9 hearty and wholesome veggie bakes for winter

The thought of cooking multiple dishes for a family dinner can be daunting, with a pile of dishes already appearing before you have even finished prepping the first meal.

Here is where vegetable bakes are a great time- and dish-saving alternative. Let’s admit it – no one enjoys washing a mountain of dishes at the end of a long day. As a one-dish, pop-into-the-oven meal, vegetable bakes are packed with nutrition and flavour. Once you have popped it in the oven you can get back to what matters – spending time with your loved ones.

Here are our favourite vegetable oven bakes that are perfect for winter and as a meat-free Monday alternative.

1. Brinjal and spinach bake with three cheeses

Make the prep time for this Mediterranean vegetarian bake even simpler by using McCain’s Garden Spinach. The creamy flavour of the cheese paired with the aubergine and tomato is a melt-in-your-mouth kind of dish.

2. Simple veggie bake

It’s all in the name! With one of the featuring ingredients being mushrooms, there is not mush-room for error when preparing this easy-to-make dish. McCain Garden Spinach also comes in super handy with this one.

3. Vegetable caponata bake

Filled to the brim with a whole lot of goodness, this bake is the epitome of robust, nourishing deliciousness. Use the McCain Green Beans to whiz this up in no time!

4. Spinach and butternut lasagne

Mix things up and use the McCain Butternut and Sweet Potato mix in this budget-friendly meal.

5. Garlic and vegetable bake

Garlic bread and vegetables – need we say more? Opt for the McCain Roast Vegetable Classic for a fuss-free dinner. Best of all, everything is prepared in one dish!

6. Vegetable casserole with biscuit topping

The filling is a nostalgic ode to a nurturing bowl of goodness. This recipe marries the softness and depth-filled veggie flavours with a crunchy bite to top it off. Toss in McCain Diced Potatoes and Diced Carrots to have it ready in a flash!

7. Butternut risotto

We know what you’re thinking – risotto in the oven? Yes! This simple recipe requires no stirring as it bakes in the oven. Instead of using chicken stock, opt for a vegetable-based one to make this a meat-free Monday family favourite!

8. Courgette lasagne

A winter warmer and cheesy dish that the whole family will love! Don’t have cheddar cheese on hand? Simply replace with a generous handful of parmesan.

9. Margherita tray-bake pizza

A twist on a much-loved classic, the Margherita tray-bake pizza is a crowd-favourite dinner option. Why not add some vegetables as toppings while you’re at it … we love McCain Garden Spinach!

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