Vegetarian Recipes

Meat-free recipes that are filling and full of flavour

Vegetarian cooking is one of the most varied categories in the kitchen. Without meat as the centrepiece, the focus shifts to building filling, satisfying dishes from eggs, cheese, pulses, grains, and seasonal vegetables — and there's an enormous amount to work with. Italian pasta, Indian dal, Mexican bean dishes, Greek spanakopita — the world's best vegetarian cooking isn't defined by what's missing from it.

These recipes include both vegetarian and vegan options. Whether you're cooking for a meatless Monday, feeding a household with mixed preferences, or simply trying to eat less meat without giving up on flavour or substance, you'll find strong options across cuisines and cooking times. Every recipe is fully tested and comes with step-by-step instructions.

Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Easy

Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich

The ultimate comfort food: golden-brown, crispy bread with g...

5 min
2
$
American
Chana Masala
Easy

Chana Masala

A flavorful and aromatic Indian chickpea curry, simmered in ...

25 min
2
$$$
Indian
Fresh Tabbouleh Salad
Easy

Fresh Tabbouleh Salad

A light and zesty Middle Eastern salad bursting with fresh h...

15 min (bu...
2
$$$
Middle Eastern
Classic Palak Paneer
Medium

Classic Palak Paneer

A vibrant and creamy Indian dish featuring tender cubes of p...

25 min
2
$$$
Indian
Nourishing Kale and Quinoa Bowl
Easy

Nourishing Kale and Quinoa Bowl

A healthy, vibrant, and satisfying bowl featuring tender mas...

15 min
2
$$$
Healthy / Contemporary
Classic Chocolate Éclairs (Mini Batch)
Hard

Classic Chocolate Éclairs (Mini Batch)

Elegant French pastries featuring airy, crisp choux pastry s...

30-35 min ...
2
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French
Classic Ratatouille
Medium

Classic Ratatouille

A rustic and flavorful French vegetable stew featuring tende...

40-45 min
2
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French
Classic Chilaquiles
Easy

Classic Chilaquiles

A vibrant and comforting Mexican dish made with fried tortil...

20 min
2
$$$
Mexican
Classic Quiche Lorraine
Medium

Classic Quiche Lorraine

A savory French tart with a rich, creamy custard filling, sm...

35-40 min
2
$$$
French
Classic Crème Brûlée
Medium

Classic Crème Brûlée

A luxurious French dessert featuring a smooth, rich vanilla ...

35-40 min ...
2
$$$
French
Nourishing Detox Soup
Easy

Nourishing Detox Soup

A light, vegetable-packed soup designed to be cleansing and ...

25 min
2
$$$
French
Classic Samosas
Medium

Classic Samosas

Crispy, triangular pastries filled with a delicious and arom...

15-20 min ...
2
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Indian
Easy

Classic Avocado Toast

A simple yet satisfying avocado toast, featuring creamy mash...

5 min
2
$$$
American
Easy

Keto Creamy Asparagus Soup

A velvety smooth and flavorful soup made with fresh asparagu...

20 min
2
$$$
French
Medium

Risotto alla Milanese

A classic Italian risotto known for its rich, creamy texture...

25-30 min
2
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Italian
Hard

Classic Cannoli

Crispy, fried pastry shells filled with a sweet, creamy rico...

15 min (fr...
2
$$$
Italian
Medium

Classic Naan Bread

Soft, pillowy, and slightly chewy Indian flatbread, traditio...

10-15 min ...
2
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Indian
Easy

Classic Fettuccine Alfredo

A rich and creamy Italian-American pasta dish featuring tend...

15 min
2
$$$
Italian
Medium

Gnocchi alla Romana

A classic Roman dish of tender, baked semolina gnocchi, ofte...

30-35 min
2
$$$
Italian
Easy

Classic Bruschetta

A fresh and flavorful Italian appetizer featuring slices of ...

10 min
2
$$$
Italian
Medium

Classic Kunafeh

A golden, crispy Middle Eastern dessert with a gooey, warm c...

30-35 min
2
$$$
Middle-Eastern
Medium

Sun-Dried Tomato & Spinach Stuffed Shells

Large pasta shells generously filled with a creamy blend of ...

30-35 min
2
$$$
Italian
Medium

Eggplant Involtini with Ricotta

Tender slices of baked or pan-fried eggplant rolled around a...

35-40 min
2
$$$
Italian
Medium

Mushroom Truffle Risotto

A luxurious and creamy Italian risotto featuring earthy mush...

30-35 min
2
$$$
Italian
Medium

Sicilian Caponata with Crusty Bread

A sweet and sour Sicilian vegetable relish, featuring tender...

35-45 min
2
$$$
Italian
Medium

Savory Mushroom and Gruyère Crêpes

Delicate French crêpes filled with a rich, earthy mixture of...

25-30 min
2
$$$
French
Medium

Pear and Almond Galette

A rustic and elegant tart featuring a flaky pastry crust fil...

40-45 min
2
$$$
French
Easy

Warm Goat Cheese Salad

A delightful salad featuring crisp mixed greens, tangy warm ...

10-12 min
2
$$$
French
Hard

Malai Kofta with Cashew Cream Sauce

Soft and creamy dumplings (kofta) made from paneer and potat...

50-60 min
2
$$$
Indian
Hard

Spicy Masala Dosa with Coconut Chutney

Crispy, thin South Indian crepes (dosa) filled with a flavor...

30-40 min ...
2
$$$
Indian
Medium

Tandoori Paneer Skewers

Cubes of Indian cheese (paneer) and colorful vegetables mari...

15-20 min
2
$$$
Indian
Medium

Black Bean and Plantain Enchiladas

Sweet and savory enchiladas filled with a hearty mix of seas...

