Plant-rich comfort food

The weather outside may be frightful, but this easy menu is delightful – and the perfect way to treat good friends

Vegetables take centre stage in these punchy, palate-awakening recipes from plant-powered restaurant Bubala

Ingredients (Serves 4) 750 g cherry or plum tomatoes1 sweet potato, peeled and diced½ tsp cumin seedsA thumb-sized piece of fresh rootginger, peeled and mincedSalt and freshly ground blackpepperOlive

INGREDIENTS 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into large cubes ½ butternut squash, peeled and chopped into large cubes A splash of olive oil 2 tsp chilli flakes Freshly milled black pepper an

SERVES 4 Ingredients 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into large cubes ½ butternut squash, peeled and chopped into large cubes A splash of olive oil 2 tsp chilli flakes Freshly milled black

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 15 mins 300g head of broccoli, broken intoflorets300g pasta (we used orecchiette)1 tbsp pine nuts1 large bunch of basil1 large garlic clove2 tbsp parmesan, finely grat