I have put together 7 delicious vegetarian recipes for your dinner here if you want it to be healthy and quick!
Be sure to try it!
Also try:
Vegetarian Indian curry
Noodle and vegetable pan
Croatian delicacies
Vegetarian spring rolls
Japanese dishes Vegetarian
Table of Contents
Pasta Primavera – The ultimate quick and delicious vegetarian dinner
Ingredients:
- 400g pasta (of your choice)
- 2 zucchini, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1 eggplant, cut into cubes
- 200g mushrooms, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 200g tomato puree
- 1 handful of fresh basil, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan for serving (optional)
Preparation:
- Cook the pasta al dente according to package directions.
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil.Fry the courgettes, peppers, eggplant and mushrooms in it until they are soft and lightly browned.
- Add garlic and fry for another minute.
- Add tomato puree and basil and mix well.Season with salt and pepper.
- Drain the pasta and return to the pot.Add the vegetable mixture and mix well.
- Arrange on plates and sprinkle with Parmesan if you like.
Veggie Burger – Easy and delicious
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 burger buns
- Lettuce leaves, tomatoes and avocado to serve
Preparation:
- Place the chickpeas, onion, garlic and carrots in a bowl and mix to form a coarse paste.
- Add the breadcrumbs and mix well until you get an even consistency.
- Form four patties from the mixture and fry them on both sides in a large pan with the olive oil until golden.
- Cut open the burger buns and place the veggie burger in between.Serve with lettuce, tomato and avocado.
Vegetable Frittata – A healthy and filling dinner
Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup grated cheese
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 200g mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green salad to serve
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Whisk together the eggs, milk, cheese, salt and pepper in a bowl.
Heat an ovenproof pan and add the olive oil.Add peppers, zucchini and mushrooms and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender.
Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and bake the pan in the oven for 12-15 minutes until the frittata is set and golden brown.
Remove from the oven and serve on a plate.Serve with a green salad.
Bon appetit!
Spinach Tomato Quiche – A delicious and healthy vegetarian option
Ingredients:
- 1 rolling pin (ready made or homemade)
- 200g fresh spinach
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup grated cheese
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Roll out the dough on a greased quiche tin and line the base with it.
- Place the spinach in a bowl and top with the tomato slices.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, cheese, onion, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl and pour over the spinach.
- Bake the quiche in the oven for 30-35 minutes until the surface is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and serve on a plate.
Ratatouille – A delicious and easy to make vegetarian side dish
Ingredients:
- 2 aubergines, cut into cubes
- 2 zucchini, diced
- 2 peppers, diced
- 4 tomatoes, diced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 handful of fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- In a large ovenproof pan, heat the olive oil.Add eggplant, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes, onion and garlic and sauté for 10-15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Add thyme and mix well.Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake the pan in the oven for a further 10-15 minutes until the vegetables are slightly browned.
- Remove from the oven and serve on a plate.
Vegetable Lasagna – A delicious and healthy vegetarian dinner
Ingredients:
- 400g lasagne sheets
- 2 eggplants, sliced
- 2 zucchini, sliced
- 2 peppers, diced
- 4 tomatoes, diced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup tomato passata
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup grated cheese
- 1 handful of fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil.Add eggplant, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes, onion and garlic and sauté for 10-15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Add the tomato passata and vegetable stock and simmer for another 5 minutes.Season with salt and pepper.
- Line an ovenproof dish with a layer of lasagne sheets.Put a layer of vegetables on top and sprinkle with cheese.
- Repeat step 4 until all ingredients are used.The top layer should be cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes until the lasagne is golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh basil.
- Bon appetit!
Recipe 4: Chickpea curry with basmati rice
Ingredients:
- 1 cup chickpeas (cooked or canned)
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1-2 green chillies (optional)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cumin
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup water
- coriander leaves (for garnish)
Preparation:
- Finely chop the onion and garlic.Cut the chili peppers into small pieces.
- Heat a pan and add a little oil.Sauté the onion, garlic and chili peppers in it until soft and golden brown.
- Add the tomato paste, spices (turmeric, garam masala, cumin), salt and pepper and continue to cook for a few minutes until well combined.
- Add the chickpeas and mix everything together well.
- Deglaze with water and simmer for about 5-10 minutes until the curry has thickened a bit.
- Garnish with fresh coriander and serve.
Basmati rice:
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups of water
- 1 pinch of salt
Preparation:
- Wash the basmati rice and place in a saucepan.
- Add the water and salt and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and put the lid on the pot.Simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.
- Fluff up with a fork and serve.