Vegetarian Dinner Ideas Everyone Will Enjoy
Meatless dinners that nobody at the table will miss meat in. Our vegetarian collection travels from the Swiss Alps to Bangkok: creamy Älplermagronen, crunchy halloumi wraps, shakshuka, Lebanese falafel bowls, Thai green curry with tofu and Turkish lentil soup. Whether you're fully vegetarian or just eating less meat, these are hearty, flavourful and easy.
58 recipes
Swiss Älplermagronen
Hearty Alpine macaroni with tender potatoes, caramelized sweet onions, melted Gruyère, and cool apple sauce on the side.
30 min · Swiss · Vegetarian
Bubbly Raclette Toast
The cosy taste of a Raclette evening in 15 minutes — melty cheese over crusty bread, tiny potatoes, cornichons, and a pinch of paprika.
15 min · Swiss · Vegetarian
Savoury-Sweet Birchermüesli Dinner Bowl
Light, no-cook evening Bircher with grated apple, berries, Greek yoghurt, and crunchy hazelnuts — the Swiss answer to 'too tired to cook'.
10 min · Swiss · Vegetarian
Cherry Tomato Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Pantry magic: garlic-scented olive oil, blistered cherry tomatoes, chilli flakes, and basil tossed through glossy spaghetti.
15 min · Italian · Vegan, Vegetarian
Smoky Spanish Chickpea & Spinach Stew
A Sevillian tapas favourite turned dinner: chickpeas and spinach in a smoky paprika-tomato sauce, with crusty bread for dunking.
25 min · Spanish · Vegan, Vegetarian
Crispy Halloumi Crunch Wrap
Squeaky golden halloumi, crunchy veg, and a lemony yoghurt drizzle rolled up tight — a 15-minute dinner that tastes like summer.
15 min · Mediterranean · Vegetarian, High protein
Weeknight Shakshuka
Eggs gently poached in a cumin-spiced pepper and tomato sauce, finished with fresh herbs. Mop it all up with warm flatbread.
25 min · Middle eastern · Vegetarian, Gluten free
Air-Fryer Falafel Bowl with Tahini
Crispy herb falafel over fluffy couscous with tabbouleh-style salad, pickled red onion, and a creamy lemon tahini drizzle.
30 min · Lebanese · Vegan, Vegetarian
Turkish Red Lentil Soup (Mercimek)
Velvety, golden lentil soup with cumin, a hint of mint, and a squeeze of lemon. Cheap, cosy, and even better the next day.
30 min · Turkish · Vegan, Vegetarian
Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos
Roasty cumin sweet potato, smashed black beans, crunchy red cabbage slaw, and lime crema on warm corn tortillas.
30 min · Mexican · Vegan, Vegetarian
Kimchi Fried Rice with Fried Egg
The ultimate leftover-rice rescue: tangy kimchi, gochujang, and crispy rice crowned with a runny fried egg.
15 min · Korean · Vegetarian, Dairy free
Thai Green Curry with Crispy Tofu
Fragrant coconut green curry loaded with crispy tofu, green beans, and sweet peppers — cosy, bright, and fully plant-based.
30 min · Thai · Vegan, Vegetarian
Sunday Ratatouille Bake with Goat's Cheese
Provençal veg slow-roasted until jammy and sweet, finished with creamy goat's cheese and basil. Lovely with crusty bread.
60 min · French · Vegetarian, Gluten free
Crispy Rösti with Fried Egg & Garlic Spinach
The Swiss Tuesday hero: a golden, crackly Rösti crowned with a runny fried egg and buttery garlic spinach. Cheap, cosy, and done in 25.
25 min · Swiss · Vegetarian, Gluten free
Creamy Mushroom Risotto
Silky, golden risotto with deeply browned mushrooms, a splash of white wine, and plenty of Parmesan. Your 35-minute ticket to Italy.
35 min · Italian · Vegetarian, Gluten free
Lemony Ricotta & Pea Pasta
Spring in a bowl, any time of year: creamy ricotta, sweet peas, lemon zest, and mint tossed through pasta in 15 minutes flat.
15 min · Italian · Vegetarian
Baked Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
Pillowy gnocchi baked in a rich tomato-basil sauce under a blanket of bubbling mozzarella. Pure Italian comfort with almost no effort.
30 min · Italian · Vegetarian
Mushroom Mapo Tofu
A plant-based spin on the Sichuan icon: silky tofu and savoury minced mushrooms in a fiery, numbing chilli-bean sauce.
25 min · Chinese · Vegan, Vegetarian
Gado-Gado with Peanut Sauce
A colourful Indonesian salad of blanched veg, crispy tofu, eggs, and potatoes, smothered in a creamy, tangy peanut sauce.
