Summery vegetarian recipes

We've got some divine summer vegetarian recipes that make ideal light lunches or simple suppers for the warmer months. With such meat-free treats we may even convert some carnivores.

Summery vegetarian recipes

Ready in less than 30 minutes

Falafels

Falafels

The fresh flavours of falafels have become so popular that vegetarian chef extraordinaire Simon Rimmer simply can't resist these vegan bites.

Courgette and pumpkin seed rice

Courgette and pumpkin seed rice

This is incredibly easy – a sort of cheat’s pilaff with seasonal courgettes – perfect for using up leftover veg and storecupboard rice.

Brunch-style frittata

Brunch-style frittata

A quick, easy, comforting frittata recipe that will please vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.

Haloumi and bulgur salad with harissa dressing

Haloumi and bulgur salad with harissa dressing

The harissa dressing adds spice to this nutritious vegetarian salad with haloumi, bulgur wheat, chickpeas and spinach.

Spaghetti with avocado pesto

Spaghetti with avocado pesto

This pasta recipe looks basic, but it has an authentic Italian flavour. Avocado is a subtle addition to the pesto, while the dish is lifted by the chilli and lemon. Best enjoyed al fresco.

 


Ready in under an hour

Spinach and feta tart

Spinach and feta tart

The classic combination of spinach and feta makes a gorgeous vegetarian tart. Frozen spinach is an ideal way to save money – you won't notice the difference in a tart.

Potato pancakes with spiced beetroot

Potato pancakes with spiced beetroot

The food of eastern Europe has been dismissed as full of cabbage and beetroot, but beetroot is brilliant combined with rich, honey flavours.

Russian salad

Russian salad

Or, to give it the correct name, insalata russa. Spot the anomaly? This dish is Italian, not Russian. It’s great with poached salmon or rare roast beef.

Summer vegetable tagine

Summer vegetable tagine

Vary the vegetables you use according to what’s in season for this moreish Moorish vegetarian tagine recipe.

Spiced cannellini and couscous burgers

Spiced cannellini and couscous burgers

Carnivores won't feel like they're missing out with these spicy burgers.

Courgette, basil and rice-stuffed peppers

Courgette, basil and rice-stuffed peppers

These courgette, basil and rice-stuffed peppers peppers make for a lovely veggie treat. Ideal with some garlic bread.

 


Ready in an hour or more

Roasted tomato and creamy goat’s cheese tart

Roasted tomato and creamy goat’s cheese tart

This simple vegetarian tart is guaranteed to impress, whatever the occasion.

Summer vegetable lasagne with blue cheese and pine nuts

Summer vegetable lasagne with blue cheese and pine nuts

This double-up vegetarian lasagne recipe will give you two meals – just freeze half, ready to be popped in the oven for quick, easy dinner at a later date.

Sunny vegetable patties

Sunny vegetable patties

Patties are the most widely available street food in Jamaica: the Jamaican answer to fast food. This is an ‘ital’ version, Rasta-style, meaning it’s meat-free. It uses bright, healthy veg and yellow Jamaican patty pastry.

Courgette, goat’s cheese and mint tart in a cheesy pastry crust

Courgette, goat’s cheese and mint tart in a cheesy pastry crust

A tasty tart recipe (is there any other kind?) bursting with cheesy aromas and summer flavours.

 

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