Top 10 vegetarian recipes

1. Chunky vegetable chilli

Try this vegetable chilli which is packed with flavour – or if you're a meat-eater and love your favourite chilli recipe, why not halve the amount of meat and replace it with extra kidney beans? Or just replace the meat entirely with beans.

Serve your chilli with brown rice for an extra fibre boost.

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2. Roast vegetable and chickpea tagine

Swap lamb for chickpeas in this tasty Moroccan tagine. If you’re replacing half the lamb, try serving it with quinoa for a protein top up.

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3. Stir-fried tofu

Use tofu instead of chicken or turkey in this quick and easy stir fry.

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4. Baked beans and poached eggs

For an indulgent breakfast, swap a bacon sarnie for this healthy version of baked beans and poached eggs.

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• Read our expert’s tips for having a healthy breakfast.

5. Vegetarian shepherd's pie with polenta topping

Lentils and vegetables are matched with a crispy polenta topping in this comforting pie.

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6. Veggie burger

Our giant garlic mushroom burgers make a delicious change to meat burgers and will be enjoyed by vegetarians and meat lovers alike.

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7. Egg and tomato wrap

This is a healthy alternative to a ham sandwich, and the perfect protein-carbohydrate combination for a balanced breakfast or lunch on-the-go.

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8. Macaroni cheese

Everyone loves mac’n’cheese, so convert meat-lovers with our healthier version of this classic comfort food. 

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9. Roasted tomato and lentil soup

This rich and delicious soup is packed full of flavour, and the Puy lentils make it substantial enough for a main meal. It freezes well too, so you can make multiple portions and save some for another day.

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10. Aubergine, spinach and chickpea curry

An aromatic, mild vegetarian dish packed with fresh ingredients that makes a wholesome alternative to a meaty curry. For a variation, try replacing the aubergine with butternut squash or courgette.

• Get the aubergine, spinach and chickpea curry recipe.
• Try our 7 ways to cook with butternut squash.

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