Vegetarian versions of classic recipes

Love classic recipes from around the world, but despair that they're always so meat-centric? These vegetarian versions of classic recipes are here to save the day.

American

Spiced mushroom ‘burger’

TV chef Simon Rimmer's vegetarian burgers are great all year round, but are especially good on the barbecue.

Nut roast with roasted mixed vegetables

It's the addition of artichokes and sweet potatoes that make this nut roast with roasted mixed vegetables recipe so darn fine.

British

Lancashire and mozzarella cheese sausages with beer gravy and mustard mash

Vegetarians don't have to miss out on the splendour of sausages. Simon Rimmer has created this easy recipe that everyone will enjoy.

Creamy potato, leek and Gruyère tart

This attractive tart is bound to impress – and the filling of potatoes, leeks and gruyère makes it surprisingly satisfying.

Roast vegetable and houmous pie

The sweet potato layer in the base absorbs the steam released from the baking vegetables, thereby keeping the pastry crisp.

Caribbean

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.

Chinese

Crispy Szechuan tofu stir-fry

This tasty fried vegetarian recipe gives a hearty kick thanks to the Szechuan peppercorns, garlic and ginger.

French

Ricotta and spinach crepes in tomato sauce

These delicious ricotta and spinach crepes in tomato sauce will taste like you've spent ages on them.

Indian

Split pea and vegetable curry

This divine veggie curry contains paneer, a soft, mild Indian cheese.

Vegetable biryani

This healthy, aromatic, oven-baked pilau-style Indian recipe requires overnight marinating but it’s well worth it.

Italian

Roasted Mediterranean vegetable lasagne

Try this lasagne made with aubergines, courgettes and peppers - it's veggie-friendly too.

Garlicky vegetable, bean and herb pot with Parmesan toasts

Experiment with different cans of beans and herbs. Try using butter beans and cannellini beans with sage and chives.

No-stir tomato and basil risotto

This light vegetarian risotto recipe can be made in just one saucepan and requires virtually no stirring, which makes your life easier!

Vegetable bolognese

Everybody loves spag bol and every veggie or vegan will love you for making this vegetable bolognese. And it's a foolproof way of getting kids to eat their vegetables.

Mediterranean

Mediterranean vegetable moussaka

Mediterranean Vegetable moussaka has all the ingredients of the classic Greek dish, except the lamb, and the robust flavours will have everyone clamouring for more.