Winter eating is not all about meat-heavy ragù. There are hearty vegetarian soups, warming pasta bakes and dhal for days. And never, ever underestimate the goodness of balsamic-braised mushrooms piled on polenta. Glorious.
Cosy vegetarian recipes for winter
Winter's not all about ragù.
![**[Split pea and coconut soup with yoghurt](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/split-pea-coconut-soup-17611|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/08/19/17611/web_splitpeasoup.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Split pea and coconut soup with yoghurt
Photo: Alicia Taylor![**[Dhal with crisp cauliflower and rasam](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/dhal-with-crisp-cauliflower-and-rasam-11753|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2020/02/03/11753/web_dhalcauliflower.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Dhal with crisp cauliflower and rasam
Photo: William Meppem![[**Pekowrahs with coriander and mint chutney**](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/pekowrahs-with-coriander-and-mint-chutney-8259|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/07/29/43839/0615GT-parwana-recipes-pekowras.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Agostino's mushroom tortelloni with buffalo ricotta](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/mushroom-tortelloni-17281|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/04/30/17281/111.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[**Braised kale with mascarpone polenta**](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/braised-kale-with-mascarpone-polenta-13621|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/07/26/1564126037958_webpolenta.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Greg Malouf's burrata with broad bean and chickpea stew](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/burrata-with-broad-bean-and-chickpea-stew-16263|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2018/07/31/16263/GT1807_Round_table_Burrata_with_broad_bean_and_chickpea_stewA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Greg Malouf's burrata with broad bean and chickpea stew
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Whole roasted cauliflower with fermented chilli butter](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/roasted-cauliflower-17179|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/11/21/17179/web_cauliflower.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Whole roasted cauliflower with fermented chilli butter
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Celeriac and mushroom salad with parmesan](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/celeriac-mushroom-salad-17404|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/06/18/17404/Quick_Meals_Celeriac_Mushroom_Salad_050219_26556.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Celeriac and mushroom salad with parmesan
Photo: Anson Smart![**[Chana masala](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/chana-masala-17857|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/09/11/17857/web_chanamasala.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: Alicia Taylor
![**[Leek and miso orecchiette](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/preview/recipes/fast-recipes/leek-miso-pasta-18620|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2020/06/25/18620/web_leekpasta.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: Con Poulos
![**[Phil Wood's braised broccoli with butter beans, chickpeas and chilli](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/braised-broccoli-16608|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/11/18/16608/web_braisedbroccoli.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Phil Wood's braised broccoli with butter beans, chickpeas and chilli
Photo: Mark Roper![**[Adam Wolfers' carrot schnitzel](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/carrot-schnitzel-18402|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2020/02/28/18402/we_carrotschnitzel.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Adam Wolfers' carrot schnitzel
Photo: Alicia Taylor![**[Roti with chana dhal](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/roti-with-chana-dhal-12301|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/09/25/12301/web_rotichana-(1).jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: William Meppem
![[**Rice and bean minestrone**](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/rice-and-bean-minestrone-8265|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/07/29/43840/628x733_RecipePic_Stefano-Manfredi.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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![[**Cauliflower mac and cheese**](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/cauliflower-mac-and-cheese-13599|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/07/29/43832/0615GT-gourmet-fast-cauliflower-cheese.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Leek, mushroom and thyme risotto](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/leek-mushroom-and-thyme-risotto-13834|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/07/04/13834/web_mushrooms_risotto.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Leek, mushroom and thyme risotto
Photo: Chris Chen![**[Emma McCaskill's chickpea dhal with papadums](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/chickpea-dhal-18550|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2020/05/05/18550/web_chickpeadhal.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Emma McCaskill's chickpea dhal with papadums
Photo: Marnie Hawson![**[Chickpea, quinoa and kale soup with labne](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/chickpea-quinoa-and-kale-soup-with-labne-12814|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2017/07/07/50055/GT-Soups-09_0755.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Chickpea, pumpkin and cavolo nero soup](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/chickpea-pumpkin-and-cavolo-nero-soup-12765|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2017/05/07/49221/GT_MOTHERSDAY_0019.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[French onion soup](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/french-onion-soup-8664|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2013/05/08/5645/0707CLfrenchsoup-628.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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![**[A classic cream of pumpkin soup](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/pumpkin-soup-13228|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2013/05/09/7543/0711GT-gfast-pumpkin-soup-628.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Sweetcorn with coconut milk](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/corn-coconut-milk-soup-17094|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/03/05/17094/20181113-gourmet-081.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Honey-ginger roasted carrots by Leonardo's Pizza Palace](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/roasted-carrots-honey-ginger-17174|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/03/26/17174/vang_gourmet_2019_411.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[A cheat's recipe for spinach and ricotta ravioli](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/spinach-ricotta-ravioli-17247|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/04/24/17247/20181211-gourmet-052.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[**Silverbeet, pumpkin and farro broth**](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/silverbeet-pumpkin-and-farro-broth-13732|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/07/29/43830/Farrow-broth.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[**Fried pumpkin with yoghurt-herb dressing and crisp onion**](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/fried-pumpkin-with-yoghurt-herb-dressing-and-crisp-onion-12322|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/07/29/43831/0815GT-pumpkin-recipes-fried.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[**Silverbeet and gruyere tart**](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/silverbeet-and-gruyere-tart-13605|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/07/29/43833/0615GT-gourmet-fast-silverbeet-tart.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[**Pumpkin ravioli with sage**](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/pumpkin-ravioli-with-sage-12321|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/08/01/43835/0815GT-pumpkin-recipes-ravioli.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[**Dosai with spiced potatoes and tamarind chutney**](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/dosai-with-spiced-potatoes-and-tamarind-chutney-12307|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/07/29/43836/0715GT-fermenting-dosai.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[**Shakshuka**](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/shakshuka-13617|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/07/29/43837/0715GT-fast-shakshuka.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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![[**Peter Gilmore's roasted carrots with feta, almonds and sherry caramel**](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/roasted-carrots-with-feta-almonds-and-sherry-caramel-8431|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/07/29/43838/052_DSC0084.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Persian red lentil soup with tahini, beetroot and fried mint](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/persian-red-lentil-soup-with-tahini-beetroot-and-fried-mint-12513|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/07/26/1564125793958_weblentilsoup.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Braised mushrooms with polenta](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/braised-mushrooms-with-polenta-16339|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2018/08/21/16339/GT1808_Quick_meals_Braised_mushrooms_with_polentaA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Braised mushrooms with polenta
Photo: Alicia Taylor
