
Jumbo Mushrooms with Camembert and Pine Nuts
Large flat mushrooms are ideal for stuffing with your favourite filling. These ones are topped with slices of creamy cheese,...

Polenta and vegetable salad
Grilled Mediterranean vegetables, combined with plump olives and a chili pepper, garlic and lemon dressing, make an exciting topping for...

Tofu noodles
Popular in Northern Japan, soba noodles are made from buckwheat flour, which gives them a slightly nutty flavour. In this...

Vegetarian paella
A wonderfully rich and satisfying dish, this vegetarian version of a classic is a great way to introduce your family...

Spicy rice with chickpeas
This lightly curried rice dish makes a simple yet satisfying vegetarian meal, with the chickpeas providing valuable protein. Serve with...

Mixed vegetable biryani
Here is a vegetarian one-pot meal of golden saffron-scented basmati rice combined with spiced vegetables. Serve with a cooling banana...

Mushroom Risotto
This risotto makes the most of both fresh and dried mushrooms.

Spring vegetable risotto
Risotto is comfort food at its best, and you can easily change the basic recipe to suit the season by...

Pumpkin and corn risotto
A vibrant, golden yellow vegetarian risotto that looks good, tastes wonderful and is packed with healthy beta-carotene and fibre. The...

Pasta, asparagus and pea frittata
Little soup pasta shapes make a great filling for this Italian-style flat omelette with tender sliced asparagus and frozen peas....

Flamenco eggs
This spectacular Spanish-style egg and vegetable dish looks wonderful and is incredibly easy to cook for a light lunch or...

Spinach and goat’s cheese soufflé
This is a light, cheesy soufflé topping with a tasty base of baby spinach leaves. Serve for a summer lunch...

Cauliflower and Stilton Soufflé
A soufflé is always bound to impress. Here's a classic combo that adds vegetable value to a light and fluffy...

Spiced pea and corn pancakes
It's always a treat to have pancakes. These high-fibre, oaty mini ones are mildly spicy and packed with juicy corn...

Watercress, cheddar and tomato omelette
Watercress teams well with eggs and is highly nutritious, providing iron and beta-carotene. The cheddar cheese supplies plenty of taste...

Zucchini and onion eggah
The French have omelettes, the Spanish tortillas, the Italians frittatas and Arabic nations have eggahs. Eggahs are good served straight...

Mexican bean burritos
A fabulous vegetarian bite that's deliciously healthy as well as fun to eat. The bean and vegetable mixture has a...

Falafel Pitas
Falafel are spicy chickpea cakes. They are a popular street food all over the Middle East. Served in pita bread...

Vegetarian burgers
These protein-packed veggie burgers are made with a delicious high-fibre combo of Brazil nuts and red kidney beans, plus carrots...

Hot Florentine muffins
Toasted muffins, topped with wilted spinach and poached egg, then coated with a creamy yogourt and chive sauce, make a...

Ciabatta with feta and vegetables
A feast of colourful vegetables makes a superb topping for a pizza-style ciabatta. The bread soaks up the aromatic roasting...

Couscous, orange and date salad
Couscous makes a brilliant base for a quick salad, as it needs only a brief soaking in hot stock (or...

Hummus salad
Homemade hummus only takes a few moments to whizz together and makes a perfect light lunch, served simply with pita....

Feta and orange tabouli
A fabulous main meal salad based on bulgur, generously flavoured with fresh herbs. It is best prepared ahead to give...

Red cabbage, Edam and walnut salad
This crunchy, colourful winter salad provides an excellent nutritional mix. The vegetables and apple are rich in vitamin C and...

Vietnamese Tofu and Noodle Salad
An exciting layered salad combining crisp vegetables flavoured with fresh herbs, noodles and marinated grilled tofu. The tofu is best...

Lentil and Cashew Nut Roast
Not only are low-fat lentils richer in protein than many other legumes, but their slightly smoky flavour makes a great...

Fusilli with summer pesto
Whole wheat pasta is a good source of complex carbohydrate and has a low GI value. Tossed with steamed summer...

Goat’s cheese and red pepper quiche
A colourful vegetarian quiche with a filling of juicy roasted peppers and red onion in a tangy goat's cheese filling.