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16 OMG meals for the part-time vegetarian

We've harvested our most impressive meat-free meals in the hopes that your dalliance with veg is an ongoing one beyond #MeatFreeWeek.

Stuffed red capsicum

Dolma or stuffed vegetables reminds Samah of her cultural roots. Source: Alan Benson

Flirting with vegetarianism is cheap, colourful, and generally leaves you feeling like you've done yourself a solid.
Turn your morning eggs into a comforting masterpiece with this recipe that touches on egg curry with rice. There are many versions in India, but perhaps the most famous is this Malayali breakfast dish from Kerala, a tangle of browned onions, curry leaves, green chillies and tomatoes. Try it with rice dosa, or some buttered toast!
Malayali egg roast
Source: Quadrille / Martin Pool
, of upcoming , says miso and eggplant are a killer combo, particularly , known in Japan as nasu dengaku. The extra roasting of the miso gives a lovely nutty-sweet flavour.
Miso-roasted eggplant
Miso and eggplant are a fantastic combo. Source: Adam Liaw
Eating the rainbow is a cinch with this . It's sweetened with pomegranate molasses – a thick, tangy syrup made from the dark red juice of the pomegranate fruit.
Warm lentil salad
Source: Hardie Grant Books
Spring garlic is the straight, leek-like stems of growing garlic. It’s somewhat sweeter than mature garlic and lovely in . A handful of aged cheddar adds bite.
Spring garlic and spinach tartlets
Spring garlic and spinach tartlets
This is an easy winter-vegetable win. Serve it on a bed of greens as a salad, or – and here's an idea – use it as a pizza topping. Via
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means little effort yet maximum kudos. Our are filled to the brim with rice, herbs and baharat – an aromatic spice blend used in Middle Eastern cuisine.
Stuffed red capsicums
Stuffed red capsicums Source: Alan Benson
Paneer is a firm Indian cottage cheese you probably recognise from spinach-based curry . Here, are served with a fresh tomato relish.
Blackened paneer skewers
Blackened paneer skewers Source: Murdoch Books
Turn a handful of ingredients into 's fabulously light and crunchy . (Suddenly ho-hum cabbage becomes Mr Personality.)
Cabbage salad with chilli, mint and sesame seeds
Cabbage salad with chilli, mint and sesame seeds Source: Benito Martin
Start simple with this super-quick . Eaten alongside bowls of steamed rice, chilli greens and a dipping sauce, it makes the perfect light weeknight meal. Via
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Israeli-born chef and veg lover says this colourful riot of is one of the most popular dishes at his eponymous delis. It wholly depends, though, on the figs being sweet, moist and perfectly ripe.
Roasted sweet potatoes and fresh fig
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calls for an array of mushrooms (king brown, Swiss brown and oyster) with lots of garlic and herbs sitting atop a creamy base of soft polenta. You are excused for drooling.
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Of his , Gourmet Farmer says, "This is such a great one-pot meal, you'll probably want to become a vegetarian for the winter."
Chickpea, pumpkin and cavalo nero cassoulet
Chickpea, pumpkin and cavalo nero cassoulet Source: Alan Benson
Served warm, is a perfect winter’s dish. Don't forget the Lebanese bread. Via
Rustic hummus with cumin and pine nuts
Source: Sarka Babicka
Buckwheat is a gluten-free grain that's quick to cook and high in protein. With an earthy, nutty flavour, it teams perfectly with .
Honey, thyme and lemon haloumi with buckwheat
Source: Benito Martin
In , the quinoa is cooked "risotto-style", producing a soft, creamy result without the starchiness of rice. Using vegetable stock makes this a great vegetarian option.
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A great midweek meal for burger-loving vegos, these are a great reminder that meat doesn’t have to be the centre of every bun.
Vegetarian chickpea and quinoa burgers with roasted pumpkin
A veggie burger can be just as good as the meaty options. Source: Benito Martin
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Published 16 July 2014 11:41am
Updated 24 September 2018 11:48am
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