Quick Vegetarian Dinners

For this collection, plan around a maximum of 20 minutes, then choose the kit you want to use. Trofie al Pesto Genovese cooks its pasta, potatoes and green beans in one pot, so it suits evenings when washing-up needs to stay small. Set out the pesto before you start and use the recipe’s timings to keep the vegetables and pasta cooking together.

For a solo dinner, Turkish Menemen gives you a one-pan option with medium spice. Prepare the peppers and tomatoes before the eggs need attention, and keep the bread alongside rather than adding another cooked side. Cooking it for two? Adjust the recipe quantities for two portions, but keep enough pan space to stir the eggs through the tomato mixture.

At a family table, Lemony Ricotta & Pea Pasta is tagged as a family favourite and has mild spice. Put the lemon zest and mint on the table if people prefer to add their own. Frozen peas are handy here; follow the recipe’s cooking instructions. If you swap the pasta shape, check its packet timing so dinner still fits your evening.

For a mixed-diet table, Veggie Yaki Udon carries vegan and dairy-free tags as well as vegetarian. That makes it a useful shared starting point, rather than cooking separate main dishes. Swap the carrot for thinly sliced pepper if that is what you have, keeping the pieces small enough for a quick stir-fry. Check any udon swaps against your household’s diet requirements rather than assuming the original tags still apply.

Want tomorrow’s lunch covered too? Moroccan Carrot & Chickpea Couscous Salad is tagged as good for meal prep. Make the dressing while preparing the vegetables, then portion out dinner and refrigerate the rest promptly. For any of these choices, check the recipe’s allergen list and ingredient labels when cooking for someone with allergies.