Classic recipes minus the meat

2. Lasagne

Make this green and gorgeous Italian recipe for creamy spinach & courgette lasagne which the family will love. We have another fabulous veggie lasagne that packs in five different vegetables making it high in vitamins and iron.

3. Spaghetti Bolognese

Turn a family classic into a vitamin boost with this superhealthy lentil ragù that can be made in a batch and frozen to enjoy another day. For another meat-free Bolognese packed with veg, try this tagliatelle with vegetable ragù, delivering three of your five-a-day.

4. Pie

Pies don't have to be heavy – serve this traditional Greek spanakopita for a light lunch or dinner. It's made with flaky filo pastry, spinach, creamy feta and ricotta cheeses. Or for a more indulgent option, our melty cheese & potato pie is hearty and comforting, combining gooey cheese fondue with sliced potatoes and crisp puff pastry.

Discover our vegetarian pie collection for more pastry perfection.

5. Chilli

Chilli without the carne can taste just as good, as proven by this veggie protein chilli – it makes an ideal post-workout meal. Swap the mince for chunky veg and mixed beans, or for a warming, smoky version, make our low-fat burnt aubergine veggie chilli.

6. Curry

Curries have long been a vegetarian staple with spices taking the main stage. Whether it's our healthy spinach, sweet potato & lentil dhal or more comforting pumpkin curry with chickpeas, we've got you covered. Our roasted aloo gobi vegan curry is also an aromatic delight, packed with roasted cauliflower and potatoes to leave you feeling satisfied.

Master some more meat-free dishes with our selection of vegetarian curry recipes.

7. Burgers

A burger doesn't have to mean beef. Give your barbecue a meat-free makeover with our popular falafel burger recipe. Or for something a bit more exotic, these healthy miso chickpea burgers are a flavour fusion in each mouthful, with refreshing mint and pomegranate slaw on the side.Check out our veggie burger collection for more varieties, including sweet potato, mushroom, beetroot and quinoa burgers and follow our easy guide on how to make the perfect veggie burger.

8. Casserole

Few things are more warming than a bowl of casserole, but a substantial stew doesn't need meat. Maximise on leafy greens with this fragrant North African-style Moroccan chickpea, squash & cavolo nero stew. Potato and parsnip lovers can also revel in our popular spicy root & lentil casserole.

See more vegetarian casserole recipes.

9. Pasta bake

Serve up the ultimate veggie pasta bake with our indulgent next level mac 'n' cheese recipe. This irresistibly gooey dish is topped with a crunchy layer of parmesan breadcrumbs and can be enhanced with spicy mustard and Marmite for that salty tang. If you also need a satisfying and easy dish to feed a crowd, our cheesy broccoli pasta bake ticks all the boxes. It's cheap, quick, simple and scrumptious.

10. Roast dinner

Forget pigs in blankets and pork stuffing. Free your Sunday roast and Christmas dinner from their meaty manacles and try a veggie showpiece like our wholesome nut roast drizzled with a herby tomato sauce. It is packed with lentils, chestnut mushrooms, mixed nuts and cheese, creating a sophisticated array of tastes and textures. Alternatively, make cheese the star of the show with a simple roasted feta dish with roasted veg and pitta bread on the side, or a whole baked ricotta with lentils & roasted cherry tomatoes.

There's no need to skimp on trimmings, either. Have a go at making these veggie sides:

Burnt butter cabbage
Herby slashed roasties
Roasted carrots
Buttered Jerusalem artichokes
James Martin's Yorkshire puds
Harissa & marmalade roasted roots
Cauliflower cheese
Vegetarian red wine gravy

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