Jamie Oliver serves up five joyful, vegetable-packed dishes in one cheerful session — perfect inspiration for anyone who loves cooking, easy recipes that brighten weeknight dinners and gatherings. From a smoky veggie chilli with zesty salsa and homemade flatbreads to a silky mushroom pasta, a roasted pepper harissa filo quiche, a cheat folded pizza and a super veg salad, these recipes are playful, straightforward and designed to get the best from simple ingredients.
Why these recipes work
These recipes celebrate colour, texture and flavour: roasted sweetness from squash and peppers, charred sweetcorn in salsa, earthy mushrooms doubled-up in a silky sauce, and crisp filo for contrast. They’re ideal for cooks who want bold results without fuss — perfect examples of cooking, easy recipes that make veg the star.
Smoky Veggie Chilli with Salsa & Homemade Flatbreads
Ingredients
- 3–4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2cm chunks
- 800g–1kg ripe tomatoes (some reserved for salsa)
- 2 ears of sweetcorn
- Bunch of spring onions (white parts for salsa, greens for sauce)
- 2 tins black beans
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 heaped tsp cajun seasoning (or your favourite smoky spice)
- 150g self-raising flour, pinch of salt, 80ml water (for 4 flatbreads)
Method — chilli & salsa
- Char the corn in a dry hot pan, turning every minute until lightly golden (about 5–6 minutes). Toss spring onions into the pan to get a mild char.
- Sauté sweet potato chunks in a large non-stick casserole on high, then add some whole tomatoes and reserve a kilo of fresh tomatoes for blending.
- Blend: roasted spring onion greens, peeled garlic cloves, one tin of black beans (juice and all), the remaining fresh tomatoes and 2 heaped tsp cajun seasoning until smooth.
- Add the blended sauce to the sweet potato base, stir in the remaining whole black beans and simmer gently for 20–30 minutes until sweet potato is tender.
- For salsa: cut charred corn from the cob, roughly chop the white parts of the spring onions and deseed and dice the reserved tomatoes; season with salt, pepper and a splash of vinegar.
Flatbreads
- Mix 150g self-raising flour, a pinch of salt and 80ml water. Knead briefly, divide into four balls and roll thin.
- Cook in a hot dry pan until puffed and charred in places; keep warm under a tea towel.
Serve
Pile the chilli into bowls, top with fresh salsa, tear the warm flatbreads and add coriander and a dollop of yogurt (or a vegan alternative). This is comfort food that’s also bright and nutritious.
Garlic Mushroom Tagliatelle with Thyme Breadcrumbs
Ingredients
- 300g tagliatelle
- 2 packs mixed mushrooms (or any variety), roughly 600–700g
- 4 garlic cloves, plus 2 for breadcrumbs
- Fresh thyme, olive oil, tin of quality mushroom soup
- 100g frozen spinach (two cubes), parmesan to finish
Method
- Make garlic & thyme breadcrumbs: fry sliced garlic in olive oil with thyme leaves, add breadcrumbs and toast until crisp — set aside.
- Sauté mushrooms with garlic and thyme until their released water evaporates and they start to fry and caramelise (about 10 minutes).
- Stir in a tin of mushroom soup, thin with a splash of the tin’s water if needed, simmer to a silky sauce.
- Cook pasta; drag a little pasta water with tongs into the sauce, add frozen spinach to wilt, then toss through pasta with a handful of parmesan.
- Serve with a generous sprinkle of the crunchy breadcrumbs and extra parmesan.
Tip
The tin of mushroom soup is a cheeky trick: it boosts mushroom flavour and creates a velvety, lower-fat alternative to heavy cream — a clever touch for anyone exploring cooking, easy recipes that still feel indulgent.
Roasted Pepper Harissa Filo Quiche
Ingredients
- Filo pastry (6–8 sheets), olive oil spray
- 8 large eggs
- 2 tbsp harissa
- 200g frozen peas, 460g charred/deseeded peppers, asparagus (sliced stalks + tips)
- Feta cheese, honey to finish (optional)
Method
- Layer 1–2 filo sheets at a time into a 24cm pan, brushing or spraying with oil between layers to create a rustic overhang.
- Whisk eggs with pepper and harissa for colour and spice; fold through peas, chopped peppers, asparagus and crumbled feta.
- Pour into the filo-lined pan, tuck the overhang to form a rough crust and bake at 190°C for about 1 hour until set and golden.
- Finish with a drizzle of honey to balance the harissa and feta (optional) and serve warm or cold with a green salad.
Cheat Veggie Folded Pizza & Super Veg Salad
Folded Pizza
- Dough: 300g self-raising flour, 160ml cold water, pinch salt — mix, form balls, roll into discs.
- Filling: sautéed garlic, onion, peppers, basil stalks, tinned plum tomatoes simmered until thick, mozzarella.
- Fill, pinch edges to fold, brush with oil and bake 15–20 minutes until bubbling and crisp. Serve with a simple lemon-olive oil dressed salad.
Super Veg Salad
- Roast halved butternut squash at 200°C until tender and caramelised.
- Toss tenderstem broccoli, spring onions and cubed bread croutons in olive oil and roast to char and crisp.
- Whiz a ripe avocado with water, olive oil, lemon juice and a little basil for a creamy dressing.
- Finish with smoked salted almonds crushed in a mortar for smoky crunch and spoon the avocado dressing over the warm veg.
Final thoughts
These dishes are a brilliant reminder that simple techniques — charring, roasting, toasting and the occasional clever swap — transform everyday vegetables into something joyful. Jamie Oliver’s approach here is perfect for anyone wanting to try new things in the kitchen: bright flavours, straightforward steps and plenty of room for improvisation. For home cooks chasing bold flavours and minimal fuss, these recipes are exactly the kind of cooking, easy recipes to make regularly.
"This is cooking that brings colour, crunch and comfort to the table — easy, fun and full of flavour."
Expert tips & tricks
- Char for depth: quick charring adds smoky sweetness to corn, peppers and spring onions.
- Use frozen veg: frozen spinach and peas are convenient, nutritious and save prep time.
- Save the pasta water: a splash of starchy cooking water makes sauces silky and binds flavours.
- Be rustic: imperfect filo and folded pizza edges become beautifully rustic in the oven — don’t stress the look.
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