with rustic torn breadcrumbs to this comfort food classic with mushrooms and broccolini for a vegie boost.
Quick Moroccan lentil and cauliflower soup
A bowl of this soup will make you feel great. It’s loaded with vegies for flavour, lentils to keep you feeling full for longer and some crunchy, tasty nuts for a cheeky, tasty and crunchy finish.
Farro, broccoli, smoked trout and soft egg salad
In this gorgeous combination, Produce Awards gold medallist Papanui Open Range Eggs are served simply with state-winning trout, farro and broccoli. The incredible quality of the produce speaks for itself.
Sweet potato and carrot soup with Thai pesto
This divine winter soup packs a real flavour punch courtesy of the Thai pesto. This is one soup you'll definitely be adding to your repertoire.
Broccolini and parmesan risotto
This meat-free risotto won't fail to impress vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.