40 Vegetarian Recipes To Try

Vegetarian meals aren't just for vegetarians. This National Vegetarian Week, we are showing you some easy and delicious ways to include more vegetarian recipes in your diet. Forget about just eating tofu, these vegetarian meals are seriously tasty, and even meat eaters will love them!

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Vegetarian Meal Ideas

I think most of our generation grew up in houses where meat was always on the menu. Every dish had meat in it and people didn't really know how to have a meal without meat. Fast forward several years and vegetarian is no longer a word associated with hippies and more and more meals are becoming meatless.

But still, there are many people out there that think that vegetarian meals are all tofu and kale. Far from it! There are tons of vegetarian meals out there that even the biggest meat eaters will enjoy, so we are sharing our favourite vegetarian meal ideas with you.

National Vegetarian Week

It is National Vegetarian Week in May, so we are celebrating by sharing our 40 favourite vegetarian meals for you to try out. National Vegetarian Week isn't just for vegetarians - it's a time for meat eaters to make some small changes and include more vegetarian meals in their diets.

The benefits of eating more vegetarian meals each week are huge! No one is expecting you to become a vegetarian overnight, but eating a few more vegetarian meals each week can make a massive difference to your health and the environment.

Eating more vegetarian meals doesn't have to be difficult either, and these 40 recipes are simple, delicious and show that vegetarian meals are for everyone!

Spicy Moroccan Chickpea Stew

4.91 from 72 votes

This Spicy Moroccan Chickpea Stew is made using store cupboard staples, so you might not even need to go shopping to make it!

Here's the recipe for Spicy Moroccan Chickpea Stew

Moroccan Chickpea Stew in a bowl with rice surrounded by spices and chopped cilantro.

Cheesy Spinach, Mushroom & Potato Crust Pie

Vegetarian Cheesy Spinach and Mushroom Pie in a Potato Crust.

Here's the recipe for Cheesy Spinach, Mushroom & Potato Crust Pie

Spicy Black Turtle Bean Burgers

You'll really wonder why you've been eating beef burgers all these years after tasting these Spicy Black Turtle Bean Burgers packed with sweetcorn, sriracha and coriander.

Here's the recipe for Spicy Black Turtle Bean Burgers

Roasted Vegetable Winter Salad

4.80 from 136 votes

This Roasted Vegetable Winter Salad is a salad for people that think salads aren’t filling or they think they are boring. It’s the salad for people that think they don’t like salads!

Here's the recipe for Roasted Vegetable Winter Salad

Roasted Vegetable Winter Salad in a white dish surrounded by crumbled feta.

Mushroom Baked Risotto

A creamy and delicious baked risotto – no stirring required! Prepare ahead then put your feet up while it cooks. Easy and impressive.

Here's the recipe for Mushroom Baked Risotto

Bean Burritos

4.97 from 32 votes

Burritos are always a crowd pleaser and these Bean Burritos are made with cupboard staples for a quick and simple budget friendly meal.

Here's the recipe for Bean Burritos

Bean Burrito surrounded by salsa, chips, guacamole and coriander leaves

Pastitsio - Greek Macaroni Cheese Pie

In this variation of Greek pastitsio, layers of ooey gooey macaroni cheese sandwich a spiced lamb mince topped with more cheese.

Here's the recipe for Pastitsio - Greek Macaroni Cheese Pie

Savoury Pancakes with Caramelised Onion

5 from 41 votes

Pancakes don't have to be sweet, and if you are wanting to go down the savoury pancake route then these Caramelised Onion and Cheddar Savoury Pancakes are the ones to put on your table.

Here's the recipe for Savoury Pancakes with Caramelised Onion

Savoury pancakes filled with caramelised onions on a blue plate.

Super Greens, Halloumi and Avocado Skewers

Go GREEN for St Patrick’s Day (17th March) with my Vegetarian Heck Super Greens, Halloumi & Avocado Skewers served with Thai Green Rice, Flatbread and Raita

Here's the recipe for Super Greens, Halloumi and Avocado Skewers

Easy Cheesy Vegetable Lattice Pie

A pretty Easy Cheesy Vegetable Lattice Pie that is inexpensive and easy to make. Impressive enough to serve for Sunday lunch but easy enough to make for a mid-week dinner

Here's the recipe for Easy Cheesy Vegetable Lattice Pie

Spring Green Vegetable Gnocchi

5 from 30 votes

This Spring Green Vegetable Gnocchi is all the flavours we love about spring in one bowl. It’s light and fresh and a quick and easy weeknight meal that will boost your vegetable intake.

Here's the recipe for Spring Green Vegetable Gnocchi

Spring vegetable gnocchi on a white plate.

Baked Feta with Tomatoes

5 from 20 votes

This super easy Baked Feta with Tomatoes has all the Greek flavours you know and love in a simple one pan dish.

