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Fast Vegetarian Recipes

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My massive collection of quick, delicious, and completely meat-free meals prepared in 30 minutes or less, perfect for busy home cooks looking for effortless, healthy, and budget-friendly everyday dining.

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snacks and light bites

soups & salads

midweek meals

snacks and light bites

Perfect for sharing or solo indulgence, these effortless recipes keep you fueled and satisfied between your main meals.

stuffed courgettes Serves 4 Total cooking time 30 minutes 4 courgettes 175 g (6 oz) plum tomatoes, chopped 210 g (7 oz) mozzarella cheese, grated 2 tablespoons shredded basil leaves 25 g (1 oz) Parmesan cheese, grated salt and pepper Slice the courge...

stuffed courgettes

asparagus frittata Serves 4 Total cooking time 30 minutes 400 g (13 oz) asparagus 2 tablespoons olive oil 6 large eggs 50 g (2 oz) Parmesan cheese, grated 1 tablespoon chopped oregano salt and pepper Break the woody ends off the asparagus and discard...

easy asparagus frittata

falafel with spicy sauce Serves 4 Total cooking time 15 minutes 400 g (13 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 onion, finely diced 2 garlic cloves, chopped 3 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 tablesp...

falafel with spicy sauce

quick quesadillas Serves 4 Total cooking time 10 minutes 200 g (7 oz) refried beans 8 soft flour tortillas 25 g (1 oz) jalapeño pepper slices, drained and chopped 1 large tomato, deseeded and diced 150 g (5 oz) Cheddar cheese, grated 2 spring onions,...

quick quesadillas

aubergine melts Serves 4 Total cooking time 30 minutes 2 aubergines, halved lengthways 4 tablespoons olive oil 4 tomatoes, sliced 200 g (7 oz) mozzarella cheese, sliced a small handful of basil leaves 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts pepper crisp gree...

aubergine melts

Serves 4 Total cooking time 20 minutes 275 g (9 oz) can sweetcorn 65 g (2½ oz) plain flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 egg, beaten ½ red pepper, cored, deseeded and finely chopped 1 small red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped 6 tablespoons chopped f...

sweetcorn fritters with chilli salsa

Serves 4 Total cooking time 10 minutes 4 corn tortillas 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 avocados, peeled and stoned 50 ml (2 fl oz) crème fraîche 2–3 tablespoons lime juice 4 tomatoes, chopped 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion 1 tablespoon extra vir...

tostados with avocado & tomato

Serves 4 Total cooking time 20 minutes 125 g (4 oz) plain flour a pinch of salt 2 eggs 200 ml (7 fl oz) milk mixed with 75 ml (3 fl oz) water 50 g (2 oz) butter, melted 200 g (7 oz) baby spinach leaves 4 tomatoes, sliced 400 g (13 oz) mozzarella chee...

mozzarella & spinach pancakes

Serves 4 Total cooking time 20 minutes 100 g (3½ oz) fresh white breadcrumbs zest of 1 lemon, finely grated generous pinch of chilli flakes 2 tablespoons thyme leaves 50 g (2 oz) plain flour 2 large eggs, beaten 300 g (10 oz) bocconcini (baby mozzare...

bocconcini with fresh pesto aïoli

Serves 4 Total cooking time 10 minutes 15 g (½ oz) butter, plus extra for buttering the muffins 200 g (7 oz) spinach leaves 4 muffins, split in half 4 eggs 3 tablespoons chopped parsley 200 ml (7 fl oz) ready-made hollandaise sauce salt and pepper Ha...

eggs florentine

Serves 4 Total cooking time 30 minutes 875 g (1¾ lb) boiled potatoes (King Edward or Maris Piper) 6 spring onions, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, very finely chopped 1 large egg, lightly beaten 4 tablespoons sunflower oil lime wedges, to serve Salsa...

spring onion rostis with spicy salsa

Serves 4 Total cooking time 10 minutes 1 ripe pear, cored and finely chopped 2 tablespoons crème fraîche 65 g (2½ oz) Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled 20 red or green Belgian chicory leaves (or a mixture of both) 25 g (1 oz) walnuts, toasted and roughly c...

