Whether you’re vegetarian yourself or simply want to cut back on your meat intake, here’s 101 ways to start your Monday the meat-free way.
Roast pumpkin and lentil salad with roasted lemon dressing
This vegetarian and vegan-friendly salad is guaranteed to leave anyone happy and satisfied.
Pumpkin, chickpea and tomato curry
This curry is an Indian-inspired dish laced with vegies, perfect for that midweek meal.
Colin Fassnidge's zucchini pasta with garden green sauce
“A great way to get the kids to eat vegies,” says chef and TV personality, Colin Fassnidge.
Super quick zucchini and haloumi fritters
Vegie fritters are enjoying their day in the sun right now, and it's no surprise when you consider how simple they are to throw together and just how much goodness they pack in. These quick and easy fritters make for the perfect meal any time of the day.
Spiced eggplant fritters
Eating your vegetables has never looked and tasted so good.
Roast pumpkin and chilli cornbread slice
Food Editor Charlotte Bins-MacDonald creates the ultimate vegetarian slice. Perfect packed for a beach picnic over the warmer months.
Green frittata
This easy Monday night meal is a great way to get a big hit of vegetables. Talk about starting off the week on the right foot.
Jamie Oliver's roasted brassica salad with lentils and haloumi
Jamie Oliver's hearty salad is the perfect combination of warm, roasted veg with haloumi and lentils – the crowning side to any family feast, or a meal on its own.
Spelt margherita pizza with ‘pepperoni’ chickpeas
Mouth watering Italian flavours spring to life in this healthy, vegetarian pizza recipe by Phoebe Wood. Introducing: spelt margherita pizza with ‘pepperoni’ chickpeas.
Vegetable lasagne
Shannon Harley's lasagne is a vegetarian tweak on the meaty original. It's delicious, easy to make, and always welcome at the dinner table, even by hardened carnivores.
Jamie Oliver's Melanzane lasagne
Topped with oozy mozzarella cheese, this meat-free eggplant lasagne is a decadent treat.
Vegetarian bolognese with fettuccine
Don't knock it until you try it. This healthy vegetarian bolognese recipe features high protein lentils as a substitute for mince.
Walnut pate
Nutritionist and TV chef Zoe Bingley-Pullin designs light and healthy food with entertaining in mind. This is a protein-rich, vegetarian pate alternative you'll love.
Crispy tofu stir-fry with charred sugar snaps
There is no better way to hit the reset button (and fast!), than with this healthy, vegetarian tofu dish invented by Jamie Oliver. Cleaning living at its best!
Summer pumpkin dhal
Summer (pumpkin dhal) lovin', had us a blast. This recipe is also vegetarian and vegan friendly.
Felafel mahshi with tahini dressing
A great dinner party starter, these vegetarian felafel mahshi balls are nothing short of delicious. Eat them drizzled with tahini sauce with a side of crispy, fried chickpeas and Lebanese pickles.
Quick cauliflower pasties
Shannon Bennett stole this recipe from his wife and now we are sharing it with you. It's a great, end of week vegetarian dish the kids will love and can be on the plates in no time.
Beetroot and haloumi salad with honey and oregano
Luke Mangan does not disappoint with healthy, vegetarian recipes. This beetroot and haloumi salad makes a great dinner to start your week.
Roasted eggplant fattoush
This authentic fattoush is as messy as it is tasty. You can't go past a roast eggplant when it comes to flavour, and with a good sprinkling of crispy flatbread and feta for protein, its in our opinion one of the best Vegetarian salad recipes out there. Try it!
Zucchini fritters with herbed yoghurt
“Zucchini is the star in this quick meal,” says chef and recipe author Paul West. Quick and easy, this recipe makes for a perfect midweek go-to dinner.
Cacio e pepe with sage mushrooms
Need a break from meat tonight? This simple vegetarian pasta is a winner. With just five ingredients, it's the perfect midweek recipe to add to your weekly meal plan.
Roasted carrots with cashew ajo blanco dressing
This is a recipe adapted from the classic Spanish chilled almond and olive oil soup and is delicious on roasted vegetables.I change the nuts depending on what I have around.
Silvia Colloca's roasted vegetables and chickpea salad
Rescue those vegies wilting at the back of the crisper, toss them in vibrant extra-virgin olive oil, then simply roast, add chickpeas, et voila! Dinner tonight and lunch tomorrow are done.
Cambodian-style vegetable spring rolls
Rediscover classic Cambodian cuisine with these fast and fresh vegetable spring rolls.
Warm roasted vegetable, chickpea and haloumi salad
Brighten up your day with the vibrant colours and flavours of this warm roasted vegetable, chickpea and haloumi salad.
Silvia Colloca's summer minestrone
If a detox with Italian cuisine sounds like an oxymoron, let Silvia Colloca introduce you to a concept that may be new to many: Italian food is generally very healthy. Introducing the summer minestrone.
No-meat broccolini balls
Inspired by meat-free Mondays? Need to eat more vegetables? These meat-free 'meatballs' are an easy way to bring more greens and goodness into your week.
Fried zucchini with balsamic and chilli dressing
Add this super easy vegetable side to your next dinner menu.
Warm salad of carrots, coriander and chilli salt
"I love carrots! The combination of frying and baking brings out the best flavour of root vegetables. Give your carrots a good sniff before buying – if they smell sweet and earthy, they’re good to go." - Matt Wilkinson
Grilled zucchini with ras el hanout, ricotta and mint
I’m in love with ras el hanout. I hide it in the cupboard and bring it out when the missus isn’t looking. We make our own at Pope Joan, but the bought stuff is great, too, says chef Matt Wilkinson.