Here's the recipe for Baked Feta with Tomatoes

Baked Feta with tomatoes in a white baking dish. Olives, hummus, slaw and bread surround it.

Slow Cooker Butternut Squash and Lentil Lasagne

A warming and comforting recipe for slow cooker butternut squash and lentil lasagne, a delicious vegetarian crockpot recipe your family will love

Here's the recipe for Slow Cooker Butternut Squash and Lentil Lasagne

Portobello Mushroom Burgers

Portobello mushrooms make the best veggie burgers. They’re seriously simple to make, too.

Here's the recipe for Portobello Mushroom Burgers

Slow Cooker Vegetable Stew with Mushroom Dumplings

Recipe for a rich flavoursome vegan vegetable stew with mushroom dumplings. Uses up all the odds & ends of the late season vegetable garden.

Here's the recipe for Slow Cooker Vegetable Stew with Mushroom Dumplings

Easy Chickpea Pasta

4.97 from 27 votes

This Easy Chickpea Pasta is ready in under 15 minutes and is a budget friendly, protein packed vegetarian meal that is easy to adapt.

Here's the recipe for Easy Chickpea Pasta

Easy Chickpea Pasta on a plate next to some Parmesan cheese.

Easy Lentil Dahl

This is seriously the Best Red Lentil Dahl recipe! It’s a tasty easy 1-pot restaurant-style Indian dhal curry that’s ready in just 25 mins.

Here's the recipe for Easy Lentil Dahl

Vegetarian fishcakes

Vegetarian ‘fishcakes’ - quick and easy to make, and perfect served with chips, peas and tartar sauce! No fish were harmed in the making of this recipe.

Here's the recipe for Vegetarian fishcakes

Vegan Jacket Potato Shepherds Pies

These Vegan Jacket Potato Shepherds’ Pies are a vegan twist on the British classic, with a red wine, puy lentil & mushroom gravy filling.

Here's the recipe for Vegan Jacket Potato Shepherds Pies

Creamy Halloumi Curry

5 from 16 votes

This Halloumi Curry is so simple but seriously delicious. It's a nice change from the usual chicken curry and it can be easily adapted to use up whatever.

Here's the recipe for Creamy Halloumi Curry

Shiitake Mushroom Pasta

If you’re looking for a simple, creamy shiitake mushroom pasta sauce recipe, this is the one! Absolutely easy, delicious and ready in 15 minutes!

Here's the recipe for Shiitake Mushroom Pasta

Butternut Squash Risotto

5 from 13 votes

A satisfying vegan Butternut Squash Risotto is a dinner that uses an easy risotto recipe and gives it an autumnal twist.

Here's the recipe for Butternut Squash Risotto

A bowl of Butternut Squash Risotto next to a blue towel and a block of cheese

Spicy Chickpea Freekeh Buddha Bowl

This vegan Spicy Chickpea Freekeh Buddha Bowl is the ultimate healthy lunch or dinner. It’s ready in 30 min and packed with veggies and fresh flavors!

Here's the recipe for Spicy Chickpea Freekeh Buddha Bowl

Healthy Eggplant Parmesan

4.99 from 50 votes

This Eggplant Parmesan is a classic comforting Italian dish makes great use of the wonderful purple vegetable.

Here's the recipe for Healthy Eggplant Parmesan

A plate of Healthy Eggplant Parmesan next to a baking tray with more of it in.

Easy Vegetable Stir-Fry

5 from 15 votes

When you are looking for a quick and nutrient dense lunch, an easy vegetable stir-fry can be a delicious and colourful option.

Here's the recipe for Easy Vegetable Stir-Fry

Mangetout, chilli and coriander on top of a bowl of stir fry

Easy Halloumi Fajitas

4.93 from 13 votes

Halloumi is such a versatile cheese, but one of our favourite ways to use it is in these Easy Halloumi Fajitas.

Here's the recipe for Easy Halloumi Fajitas

A serving bowl of Halloumi Fajita filling surrounded by flour tortillas, guacamole, salsa and refried beans.

Cheesy Veggie Chickpea Burgers

Cheesy Veggie Chickpea Burgers - easy to prepare and taste amazing!! Coated in breadcrumbs and lightly fried until crisp. Meat free and easy to make ahead!

Here's the recipe for Cheesy Veggie Chickpea Burgers

Gigantes Plaki

5 from 24 votes

If you have not heard of Gigantes Plaki before, then you are in for a treat. It is a quick and easy dinner that is bursting with flavour.

Here's the recipe for Gigantes Plaki

Refried Beans - Frijoles Refritos

Refried beans, also known as Frijoles Refritos, is a staple of Mexican cuisine. Easy to prepare and super healthy, it can be used in various exciting ways.

Here's the recipe for Refried Beans - Frijoles Refritos

Garlic Mushroom Nachos

These Garlic Mushroom Nachos are super quick vegetarian nachos topped with garlic mushrooms, chilies and crumbly Lancashire cheese! A great vegetarian appetizer or party dish!

