32 vegetarian pie recipes

Made big or small, served hot or cold, a classic spinach-and-cheese spanakopita never fails to satisfy and is very simple to make. As many find filo pastry a bit daunting, recipe author Sabrina Ghayour has used puff pastry here

This creamy leek and cheese pie is a great, comforting veggie main that'll please the whole family. You can also freeze this easily for a stress-free midweek meal.

Use a metal pie dish for this cheesy dauphinoise pie to ensure the pastry base crisps up perfectly. Feel free to swap the cheeses in the filling to suit what you have

This warming spiced pie is made with a vegan pie crust. It's just as good eaten the next day – leftovers make a great lunch with a dollop of mango chutney or extra harissa swirled into coconut yogurt

Check out this traditional Greek spanakopita pie recipe. This easy spinach filo pastry pie is super crispy and packed with creamy feta

Combining two classic comfort foods, this irresistible macaroni cheese pie is brightened up with sweetcorn and pickles. Brush the pie with beaten egg before baking for a shiny top

Take your cheese pie up a notch with spinach and marinated artichokes. Serve this crumbly, moreish savoury pie with a simple green salad for an easy midweek meal

Vibrant curry spices lift this vegetarian potato-topped pie for the ultimate family meal

Homely, hearty and wholesome, this traditional British pie makes the perfect vegetarian family meal

This simple tart is a great standby to have for a quick throw-together meal – serve alongside a crisp green salad with a sharp mustardy dressing

This vegetarian recipe for spiced lentil shepherd's pie is a great vegan version of a classic. It's ready in 1 hour and is enough to feed the whole family

A crisp, crunchy crust with an oozing, melting middle. What’s not to like? Great for a comforting yet alternative weekend pie recipe

This spinach and ricotta vegetarian pie made with filo pastry is very light at under 200 calories per slice. Ready in under an hour you can make it ahead and cook it when you need it

Try our seriously indulgent cheese and onion pie. This easy vegetarian cheese pie is the perfect winter comfort recipe to feed the whole family

This easy veggie centrepiece makes the most of ready-made puff pastry and an umami mushroom filling. Serve these individual pithiviers with golden roasties for a Christmas Day feast

Gibanica is a cheese and egg filo rag pie that features regularly on a Balkan table for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner

While a börek – or spiral pie – is an impressive centrepiece, it’s actually pretty easy to make. Try our simple recipe with sweet butternut squash and crumbled feta wrapped in crispy filo pastry sprinkled with za'atar

Croissant dough makes a great (and really easy) alternative to pastry as a pie topping. Put it to good use in these warming veggie pies

This epic vegetarian entertaining recipe is perfect for when the relatives descend on your home for the holidays. Using Jus-Rol croissant dough from the can reduces the faff and we've even included a video to help you on your way

Try our impressive vegetarian dinner party centre piece to impress your veggie friends and meat lovers alike...

This beautiful recipe for courgette galette is easy to make, vegetarian and ready in under an hour. Plus, it looks stunning when you bring it to the table

This impressive savoury pie originated in Italy but is really popular in Argentina – especially during Easter. Filled with onion, chard and ricotta, it's a great savoury, meat-free alternative to a roast joint for lunch

Easy vegetarian filo parcels filled with the classic spinach and ricotta make an easy and versatile meal and are surprisingly straightforward to make. Serve for a light lunch, a veggie supper or even take on picnic. Serve with salad on the side.

Put your pasta making skills to the test and impress your guests with this low-calorie recipe for a herby butternut squash and ricotta vegetarian starter that’s taking over from cannelloni