Vegetarian options can often be misconstrued as boring, tasteless and regarded simply as a nutritional necessity, so in an attempt to quash those negative connotations we have rounded up the best vegetarian recipes for you to try – not a nut roast in sight.
From traditional French vegetarian dishes such as Ratatouille, to the Middle Eastern street food staple, falafels –these vegetarian recipes will make you rethink your diet.
Bon appetite.
Tenderstem, Beetroot & Toasted Seed Salad with Lemon Dressing
Starting off the roundup is this delicious Tenderstem, beetroot and toasted seed salad. High in beta-carotene, which helps cleanse the liver, this salad would be a great addition to your diet post festive season.
Radish and Butternut Pilaf with Almonds & Greek Style Yogurt
Meat-eaters will rethink their eating choices once they get a whiff of this exotic recipe for radish and butternut pilaf with almonds and Greek style yogurt. Filled with delicious and colourful veg it’s the perfect dish to grace a vibrant dinner party spread. Great served as part of a Mezze with pitta bread, hoummous and aubergine.
Baked Eggs with Roasted Vegetables
The dish to indulge in after a long day, increase your protein uptake and ensure you receive your daily dose of veg with this recipe for baked eggs with roasted vegetables.
Easy Falafel Recipe
The Middle Eastern street food staple that we have all fallen in love with, falafels. Easy to make and incredibly tasty, serve these yummy falafel balls in a warm wrap and top with fresh diced tomatoes and crispy salad.
Roasted Ratatouille
The French show us how it is done with their traditional vegetarian Ratatouille dish. There are many ways to make this classic dish, you can roast the vegetables first to maximize flavour or sautée the aubergines and courgettes separately first, and then creating a sauce with the remaining tomatoes, onions and garlic to layer on top. This recipe allows for creativity, so why not try making your own version?
Spinach and Feta Lasagne
Created by the popular vegetarian eatery Tibits, this recipe for spinach and feta lasagna is certainly one to try. The perfect end-of-the-week dish, serve this up Mediterranean style with some salad and a glass of white.
Celery Rosti with Coriander and Poached Egg
A brilliant starter to a dinner party, impress guests and convert carnivores with this delicious celery rosti with coriander and poached egg. You couldn’t ask for a more perfect recipe.
Halloumi and Courgette Burgers
Treat yourselves to these hearty and very tasty halloumi and courgette burgers. Heaven in one bite, place these yummy burgers on toasted ciabatta slices, and sit back and enjoy the mouth-watering sensation.
Four Bean Feast
It’s time to let the kiddies have some fun, and this flavourful four-bean feast is the perfect way to start. A great way to introduce healthy heating to little ones, let them help you taste your good work as you stir the pot.
