These are our favourite vegetarian recipes that prove you don’t need meat to have hearty, satisfying food, full of protein and tasty ingredients. Check out our fave brekkies, snacks and meals that have zero meat and tons of yum factor.
Our Favourite Vegetarian Recipes
Vegetarian Brekkies
Kickstart your morning with a healthy and tasty veggie based brekkie.
Breakfast Mushrooms with Mince Hash and Poached Eggs
Tender mushroom steaks are topped with a sweet potato and mince hash, avo salsa and a poached egg.
Recipe for Breakfast Mushrooms with Mince Hash and Poached Eggs
Leeks with Vinaigrette and Poached Eggs
Vinaigrettes are the simplest, and in many cases, one of the most versatile types of sauces. There are few dishes that yield such excellent return for minimal effort as leeks with vinaigrette. Topped with perfectly poached eggs and you got yourself a hearty, healthy brekkie!
Recipe for Leeks with Vinaigrette and Poached Eggs
Spinach Egg Nests
Full of protein and iron, this is a tasty and healthy way to start your day!
Breakfast Tartlets
These tasty tartlets are filled with creamy spinach and topped with soft poached eggs and a simple hollandaise, mmm…
Stir-Fried Veg & Feta Frittata with Sesame Toast
Eggs and veggies are always a great combination for putting together an effortless meal.
Recipe for Stir-Fried Veg & Feta Frittata with Sesame Toast
Shakshuka
A belly-warming Middle Eastern-inspired brekkie made with eggs, cooked in a spicy tomato sauce and mopped up with crunchy bread.
Sumptuous Salads
Beetroot Quinoa Salad with Butternut, Feta & Rocket
We’ve used 100% beetroot juice to prepare the quinoa. Not only does it give it a fabulous jewel-like colour but enhances the whole dish with the earthy flavour of delicious beets.
Recipe for Beetroot Quinoa Salad with Butternut, Feta & Rocket
Beetroot & Baby Spinach with Panko Crumbed Brie
The warm, crispy Brie is fantastic with the sweet, earthy beetroot shavings and the dressing adds tang to the rest of the salad.
Recipe for Beetroot & Baby Spinach with Panko Crumbed Brie
Butternut & Barley Salad with Chevin
The idea here is to have a flavour explosion in every bite and with all the goodies in this salad, it’s a sure bet.
Recipe for Butternut & Barley Salad with Chevin
Grilled Cauliflower & Brussel Sprout Salad with Crushed Nuts
A light and simple salad of veggies that works well as a side or as a main vegetarian dish.
Recipe for Grilled Cauliflower & Brussel Sprout Salad with Crushed Nuts
Roast Butternut & Quinoa Salad with Nuts and Seeds
This rustic salad is absolutely delicious with lots of nutty crunch.
Recipe for Roast Butternut & Quinoa Salad with Nuts and Seeds
Lime Quinoa Salad with Chimichurri
Lime quinoa salad with fresh spring greens, Quorn Meat-free Pieces and homemade chimichurri.
Recipe for Lime Quinoa Salad with Chimichurri
Quinoa Salad with Roasted Cauliflower
A spicy citrus dressing finishes this warm salad off perfectly.
Recipe for Quinoa Salad with Roasted Cauliflower
Roasted Baby Aubergines with Lentils, Pomegranate and Chevin Dressing
An Ottolenghi-inspired meat-free dish – fresh and simple with punchy flavours.
Recipe for Roasted Baby Aubergines with Lentils, Pomegranate and Chevin Dressing
Sides, Starters & Sharing
Roasted Garlic & Artichoke Hummus Topped with Chicken Style Fillets
A delicious spin on regular hummus – this artichoke version is loaded with meaty Quorn Chicken-style Pieces and pine nuts – perfect as a spread or as a dip with pita chips.
Recipe for Roasted Garlic & Artichoke Hummus Topped with Chicken Style Fillets
Ricotta & Avo Dip with Spicy Quorn Mince and Pita Wedges
A creamy cheese and veggie dip served with charred pita wedges – perfect as a snack when entertaining or a light lunch.
Recipe for Ricotta & Avo Dip with Spicy Quorn Mince and Pita Wedges
Pea, Ricotta & Cous Cous Fritters with Lemon and Tahini Sauce
Delicious, crispy little pea bites that are perfect as an informal nibble at dinner parties or simply as a veggie snack.
Recipe for Pea, Ricotta & Cous Cous Fritters with Lemon and Tahini Sauce
Antipasti Picnic Bread
An artisan loaf stuffed with Quorn Chicken-style Pieces and antipasti elements. Make this the day before your picnic to ensure that it sets. Delicious!
Recipe for Antipasti Picnic Bread
Tostada with Vegetarian Ceviche
Zesty veggies on a crispy fried corn tortilla. Perfect for snacking.
Recipe for Tostada with Vegetarian Ceviche
Butternut & Goats Cheese Cigars with Creamy Olive Pesto Dip
Deliciously crisp pastry filled with a sweet and savoury veggie mixture – perfect for dipping into a spicy olive dip.
Recipe for Butternut & Goats Cheese Cigars with Creamy Olive Pesto Dip
Vegetarian Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Crumbed cauliflower florets in a crisp batter, smothered in a BBQ sauce and served with spicy guacamole for dipping. One of our all-time favourite snack dishes!