30 min · Indonesian · Vegetarian, Gluten free
Ethiopian Misir Wot (Spiced Red Lentils)
Rich, warming red lentils slow-cooked with heaps of onion and berbere spice. Deeply comforting and naturally vegan.
40 min · Ethiopian · Vegan, Vegetarian
West African Peanut Stew
Creamy, gently spiced peanut and tomato stew with sweet potato, chickpeas, and greens. Hearty, vegan, and seriously satisfying.
35 min · African · Vegan, Vegetarian
Weeknight Chana Masala
Tangy, warmly spiced chickpea curry that's on the table in 25 minutes. Budget-friendly, vegan, and one of those dinners everyone goes back for.
25 min · Indian · Vegan, Vegetarian
Palak Paneer
Golden cubes of paneer in a vibrant, velvety spiced spinach sauce. A vegetarian curry-house classic that's easy at home.
30 min · Indian · Vegetarian, Gluten free
Greek Lentil Salad with Feta
A no-fuss, protein-packed salad of lentils, crunchy cucumber, tomatoes, olives, and crumbled feta in a zesty oregano dressing. Perfect for lunch tomorrow, too.
15 min · Greek · Vegetarian, Gluten free
Swiss Cheese Toast (Chässchnitte)
Crusty bread soaked in a splash of white wine and baked under a thick blanket of molten Gruyère. Alpine hut vibes in 20 minutes.
20 min · Swiss · Vegetarian
Fondue Moitié-Moitié for Two
The legendary Swiss half-and-half fondue: Gruyère and Vacherin melted with white wine and a dash of Kirsch. Bring the bread, the potatoes and your best stories.
25 min · Swiss · Vegetarian
Gschwellti with Cheese Platter
The coziest no-cook-cook dinner: steaming jacket potatoes with a board of Swiss cheeses, butter, pickles and pickled onions.
30 min · Swiss · Vegetarian, Gluten free
Valais Cholera Pie
A wonderfully odd Valais classic: flaky pastry stuffed with potatoes, leek, apple, pear and Raclette cheese. Sweet, savoury and very cozy.
75 min · Swiss · Vegetarian
Bündner Pizokel with Savoy Cabbage
Hand-cut Graubünden dumplings tossed with buttery Savoy cabbage, golden onions and melted mountain cheese. Rustic Alpine soul food.
40 min · Swiss · Vegetarian
Cacio e Pepe
Three ingredients, pure Roman magic: peppery, creamy Pecorino pasta in 15 minutes.
15 min · Italian · Vegetarian
Pasta e Fagioli
Italy's thrifty, hearty bean and pasta soup with rosemary and garlic. Thick enough to eat with a fork, cozy enough for every week.
35 min · Italian · Vegan, Vegetarian
Penne all'Arrabbiata
Angry pasta in the best way: garlicky tomato sauce with a proper chilli kick. Pantry-friendly, vegan and done in 20.
20 min · Italian · Vegan, Vegetarian
Garden Minestrone
A big, colourful bowl of vegetables, beans and little pasta in a tomato-herb broth. Light, filling and better the next day.
40 min · Italian · Vegan, Vegetarian
Quick Pizza Margherita
Homemade pizza without the stress: store-bought dough, a quick tomato sauce, melty mozzarella and fresh basil, with a rocket salad on the side.
25 min · Italian · Vegetarian
Melanzane alla Parmigiana
Silky roasted aubergine layered with rich tomato sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan. Southern Italian comfort that's naturally gluten-free.
70 min · Italian · Vegetarian, Gluten free
Trofie al Pesto Genovese
The Ligurian way: pasta, potatoes and green beans all cooked in one pot, then tossed with bright basil pesto. Carbs on carbs, and it works.
20 min · Italian · Vegetarian
Gemista (Greek Stuffed Vegetables)
Peppers and tomatoes stuffed with herby rice and baked with potatoes in olive oil until sweet and jammy. Summer in a baking dish.
70 min · Greek · Vegan, Vegetarian
One-Pan Greek Baked Orzo
Orzo baked with cherry tomatoes, olives, spinach and a whole block of feta that turns soft and creamy. Minimal effort, maximum cozy.
35 min · Greek · Vegetarian
Gigantes Plaki (Greek Baked Giant Beans)
Big, buttery beans baked in a dill-flecked tomato sauce until thick and sticky. Vegan, budget-friendly and loved all over Greece.
50 min · Greek · Vegan, Vegetarian
Tortilla Española
Spain's beloved potato and onion omelette: tender inside, golden outside. Great hot, cold or packed for tomorrow's lunch.
35 min · Spanish · Vegetarian, Gluten free
Air-Fryer Patatas Bravas with Fried Eggs
Crispy potatoes with smoky spicy bravas sauce, topped with runny fried eggs. Tapas night that counts as a proper dinner.
