veggie crowd pleasers

This delicious recipe for vegetarian bolognese sauce from Eat Well for Less makes enough for 2 meals. Brilliant with spaghetti or in a lasagne. 

Each serving provides 296 kcal, 13g protein, 48g carbohydrates (of which 10g sugars), 4g fat (of which 2g saturates), 8.5g fibre and 0.3g salt.

Vegetarian bolognese

olive oil

onions,

carrots, chopped

tsp fresh thyme leaves, thyme

garlic cloves, finely chopped

tomato purée

tomatoes

vegetable stock

tbsp balsamic vinegar

300 grams/10½oz dried pasta

green salad, to serve

sea salt and black pepper

This simple tart is easy to make and freezes well. Ready-rolled pastry makes it quick, so it's on your side if you need to impress in a flash.

Aubergine and feta tart

aubergines (about 300 grams/10½oz), ends trimmed and thinly sliced lengthways

milliliters/3½fl oz olive oil, plus extra for drizzling

pack ready-rolled puff pastry

egg,

tbsp sun-dried tomato paste

garlic cloves, chopped

basil

grams/3½oz feta

salt and black pepper

garlic

150 milliliters/5fl oz olive oil

milliliters/2fl oz balsamic vinegar

tbsp full-fat mayonnaise

large handfuls rocket or mixed leaf salad

red onion, thinly sliced

grams/1¾oz pine nuts, toasted

Filled with colourful chunky vegetables and large enough to serve a crowd, this would make a decorative addition to an Easter feast. Roasting the vegetables, and including Gruyère with its distinctive flavour, ensures that it is very moreish too.

For this recipe you will need a 28cm/11in loose-bottomed  fluted tart tin and some baking beans.

Roasted vegetable quiche

225 grams/8 ounces plain flour,

butter,

onions, quartered, then halve each quarter lenghtways

baby courgettes, halved lengthways

spinach

300 milliliters/10fl oz double cream

free-range eggs

180 grams/6½oz gruyère cheese (or vegetarian alternative), grated

This simple, hearty, vegetarian shepherd’s pie is packed full of healthy vegetables and lentils. Omit the Worcestershire sauce and Parmesan to make it a hearty vegetarian dinner.

This meal provides 416 kcal, 17g protein, 68g carbohydrate (of which 19g sugars), 6g fat (of which 2.5g saturates), 15g fibre and 1.5g salt per portion.


Veggie shepherd’s pie

tbsp oil

leek, trimmed, finely chopped

carrots,

150 grams/5½oz chestnut mushrooms, roughly chopped

garlic clove, finely chopped

sage leaves, roughly chopped

thyme sprigs, leaves only, finely chopped

tin green or Puy lentils, drained

tin chopped tomatoes

200 milliliters/7fl oz vegetable stock

200 milliliters/7fl oz red wine

Worcestershire sauce (optional)

soy sauce

tsp chilli flakes (optional)

tsp caster sugar (optional)

potatoes

cauliflower, leaves and root removed, separated into florets

unsalted butter

tbsp finely grated Parmesan (optional)

This tasty vegetarian chilli is packed with lentils, veggies and beans. Serve with rice and guacamole, and top with soured cream,  cheese, coriander, fresh chillies...  the list goes on!

Each serving provides 265kcal, 15g protein, 33g carbohydrate (of which 12g sugars), 5g fat (of which 1g saturates), 12g fibre and 0.4g salt.

Vegetarian chilli

green lentils

sunflower oil

onion,

garlic, crushed

chilli powder

cumin seeds

100 grams/4 ounces frozen peas

courgette, chopped

kidney beans, drained

These veggie stuffed peppers are full of colour and flavour for a satisfying vegetarian midweek meal – the perfect option if you’re trying to eat less meat.

Each serving provides 464 kcal, 16g protein, 37g carbohydrates (of which 17g sugars), 25g fat (of which 5.5g saturates), 14g fibre and 2.4g salt.

Veggie stuffed peppers

red peppers,

red onions, diced

garlic cloves, crushed

175 grams/6 ounces mushrooms, chopped

courgette,

cayenne pepper

tsp smoked paprika

tsp rock salt

tsp black pepper

mixed beans

grams/3½oz pitted black olives, roughly chopped (optional)

jar sun-dried tomatoes

grams/4½oz mozzarella ball, roughly chopped (optional)

parsley

This juicy beetroot burger is topped with hummus and avocado with a halloumi and sweet potato salad. But the burgers are great on their own for a healthy dinner, too.

