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Easy vegetarian recipes

Eating veggie on a weeknight doesn't require complicated tofu or a long grocery list. Chickpeas, lentils, eggs, cheese and seasonal vegetables are enough to build a satisfying meal. Here are our vegetarian and vegan recipes, chosen for their simplicity and flavour: even if you're not full-time veggie.

146 vegetarian and vegan recipes

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Eating well veggie, without overcomplicating it

The key to a satisfying vegetarian meal is plant protein: canned legumes (chickpeas, black beans, lentils), tofu, tempeh, eggs or cheese. Add a starch, a vegetable and two flavour-building ingredients, and you're set. Many of these dishes are also among our quick recipes: handy on rushed evenings. Want to explore everything? Check out the full recipe catalogue.

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15-Minute Lemon-Ricotta Pasta with Spinach and Basil

20-Minute Lemon-Ricotta Spaghetti with Peas and Basil

Air Fryer Crispy Chickpea and Veggie Bowl

Air Fryer Crispy Sesame Tofu

Baked Eggplant Parmesan

Baked Shakshuka with Feta and Fresh Herbs

Bakery-Style Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust

Black Bean Tacos with Charred Corn and Avocado-Lime Crema

Bright Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust

Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Flaky Salt

Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Flaky Salt

Brown Butter Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Chives

Brown Butter Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Chives

Brown Butter Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Chives

Brown Butter Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Chives

Brown Butter Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Chives

Brown Butter Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Chives

Chana Masala with Charred Tomatoes

Chana Masala with Charred Tomatoes and Cilantro

Chana Masala with Ginger and Lime

Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole

Chipotle Black Bean and Sweet Potato Tacos with Lime Crema

Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Energy Balls

Coconut Chickpea and Spinach Curry

Coconut Chickpea and Spinach Curry

Coconut Chickpea and Spinach Curry

Coconut Curried Butternut Squash and Red Lentil Soup

Coconut Curry Butternut Squash and Red Lentil Soup

Coconut Curry Butternut Squash Soup with Crispy Chickpeas

Coconut Red Lentil Curry with Spinach

Coconut Red Lentil Dal with Charred Lime

Coconut Red Lentil Dal with Charred Lime and Cilantro Oil

Creamy Lemon-Ricotta Pasta with Spinach and Peas

Creamy Wild Mushroom Risotto

Creamy Wild Mushroom Risotto

Creamy Wild Mushroom Risotto

Creamy Wild Mushroom Risotto with Parmesan and Thyme

Creamy Wild Mushroom Risotto with Thyme and Parmesan

Creamy Wild Mushroom Risotto with Thyme and Parmesan

Crispy Black Bean and Cheddar Quesadillas with Avocado Crema

Crispy Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas with Lime Crema

Crispy Chipotle Black Bean Tacos with Lime Slaw

Crispy Ginger-Sesame Tofu Stir-Fry with Broccoli

Crispy Halloumi Bowls with Lemon-Herb Quinoa and Roasted Vegetables

Crispy Herbed Hash Browns with Garlic-Chive Sour Cream

Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes with Vanilla-Maple Butter

Fluffy Dutch Baby with Lemon-Ricotta and Berries

Golden Red Lentil Dal with Cumin-Garlic Tadka

Golden Red Lentil Dal with Tempered Spices

Grilled Portobello Mushroom Burgers

Hearty Lentil Soup Meal Prep Portions

Herby White Bean and Sun-Dried Tomato Pinwheels

Instant Pot Golden Lentil Soup

Instant Pot Parmesan Mushroom Risotto

Kale Caesar Salad with Crispy Chickpeas and Anchovy-Parmesan Dressing

Maple-Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan

Miso Butter Udon Noodle Soup with Mushrooms

Miso Butter Udon with Shiitake and Wilted Spinach

Miso-Roasted Sweet Potato and Quinoa Buddha Bowl with Tahini Drizzle

Miso-Tahini Energy Balls with Toasted Sesame

Moroccan-Spiced Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew

No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls

No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Balls

No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Energy Balls with Dark Chocolate and Flaxseed

Overnight Oats Meal-Prep

Palak Paneer with Charred Garlic Tempering

Palak Paneer with Charred Spinach

Palak Paneer with Charred Tomato and Cream

Palak Paneer with Toasted Cumin

Palak Paneer with Toasted Cumin and Ginger

Palak Paneer with Toasted Cumin and Ginger

Palak Paneer with Toasted Garlic Oil

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Balls

Peanut Butter, Oat and Dark Chocolate Energy Balls

Penne Arrabbiata with Toasted Garlic

Puffed Lemon Ricotta Dutch Baby with Berry Compote

Puffed Lemon-Vanilla Dutch Baby with Berries

Red Lentil Coconut Curry with Spinach and Coriander

Red Lentil Dal Tadka

Red Lentil Dal Tadka with Sizzled Cumin and Garlic