40 very good vegetarian dinners (2024)

Roasted cauliflower with miso glaze

Whether you’re following a meat-free diet or are just looking for creative ways to up your vegie intake, try this delicious whole roasted cauliflower.

Indian style gnocchi with green veg masala curry

This gnocchi recipe takes inspiration from the rich flavours of Indian cuisine for an unforgettable food fusion experience.

This mushroom orecchiette with crunchy gremolata crumbs is a rich, yet simple, weeknight pasta.

Sweet potato cannelloni

We’ve recreated this classic Italian dish by replacing pasta with thinly sliced sweet potato to make increasing your veg intake easier (and tastier).

Hot and sour soup is a Chinese soup that’s savoury, spicy and tangy.

Chickpea schnitzels with winter slaw

A vegetarian version of the German classic.

Vegie burger two ways

Create these nutritious chickpea-based vegie burger with a beetroot and a broccoli patty version. Mix and match or have one of each.

Ricotta and spinach pasta shell bake

A rich and gooey bake for the whole family.

Kumara and ‘chorizo’ tacos

These fresh and flavoursome tacos have all the smoky delicious flavour of chorizo but are meat-free. Quick and easy, they make the perfect vegetarian lunch or dinner.

Nourish yourself with this wholesome and delicious walnut and miso filled eggplant with radish salad. A perfectly balanced vegetarian dish full of goodness.

Chickpea ‘tofu’ with spiced black-eyed beans

Nourish yourself with this delicious chickpea ‘tofu’ and spiced black-eyed beans. A healthy and flavoursome vegetarian dish perfect for dinner.

Deliciously tender roast vegetables with a creamy basil and feta polenta. This winning combination is perfect for a healthy meat-free meal any night of the week.

Feed the family with this eggplant ma po tofu – tasty, wholesome and full of authentic Asian flavours!

Green goodness in a bowl

This delicious bowl of green goodness makes for a tasty, nourishing meal. Quick, easy, and full of superpower ingredients – you simply can’t go wrong!

Fuel your body with wholesome zucchini and tofu noodles and coriander pesto – a delicious combination full of nourishing goodness!

These delicious vegetable bean curd rolls are so full of flavour. And they’re completely meat free too!

Vietnamese coconut and turmeric pancakes

Full of authentic Vietnamese ingredients, these fresh and crispy pancakes, also known as banh xeo, make a satisfying vegetarian meal.

Delicious and nourishing green dumplings with a soy chilli dipping sauce – a tasty and light Asian inspired meal.

Enjoy this tasty tomato, tofu and chilli pilaf for dinner tonight. It works perfectly as a side or on its own – a delicious vegetarian dish the whole family will love.

Sri Lankan potato and pea curry

Feed the family with this delicious, wholesome Sri Lankan potato and pea curry from The Australian Women’s Weekly’s ‘Almost Vegetarian’ cookbook.

Warm up with this wholesome nourishing miso broth with tamari pumpkin and noodles. The perfect combination for a meat-free dinner idea.

Silverbeet omelette with capsicum salad

This tasty, wholesome and nourishing silverbeet omelette with capsicum salad is a delicious vegetarian breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

Smoked tofu salad with peanut dressing

This smoked tofu salad is simple, nourishing, and tasty. Garnished with a delicious peanut dressing, this is the perfect light dinner for any night of the week.

This nourishing pumpkin and feta free-form tart makes a healthy and delicious dinner, lunch or tea any day of the week!

Chilli beans with chimichurri

Spice up dinner tonight with these delicious, nourishing chilli beans with chimichurri – a great option for a quick and tasty vegetarian meal!

Vegetarian Thai yellow curry

Spice things up in the kitchen tonight with this delicious vegetarian Thai yellow curry from The Australian Women’s Weekly’s Almost Vegetarian cookbook, available where all good books are sold.

Reinvent a childhood favourite with these lentil sausage rolls with tomato sumac salad – tasty, wholesome and completely meat free!

Twist up dinner ideas with these deliciously healthy crumbed zucchini and slaw wraps. Completely meat free, and full of mouthwatering flavour- you simply can’t go wrong!

These eggplant parmigiana ‘meatball’ subs are a delicious vegetarian alternative to traditional meatballs. Healthy, wholesome and full of flavour – even meat-lovers will be in food heaven!

Kale and spinach spanakopitas

The ideal combination.

Root vegetable tray pizza

Take a twist on the classic takeout favourite with this root vegetable tray pizza – wholesome, nourishing, and oh-so-delicious!

These little individual cheese-topped stews make the perfect alternative if you are craving a pie, but trying to cut out the pastry (or if you are gluten intolerant!).

This tasty vegetarian chilli is full of the goodness of black bean and quinoa. Serve with corn chips and guacamole for a tasty vegetarian meal.

Indian-style lentil stew

You will need a slow cooker for this recipe.

Vegetarian chilli beans

When it’s cold outside, curl up with this cozy comfort food.

Ratatouille bake with cauliflower bechamel

Marvellous meat-free.

Cheesy eggplant and lentil bake

Rich, cheesy and delicious.

Pumpkin and goats cheese lasagne

A delightful vegetarian dinner.

Carrot and harissa falafel with tahini yoghurt

Boost your vegie intake.

Baked cauliflower

A new lease on cauliflower!