Beetroot veggie burgers

red onion, finely chopped

beetroots,

courgette, grated

grams/3½oz porridge oats

tin chickpeas, drained

tbsp tahini

spring onions, thinly sliced

tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander

extra virgin olive oil,

sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1cm/½in-thick rounds

halloumi,

garlic cloves, thinly sliced

red chillies, thinly sliced

salad leaves

basil,

garlic clove, crushed

lime, juice only

tbsp extra virgin olive oil

wholewheat sourdough buns, halved

hummus

avocados, sliced

½ red cabbage, shredded

An easy smoky halloumi burger that will make you rethink burgers for ever. Whip this up for a veggie barbecue or a quick Friday dinner.

Easy halloumi burgers

portobello

cheese,

brioche buns,

tbsp finely chopped onion

tbsp tomato

tbsp finely chopped cucumber

tbsp finely chopped fresh mint

tbsp hummus

tomato,

romaine lettuce leaves,

Stuffed peppers are a brilliant midweek meal. Perfect if you're vegetarian or trying to eat less meat. 


Stuffed peppers in a creamy tomato sauce

70 grams/2½oz brown or white rice

tbsp butter

onion, finely chopped

carrot,

celery sticks, finely chopped

grams/3½oz sweetcorn kernels or peas

green apple,

thyme leaves

salt and ground white pepper

onion, thinly sliced

grams/3½oz crème fraîche or thick double cream

sugar (optional)

grams/3½oz yoghurt

The rich pastry in this cheese pie is very tender and almost melts into the filling beneath. Serve this as a vegetarian main course, with some steamed greens or a big bowl of salad.

Cheese, potato and onion pie

flour

75 grams/2½oz cold unsalted butter,

grams/2½oz white vegetable fat,

grams/1 ounces mature cheddar, finely grated

free-range egg, beaten, to finish

Desiree potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks

onion, finely diced

375 grams/13 ounces mature cheddar, grated

milliliters/2fl oz milk

chives

salt and white pepper

These vegetarian leek and cheese Glamorgan sausages are delicious and full of flavour. Perfect vegetarian comfort food.

Glamorgan sausages

butter

115 grams/4 ounces leeks, trimmed, finely sliced (prepared weight)

breadcrumbs

tbsp chopped fresh thyme

150 grams/5 ounces Caerphilly cheese

eggs,

tsp English mustard

sea salt

black pepper

red onions,

red chilli, finely chopped

75 grams/2½oz light brown muscovado sugar

tbsp white wine vinegar

Perk up winter vegetable leftovers like cooked carrots, parsnips, roast potatoes and greens, with this fragrant coconut curry.


Winter vegetable curry

tbsp coconut or olive oil

tbsp black mustard seeds

curry leaves

150 grams/5½oz shallots, finely sliced

garlic cloves, finely sliced

grams/1½oz ginger, peeled and finely chopped

grams/1 ounces fresh coriander, stalks finely sliced, leaves roughly chopped

½–1 red chilli,

tsp turmeric

x coconut milk

150 milliliters/5fl oz vegetable stock

seasonal vegetables (such as parsnips, roast potatoes, carrots

cooked greens (such

rice

Spiced potato, cauliflower and spinach makes a tasty topping for Anna Jones' Indian-inspired shepherd’s pie. This comforting vegetarian dish is sure to become a family favourite.


Saag aloo 'shepherd's' pie

tbsp ghee (or coconut oil)

5cm/2in piece of ginger, peeled and finely chopped

green chilli, finely chopped

½ tsp ground turmeric

½ tsp chilli powder

tsp garam masala

tins pinto or borlotti beans

grams/1¾oz ghee (or unsalted butter)

baby spinach, washed

Donal's aubergine parmigiana is so easy to make and tastes wonderful. It's simpler than a lasagne and lighter, too. The tomato sauce can be doubled and frozen for another easy dinner. 

Each serving provides 390 kcal, 20g protein, 14g carbohydrate (of which 13g sugars), 24g fat (of which 11g saturates), 6.5g fibre and 1.3g salt. 

Aubergine parmigiana

aubergines,

100 grams/3½oz ricotta

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