Vegetarian main course recipes
Fresh and colourful vegetarian ideas, from hearty tarts and salads to creamy risottos and soups.
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Roasted chestnut & herb pesto pasta with mushrooms
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This seasonal pesto is a good way of using up any herbs that are knocking around the kitchen
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Cheesy broccoli pasta bake
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A versatile pasta bake is a midweek staple and this recipe can even be made ahead and frozen for extra convenience
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Bean enchiladas
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This substantial veggie supper is quick to prepare and packed with goodness
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Japanese vegetable pancakes
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Why not try this speedy veggie supper, under 400 calories and packed with flavour?
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Fennel & lemon risotto
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This new way with risotto makes an easy supper for two. For a non-veggie option, just add a few cooked, peeled prawns
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Wild mushroom & chestnut cottage pie
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Use penny buns or mixed wild mushrooms for this rich and earthy vegetarian recipe
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Easy BBQ beans
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Quick, simple and packed with goodness, try these beans as part of a pick-and-mix Mexican supper
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Creamy veggie korma
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Creamy and healthy - a winning combination for this curry, which can be easily adapted to suit all the family if some want to add meat
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Paneer with broccoli & sesame
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Serve this vegetarian dish made with Indian cheese, paneer, as part of a curry night or with rice as a midweek supper
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Build-your-own-bruschettas
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Pick your favourite toppings and serve up a fun light supper, suitable for veggies and non-veggies
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Pasta with creamy greens & lemon
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Try a new topping for your pasta, ready in just 15 minutes
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Winter minestrone
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A great-value soup that's filling enough to make a midweek meal
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Parsnip pancakes with honey & mustard dressing
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An impressive vegetarian main bursting with flavour - be sure to fry the pancakes just before serving so they stay crisp
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Indian winter soup
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This warming winter soup is high in fibre, low in fat and can be frozen for ultimate convenience
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Beet & caramelised onion tart
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A great make-ahead vegetarian main that is much easier than it looks, from Trill Farm in Devon
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Pistou soup
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Make the pesto a day ahead and keep covered in the fridge, ready to top this healthy French vegetable soup from Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons
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Lentil ragù
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Struggle to get your five-a-day? This superhealthy ragù will get you four steps closer and can be frozen for extra convenience
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Spinach & ricotta gnocchi
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These luxurious gnocchi are both light and spoilingly rich at the same time
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Shallot tarte tatin with goat's cheese
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James Martin's easy, rustic cheese and onion tart is sure to become a weekend favourite
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Tex-Mex burrito
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A speedy vegetarian dish - ideal as a last-minute, midweek supper
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Pea risotto
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This risotto makes the most of peas with a pea purée, pea shoots and cooked sweet little peas
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Japanese tofu noodle bowl
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This healthy soup is full of fresh spring flavours and makes a sophisticated vegetarian meal for guests
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Smoky butter beans & greens
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This reassuringly simple dish is packed full of wholesome, smoky flavours
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Slow-roasted tomato & Gruyère tart
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Slow-roasting tomatoes will intensify their flavour and sweetness. Serve warm for best results
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Potato, Taleggio & spinach tart
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This hearty tart is ideal for feeding a hungry crowd. It reheats really well, so you can bake it earlier in the day
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Chard, sweet potato & peanut stew
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Use whatever greens you have for this nutty, sweet stew. Serve on its own in bowls, or with rice
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Sautéed asparagus, toasted almonds & Manchego cheese
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This springtime starter is a simple but effective combination of just five ingredients
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Veggie shepherd's pie with sweet potato mash
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The secret to this shepherd's pie’s filling is to choose big carrots so they don’t lose their texture when cooked
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Aubergine & black bean stir-fry
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This super-quick veggie stir-fry has just five ingredients
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Spring green fattoush
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Savour all the flavours of spring in every bite with this elegant, seasonal salad
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Falafel burgers
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A healthy burger that's filling too. These are great for anyone who craves a big bite but doesn't want the calories
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Spicy root & lentil casserole
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The potatoes in this recipe take on the spicy flavours beautifully - our idea of the perfect veggie supper
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Creamy courgette lasagne
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Serve up this creamy quick dish for a last minute dinner party and impress veggie friends
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Crispy Greek-style pie
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A crispy pie that you can adapt for your needs, add chicken or keep it veggie. A good fail-safe for your repertoire
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One-pot mushroom & potato curry
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Create a tasty, spicy vegetarian dish with mushroom and curry in less than half an hour
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Chunky minestrone soup
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The perfect solution to a cold night in? A warming bowl of this home-made chunky soup.
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Brown rice stir-fry with coriander omelette
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This dish is full of flavour and crunch - guaranteed to perk up that pack of brown rice at the back of the cupboard
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Pizza margherita in 4 easy steps
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Even a novice cook can master the art of pizza with our simple step-by-step guide. Bellissimo
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Green garden veg pie
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Veggie guests coming for dinner? Put this pie in the middle of the table and watch them dive in
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Butternut squash & sage risotto
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A satisfying veggie supper that uses a basic risotto recipe and gives it an autumnal twist
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Veggie yakisoba noodles
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A fast and healthy after-work stir-fry, for those days when you feel the need to be virtuous
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Perfect pancakes
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A foolproof batter recipe and plenty of tips on how to make pancakes with flair, whether sweet or savoury
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Roasted tomato, basil & Parmesan quiche
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A taste of summer, this quiche is full of Italian flavours and is perfect for dinner in the garden
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Easy peasy lentil curry
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Cooking with virtue; fast, cheap and healthy vegetarian lentil curry, that's also low in fat and freezable
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Moroccan spiced pie
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The perfect showpiece to your Christmas Day meal - and it's suitable for veggies
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Asparagus cream pasta
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Making a cream out of the stalks means that every mouthful of pasta will have a delicious taste of asparagus
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Cauliflower, egg & potato curry
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Even a cauliflower-hater will love the warm coconut and flavours of this vegetarian curry dish
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Spinach & ricotta cannelloni
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Keep a few portions of this vegetarian classic in the freezer and you'll never be stuck for a satisfying supper
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