50 Delicious Meat-Free Dinners That Aren't Pasta

You know I'm all about that veg, 'bout that veg, vege-table.

Vegetarian dinners don't always have to be a plate of boring pasta. These mouth-watering veggie dinners are far more creative and exciting. Whether you're vegetarian and looking for new dinner ideas, or are throwing a dinner party and have vegetarian guests over, our selection of fresh and vibrant mains are sure to go down a treat. We love this Black Bean Chilli with Tortilla Chips.

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Healthy Chilli Bean and Bulgur Burgers

Bring the bulgur and 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Strain, and let cool completely.Meanwhile, heat the oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add

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Spinach and Feta Pie

Cono Sur wine pairing: Bring out the flavour of the feta and pine nuts with the ripe palate of Pinot Noir.

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Margherita Pizza

1. To make the dough: In a small bowl, combine the yeast, sugar and water and stir gently to dissolve. Let the mixture stand until the yeast comes alive and starts to foam, 5 to 10 minutes. 2. If you're using a stand mixer, combine the salt and fl

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Couscous Salad with Tomatoes and Mint

Toss the tomatoes, cucumbers, and lemon juice in a bowl with 2 teaspoons of the salt. Set aside.Put the couscous into a large bowl. Bring the water, lemon zest, 3 tablespoons of the oil, the remaining salt, cayenne, and herb stems to a boil over high

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Saag Paneer

Broccoli is combined with Indian cheese Paneer in Bal Arneson's stunning dish.

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Spinach and Paneer Koftas

Delicious Indian dumplings with a sauce flavoured with cardamom and fenugreek.

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Waffled Falafel

Preheat the oven to 90°C (to keep cooked waffles warm).Combine the oil, coriander, flour, parsley, baking powder, cumin, salt, coriander, cayenne, egg whites, garlic and chickpeas in a food processor and pulse until smooth.Lightly brush the top a

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Healthy Whole-Wheat Pizza with Rocket and Parsley Pesto

Special equipment: a pizza stone or baking sheetFor the dough: Stir together the warm water, honey and yeast in a measuring cup or small bowl. Let sit until a small layer of foam develops at the top, 3 to 5 minutes. (If this doesn't happen, your yeas

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Portobello Mushroom Burger

Mustard and pesto transform this burger into a taste sensation.

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Bean-Kale Burgers with Sweet Potato Wedges

Place a baking sheet on the bottom rack of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F.Combine the kale and beans in a medium bowl and mash until the beans almost form a paste. Add the cheese, peanuts, 2 tablespoons of the cornmeal, 1/2 teaspoon salt, som

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Veggie Moussaka

Heat the oven to 180°C/Gas 4. In a large pan with a lid, heat 2 tsp of oil and gently fry the onions for 3-4 minutes until they are soft, add the garlic and cook for a further minute. Add the carrot, lentils, stock, tomatoes, cinnamon and oregano

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Crustless Spinach and Feta Pies

1) Position a rack in the centre of the oven and preheat to 200C/Gas 6. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Squeeze excess water out of spinach. Add spinach and spring onions and cook, stirring, until dry, about 4 mins. Transfer

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Mozzarella and Tomato Salad

Slice the tomatoes and cheese into 1/4-inch thick slices. Arrange the salad on a serving platter or individual plates in an alternating pattern, with two to three slices of tomato for every piece of cheese. Season with the salt and pepper to taste.

