Vegetarian main course recipes

Enjoy this filling vegetarian soup with red lentils, carrots and leeks. It's low in calories and fat, and delivers three of your five-a-day

A comforting vegan one-pot recipe that counts for 3 of your 5-a-day! You can't go wrong with this iron-rich, low-fat, low-calorie supper

Transform ratatouille into a bake with a layer of cheese sauce and you won't look back. It makes a great late summer dish and delivers three of your 5-a-day

This Mexican stew is hearty enough to satisfy both vegetarians and meat eaters, with butternut squash, black beans and juicy tomatoes

Smoked tofu adds protein to these vegetarian fajitas - pop on the table with corn or wheat wraps and watch them disappear

These thick wheat noodles with mushrooms and cabbage are made for slurping - a lovely low-fat, low-calorie vegetarian supper

Stuff rolled lasagne sheets with creamy spinach and ricotta and bake with tomato and mascarpone sauces for a filling vegetarian meal

Fill sheets of pasta with tomato, aubergine and ricotta for a delicious vegetarian main - perfect for feeding a crowd

This pretty vegetarian main is made from quick-cook cheesy polenta topped with mushrooms, mozzarella, rocket and balsamic vinegar

This butternut squash, pea and sweetcorn risotto is a vegetarian one-pot that kids will love - a great way to get in 3 of their 5 a day

Stir roasted cauliflower, hazelnuts, eggs, double cream and thyme into penne pasta for a vegetarian version of the classic carbonara

This quick vegetarian main is perfect for weeknights - grill skewers of paneer cheese and veg, then serve with a fruity avocado salsa

This seasonal pesto is a good way of using up any herbs that are knocking around the kitchen

This new way with risotto makes an easy supper for two. For a non-veggie option, just add a few cooked, peeled prawns

Use penny buns or mixed wild mushrooms for this rich and earthy vegetarian recipe

Serve this vegetarian dish made with Indian cheese, paneer, as part of a curry night or with rice as a midweek supper

A simple salad that looks stunning on the plate. A mix of courgette colours, fragrant mint and salty ricotta salata make this a feast for the senses

Pick your favourite toppings and serve up a fun light supper, suitable for veggies and non-veggies

Try a new topping for your pasta, ready in just 15 minutes

An impressive vegetarian main bursting with flavour - be sure to fry the pancakes just before serving so they stay crisp

This warming winter soup is high in fibre, low in fat and can be frozen for ultimate convenience

Give the traditional layered sandwich a meat-free twist by combining hummus with healthy tomato, watercress and carrot

Make the pesto a day ahead and keep covered in the fridge, ready to top this healthy French vegetable soup from Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons

Struggle to get your five-a-day? This superhealthy lentil ragu will get you four steps closer and can be frozen for extra convenience