Ingredients (Serves 4 or 6 as a side dish) 1 red pepper, cut into 4 cm pieces500 g pumpkin, peeled and cut into4 cm pieces375 g parsnips, peeled and quarteredlengthwise, then cut in half175 g shallots

A moreish flavour combination of coconut, ginger and green chilli with toasty-herby za’atar. If you have leftover quinoa, try it baked in baby aubergines, whole roasted onions or even whole mild chill

TO PREP 10 mins TO COOK 40 mins SERVES 4 YOU WILL NEED ✔ 500g orzo ✔ 2 echalion shallots, sliced ✔ 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped ✔ 1 bunch of dill ✔ ¼ lemon, juice ✔ 1 tbsp dried mint ✔ 5

Fermented foods needn’t get you in a pickle, thanks to James Cooper & Natalie Preston’s tasty recipes

Ingredients (Serves 4) 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed1 avocado, peeled and diced1 tbs finely chopped red onion2 tbs fresh lime juice¼ cup loosely packed fresh coriander leaves½ tsp fine sea sal

Put veg centre stage in recipes that are comforting and hearty – just the thing to warm up January nights