We've got plenty of ideas for a vegetarian meal
Here are some delicious ways to get your taste buds excited with something new. It's great to get experimenting with different flavours, and you’ll be surprised at how tasty and satisfying cooking vegetarian dishes can be.
Try this quick idea...
Med-style veggie stack
Try topping chargrilled pieces of Sainsbury's Taste the difference artisan inspired baguette with thick slices of beef tomato, Taste the difference chargrilled artichokes in olive oil and Taste the difference stuffed manzanilla olives for a Mediterranean-style starter or snack.
Rooting for recipes, try making these…
Do you have a vegetarian coming to dinner or just looking for something different? We've hundreds of recipes suitable for vegetarians and we've chosen a few to get you started.
For starters
Baby corn and tofu soup Healthy soup, ideal for vegetarians, the smoked tofu gives a lovely smoky flavour.
Polenta with roasted vegetables
Mediterranean ingredients combine to give a visually attractive and flavourful dish.
Spicy red pepper soup
A delicious soup, sweet from the peppers & spicy from the chilli.
For main course
Leek, broccoli and artichoke croustade
A tasty vegetarian dish on a base of breadcrumbs, ground almonds, chopped rosemary and using vegetarian Cheddar.
Vegetarian filo baskets
A novel way to serve crisp stir-fried vegetables, garnish with coriander leaves.
Vegetarian curry
A bright colourful curry using a variety of vegetables in a creamy coconut sauce.
Aubergine bake A delicious vegetarian supper combining classic Italian ingredients.
Chickpea burgers
Tasty vegetarian burgers, ideal for the barbecue or grill.
Oriental vegetable and noodle stir-fry
A colourful Oriental-style vegetarian dish with noodles.
Leek, broccoli and artichoke croustade A tasty vegetarian dish on a base of breadcrumbs, ground almonds and chopped rosemary.
Red lentil and caramelised onion cabbage parcels
Try this tasty, vegetarian meal idea.
Sultana and nut pilaff
Sultanas and pistachios transform this pilaff into a good main course for vegetarians.
Nut roast
A tasty classic nut roast that can use any combination of nuts.
Side dishes
Roasted vegetable pizzaA delicious Italian style pizza made with fresh Mediterranean vegetables.
Irish soda bread
This traditional Soda Bread is suitable for vegetarians and those on an egg-free diet.
Grilled vegetable salad
This Mediterranean salad is a delicious accompaniment or light lunch.
Swede and parsnip mash with mushrooms Field mushrooms filled with cheesy parsnip and swede mash, an ideal vegetarian dish.
Fruity baked aubergines and peppers
Aubergine and peppers roasted, with a sprinkling of plump sultanas and pine kernels.
Braised leeks
Flavoursome accompaniment to meat, poultry or fish.
For dessert
Honey and lime glazed fruit pyramids A simple but attractive way of presenting fruit for dessert with a delicious honey glaze.
Blackberry and apple pears
A quick and easy fruit dessert for all the family.
Citrus fruit salad
Sweet bananas provide an excellent contrast to sharp citrus fruits in a fruit salad.
Orange, mango and cinnamon infused fruit salad Apple, pear, orange, mango and raspberries in an infusion of fruit tea.
Strawberry and melon with mint syrup
Strawberries & melon in a minty sugar syrup. Ideal as a snack or delicious dessert.
Carrot cake
A moist yet light cake, spiced with cinnamon, topped with a lemon frosting.
