75+ of our best vegetarian recipes

This is an aromatic, garlicky sauce. Reduce the number of cloves for a milder flavour (or poach along with the cavolo nero to reduce the heat). You can also use kale as the leafy green here.

Recipe: Green Spaghetti

Use up lots of seasonal veg in this macaroni cheese recipe, but we've gone for cauliflower, broccoli, squash and leeks for a hearty and nutritious meal.

Recipe: Multi veg macaroni cheese

This Vietnamese noodle dish is super simple to make and packed with flavour. Served at room temperature, it’s ideal for Summer lunches.

Recipe: Tofu Bun Cha

Swap the butternut squash for sweet potato, if you prefer. You could also add extra veg to the beans to bulk out the dish to serve more – peppers or diced aubergine would be delicious.

Recipe: Baked Portobello mushrooms on Smoky Beans Traybake

All the comfort but with added goodness. Including some cream cheese helps create cheesy richness without needing too much Cheddar.

Recipe: Multi Veg Macaroni Cheese

This comforting dish will satisfy vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. You can leave out the goat’s cheese and up the potatoes to make a vegan version, if you like.

Recipe: Goat’s Cheese, Mushroom and Lentil Hotpot

This traybake combines the ingredients of the Japanese dish with the method of a toad in the hole. Top with sushi ginger and mayonnaise, if you like.

Recipe: Okonomiyaki-Inspired Traybake

Traditionally made with spaghetti, this dish is so quick and easy to make it’ll become a weekly staple.

Recipe: Gnocchi Cacio e Pepe

This low calorie lasagne recipe makes for a tasty midweek dinner.

Recipe: Easy Courgette and Leek Lasagne

A quick and comforting Japanese noodle stir-fry.

Recipe: Yaki Udon

The trick to a good toad in the hole is letting the batter rest – and choosing the best sausages for you, whether meaty or veggie.

Recipe: Veggie Toad in the Hole Traybake

As these speedy gnocchi are made without egg, don’t be tempted to make them ahead of time as they’ll fall apart on cooking.

Recipe: Gnocchi with Cherry Tomato Sauce

Ready in just 20min, this sweet and flavoursome noodle dish is sure to become a mid-week favourite.

Recipe: Tofu Teriyaki Noodles

Check the sweet chilli sauce you’re using is gluten-free. To make this dish even easier, you could use microwave rice or leftover rice – just make sure it’s piping hot before adding the sauce to the pan.

Recipe: Gluten-Free Spring Fried Rice

High in protein and fibre, quinoa makes this vegan paella-style dish filling and healthy.

Recipe: Quinoa ‘Paella’

This recipe works well with egg or rice noodles, but only rice noodles are (typically) vegan.

Recipe: Tofu Satay Noodle Soup

It doesn’t get much easier than this midweek frittata! The addition polenta may seem a little strange, but it gives the dish a wonderful texture.

Recipe: Greek Polenta Frittata

Pressing the tofu is a worthwhile step, as it gives it a firmer texture, which helps when frying.

Recipe: Tofu Pad Thai

This is a very quick version of lasagne that doesn’t require too much cooking. Make sure to use fresh lasagne sheets rather than dried.

Recipe: Watercress & Ricotta Lasagne

Grating the tofu allows it to crisp up in the pan quickly, while the mushrooms and spices give it a meaty flavour reminiscent of chorizo.

Recipe: Grated Tofu 'Chorizo' Tacos