Fight off winter sluggishness with these energising and protein-packed plant-based meals from Christina Soteriou

By Jon MayServes 4 | Prep 15 mins | Cook 30 mins 150g spinach, washed100g kale, washed and tough stems removed50g fresh basil leaves50g fresh parsley leaves2 tbsp olive oil1 small onion, finely choppe

SERVES 4-6 PREP 20 mins plus cooling COOK 50 mins EASY 1 medium pumpkin or butternutsquash2 tbsp olive or rapeseed oilpinch of Aleppo chilli flakes, plusextra to serve (optional)3 tbsp maple syrup100g

SERVES 2 PREP 5 mins COOK 25 mins EASY 20g walnut pieces1 tsp rapeseed oil2 slim leeks (about 170g), well washedand thinly sliced175g wholemeal penne2 garlic cloves, finely grated160g baby spinach40g

This take on the festive favourite will ensure you never boil a sprout again. The whipped tofu is based on a classic French vinaigrette and should be quite loose in texture. It carries a real mustard

Loaded with good stuff, these tasty meals will fill you up too