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Never-Fail Cheese Souffle

Butter the bread slices on both sides (use the whole stick), then cut them into 3/4-inch squares. (Leave the crust on.)Beat the eggs in a large bowl until foamy, then gradually whisk in the milk.Alternate layers of bread and Cheddar in a low 2-quart

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Endive Quesadillas

Wash all the endive and tear 1 pound into bite-size pieces. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Stir in the garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring, until the garlic is golden

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Wholewheat Cherry Tomato and Courgette Pan Pizza

Stir together the warm water, honey and yeast in a measuring cup or small bowl. Let sit until a small layer of foam develops at the top, 3 to 5 minutes. (If this doesn't happen, discard and try again with new yeast.) Whisk the flour and 1/2 teaspo

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Middle-Eastern Couscous with Tenderstem Broccoli

Prepare the stock in a mixing bowl by stirring the bouillon powder in 400ml boiling water. Tip in the couscous, stir well, cover with clingfilm and set aside for 10 minutes. In a separate bowl, stir together the olive oil, garlic, chilli and Bahara

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Grilled Cauliflower Steak with Israeli Couscous and Olives

Prepare a grill for high heat. Tear off two 18-inch-long pieces of aluminum foil.Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat and toast the almonds, tossing occasionally, until lightly toasted.Remove the bottom leaves of the cauliflower, and trim the stem

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Gluten-Free Mushroom and Ricotta Pizza

Set a pizza stone or baking sheet on an oven rack in the bottom-third position and preheat to 220°C. Divide the pizza dough into 2 balls. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and press each ball out into a thin 10-inch round. Put the baking sh

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Spinach and Feta Quiche

Preheat oven to 180°C (160C with fan) gas mark 3. Place the spinach into a large sauce pan with 50 ml of water. Cover with a lid and allow to steam on a high heat for 5 minutes till wilted. Remove from heat and strain off excess water. Heat the

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Mini Mushroom, Kalonji and Feta Pies

1. First, make the filling. Heat the butter in a large pan and add the kalonji seeds and garlic. Throw in all the mushrooms and combine. Leave on a low heat for five minutes, then once some moisture is released from the mushrooms, turn up the heat. C

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Spinach and Paneer Curry

This SimplyCook recipe takes just 20 minutes to cook, saving you precious time in the kitchen. SimplyCook have sourced quality ingredients to make this money-saving meal the perfect alternative to costly recipe book equivalents. 1. Heat enough oil

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Tenderstem, Pumpkin and Pine Nut Tart

Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas 6. Put the pumpkin, red onion and thyme in a roasting tin and pour over the olive oil. Toss to mix well and roast in the oven for 15 minutes. Then add the Tenderstem and garlic to the roasting tin, mix through and roast

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Spring Asparagus Tart

Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly flour the work surface and roll out the puff pastry to a 9- by 12-inch even rectangle. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.Combine the mascarpone, 1 1/4 teaspoons of t

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Iranian Stew

This SimplyCook recipe takes just 20 minutes to cook, saving you precious time in the kitchen. SimplyCook have sourced quality ingredients to make this money-saving meal the perfect alternative to costly recipe book equivalents. 1. Heat the oven t

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Healthy Farro Fried 'Rice'

Bring a medium saucepan filled two-thirds full of water to a boil. Add the farro and cook until tender but still chewy, about 15 minutes. Drain well and cool. (This can be done one day ahead).Combine the spring onion whites, garlic, ginger, crushed r

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Vegan Lentil Burgers

Bring the lentils and 1 3/4 cup of the broth to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover and simmer until the lentils are fully softened and the liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a medium

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Vegan Tofu and Spinach Scramble

Combine the tofu, turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt and cayenne if using in a medium bowl. Toss well to combine and set aside.Heat the oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the spring onion whites and cook

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Vegan Wild-Rice-Stuffed Butternut Squash

Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 200°C. Cut each squash in half lengthwise and scoop out and discard the seeds. Arrange the halves in a large baking dish, flesh-side up.Whisk together the vinegar, maple syrup and

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Mushroom Wellington with Creamy Carrot Sauce

For the Wellington: Remove the stems and gills of the Portobello mushrooms, and discard. Cut each mushroom cap in half, then cut the halves into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots,

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Black Bean and Corn Veggie Burger with Sweet Potato "Bun"

Preheat the oven to 220°C. Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Brush the sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of the oil, and sprinkle with a large pinch of salt. Lightly oil the grill grates. Arrange the sweet potato rounds on the grill, cover wit

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Sweet Chilli Halloumi and Pitta

