Make one of our healthy vegetarian recipes for a colourful, low-calorie midweek meal. Our low-calorie vegetarian dishes make healthy, meat-free eating really easy (you can make them for dinner if following the 5:2 diet).Â
Try vegetarian curry recipes, quick vegetarian pasta dishes and low-calorie one pots. We also have vegetarian salad recipes, including courgetti salad, noodle salad and falafel. Or why not go for an on-trend cauliflower steak?
Here are our easy healthy vegetarian recipes…
Ingredients
- Our vegetarian recipes include ingredients such as aubergine, courgette and cauliflower
Mushroom bhaji
The perfect midweek vegan dinner, this bhaji comes packed with chestnut mushrooms, garlic, ginger and turmeric. Less than 100 calories per serving, it's great served with warm, fluffy naans for mopping all those juices up.
Thai-style broccoli fried rice
Packed with protein and low in calories, this speedy broccoli rice dish is a great, healthy twist on a classic fried rice dish. It's full of exciting texture and flavour, with punchy chilli, zingy lime, crunchy veg and peanuts.
Mushroom stroganoff
Swap beef for porcini and flat mushrooms to create a rich vegetarian version that doesn't compromise on flavour. Our easy meat-free meal comes in at under 300 calories a serving.
Courgette fritters
Top our lightly spiced courgetti fritters with poached eggs for a quick weekend brunch or light lunch with fewer than 250 calories.
Preserved lemon, spinach and cherry tomato pilaf
Packed with subtle perfume flavours and zesty preserved lemons, this vegan pilaf is a hearty and healthy all-in-one midweek meal for the family to enjoy.
Aubergine dhansak
Cook aubergine pieces with fragrant spices and red lentils for a hearty yet healthy vegan curry.
Coronation chickpea and apple salad
Make this classic lunch favourite vegetarian by replacing the chicken with chickpeas. Refreshing, crunchy and full of flavour, this easy salad recipe is ready in just 20 minutes and low in calories.
Tex-Mex baked veggie frittata
Try our quick and easy frittata with roasted red peppers, spring onions and punchy pickled jalapeños. This vibrant vegetarian meal makes for great leftovers to brighten up lunchtime at work.
Gigantes plaki (Greek baked beans)
Ready in under an hour, this Greek one-pot is packed with plenty of fresh flavours as well as protein and fibre, making it a healthy vegetarian meal idea with less than 300 calories.
Vegetarian chilli soup
Try this punchy vegetarian soup with red kidney beans and crunchy veg. This easy recipe is packed with flavour, ready in less than an hour and under 300 calories.
Stir-fried tofu vegetarian noodles
Check out our easy veggie stir-fry with crispy tofu and crunchy broccoli. This simple low-calorie recipe is packed with plenty of flavour, plus it's high in protein too.
Mushroom dhansak
Check out this easy dhansak recipe with mushrooms and punchy red chilli. Serve this simple low calorie curry recipe as a vegetarian dinner for four.
Vegetarian 'meatballs' with fresh tomato sauce
Lentils are a great way to make a meal vegetarian. Swap these for your usual meatballs for a low-cal dinner that's ready in just 40 minutes.
Low-calorie spiced cauliflower soup
Check out our creamy spiced cauli soup recipe. This simple veggie soup is low in calories and ready in under an hour. Try our soup recipes here...
Spring greens shakshuka
We've given shakshuka a green twist by adding asparagus tips and broad beans for a vibrant veggie meal. Try our low calorie breakfast ideas here
Mushroom chilli with lime soured cream
Try our simple healthy twist on a family classic, chilli con carne. This version is vegetarian, low in calories and gluten free too, a great midweek meal.
Vegan miso shiitake ramen
In need of a healthy yet warming midweek meal? Try our low calorie, vegan miso shiitake mushroom ramen for an easy dinner for two.
Turmeric-fried veggie rice
Make our vibrant turmeric-fired rice. This colourful recipe is packed with punchy flavour and super simple to make. Plus, it comes in under 300 calories per serving.
Penne alla norma
Check out our easy gluten free tomato pasta with aubergine topped with fresh basil. This simple recipe is veggie friendly and low in calories.
Roast pumpkin and chickpea salad with coriander dressing
Try this roast pumpkin and chickpea vegetarian salad for a healthy dinner recipe. Our super easy gluten free recipe makes an ideal midweek meal for the family. Plus, it's low in calories, too.
Beetroot rice with feta
You’ve heard of courgetti and cauliflower steaks, but what about beetroot rice? Try this beetroot rice recipe for a low calorie, healthy dinner.
Turkish ratatouille with yogurt sauce
Try our recipe for Turkish ratatouille with yogurt sauce. This dish is quick, easy and simple to make, a great low fat vegetarian midweek meal.
Chickpea and squash coconut curry
Hunker down with a big bowl of our warming chickpea and squash coconut curry. Our veggie curry makes for a healthy way to feed a family.
Freekeh risotto with spring greens
Use freekeh to make this spring greens risotto. This healthy dinner recipe is a hearty dish that's also low calorie. Try our favourite risotto recipes here
Courgetti som tam salad
Our quick and easy vegan som tam salad uses courgetti for extra colour, taste and substance. Try making our vegetarian salad for a healthy lunch recipe or a light dinner.Â
Broccoli and roasted red pepper frittata
Our broccoli and roasted red pepper frittata makes for a quick, healthy and easy midweek meal. It's on the table in just 20 minutes, plus it's low-cal and 5:2 diet-friendly.
Yaki udon noodles
Our easy vegetarian yaki udon noodle recipe is ready in 20 minutes and under 300 calories. Make this low calorie meal for a healthy dinner recipe.
Aubergine bhaji
This recipe is vegan, gluten-free and low in calories. Made with aubergines and packed full of spices, this dish is the perfect go-to dinner for a midweek meal.
Vegetarian spinach and ricotta filo pie
Our spinach and ricotta vegetarian pie made with filo pastry is very light at under 200 calories per slice. Ready in under an hour you can make it ahead and cook it when you need it.
Aubergine and sesame stir-fry
A quick, easy and healthy vegetarian stir-fry that makes for a simple midweek meal to serve two.
Spring veg and lemon broth
Our recipe for spring veg and lemon broth is a quick, easy and healthy meal to make midweek – plus it's under 300 calories. Try making this vegetable broth for a warming winter dish.
