easy veggie suppers

Vegetable curry is a good choice when you’re on a diet because vegetables are so low in calories, which means you can have a generous portion. This very low-calorie dish provides three of your five-a-day. It's also vegan.

Each serving provides 300 kcal,11g protein, 40g carbohydrate (of which 27g sugars), 8g fat (of which 0.5g saturates), 12.5g fibre and 1.3g salt.


Butternut squash curry with cauliflower 'rice'

cauliflower florets

olive oil

salt and black pepper

tsp rapeseed oil

onion (75 grams/2½oz peeled weight), chopped

250 grams/9 ounces butternut squash,

garlic clove, finely chopped

tbsp curry paste (see tip)

tomatoes

150 milliliters/5fl oz vegetable stock

grams/1½oz baby spinach, washed (frozen is also fine)

This is a simple and tasty pasta recipe - perfect for students. Add more or less chilli to taste.

Penne with spicy tomato and mozzarella sauce

onion, finely chopped

garlic cloves, finely chopped

red chilli, seeds removed, finely chopped

tin chopped tomatoes

splash red wine vinegar

tomato purée

Tabasco sauce,

tsp sugar

basil leaves, torn

ball fresh buffalo mozzarella, crumbled

Parmesan,

Quesadillas are just flattened, fried wraps. It is without question the best option when you need dinner in an instant. This quesadilla recipe uses black beans and cheese, and are served with an avocado side salad.

Spicy black bean quesadilla

½ tsp ground cumin

oregano

tsp dried chilli flakes (optional)

spring onions, trimmed, sliced

red pepper, chopped

cheddar, grated

x 25cm/10in flour tortillas

garlic clove, peeled,

vegetable oil

coriander

peeled,

lime, juice only,

salt

pumpkin

Vegetable kormas can be quick, easy, cheap to make. Kerry makes easy naans with her children to go with the lovely, mild veggie curry.

Each serving provides 479 kcal, 17g protein, 82g carbohydrates (of which 12g sugars), 7g fat (of which 4g saturates), 8g fibre and 2g salt.




Veggie korma with naan

190 grams/6½oz rice

coconut oil

thumb ginger, grated

broccoli, chopped into florets

green beans

carrot,

baby corn

250 grams/9 ounces natural yoghurt

tsp cumin

tsp garam masala

tsp turmeric

tsp mild curry powder

vegetable stock cube

150 grams/ 5½oz plain flour,

75 grams/2¾oz Greek-style yoghurt

tsp baking powder

Kerry Whelpdale makes a vegetable korma with flatbreads

How to eat more veg: korma with Kerry Whelpdale

A no-fuss veggie pasta bake packed full of your 5-a-day! Make sure you use a vegetarian-friendly hard cheese if you're cooking for vegetarians.

Each serving provides 598 kcal, 23g protein, 68g carbohydrate (of which 14g sugars), 24g fat (of which 8g saturates), 10g fibre and 0.6g salt.

Vegetable pasta bake

red pepper, seeds removed,

yellow pepper, seeds removed,

aubergine, finely chopped

courgette, finely chopped

red onion, sliced

150 grams/5½oz cherry tomatoes, halved

garlic cloves, crushed

tbsp basil

300 grams/10½oz pasta,

pesto

2-3 tbsp finely grated Parmesan, or a vegetarian hard cheese alternative

A simple veggie burger with a nice kick of spice. Serve with a zesty mango salsa for a snack that's full of flavour. 

Each serving provides 450kcal, 16g protein, 67g carbohydrate (of which 9g sugars), 11g fat (of which 1.5g saturates), 7.5g fibre and 1.3g salt.

Vegetarian chickpea burgers

tin chickpeas

free-range eggs

curry powder

breadcrumbs

salt and pepper

mango

spring onion

lime, juice only

mint

chilli flakes

wholemeal pittas

Shelina Permalloo - Spicy Chickpea Burger v4.mov

Crunchy, fiery and full of umami flavours – these  veggie Singapore noodles are mouth-wateringly good.

Vegetarian Singapore fried noodles

100 grams/3½oz dried rice vermicelli noodles

½ medium red onion,

Chinese leaf, green cabbage or spring greens, trimmed and thinly shredded

1–1½ tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil

chives onions

tsp medium curry powder

powder,

tbsp light soy sauce

½ tsp dark soy sauce

½ tsp sesame oil

Sweet potato soup is a big bowl of comfort. It's vegan, has cheap ingredients, is quick and easy to make. It can also be frozen for future lunches and dinners. Perfection!

Each serving provides 234 kcal, 3g protein, 43g carbohydrates (of which 16g sugars), 4g fat (of which 0.5g saturates), 9g fibre and 0.5g salt.

Sweet potato soup

onion, roughly chopped

carrots,

4cm/1½ inches fresh root ginger, finely chopped

garlic clove, crushed

½ tsp dried red chilli flakes

700 grams/1lb 10 ounces sweet potatoes,

vegetable stock

Harissa paste is widely used in Middle Eastern cooking and gives a spicy and fragrant flavour to the halloumi in this salad. This simple dish makes a perfect summer lunch.

