Vegan starter recipes

Try this green version of gazpacho, brimming with green veg for a fresh as well as satisfying lunch or supper. Enjoy chilled with crusty bread

Make our simple tomato bruschetta as a classic Italian starter. Ideal for a summer gathering with friends, this easy dish is fresh, tasty and full of flavour

Use good-quality chickpeas to give this vegan hummus a really silky feel. Dips make perfect, easy party food to serve with crudités and warm pittas

This help-yourself veggie starter of tempura-like lightly battered cauliflower is also good as a nibble with drinks

Serve these padron peppers as a side dish or starter as part of a Spanish-inspired feast. They're simple to make, require little prep and take five minutes to cook

Roast aubergines in the oven to make our easy baba ganoush. For an extra-smoky flavour, char the aubergines over a barbecue or gas flame until they collapse

Make these moreish deep fried courgette pakoras as a vegan snack or starter. Gently spiced, enjoy with your favourite mango or tamarind chutney

Pack in the goodness with this vibrant green soup, packed with leeks, peas and watercress. It's tasty and healthy too, both low in calories and fat

Unlock the flavours of cauliflower with a red pepper, olive and caper salsa, topped with almonds. Healthy and vegan, it makes a tasty light lunch or supper

Make this speedy brunch or lunch in the air-fryer and serve on its own, or include as part of a bigger breakfast spread

With this easy bread, there's no need to knead. The slow rise allows the gluten to develop naturally and the sticky, wet dough helps produce focaccia's characteristic air bubbles - great served warm with soft goat's cheese

Try our take on veggie gyoza. These dumplings can be cooked from frozen and easily adapted with your own fillings. You can also use shop-bought gyoza skins

This deep-fried Indian street food makes a great party snack – crisp rounds of bread filled with chickpeas and potato, drizzled with a herb and spice water

Use a tofu substitute to make this addictive crispy fried ‘chicken’. Try this delicious vegan party food with BBQ sauce, or in a bun with salad or coleslaw

Impress guests with this vibrant vegan starter. Plant-based soft cheese, herbs and beetroot combine to make the terrine, topped with a walnut brittle for texture

Sweet when blanched, slightly bitter when burned, these perfectly balanced leeks atop crusty ciabatta make an easy, healthy, vegan starter

This street food dim sum from Beijing is an authentic type of bao bun that puffs up in the pan. You can fill with minced chicken, pork or prawns if you don't want to go veggie

Miriam's easy, chilled almond soup makes a refreshing starter and only has 4 ingredients for an authentic Spanish taste

Enjoy this golden crispy baked tofu with sweet chilli sauce and sliced spring onions. You could also make it in an air-fryer, if you like

Courgettes are at their best in the summer months, take advantage and whip up a quick, fresh side dish with garlic and herbs

A vegan tabbouleh with all the flavours of summer. The coconut and tahini dressing adds a creamy, nutty element to this winning couscous

Peppery radishes are delicious when eaten with a pinch of rock salt, but this healthy recipe goes a little further and roasts them with a drizzle of olive oil

The apple and sage contrast beautifully with naturally sweet butternut squash in this low-fat, gluten-free festive dinner party starter

With just 20 minutes preparation and no cooking time you'll be able to whip up this colourful avocado and bread salad in no time