Here's the recipe for Garlic Mushroom Nachos

Easy Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry

4.62 from 122 votes

A simple Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry that's loaded with colour, nutrient dense, vegan and as easy as mixing everything together and leaving it to cook away.

Here's the recipe for Easy Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry

A bowl of vegetable curry and rice with cilantro sprinkled on top.

Vegetable and Halloumi Kebabs

4.93 from 64 votes

No BBQ or summer party should be complete without some kind of halloumi dish and these Vegetable and Halloumi Kebabs are our favourite way to serve them.

Here's the recipe for Vegetable and Halloumi Kebabs

Vegetable and Halloumi Kebabs on a circular chopping board.

Veggie Sausage, Lentil and Red Pepper Bake

A simple bake that almost makes itself. Roast veggie sausages, onions, red peppers and lentils in a red wine and onion gravy. Suitable for vegans.

Here's the recipe for Veggie Sausage, Lentil and Red Pepper Bake

Easy Naan Pizza

4.96 from 25 votes

Make pizza in 15 minutes with ready made naan bread - add your favourite sauces, cheeses, and vegetables for a personal mini pizza!

Here's the recipe for Easy Naan Pizza

Easy naan pizza next to a pizza slice and some corn on the cob.

Teriyaki Tofu Stir-Fry

5 from 45 votes

If you think that tofu is bland and boring, then you need to make this Teriyaki Tofu Stir-Fry, so I can change your mind!

Here's the recipe for Teriyaki Tofu Stir-Fry

Tofu Teriyaki Stir Fry on a patterned plate topped with sliced chilli.

Soy Sauce Noodles (Easy Noodle Sauce)

5 from 20 votes

These Soy Sauce Noodles are so easy to make, they are perfect for the nights that you don't know what to make for dinner.

Here's the recipe for Soy Sauce Noodles (Easy Noodle Sauce)

A plate of soy sauce noodles with mushrooms and pak choi.

Lentil and Mushroom Vegan Sausages

A really simple and quick recipe for the most satisfying and delicious vegan sausages. Chill them until you need them, they happily sit in the fridge for 2-3 days or freeze them and always have a quick meal to hand.

Here's the recipe for Lentil and Mushroom Vegan Sausages

Mushroom Bolognese

4.88 from 56 votes

Spaghetti Bolognese is always a family favourite, but this mushroom bolognese is a vegan version of the classic Italian dish.

Here's the recipe for Mushroom Bolognese

A white plate with mushroom bolognese and spaghetti.

BBQ Portobello Mushroom and Black Bean Burgers

These BBQ Portobello Mushroom and Black Bean Burgers are, rich, full of flavour and chunky! Whether you’re a long-term veggie or looking for #MeatlessMonday inspiration you will love these meaty burgers!

Here's the recipe for BBQ Portobello Mushroom and Black Bean Burgers

Vegetable Thai Green Curry

4.89 from 9 votes

Thai Green Curry is mild, fragrant and light and this vegetarian version is bursting with goodness. Easily adapted to add chicken, beef or fish, it’s the perfect way to save money from ordering a takeaway.

Here's the recipe for Vegetable Thai Green Curry

Vegetable Thai Green Curry on a blue plate with white rice and a lime wedge.

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Comments

Claire | Easy Pasta Sauces says

June 01, 2017 at 2:43 am

What a great round up!!

The Shiitake Mushroom Tagliatelle and Roasted Butternut Squash, Sage and Ricotta Pasta have caught my eye.
LOVE PASTA :D

Dahn says

June 01, 2017 at 2:03 am

wow, great roundup, so many choices. I had no idea it was vegetarian week

Kelly @ trial and eater says

May 31, 2017 at 10:48 pm

What a great round up! You just helped me add quite a few recipes to my must-try list, thanks!

Rebecca | Let's Eat Cake says

May 31, 2017 at 10:43 pm

What a great list! This will be super helpful for Meatless Mondays in the future :)

Ceri Jones says

May 21, 2017 at 8:07 pm

What a brilliant collection of recipes, so useful!

Deano says

May 18, 2017 at 11:18 am

My friends Mam used to make us moussaka every Saturday evening. Your vegetarian version looks amazing!

Rich says

May 17, 2017 at 1:36 pm

Those cheesy chickpea burgers caught my eye, top job!

Lubka Henry says

May 15, 2017 at 6:36 pm

I like the look of these meals. Though I'm not a vegan, I'd cook most of them myself.

chloe griffiths says

May 15, 2017 at 11:21 am

these all look so yummy, not being vegan and i want to give some of these a go! xo

Angela Milnes says

May 15, 2017 at 12:03 am

These are all looks yummy and it makes me hungry! I would love to try one of this soon

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