Celebrate St David’s Day with some classic Welsh veg (Picture: Getty)

Leeks have always been one of my favourite vegetables but they shot up my list of best veg when I found out that they helped win an important battle for the Welsh against the Saxons. Amazing right?

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No wonder they’re one of the Welsh national emblems.

They also taste great, add a lovely flavour to your cooking AND are perfect for vegan dishes.

Here are 10 vegan leek recipes for you to enjoy this St David’s Day, or well, any day really.


Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus!

1. Ginger sweet potato dal with coconut leeks

By The First Mess.

2. Leek, butterbean and roasted cauliflower freekah salad

By Sneaky Veg

3. Vegan leek and cheese soup

By Yumsome.

4. Mushroom and leek risotto

By Minimalist Baker.



5. Cauliflower leek casserole

By Vegan Family Recipes.

6. Leek and chunky vegetable soup

By The Intolerant Gourmand.

7. Potato Leek Gratin

(Picture: Fettle Vegan)

By Fettle Vegan.

8. Italian wild rice and chickpea soup with leek and asparagus

(Picture: Holy Cow Vegan)

By Holy Cow Vegan.

9. Cheesy pea and leek soup

By Wallflower Kitchen.

10. Leek and almond tart

By Viva!

Mandy Mazliah is a vegetarian mum of three whose kids don’t eat vegetables. Read about her efforts to get them to eat their five a day at www.sneakyveg.com.

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