Easy Vegetarian Recipes That Aren't Just Grilled Veg

Going vegetarian doesn't have to mean boring, flavourless meals. It's just about swapping in those protein-packed, delicious veggies and teaming them up with something exciting. We're talking everything from Baked Feta Pasta, to Spinach & Feta Samosas and Butternut Squash Risotto. Yum, or what? For some vegetarian inspo, here's 24 of our favourite meat-free (and super easy) recipes.

Obviously roasting a block of feta with bursting tomatoes is going to be amazing. But is it good enough to break the internet? Our answer, begrudgingly, is yes.

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We've used shop-bought pastry because life is too short to make your own filo in our opinion. Serve as snacks if you like, but for a more substantial meal or dinner party starter, serve alongside our speedy spicy potatoes.

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Aloo Gobi is a very classic Indian dish of potatoes and cauliflower. It's a one pot, super simple, comforting dish that's ready in 30 minutes flat.

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Don't confuse this with guac—there's way more depth of flavour, which makes it one of our favourite summer sides of all time. But the real beauty? You're totally welcome to eat it with tortilla crisps. (Just know it tastes amazing without 'em.)

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Go slow with the aubergine. You don't want to overcrowd the pan or burn it. You want to gently cook it in plenty of oil so that they turn deeply golden and slightly crispy all over. Just try not to eat all of them before they make it into the pasta!

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Potatoes Au Gratin is a creamy decadent dish that no matter how hard we try, we can never give it up. This version made with cauliflower let's us have the decadence without the guilt. Blanching the cauliflower first will start the cooking process so you don't end up with dried-out, undercooked cauliflower. Just make sure to dry the cauliflower well before layering it into the sauce so you don't end up with a watery mess!

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This cheesy pasta is the best way to veg out.

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A lot of butternut squash risotto recipes call for roasting the squash first. Not this one. Here, EVERYTHING cooks in the same pot, which means the butternut squash kind of becomes the sauce too. The results are insane.

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We turn to cauliflower for all of our low-carb needs—including mac 'n cheese! But seriously, when slathered in a cheesy cream sauce, how could you even miss the pasta? Follow these tips when making it.

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Cauliflower is a magic vegetable. In this easy, gluten-free pizza recipe, you're basically making cauliflower rice as base the base for your crust.

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Shaving the courgette into long strips and then curling them creates a gorgeous effect.

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Looking for a low-carb side that NEEDS to be on your Christmas dinner table?

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Halloumi, aubergine, harissa and pomegranate seeds are a match-made in heaven. We love this halloumi salad, it's healthy, filling and perfect for lunch, dinner or as part of a feast.

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A little lighter than your average gratin.

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This courgette salad is so easy to throw together, and best of all, there's no cooking required! Yep, those courgette ribbons are served raw, tossed with sundried toms and goat's cheese, and a pumpkin seed dressing which although optional is a MUST in our opinion.

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Who doesn't love a good healthy snack? These little guys have just enough crunch and flavour to keep us going.

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A classic potato salad generally consists of lashings of mayonnaise, but if you're looking to eliminate that mayonnaise for a healthier version, or in need of a vegan potato salad, then this recipe is for you. Simply combining a few ingredients to make a gorgeous salad dressing, we've added dill, parsley and radish to stir through with the potatoes. Perfect in the summer with some BBQ grilled salmon, or steak.

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We can't cope with how delicious this is...

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Asparagus season may run through the spring months from March to June but it hits its prime in April. If you can get your hands on some quality in-season asparagus, give this recipe a try. We shine a spotlight on the star ingredient with a supporting cast of creamy white wine sauce, deeply infused with fragrant lemony notes and a nice salty Parmesan kick.

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Technically, gravy is a mixture of meat drippings, flour, and stock. Here, you’ll basically make vegetable drippings by sautéing umami-rich mushrooms and sweet-yet-spicy onion in olive oil.

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When people ask me what I like to cook most (and people ask alllllll the time), my answer is always risotto. I find the stirring very therapeutic. And every time I make it, I think it's better than the last. It's all about knowing what your rice needs and when it needs it, which comes more naturally each time. I PROMISE!

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With no meat to get in the way this lasagne isn't messing around. Here are our top tips for getting it perfect every time.

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Some people think vegetarian food can't be filling. Those people are wrong! These enchiladas are stuffed with a hearty combination of corn, beans, and courgette and topped with two types of cheese. Garnished with avocado, tomato, and coriander, it's the definition of a healthy and hearty meal.

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Moussaka is one of our favourite Greek dishes. It's an aubergine based dish that is traditionally made with beef. Here we swapped the meat with lentils to make this an even heartier vegetarian dish. It has a creamy bechamel sauce that goes on top that makes this dish the comfort food that it is.

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