33 Vegan Roast and Sunday Lunch Recipes for Memorable Meals

A collection of 33 of the best ideas for vegan roast dinners and Sunday lunches, perfect for serving alongside roast potatoes, gravy and all the trimmings.

Feeding a vegan guest or preparing a plant-based Sunday lunch needn’t be stressful. Below are 33 delicious vegan recipes and ideas, ranging from simple, quick dishes to more ambitious centrepieces. Each one works wonderfully with roast potatoes, gravy and plenty of seasonal vegetables.

Browse the categories below to find pastry pies, potato-topped pies, stuffed vegetables, roasts, pasties, steamed puddings, baked pasta dishes and other comforting favourites — everything you need for an impressive vegan roast dinner.

Here are 33 Vegan Roast Dinner and Sunday Lunch Recipes worth knowing about.

Perfect Vegan Pies

Pastry-Topped Pies

Vegan Puff Pastry Pie with Tenderstem and Creamy Lentils

Tenderstem broccoli, mushrooms and lentils in a rich, creamy sauce, baked under crisp puff pastry — an easy crowd-pleaser.

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Vegan Picnic Pies with Hot Water Crust Pastry

Hot water crust pastry filled with leeks, sweet potato, mushrooms and nuts, seasoned with thyme and chilli — perfect for picnics or a hearty lunch.

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Vegetable Pie with Asparagus and Tenderstem

A creamy spring vegetable pie using ready-made puff pastry — a showstopping, simple centrepiece using seasonal green vegetables.

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Quorn Pie with Rich Red Wine Sauce

Vegan ‘chicken’ pieces, mushrooms, shallots and baby carrots in a red wine gravy. Choose shortcrust or puff pastry for a hearty, comforting pie.

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Vegan Sausage & Stuffing Pie

A festive pie filled with vegan sausagemeat, stuffing, cranberry sauce, mushrooms and roasted sprouts — full of seasonal flavour.

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Vegan Mushroom Pie with Ale & Lentils

Thick chestnut mushrooms and puy lentils in a rich, beery gravy — comforting and indulgent when served with mashed potato or roast veg.

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Potato-Topped Pies

Vegan Hotpot with Sausage & Lentils

A plant-based take on the British classic: vegan sausage, lentils and mushrooms in a savoury base topped with sliced potatoes.

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Creamy Mushroom and Sweet Potato Pie

A crisp pastry filled with a smooth, indulgent mushroom and sweet potato filling — ideal for cosy evenings.

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Vegan Jacket Potato Shepherds’ Pie

Individual jacket potatoes topped with a red wine, puy lentil and mushroom gravy — a fun twist on shepherd’s pie.

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Borlotti & Red Wine Pie topped with Kale Mash

A boozy, flavour-packed filling topped with a green kale mash for colour and texture — bold and satisfying.

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Vegan Moussaka

Layers of roasted aubergine, a rich lentil and red wine ragu, sliced potato topping and creamy vegan béchamel — an elegant, filling dish.

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Stuffed Vegetables: Vegan Roast Dinner Ideas

Stuffed Onions with Sun-Dried Tomato & Hazelnuts

Juicy baked onions filled with giant couscous, hazelnuts and sun-dried tomatoes — an impressive vegan main or side dish bursting with flavour.

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Oven-Baked Portobello Mushrooms with Cranberry & Pistachio

An elegant stuffed mushroom recipe that works as a starter or a light main with a crisp salad and grains.

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Festive Butternut Roast

Pistachios, cranberries, red wine, puy lentils and herbs fill this make-ahead butternut roast — ideal for a stress-free festive centrepiece.

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Vegan Haggis Stuffed Pepper

A bold and flavourful stuffed pepper inspired by traditional haggis — a great option for themed meals or Burns Night.

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Cider & Barley Stuffed Tomatoes

Baked tomatoes filled with cider-braised barley — a rustic and satisfying centrepiece for Sunday dinner or weeknight supper.

Vegan Roasts and Nut Roasts

Chestnut Roast with Porcini & Cranberries

A moist, juicy chestnut and porcini roast studded with cranberries — a delicious centrepiece served with gravy and all the trimmings.

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Lentil Roast with Balsamic Onion Gravy

A hearty lentil loaf with a tangy balsamic onion gravy — a reliably satisfying, naturally gluten-free roast alternative.

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Chestnut and Cashew Vegan Christmas Roast

A moist roast combining chestnuts, cashews and butternut squash — rich, savoury and ideal for a festive table.

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Butternut Squash, Carrot & Quinoa Nut Roast

A protein-rich nut roast made with quinoa and nuts — simple to prepare and great for those seeking gluten-free options.

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Lentil Nut Roast with Brazils, Sage & Onion Stuffing

Lentils and Brazil nuts layered with sage & onion stuffing and served with red wine gravy — a classic, flavourful roast.

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Vegan Nut Roast (Jamie Oliver)

A festive nut roast recipe packed with flavour — a widely trusted option for holiday dinners and Sunday roasts.

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Vegan Pasties

Vegetarian Haggis and Potato Pasties

Shortcrust pasties filled with haggis-style filling and potato — perfect for Burns Night or packed lunches.

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Vegan Pasties with Mushrooms, Lentils & Red Wine

Rich, savoury pasties packed with mushrooms, lentils and red wine — great for picnics or as part of a Sunday roast spread.

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Veggie Pot Pie Pasties

Handheld pot pie pasties ready to eat on the go — a great portable alternative to a traditional pot pie.

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Cheese and Onion Pasties

Moreish vegan cheese and onion pasties that taste far better than shop-bought — perfect for picnics or a casual weekend lunch.

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Vegan Baked Pasta Recipes

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

A creamy, whole-food mac and cheese using roasted butternut squash — no processed cheese required.

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Vegan Butternut Squash Lasagne

Roasted squash, tomatoes and a creamy pesto-style sauce layered into a lasagne — perfect for feeding a crowd or freezing portions.

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One-Pot Veggie Sausage Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

A creamy one-pot pasta ready in 20 minutes — veggie sausages and sun-dried tomato sauce make this quick but satisfying.

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….and some more Vegan Roast Dinner Ideas

Vegan Toad in the Hole

Juicy vegan sausages cooked in a crisp Yorkshire pudding batter — best served with rich onion gravy for classic comfort food.

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Celeriac Steak

Roasted celeriac slices with a meaty texture and mellow flavour — marinated and roasted, they make an excellent main with mash and gravy.

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Vegan Stew with Ale & Pearl Barley

Chestnut mushrooms, root veg and pearl barley in a thick, beery gravy — delicious slow-cooked comfort, made on the stovetop or in a slow cooker.

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Vegan Dumplings

Fluffy dumplings that steam on top of your favourite stew or casserole — quick to make and essential for comfort-food meals.

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That’s it! I hope you’ve found ideas and inspiration for your next vegan roast dinner — try a few of these recipes and discover your favourites.

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