Vegetarian Chilli Beans
Recipe by:
julieliz
This is a great base recipe, and meat eaters will never guess it's vegetarian! If you cannot find black beans use extra quantities of the other beans to make up.
Vegan Eggplant and Tomato Casserole
Recipe by:
LPATTERSON1978
This is a delicious, easy-to-make, vegan casserole! Eggplants, tomato and onion are layered and seasoned with a splash of balsamic vinegar before being topped with breadcrumbs. There are many variations and additions that you can make to this recipe - be creative!
Easy Vegan Tofu Chilli
Recipe by:
GUELPH CLOG GIRL
Instead of the usual chilli con carne, try this healthy tofu chilli that's chock-a-block with beans and veggies too. For even more veg, try adding a chopped red capsicum and some diced zucchini.
Black Bean and Vegetable Pasta
Recipe by:
RASPBERRYSWIRLS
An easy vegetarian pasta dish that's perfect for a quick weeknight supper. A hearty and delicious tomato, spinach and black bean sauce is served over whole wheat pasta. It's also great served with brown rice, and you can substitute canned borlotti beans for the black beans.
Veggie Farfalle
Recipe by:
Susan
I cooked some farfalle and tossed with some sautéed vegetables. A simple and delicious side dish. It also keeps well and can be eaten cold as a pasta salad. Add more veggies as you wish!
Calabacitas
Recipe by:
HAWAIIAN_MOMMA
Serve as a light lunch or with cheese and tortillas. Also good as a side dish with your favourite Mexican food.
Barbecued eggplant with thai basil tofu
Recipe by:
ACHRISTOU
Barbecued sautéed eggplant with tofu in a sauce made with blended chillies, garlic, coriander and lime juice. Serve with steamed rice.
Chick pea Curry
Recipe by:
AMINAH A. RAHMAN
Chick peas are simmered in a fragrant and spicy curry sauce and garnished with fresh coriander. Serve with rice for a great vegetarian midweek meal.
Chinese Noodle Pancakes with Asparagus
Recipe by:
Jen
Chinese noodles are double cooked, first in water until al dente and then in a frying pan until crisp and brown. If you'd like to spice things up, replace the sesame oil with chilli oil.
Cuban black beans
Recipe by:
Dick
Try this hearty and fragrant combination of South American black beans, spices, a splash of balsamic vinegar and vegetables. Great with plain rice or even on a jacket potato.
Spicy Lentil Spread
Recipe by:
Noni
Lentils are blended until smooth with curry-scented spices like cumin, garlic and cayenne pepper. Can be a spread for toast or bread and also served as a dip. An excellent way for non-meat eaters to get protein.
Endive and cannellini beans
Recipe by:
KristaP
This is a creamy concoction of endive and beans. You could also use chicory or rocket. Serve with toasted baguette or ciabatta.
Fasoliyyeh Bi Z-Zayt (Syrian green beans with olive oil)
Recipe by:
TASNEEM
I learned how to make this while visiting my husband's family in Syria. It can be a healthy, fast and easy vegan main for lunch or dinner that is surprisingly filling when eaten with pitta bread. It is also a flavourful side dish. You can use fresh beans.
Fattoush
Recipe by:
WINNIFRED
Toasted pitta bread pieces are tossed with crisp cos lettuce, spring onions, cucumber, fresh tomatoes and a flavourful Middle Eastern dressing in this salad. Sumac is available from some supermarkets or Lebanese shops.
Fennel and Orange Salad
Recipe by:
Barrett
This is a traditional Italian salad served on wild greens like dandelion leaves. Here I use wild rocket.
Best Pizza Base
Recipe by:
JASON SHARP
This recipe produces a pizza base that is soft and doughy on the inside and slightly crusty on the outside. Cover it with your favourite sauce and toppings to make a delicious pizza.
Falafel
Recipe by:
Jean Marie
This is a tasty vegan falafel that contains no eggs. Serve on Lebanese bread with tzatziki or tahini sauce, shredded lettuce and chopped tomato.
Lentil and Tomato Stew
Recipe by:
DUKENMAGGIE
A Middle Eastern dish with a deliciously simple taste. Serve with rice or couscous.
Dhal
Recipe by:
Pyromommy
I actually learned this in the kitchen of a seasoned Indian homecook! Traditional fragrant dish with toor dhal, ginger, chilli, tomatoes, cumin and garlic.
Moroccan Lentil Salad
Recipe by:
Hetal
A colourful, spicy salad or side dish. It also makes a great vegetarian lunch.