Healthy vegetarian recipes
First time vegetarian? Need some easy vegetarian recipe inspiration? Our healthy recipes include stir-fries, salads, warming soups and quick dinner ideas.
Looking for more veggie inspiration? Take a look at our vegetarian casserole collection.
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Swede
Swede, kale and ditaloni broth with pistachio pistou
A pistachio, parsley and lemon pistou adds a verdant vibrancy to this one-pot pasta and kale broth. A hearty yet light winter dinner.
Easy vegan
Calum Harris’ kinda-carbonara vegan noodles
Vegan noodles inspired by carbonara? Yes, please. This filling vegan dinner from Calum Harris packed with protein, fibre and flavour.
Slow cook
Slow cooker squash, cannellini bean and pesto stew
This squash and bean stew is perfect for a cold day. Let the vegetarian stew simmer in the slow cooker, then add a swirl of pesto to serve.
November seasonal
Roasted cauliflower, white bean, hazelnut and pomegranate salad
While the cauliflower roasts for this easy vegan salad, you just need to mix the creamy beans and pomegranate seeds with a simple dressing.
Favourite vegetarian
Houmous with tomato and mango chutney-braised eggs
Use silky homemade houmous as the base for a vibrant vegetarian dinner. Top with eggs braised in a jammy tomato and mango-chutney sauce.
Pickled recipes
Giardiniera
Giardiniera are crunchy Italian pickles, commonly served in the north as an antipasti, that are incredibly moreish and simple to make.
Tomato pastas
Pasta pomodoro
Pasta pomodoro is the original – and best – tomato pasta. This recipe is quick and easy but uses a few tricks to really amp up the flavour.
Best of the best
Best-of-the-best ratatouille
Want to make perfect ratatouille? Follow our recipe for the ultimate French summer stew, packed with aubergine, tomato and courgettes.
Courgettes
Tamarind chickpea stuffed courgettes
Roasting these stuffed courgettes enhances their sweetness. Tamarind and lime add brightness to the creamy chickpeas in this easy dish.
Pickled recipes
Cabbage asazuke (Japanese pickled cabbage)
Kenji Morimoto shares his easy recipe for cabbage asazuke. This light Japanese pickle has a fresh bite and makes a great intro to pickling.
Homemade dressings and sauces
Green sauce
Make a big batch of this green herby sauce, store it in the freezer and you’ll be able to create delicious dishes at the drop of a hat.
Soups
Pea soup with dill and wasabi crème fraîche
This elegant pea soup makes an excellent Sunday lunch or Easter starter. Wasabi peas add heat and crunch, a contrast to the velvety soup.
Celeriac
Mandarin-dressed roots
Served on a bed of yogurt and scattered with mint, this root vegetable side dish goes brilliantly with roast chicken, pork or white fish.
Cauliflower
Spicy cauliflower and peanut noodles
Sichuan peppercorns and crispy chilli oil give this easy veggie noodle stir-fry a kick. include the cauliflower leaves so there’s no waste.
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