1. In a bowl, mix the sweet chilli sauce and the juice and zest of half a lime. 2. Slice the halloumi into thickish pieces, then toss in olive oil. 3. Heat a griddle pan over a medium heat and cook the halloumi slices in batches for about 2 minutes

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Quinoa and Vegetable Stuffed Peppers

Preheat the oven to 220°C.Bring the quinoa and stock to a boil. Cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the grain looks translucent, 12 to 15 minutes. Then fluff with a fork. You will have about 4 cups of cooked grain.Drizzle the pepp

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Vegetarian Steamed Dumplings

Preheat the oven to 95°C. Cut the tofu in half horizontally and lay between layers of paper towels. Place on a plate, top with another plate, and place a weight on top (a 14-ounce can of vegetables works well). Let stand 20 minutes. After 20 minu

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Grilled Aubergine Salad

1) Brush the aubergine and red onions with rapeseed oil and arrange on the grill. Cook the aubergine until soft and grill the onions until they have a slight char. 2) Remove from the grill to a cutting board and let cool slightly. Once cool, roug

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Leek potato soup

1) Chop the leeks into small pieces. 2) In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the leeks and a heavy pinch of salt and sweat for five minutes. Decrease the heat to medium-low and cook until the leeks are tender, approximately 25 m

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Caponata picnic sandwiches

1) Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the celery and saute until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add the aubergine and saute until beginning to soften, about 2 minutes. Season with salt. 2) Add the red pepper and cook until

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Vegan Pancakes with Sweet Paprika Vegetable Filling

These are the unsung hero of the store cupboard, made either sweet or savoury.

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Tenderstem, Paneer and Carrot Sambhal with Poodla and Pink Lady Raita

Steam the Tenderstem for 5 minutes and then transfer to a bowl of iced water. Grate the carrots, cut the paneer into 1cm cubes and set both aside. Zest and juice the lemon and set aside. To make the poodla - mix all the ingredients together to ma

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Aubergine Jungle Curry

1. Pound the garlic, galangal, chillies and shrimp paste into one combined paste. 2. Heat a large wok, add the oil and sauté the shallots until soft. 3. Add the aubergines and sweet potatoes then add the paste, krachai, lime leaves, palm sugar, gre

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Black Bean Chilli with Tortilla Chips

1. Coat the base of large frying pan with a film of olive oil and place over a medium heat. Add the garlic and brown it lightly, then add the sliced red onions and cook gently for 10 minutes until soft. Add the chillies, chilli powder, cumin and oreg

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Goat's Cheese, Lentil and Brown Rice Rolls

Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Butter a 9 by 13-inch glass baking dish. Set aside.Remove the thick stem from the center of each chard leaf. Cut each leaf in half lengthwise. Trim the ends from the leaves

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Seven Vegetable Couscous

For the stew: 1) Put the garlic, turnips, onion, carrot, fennel, sultanas, ginger, salt, cumin, paprika, sugar, turmeric, cloves, and cinnamon in a large soup pot with a tight-fitting lid. Add 475ml water and bring to the boil over high heat; cov

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Artichoke and Tomato Panzanella

1) Place a griddle pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal griddle. Drizzle the bread and artichoke hearts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Griddle the bread and artichokes until golden brown at the edges, about 6 mins t

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Crisp Goat's Cheese with Pears and Chicory

1) Cut the pear quarters in half lengthways. Melt the butter in a pan and add the pears. Cook for two minutes, add the sugar and walnuts and cook for a further two minutes. Remove from the heat and keep to one side. 2) Trim the root off the chicor

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Achaari Paneer Stir Fry

The soft cheese and crunchy peppers pair with the flavours of Indian 5 spices.

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Broccoli and Stilton Quiche

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/ gas mark 6. 2. Line the flan ring with the pastry and bake blind for 15 minutes. 3. While the pastry is cooking, blanch the broccoli and refresh in cold water. 4. In a bowl, whisk the eggs with the double cream. 5. A