Each serving provides 322 kcal, 18g protein, 15g carbohydrate (of which 9g sugars), 21g fat (of which 12g saturates), 3g fibre and 2.2g salt.


Halloumi salad

harissa paste

lemons

250 grams/9 ounces halloumi, thinly sliced

red onion, finely chopped

vine tomatoes, finely chopped

fennel bulb,

tbsp cider vinegar

250 grams/9 ounces low-fat Greek-style yoghurt

tbsp finely chopped mint leaves

rocket leaves

Nadiya's dal makes a luxury out of everyday ingredients. The garlic, chilli and spice tarka is an absolute must.

Nadiya's dal 

250 grams/9 ounces toor dal (yellow split pigeon peas)

onions, chopped

red chilli, finely chopped (seeds removed if preferred)

½ tsp ground turmeric

½ tsp chilli powder

red chillies

floury potatoes, peeled and cut into 5mm dice

tomatoes, roughly chopped

½ onion, thinly sliced

red chilli, thinly sliced

tsp panch phoran

coriander leaves

A gnocchi bake is a super comforting and easy one-pan family dinner. A bit like a pasta bake just using a bag of gnocchi and some veggies straight out of the freezer.

The great thing about only using one pan is you hardly have to wash up!

Each serving provides 405 kcal, 19g protein, 22g carbohydrates (of which 9g sugars), 26g fat (of which 14.5g saturates), 5g fibre and 1.1g salt.


One-pan gnocchi bake

butter

onion, finely sliced

tbsp plain flour

400 milliliters/14fl oz milk, full-fat

Dijon

150 grams/5½oz mature cheddar,

500 grams/1lb 2 ounces shop-bought gnocchi

broccoli florets

100 grams/3½ oz frozen peas

cherry tomatoes, halved

Miguel Barclay makes an easy, creamy gnocchi bake with frozen veg. Perfect family fare.

One-pot gnocchi bake

This rich gratin is perfect for an autumn night. Serve with toast or crusty bread.

Each serving provides 600 kcal, 10g protein, 13g carbohydrates (of which 9g sugars), 55g fat (of which 26g saturates), 7.5g fibre and 0.6g salt.

Fennel, leek and squash gratin with tarragon and hazelnuts

leeks,

fennel bulbs,

tsp sea salt flakes

½–1 tsp chilli flakes,

grams/¾oz tarragon, leaves only

400 milliliters/14fl oz double cream or crème fraîche

100 grams/3½oz hazelnuts, roughly chopped

75 grams/2¾oz mature cheddar, grated

This hearty veggie lentil bake can be prepared in advance and topped with cheese and breadcrumbs just before cooking.

Based on six servings, each portion provides 361 kcal, 17g protein, 36g carbohydrate (of which 10g sugars), 15g fat (of which 6g saturates), 7g fibre and 0.7g salt.

Cheesy bean and lentil bake 

onion,

celery,

½ tsp crushed dried chilli flakes

grams/3½oz brown basmati rice

500 milliliters/18fl oz vegetable stock

tin beans

tin lentils

tomato purée (sun-dried is nice)

cheddar,

A cheap, vegetable Thai curry. The root veg have a sweet taste that benefits from a little spice. Make sure you're using vegetarian curry paste if cooking for veggies or vegans. 

You can freeze the curry in portion-sized amounts, then defrost for a quick meal. (But don't freeze the rice - always cook it fresh.)

Root vegetable Thai curry

grams/1¾oz Thai curry paste (green

grams/1lb 10 ounces mixed root vegetables

160 milliliters/5½fl oz coconut cream

milliliters/1¼ pint vegetable stock, stock cube

rice

Vegetarian toad in the hole makes a great meat-free mid-week meal. Serve with peas, mash and lashings of gravy! Watch the video to see how we make it.

Veggie toad-in-the-hole

vegetarian sausages

flour

milk

peas,

Veggie toad in the hole

A great way to use up all those odds and ends from the fridge. Raw root vegetables, leafy veg, cooked leftover vegetables, pasta and rice can all be thrown into the pan. Just make sure they are added in the right order, so raw vegetables that need a bit of cooking go in first, then green vegetables and finally cooked ingredients. Top the cooked soup with any cheese you have handy or spoonfuls of pesto.


Easy minestrone soup

tbsp oil (olive, sunflower

1–2 sticks celery, trimmed and thinly sliced (optional)

chicken or vegetable stock cube

tsp dried mixed herbs or dried oregano

400 grams/14 ounces tin borlotti

½–1 mug cooked pasta or rice

This minestrone recipe is great for using up odds and ends of veg, reducing food waste.

Flexible minestrone soup

Courgette fritters are an easy, cheap and quick vegetarian lunch or dinner. This recipe uses peas and cumin, but you can use whatever vegetables and spices you have.

Each serving provides 283 kcal, 15.5g protein, 24g carbohydrates (of which 4g sugars), 15.5g fat (of which 2.3g saturates), 3g fibre and 1.8g salt.

Courgette fritters

120 grams/4½oz courgette, coarsely grated

sea salt

½ tsp baking powder

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