walnut, gorgonzola & pear boats

Serves 4 Total cooking time 20 minutes 1 large baguette, cut into 8 slices 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 garlic clove 400 g (13 oz) can borlotti beans, rinsed and drained 3 spring onions, sliced 100 g (3½ oz) roasted red peppers from a jar, drained and f...

borlotti bean & pepper bruschetta

Serves 4 Total cooking time 20 minutes 5 tablespoons olive oil 1 shallot, finely chopped 100 g (3½ oz) walnut halves 200 g (7 oz) ready-roasted red peppers from a jar 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses 4...

red pepper dip with herby pittas

Serves 4 Total cooking time 20 minutes 300 g (10 oz) whole baby Brie or Camembert 25 g (1 oz) pecans 3 tablespoons maple syrup 3 tablespoons soft dark brown sugar thyme sprigs crusty bread, to serve Remove any plastic packaging from the cheese and re...

baked brie with maple syrup

Serves 6 Total cooking time 20 minutes 75 ml (3 fl oz) olive oil 1 lemon 2 garlic cloves, peeled 300 g (10 oz) broad beans 300 g (10 oz) peas handful of mint leaves 6 slices of sourdough bread salt and pepper To serve 2 radishes, thinly sliced handfu...

broad bean & pea crostini

Serves 4 Total cooking time 10 minutes 700 g (1 lb 6 oz) asparagus spears 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 eggs 40 g (1¾ oz) Parmesan cheese Snap the woody ends off the asparagus spears and discard. Heat a griddle pan until very hot and sprinkle it with the ...

asparagus with poached eggs

Serves 4 Total cooking time 20 minutes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, sliced 1 red pepper, cored, deseeded and sliced ½ teaspoon hot smoked or sweet paprika 400 g (13 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 100 g (3½ oz) spinach leaves, rinsed ...

chickpea & spinach omelette

Serves 4 Total cooking time 30 minutes 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, chopped 400 g (13 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 400 g (13 oz) can black-eyed beans, drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon tomato purée 1 t...

bean burgers with garlicky yogurt

Serves 4 Total cooking time 20 minutes 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 long peppers 2 egg yolks 200 g (8 oz) feta cheese, crumbled 3 tablespoons natural yogurt finely grated rind of ½ lemon 1 teaspoon chopped oregano Rub the oil over the peppers, arrange th...

feta-stuffed peppers

Serves 4 Total cooking time 10 minutes 5 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling ½ aubergine, trimmed and thinly sliced 1 ciabatta loaf 4 tablespoons green pesto 1 large beef tomato, thinly sliced 4 slices of mozzarella cheese pepper Heat the...

ciabatta toast with grilled veg

soups & salads

Packed with nutrient-dense vegetables, legumes, and bright dressings, every single recipe can be whipped up in under 30 minutes using simple pantry staples

Serves 4 Total cooking time 20 minutes 2 tablespoons butter 8 spring onions, trimmed and sliced 750 g (1½ lb) frozen peas 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon leaves 1 romaine lettuce, finely shredded 1 litre (1¾ pints) hot vegetable stock 2 tablespoons dou...

lettuce, pea & tarragon soup

Serves 4 Total cooking time 30 minutes 1 kg (2 lb) ripe tomatoes, halved 4 garlic cloves, unpeeled 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 carrot, chopped 1 celery stick, sliced 1 red pepper, cored, deseeded and chopped 700 ml (1 pint 3 fl oz) hot...

roasted tomato soup

oriental soup with egg & greens Serves 4 Total cooking time 30 minutes 4 spring onions 100 g (3½ oz) pak choi, roughly chopped 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2.5 cm (1 in) piece fresh root ginger, finely grated 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 200 g ...

oriental soup with egg & greens

Serves 4 Total cooking time 20 minutes 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 red onion, chopped 1 red pepper, cored, deseeded and chopped 550 g (1 lb 2 oz) sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped ¼ teaspoon ground cumin 8 cherry tomatoes 1.2 litres (2 pints) vege...

sweet potato & red pepper soup

Serves 4 Total cooking time 20 minutes ½ teaspoon coconut oil or olive oil ¼ teaspoon mustard seeds ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon ground turmeric 1 small onion, diced 1.5-cm (¾-inch) piece of fresh root ginger, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, fin...

