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?
Fore more healthy inspiration, check out our low-calorie vegetarian recipes, low-carb vegetarian recipes and healthy vegan recipes.Â
Ingredients
- Our vegetarian recipes include ingredients such as aubergine, courgette and cauliflower
Healthy vegetarian recipes
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.

Aubergine dhansak
Cook aubergine pieces with fragrant spices and red lentils for a hearty yet healthy vegan curry.

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.

Cauliflower fried rice with crispy baked tofu
Serve golden tofu with cauliflower fried rice and plenty of sweet chilli sauce for a low-calorie, veg-heavy, meat-free midweek dinner.

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.

Spring greens shakshuka
We've given shakshuka a green twist by adding asparagus tips and broad beans for a vibrant veggie meal. Try more of our low-calorie breakfast ideas.

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 other favourite risotto recipes, too.

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.

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.