30-35 min
2
$$$
Mexican
Easy

Elote (Mexican Street Corn) Pasta Salad

A vibrant and flavorful pasta salad inspired by Mexican stre...

20 min
2
$$$
Mexican
Medium

Steamed Scallion Buns (Hua Juan)

Soft, fluffy, and slightly savory Chinese steamed buns, beau...

15 min
2
$$$
Chinese
Medium

Orange Glazed Tofu with Stir-Fried Greens

Crispy pan-fried tofu cubes coated in a sweet and tangy oran...

25-30 min
2
$$$
Chinese
Easy

Cold Soba Noodle Bowl with Dipping Sauce

A refreshing and light Japanese-inspired noodle bowl featuri...

10-15 min
2
$$$
Japanese
Easy

Miso Glazed Eggplant (Nasu Dengaku)

Tender eggplant halves brushed with a sweet and savory miso ...

20-25 min
2
$$$
Japanese
Medium

Tamagoyaki (Sweet Japanese Omelette)

A light and subtly sweet Japanese rolled omelette, featuring...

10-12 min
2
$$$
Japanese
Medium

Muhammara with Warm Pita

A flavorful and vibrant Middle Eastern dip made from roasted...

30-35 min
2
$$$
Middle-Eastern
Medium

Mujadara (Lentils & Rice with Crispy Onions)

A comforting and flavorful Middle Eastern dish featuring ten...

45-55 min
2
$$$
Middle-Eastern
Hard

Stuffed Grape Leaves (Warak Enab)

Tender, brined grape leaves filled with a savory mixture of ...

1 hour - 1...
2
$$$
Middle-Eastern
Easy

Grilled Halloumi with Honey and Thyme

Salty halloumi cheese grilled to golden perfection, then dri...

10-12 min
2
$$$
Greek
Easy

Fasolada (White Bean Soup)

A hearty and comforting traditional Greek white bean soup, s...

1 hour - 1...
2
$$$
Greek
Medium

Loukoumades (Greek Honey Donuts)

Golden, crispy Greek donuts (loukoumades) with a light and a...

15-20 min
2
$$$
Greek
Medium

Zucchini Fritters (Kolokithokeftedes)

Crispy and flavorful Greek zucchini fritters (kolokithokefte...

15-20 min
2
$$$
Greek
Medium

Thai Peanut Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl

A vibrant and nutritious plant-based bowl featuring roasted ...

30-35 min
2
$$$
Thai
Medium

Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai

A low-carb and flavorful twist on the classic Thai noodle di...

35-40 min
2
$$$
Thai
Medium

Roasted Cauliflower Shawarma Tacos

Flavorful roasted cauliflower seasoned with Middle Eastern s...

30-35 min
2
$$$
Mexican
Medium

Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Flatbread

A delicious flatbread topped with sweet caramelized onions, ...

45-55 min
2
$$$
Italian
Medium

Chickpea and Spinach Stuffed Peppers

Sweet bell peppers generously filled with a hearty and flavo...

40-45 min
2
$$$
Middle-Eastern
Easy

Turkish Menemen (Scrambled Eggs with Peppers)

A vibrant and comforting Turkish breakfast dish (menemen) fe...

15-20 min
2
$$$
Middle-Eastern
Easy

Kimchi & Cheddar Breakfast Quesadilla

A quick and flavorful fusion breakfast, combining warm torti...

15-20 min
2
$$$
American
Easy

Savory Oatmeal with Mushrooms and Egg

A hearty and comforting bowl of savory oatmeal, topped with ...

15-20 min
2
$$$
Chinese
Easy

Baked Eggs with Feta

Flavorful eggs baked in a rich tomato and pepper sauce, topp...

20-25 min
2
$$$
Middle-Eastern
Medium

Banana Tahini Pancakes with Pistachio Crumble

Fluffy, wholesome pancakes flavored with sweet banana and nu...

20-25 min
2
$$$
American
Medium

Authentic Dal Makhani (Creamy Indian Black Lentils)

A rich and velvety North Indian classic made with black lent...

45-50 min
2
$$$
Indian
Easy

Easy Aloo Gobi (Indian Potato and Cauliflower Curry)

A classic North Indian dry curry of tender potatoes and caul...

25-30 min
2
$$$
Indian
Easy

Coconut Lentil Curry (Vegan, One-Pot, Weeknight Friendly)

A hearty, creamy plant-based curry loaded with protein-rich ...

30 min
2
$$$
Indian
Easy

Mushroom Masala Recipe (Rich Indian Mushroom Curry)

Tender mushrooms simmered in a velvety, aromatic tomato-crea...

25 min
2
$$$
Indian
Easy

Gnocchi with Pesto Sauce (Easy 15-Minute Dinner)

Pillowy potato gnocchi tossed in vibrant, herbaceous basil p...

8 min
2
$$$
Italian
Easy

Classic Italian Panna Cotta (Silky Vanilla Dessert)

An elegant, creamy Italian dessert that literally means 'coo...

10 min
2
$$$
Italian
Easy

Easy Homemade Tiramisu (No Bake, Classic Italian Dessert)

The iconic Italian dessert featuring espresso-soaked ladyfin...

0 min (no ...
2
$$$
Italian
Easy

Classic Minestrone Soup (Hearty Italian Vegetable Soup)

A rustic, comforting Italian vegetable soup loaded with seas...

45 min
2
$$$
Italian
Medium

Crispy Arancini Recipe (Italian Fried Risotto Balls)

Golden, crispy-on-the-outside, creamy-on-the-inside fried ri...

20 min
2
$$$
Italian
Easy

Easy Caprese Salad Recipe (Ready in 15 Minutes)

The iconic Italian salad featuring ripe tomatoes, fresh mozz...

5 min
2
$$$
Italian

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