lentil, mustard & chickpea soup

iced green gazpacho Serves 4 Total preparation time 20 minutes 2 celery sticks (including leaves) 1 small green pepper, deseeded 1 large cucumber, peeled 3 slices stale white bread, crusts removed 1 fresh green chilli, deseeded 4 garlic cloves 1 teas...

iced green gazpacho

Serves 4 Total cooking time 30 minutes 2 tablespoons sunflower oil 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 teaspoon grated fresh root ginger 1 red chilli, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon sweet smoked paprika, plus extra to garnish 700 g ...

spicy lentil & carrot soup

Serves 4 Total cooking time 20 minutes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, sliced 400 g (13 oz) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 400 g (13 oz) can butter beans, rinsed and drained 400 g (13 oz) can chopped tomatoes ½ Sav...

tuscan bean & truffle soup

Serves 4 Total cooking time 10 minutes 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 raw beetroot, peeled and grated 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds 200 g (7 oz) goats’ cheese 75 g (3 oz) rocket leaves 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil pe...

beetroot & goats’ cheese salad

Serves 4 Total cooking time 30 minutes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 600 g (1 lb 5 oz) pumpkin flesh, cut into chunks 1 Bramley apple, peeled, cored and chopped 2 tomatoes, skinned and chopped 900 ml (1½ pints) vegetable stock 100 ml (3½ f...

cream of pumpkin & apple soup

Serves 4 Total cooking time 10 minutes 200 g (7 oz) haloumi cheese, cut into 8 slices finely grated zest and juice of 1 lime 2 spring onions, finely sliced 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley 2 tablespoons chopped mint 1 tablespoon avocado oil 15...

watermelon & haloumi salad

Serves 4 Total cooking time 15 minutes 250 g (8 oz) dried soba noodles 250 g (8 oz) frozen podded soya beans 6 spring onions, thinly sliced diagonally 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 3 cm (1 inch) piece of fresh root ginger 1 red chilli, finely chopped 1 ...

spicy soya bean & noodle salad

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bulgar & goats’ cheese salad

Serves 4 Total cooking time 30 minutes 150 g (5 oz) quinoa, rinsed under running cold water 300 ml (½ pint) boiling water 4 yellow or red tomatoes, deseeded and diced 1 large green pepper, deseeded and finely chopped 2 spring onions, finely sliced 10...

quinoa & tomato salad with feta

Serves 4 Total cooking time 30 minutes 300 g (10 oz) ripe tomatoes 125 g (4 oz) ciabatta bread 16 black olives, pitted 3 teaspoons capers ½ red onion, finely sliced 300 g (10 oz) red and yellow cherry tomatoes, halved 6–8 basil leaves 1 tablespoon re...

panzanella

Serves 4 Total cooking time 30 minutes 3 large red peppers, cored, deseeded and cut into quarters 6 plum tomatoes, halved 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 tablespoon lemon juice ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon clear honey 400 g (1...

chickpea, tomato & pepper salad

midweek meals

The unsung heroes of the busy workweek, expertly bridging the gap between exhausting schedules and the necessity of a nourishing dinner.

Serves 4 Total cooking time 20 minutes 275 g (9 oz) quinoa, rinsed 600 ml (1 pint) hot vegetable stock 200 g (7 oz) asparagus, chopped 200 g (7 oz) frozen peas 1 tablespoon chopped mint 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese pepper Place the quinoa and...

asparagus & pea quinoa risotto

Serves 4 Total cooking time 30 minutes 250 g (8 oz) frozen leaf spinach 2 spring onions, chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 200 g (7 oz) feta cheese, crumbled 2 eggs, beaten pinch of grated nutmeg 25 g (1 oz) butter, melted 3 tablespoons olive oil 5 lar...

crispy spinach & feta pie

Serves 4 Total cooking time 10 minutes 25 g (1 oz) raisins 400 g (13 oz) small cauliflower florets 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 spring onions, thinly sliced 1½ tablespoons medium-hot curry paste 500 g (1 lb) ready-cooked ste...

quick spiced cauliflower pilau