30 min · Spanish · Vegetarian, Gluten free
Turkish Menemen
Soft, silky scrambled eggs cooked into sweet peppers and juicy tomatoes with a pinch of Aleppo pepper. Turkey's favourite fast comfort, great with warm bread.
15 min · Turkish · Vegetarian, Dairy free
Imam Bayildi
Aubergines slow-baked with sweet onions, tomatoes and lots of olive oil until meltingly soft. The name means 'the imam fainted'. Try it and you'll see why.
60 min · Turkish · Vegan, Vegetarian
Fattoush with Crispy Halloumi
Crunchy Lebanese bread salad with radishes, tomatoes, cucumber, sumac and pomegranate molasses, topped with golden halloumi.
20 min · Lebanese · Vegetarian, High protein
Mujadara (Lentils, Rice & Crispy Onions)
Humble, magnificent Levantine comfort: spiced lentils and rice crowned with a tangle of sweet, crispy onions. Vegan and cheap.
45 min · Lebanese · Vegan, Vegetarian
Harira (Moroccan Lentil & Chickpea Soup)
Morocco's soul-warming soup of lentils, chickpeas, tomatoes and herbs, gently spiced and brightened with lemon.
50 min · Moroccan · Vegan, Vegetarian
Moroccan Carrot & Chickpea Couscous Salad
A sunny, crunchy salad of fluffy couscous, sweet carrot, chickpeas, raisins and herbs in a cumin-lemon dressing. Perfect for meal prep.
20 min · Moroccan · Vegan, Vegetarian
Sabich Pita
Israel's iconic street sandwich: fried aubergine, boiled eggs, hummus, tahini, crunchy salad and pickles stuffed in soft pita.
25 min · Middle eastern · Vegetarian, Dairy free
Harissa Halloumi & Veg Traybake
Sweet roasted Mediterranean veg and chickpeas with spicy harissa and golden, honey-glazed halloumi. One tray, done.
35 min · Mediterranean · Vegetarian, Gluten free
Veggie Yaki Udon
Thick, chewy udon noodles stir-fried with mushrooms, cabbage and carrot in a glossy soy-mirin sauce. Fifteen minutes to slurp heaven.
15 min · Japanese · Vegan, Vegetarian
Miso-Glazed Aubergine (Nasu Dengaku)
Silky roasted aubergine halves lacquered with sweet miso glaze and sesame, served with rice and cucumber. Vegan and seriously moreish.
30 min · Japanese · Vegan, Vegetarian
Air-Fryer Korean Gochujang Cauliflower
Crispy cauliflower bites in a sticky, sweet-spicy gochujang glaze over rice. Plant-based 'fried chicken' energy.
30 min · Korean · Vegan, Vegetarian
Chinese Tomato & Egg Stir-Fry
China's ultimate home-cooked comfort: fluffy scrambled eggs in a sweet-tangy tomato sauce over rice. Fifteen minutes, five ingredients.
15 min · Chinese · Vegetarian, Dairy free
Thai Peanut Noodle Salad
Cold rice noodles with crunchy veg, edamame and herbs in a creamy, zingy peanut-lime dressing. Your new favourite meal prep.
20 min · Thai · Vegan, Vegetarian
Lemongrass Chilli Tofu Bowl
Crispy tofu tossed in a fragrant lemongrass-chilli caramel over rice with fresh herbs and crunchy veg. Vegan and vibrant.
25 min · Vietnamese · Vegan, Vegetarian
Dal Tadka
Golden, creamy yellow lentils finished with a sizzling tadka of cumin, garlic and chilli. India's everyday comfort and a vegan staple.
30 min · Indian · Vegan, Vegetarian
Aloo Gobi
Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with turmeric, ginger and warm spices until golden and tender. A cozy, budget-friendly vegan classic.
35 min · Indian · Vegan, Vegetarian
Crispy Sesame Tofu & Broccoli Bowl
Crunchy cornstarch-crisped tofu in a sticky sesame-maple glaze with broccoli and rice. Vegan, family-friendly and super quick.
25 min · Asian · Vegan, Vegetarian
Getting enough protein without meat
Legumes, eggs, tofu, halloumi and cheese all bring protein. Combining beans or lentils with grains makes a dinner extra filling.
Vegetarian dinners for mixed households
Many of these dishes take an optional meat or fish topping on the side, so one pot can serve everyone. Check each recipe's household-fit box for swaps.
FAQ
- What's a quick vegetarian dinner?
- Raclette toast, halloumi crunch wraps or kimchi fried rice, all ready in about 15 minutes.
- Are these also vegan?
- Some are. See our vegan dinners collection for fully plant-based recipes.
- Is cheese always vegetarian?
- Not always: some cheeses use animal rennet. Check labels if that matters to you.
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