Vegetarian Recipes

Welcome to my collection of vegetarian recipes! We eat vegetarian a few times a week and these are the dishes that make it easy to look forward to dinner. There are quick pastas, comforting curries, hearty salads, vegetable-packed pies and plenty of clever ways with beans, tofu, mushrooms and cheese. Start with my Santorini tomato fritters, cosy up with Sardinian minestrone or make these satisfying vegan bean burgers.

For more plant-focused cooking, explore my vegan recipes, tofu recipes and fresh salad recipes collections too.

Cheesecake Factory's Avocado Egg Rolls Copycat Recipe
Featured vegetarian recipe Cheesecake Factory's Avocado Egg Rolls Copycat Recipe

These delicious avocado egg rolls are The Cheesecake Factory's most popular appetiser - so moreish I had to make a copycat when I got home. This version is vegan, utterly addictive and, I insist, perfect for a cocktail party; serve them hot and watch them disappear, Dear Reader.

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Vegetarian Recipes

Easy vegetarian meals

Quick weeknight dinners

These easy vegetarian dinners are for nights when you want something tasty on the table without a long list of jobs or a sink full of washing up.

Oven-baked and make-ahead favourites

Let the oven do the work with lasagne, gratins, pies and bakes that are especially handy when you want dinner ready ahead of time.

Burgers, fritters and patties

These crisp fritters, substantial burgers and golden patties prove that a meat-free dinner can still have plenty of texture and bite.

Pasta, noodles and rice

Pasta and lasagne

Vegetarian pasta is comfort food at its best, whether you fancy a quick tomato sauce, layers of lasagne or a rich mushroom bolognese.

Gnocchi, risotto and polenta

Soft gnocchi, creamy risotto and golden polenta make wonderfully cosy dinners, especially when mushrooms or cheese are involved.

Noodles, rice and dumplings

This is the corner for chewy noodles, soothing rice dishes and dumplings made for sharing. There are quick options as well as satisfying weekend projects.

Vegetarian recipes from around the world

Indian and Sri Lankan curries

These warming curries are full of spices, vegetables and pulses, with plenty of sauce for scooping up with rice or bread.

East and Southeast Asian favourites

Miso, sesame, chilli and fermented flavours give these vegetable dishes real depth, from sticky Korean potatoes to a bubbling tofu hot pot.

Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes

These recipes bring together generous vegetables, grains, herbs and cheeses in dishes that work just as well for sharing as they do for dinner.

Mexican-inspired favourites

When dinner calls for something fun, these tacos, burritos, nachos and corn dishes bring plenty of crunch, colour and chilli to the table.

Protein-rich vegetarian recipes

Beans, lentils and chickpeas

Beans and lentils are affordable, filling and very good at soaking up flavour. These soups, salads and hearty mains make them the star rather than an afterthought.

Plant-based comfort food

These plant-based recipes lean into the food we crave, including meatballs, chilli, shepherd's pie and vegetable steaks with plenty of savoury flavour.

Eggs, paneer, halloumi and cheese

Eggs and cheese turn simple vegetables into substantial meals. This collection ranges from salty halloumi and creamy burrata to cheese pies and spiced eggs.

Vegetable heroes

Eggplant and mushrooms

Eggplant and mushrooms have the sort of savoury depth that makes a vegetarian main feel complete, whether they are roasted, baked, stuffed or wrapped in pastry.

Cauliflower and cabbage

Cauliflower can be roasted whole, turned into a steak, tossed through a salad or given a crisp coating. Cabbage brings its own lovely crunch.

Pumpkin, potato and root vegetables

Root vegetables are made for comforting vegetarian food. Roast them until caramelised, stuff them, bake them into a gratin or turn them into crisp-edged snacks.

Tomatoes, zucchini and greens

This collection makes the most of summer tomatoes, tender zucchini and leafy greens, from crisp flowers and fritters to gratins, tarts and sauces.

Lighter meals and comforting classics

Hearty salads and bowls

These are salads that eat like a proper meal, with grains, beans, roasted vegetables, nuts and cheese bringing substance as well as freshness.

Vegetarian soups and stews

A generous bowl of soup can be dinner in itself, especially when it is packed with beans, lentils, pasta, cheese or plenty of vegetables.

Pies, tarts and quiches

Golden pastry makes vegetables feel like a celebration. These pies and tarts range from easy upside-down versions to spirals worth placing at the centre of the table.

Vegetarian lunches and picnic food

Pack these wraps, sandwiches, dips and picnic favourites for lunch, or put several together for a relaxed meal with friends.

Dips, spreads and savoury snacks

These dips, spreads and crisp snacks are useful for grazing plates, light meals and relaxed dinners where everyone helps themselves.

Sauces, pickles and kitchen projects

Homemade sauces, pickles and sprouts are useful building blocks for turning simple vegetables, grains and pasta into a more interesting meal.

Vegetarian celebrations and sweet recipes

Celebration menus and gatherings

These stories collect vegetarian-friendly ideas within larger Christmas, Halloween and shared lunch menus.

Cakes, sweets and drinks

The vegetarian category also includes these vegan cakes, raw sweets, fruit desserts and a cosy sweet potato drink.

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