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

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

To get the best from a kale salad, you need to chop it up finely. I love using curly kale, as I find it’s more tender. If you have time, dress the salad 10 minutes before you serve it, as the kale lea

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

Celebrate World Vegan Month with these comforting winter warmers

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