Features
by Malou Herkes
published on 28 January 2020
Yotam Ottolenghi has long championed colourful, flavour-packed meals that put more plants(and less meat) at the centre of the plate. Here, we’ve rounded up ten of our favourite vegetarian Ottolenghi recipes, from a creamy mushroom lasagne to baked rice with mint and pomegranate. These are all dishes that can be made for dinner,spanning Ottolenghi’s best cookbooks, from Plenty and Plenty More to more recent releases, including Ottolenghi FLAVOUR and Ottolenghi Test Kitchen: Shelf Love.
The Ottolenghi Test Kitchen’s Curried Cauliflower Cheese Filo Pie
by The Ottolenghi Test Kitchen Team
from OTK: Shelf Love
The OTK team describe this dish as “molten-hot-cheese-lava”, and that just about sums up this beautiful fusion of curry-infused cauliflower cheese and crisp filo pastry.
From the book
OTK: Shelf Love
Yotam Ottolenghi, Noor Murad
Ottolenghi Test Kitchen: Shelf Love
A collaborative effort from the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen team
Designed to help you make the most of your pantry, fridge, and freezer
With recipes ranging from one-pot feasts to sumptuous bakes
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Yotam Ottolenghi’s Aubergine with Buttermilk Sauce
by Yotam Ottolenghi
from Plenty
These silky roasted aubergines are piled with tangy buttermilk sauce, topped with a scattering of jewel-like pomegranate seeds and a sprinkling of za’atar.
Yotam Ottolenghi’s Spicy Mushroom Lasagne
by Yotam Ottolenghi, Ixta Belfrage
from Ottolenghi FLAVOUR
When it comes to unlockingthe complex flavours hidden in simple vegetables, Ottolenghi is something of an expert. This meat-free lasagne fromOttolenghi FLAVOURis a perfect example:made with not one but four kinds of mushroom, it has asatisfyingly intense, umami-richflavour.
Braised Eggs with Leek and Za’atar
by Yotam Ottolenghi
from Simple
These one-pan eggs are quick and easy to throw together and work just as well for a Sunday brunch as a weeknight dinner with a glass of wine.Middle-Eastern vibes are guaranteed here, with lots ofpreserved lemon, cumin and za’atar.
Puy Lentil and Aubergine Stew
by Yotam Ottolenghi
from Simple
This one-potaubergine, cherry tomato,and lentil stew is bursting with flavour and couldn’t be easier to put together. According to Ottolenghi, aubergines are an indispensable vegetarian ingredient: “it’s one of the many reasons I love aubergines: they’re so versatile and can be cooked in such different ways to yield such different results”. Read on here to find 9 more vegetarian ingredients to help you cook meat-free every day.
Ottolenghi’s Squash with Chilli Yoghurt and Coriander Sauce
by Yotam Ottolenghi
from Plenty More
In this simple but highly effective recipe, lashings of chilli yoghurt and a vibrant coriander sauce bring the roasted squash to life.
Ottolenghi’s Fondant Swede Gratin
by Yotam Ottolenghi, Ramael Scully
from NOPI: The Cookbook
Rich, creamy and packed with cheese, this is a pan full of comfort. It makes a luxurious side dish, but can be happily enjoyed as the main event. Be sure to use a vegetarian Caerphilly.
Shakshuka
by Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi
from Jerusalem
Plenty of sweet tomato and spice take this one-pan brunch recipe to the next level. A traditionally Tunisian dish, this version of shakshukauses harissa for an additional kick. Serve with thick yoghurt and plenty of good white bread.
Yotam Ottolenghi’s Sweet and Sour Sprouts with Chestnuts and Grapes
by Yotam Ottolenghi, Ixta Belfrage
from Ottolenghi FLAVOUR
If you think you don’t like sprouts, think again. With shallots, chestnuts, and red grapes, this sweet and sour dish is guaranteed to impress.
Membrillo and Stilton Quiche
by Yotam Ottolenghi
from Plenty More
An indulgent starter or main course, this combination of sweet membrillo,salty Stilton and nutty squash is irresistible. For a vegetarian version, make sure to source rennet-freeStilton (check the ingredients list to be sure).
Chermoula Aubergine with Bulgar and Yoghurt
by Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi
from Jerusalem
Make your own chermoula spice mix in this recipe by blendinggarlic, cumin, coriander, chilli, paprika, preserved lemon and olive oil – it works wonders forpacking the aubergineswith flavour. Topped with bulgar, herbs, olives and almonds, this dish can be served as a main course or as part of a sharing feast.
Yotam Ottolenghi’s Baked Mint Rice with Olive and Pomegranate Salsa
by Yotam Ottolenghi
from Simple
A failsafe method for cooking perfect rice, this oven-baked recipe is served with mint, feta, and an olive, walnut and pomegranate salsa for added crunch and sweet-tart flavour. A great packed lunch or sideto roasted root vegetables.
The Ultimate Winter Couscous
by Yotam Ottolenghi
from Plenty
Fluffy, saffron couscous toppedwith a mountain of spiced,roasted root vegetables flavoured with harissa, preserved lemon and fresh coriander, this really is the ultimate couscous towarm you up during the cold months.
Soba noodles with aubergine and mango
by Yotam Ottolenghi
from Plenty
Cold buckwheat noodles, fresh mangoand a sweet-sharp dressing of toasted sesame oil, zingy lime, chilli, garlic and rice vinegar make for a starter that is packed with flavour. You could also make this into a main by adding fried tofu.
Ottolenghi’s Barley Risotto with Marinated Feta
by Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi
from Jerusalem
Cold buckwheat noodles, fresh mangoand a sweet-sharp dressing of toasted sesame oil, zingy lime, chilli, garlic and rice vinegar make for a starter that is packed with flavour. You could also make this into a main by adding fried tofu.
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