Recipe for Vegetarian Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Deep-Fried Vegetable Wontons with Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce
Wontons are crisp little dumplings that can be filled with any savoury filling of your choice. They make great starters and nibbles for informal get-togethers.
Recipe for Deep-Fried Vegetable Wontons with Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce
Big, Beautiful Burgers
Tropical Burgers with Coconut Cream and Fruity Salsa
Traditional meat-free burger patties are cooked over the braai and topped with coconut cream, crispy onion bits and a fruity salsa.
Recipe for Tropical Burgers with Coconut Cream and Fruity Salsa
Spicy Double Korma Burger
A plant-based burger with crispy fried spicy patties, creamy korma sauce and mango salsa. Delicious!
Recipe for Spicy Double Korma Burger
Waldorf Burger and Pepper Kale Chips
A take on a traditional Waldorf salad, this burger has a delicious crush from apple, celery and walnuts.
Recipe for Waldorf Burger and Pepper Kale Chips
Green Vegan Burger with Chunky Chimichurri Pesto and Potato Wedges
A crumbed, egg-free vegan burger patty on a health bun, served with a chunky chimichurri pesto that is perfect for dipping the wedges in as well.
Recipe for Green Vegan Burger with Chunky Chimichurri Pesto and Potato Wedges
Flatbreads & Tarts
Quorn, Asparagus & Feta Flatbread with Paprika and Horseradish Mayo
This is an easy, cheat’s version of a baked flatbread. The dough can also be portioned, rolled out thinly and pan-fried to make rotis or mini flatbreads.
Recipe for Quorn, Asparagus & Feta Flatbread with Paprika and Horseradish Mayo
Herb & Avocado Onion Flatbread
This tasty flatbread is easy to prepare and a real crowd pleaser
Recipe for Herb & Avocado Onion Flatbread
Quorn Sausage, Pea & Rocket Tart
This crispy baked phyllo base, piled high with fresh veggies, makes for a great light lunch or dinner.
Recipe for Quorn Sausage, Pea & Rocket Tart
Savoury Tomato & Feta Crostata with Quorn Chicken-Style Pieces
A free-form savoury tart made with whole-wheat pastry and topped with an origanum and garlic oil.
Recipe for Savoury Tomato & Feta Crostata with Quorn Chicken-Style Pieces
The Main Affair
Baked Aubergines with Quorn Mince and Tahini Sauce
A dish of aubergines stuffed with spicy Quorn Mince and topped with a creamy tahini sauce and sweet pomegranate rubies
Recipe for Baked Aubergines with Quorn Mince and Tahini Sauce
Spinach Rotis with Spicy Aubergine Spread, Avo Salsa & Sliced Quorn Vegan Schnitzels
Homemade rotis get a bit of an update with some added spinach that not only looks beautiful but tastes great as well – perfect for encasing fillings or for mopping up your favourite curry.
Recipe for Spinach Rotis with Spicy Aubergine Spread, Avo Salsa & Sliced Quorn Vegan Schnitzels
Exotic Mushroom, Spinach & Quorn Lasagne
This recipe has so many hearty ingredients and lots of umami flavour from the mushrooms – this is a real show-stopper!
Recipe for Exotic Mushroom, Spinach & Quorn Lasagne
Vegetarian Parmiagiana
Substitute chicken with Quorn in this family favourite and you will definitely please the crowd.
Recipe for Vegetarian Parmigiana
Asian Orange ‘Chicken’ & Stir-Fried Vegetables
A dish with sweet, citrusy flavour and vegetables stir-fried to perfection.
Recipe for Asian Orange ‘Chicken’ & Stir-Fried Vegetables
Laksa Noodle Soup with Boiled Egg
A light and spicy soup full of flavour and silky noods.
Recipe for Laksa Noodle Soup with Boiled Egg
Deep Fried Cauliflower Soft Tortilla Wraps
These golden crunchy nuggets will change your perspective on cauliflower. Pop them into warm tortillas with lots of fresh salad and tuck in!
Recipe for Deep Fried Cauliflower Soft Tortilla Wraps
Vegetarian Quorn Fajitas
A delicious vegetarian Tex-Mex dish that’s perfect for weekends and informal get-togethers.
Recipe for Vegetarian Quorn Fajitas
Hot & Spicy Burger Jaffles with Coriander Sauce
Indian-spiced toasted sandwiches which are fun, delicious and packed with flavour.
Recipe for Hot & Spicy Burger Jaffles with Coriander Sauce
‘Chicken’ Stack Topped with Tzatziki & Chickpea Salad
A tasty, light meal comprised of crispy Southern-style Quorn ‘Chicken’ patties accompanied by a fresh, Mediterranean salad.
Recipe for ‘Chicken’ Stack Topped with Tzatziki & Chickpea Salad
Spiced Pumpkin & Chickpea Pot
A mildly flavoured vegetarian dish that is perfect for a tasty weekday dinner.
Recipe for Spiced Pumpkin & Chickpea Pot
Cauliflower Steak with Cashew Cheese Sauce
Cheesy, warm & comforting – this is a seriously tasty meat-free meal.
Recipe for Cauliflower Steak with Cashew Cheese Sauce
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