Here's how to give your potatoes, carrots, parsnips, cabbage and leeks the star treatment

There are lots of things we love about autumn: the cosy knitwear, the great TV, and not to mention the comfort food. And while it's easy to load up our plates with pastas, stews and casseroles, there's also an abundance of hearty winter veg to dig into.Not only are carrots, potatoes, cabbage, leeks, cauliflowers and parsnips at their most delicious at this time of year, they're also an inexpensive main ingredient to help save those pennies.Scroll on to discover our favourite classic and more creative ways to cook up wonderful winter veg.<h2>Carrots</h2>Sweet and earthy, the humble carrot is capable of so many different textures and flavours when given a little love - and it works in so many different types of cuisine, too!Classic: Give your <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/carrot-potato-rosti" target="_blank">rostis</a> or <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/carrot-bhajis-with-coriander-yoghurt" target="_blank">bhajis</a> a little lift with some sweet carrot; the carrot keeps its crunch, giving the fried bites a lovely texture.Creative: For a low fat alternative to houmous, blend roasted carrots with yogurt, garlic and spices to make <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/roasted-carrot-yogurt-dip" target="_blank">this Middle Eastern-inspired creamy dip</a>.<img alt="roasted-carrot-and-yogurt-dip__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/roasted-carrot-and-yogurt-dip__square_GL?scl=1">Middle-Eastern creamy carrot dip<h2>Potatoes</h2>Nothing beats a good old spud. From mash to roasties, chips to Dauphinoise, there are 101 ways to eat this glorious veg.Classic: To maximise your roast potatoes' surface area for optimum crispiness, try <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/hasselback-potatoes" target="_blank">our tasty hasselback potato recipe. </a>Creative: We've all heard of using cauliflower in a pizza base, but have you ever tried <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/potato-crust-pizza" target="_blank">potato as a pizza base </a>before? Like a cross between pizza and a giant hash brown, this gluten-free wonder is the ultimate in weekend indulgences. Or, if brunch is more your cup of tea, <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/potato-scones" target="_blank">these potato scones</a> are the perfect combination of soft, crisp and buttery. Serve with a poached egg on top for the ultimate weekend brekkie.<img alt="hasselback-potatoes__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/hasselback-potatoes__square_GL?scl=1">Crispy and delicious hasselback potatoes<h2>Cabbage</h2>While different types of cabbage come into season at different points in the year, British classics like Savoy and other ball-headed cabbages are at their finest from November to March.Classic: We love this leafy green sautéed and served with a roast dinner, or <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/stir-fried-cabbage-with-noodles" target="_blank">stir-fried with noodles</a>, but there are plenty more fun ways to eat up cabbage.Creative: For a fun twist on a spinach and ricotta pizza, swap the spinach for cabbage in <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/brussels-sprout-cabbage-parma-ham-pizza" target="_blank">this easy homemade recipe</a>. Alternatively, try wrapping Savoy cabbage leaves around butternut squash risotto, <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/cabbage-parcels" target="_blank">like in this recipe</a>. As it cooks, the cabbage absorbs the buttery flavour of the risotto - even fussy eaters will wolf this down!<img alt="stir-fry-3__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/stir-fry-3__square_GL?scl=1">Savoy cabbage adds colour and bite to this stir-fry<h2>Leeks</h2>Sweeter than onions, delicate leeks are at their best from September through to March, and work brilliantly as a base for everything from risottos to soups and sauces to stews.Classic: If you're after something that lets leeks really shine, partner the veg with potatoes. Floury potatoes are the perfect carrier for leek's silky sweet finish, making for a match made in vegetable heaven. Just look at <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/leek-and-potato-soup" target="_blank">leek and potato soup</a> - or, for something more substantial, try <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/cheese-leek-and-potato-pie" target="_blank">this cheese, leek and potato pie</a>: a delicious, mild and savoury vegetarian main that's both simple to make and comforting to eat.Creative: Leeks will work as a substitute for onions in almost anything, but we especially like the way they add a delicate, savoury depth of flavour to creamy dishes like <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/speedy-chicken-and-leek-casserole" target="_blank">this speedy chicken casserole</a> and<a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/leek-mac-and-cheese" target="_blank"> this macaroni cheese recipe</a>.<img alt="chicken_and_leek_casserole__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/chicken_and_leek_casserole__square_GL?scl=1">This speedy chicken and leek casserole only takes 30 mins to make<h2>Cauliflower</h2>Famed for its ability to turn into a carb-replacement at a moment's notice (hello <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/thai-cod-curry-with-cauliflower-rice" target="_blank">cauliflower rice</a> and <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/pomegranate-butternut-squash-cauliflower-cous-cous" target="_blank">cous cous</a>), this versatile veggie works in so many dishes and cuisines - and lends itself well to spices too, making it perfect for <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/miguel-barclays-goan-cauliflower-curry" target="_blank">curries</a> and tagines!Classic: Next time you're stuck over what to do with a cauli, try <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/slow-cooked-beef-ragu" target="_blank">our buttery cauliflower mash recipe</a> - a great alternative to potato for when you fancy something a little lighter.Creative: Why not whip up a batch of <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/cauliflower-pershwari-naan" target="_blank">our gluten-free cauliflower Peshwari naans</a> to accompany your next curry?<img alt="cauliflowernan__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/cauliflowernan__square_GL?scl=1">Gluten-free cauliflower Peshwari naan<h2>Parsnips</h2>This earthy and sweet root vegetable can do so much more than just <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/roast-parsnips-with-maple-syrup-mustard" target="_blank">roast dinners</a> and <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/crisp-topped-parsnip-and-apple-soup" target="_blank">soups</a>.Classic: Parsnip takes on a whole new level of sweetness when slowly roasted in the oven. Try turning your next tray of roasted root veg into <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/roasted-vegetable-biryani" target="_blank">this aromatic vegetable biryani</a>. Serve with a little raita and mango chutney for a delicious, fuss-free dinner.Creative: Try chucking chunks of parsnip into curries, like <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/carrot-parsnip-sweet-potato-korma" target="_blank">this creamy korma</a>, or even blending it down with Parmesan and crème fraîche for <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/parnsip-carbonara" target="_blank">a tasty carbonara sauce</a> to go with spaghetti.<img alt="carbonara__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/carbonara__square_GL?scl=1">Have our veg-heavy recipes got you craving some wholesome winter goodness? 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Simple ways to glam up winter veg

By ASDA Admin,6th November 2018

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