Seasonal veg: how to level up your comfort meals

The autumnal months are a fantastic period which sees the prime months for many vegetables, allowing for an upgrade in your comfort meals and current meal fixations. To make the most of the seasonal vegetables on offer currently, here are a couple of ways to incorporate them into your meals, or an opportunity for you to try something new.

One meal which really enables you to maximise the seasonal veg is a classic bolognese. Most of the vegetables included in this dish (mushrooms, celery, carrots and tomatoes) are in season right now, so you should really make the most of this recipe whilst the veg is flourishing! It’s also one of the easiest comfort meals to make and can usually make around 4-5 servings.

Another comforting dish to add to your rotation is a sausage casserole. This is such a hearty meal, perfect to reheat after a long day of lectures paired with some soft, crusty bread. Again, making the most of the thriving veggies such as carrots and tomatoes and including courgette and kale which are also booming at this time of year. A casserole is so easy to make and is a one pan dish too, so you don’t have lots of washing up at the end.

If you’re looking to increase your vegetable intake, something like a risotto or orzo dish could be perfect! Also made all in one pan, this allows you to include numerous veggies such as aubergine, courgettes, broccoli, leek and spinach. By adding some lemon and crème fraiche it truly is an easy, comforting meal which makes the most of lots of thriving vegetables.

Hopefully these three meals provide you with some motivation and inspiration to give your comfort meals an upgrade as we head into the colder months. They truly do embrace the vegetables which are on offer at this time of year!