Eight vegetarian recipes that aren't all salad

8 vegetarian recipes that aren't all salad

Going meat-free does not mean you're stuck eating salads. There are plenty of creative ways to maintain — and enjoy — a plant-based diet, including these eight recipes.

Saag paneer

Laura Sharrad's easy saag paneer recipe is the perfect addition to your weekend lunch spread.

roasted puttanesca sauce with polenta

This divine Italian dish can be easily made vegetarian, by omitting the anchovies.

White bean, leek & mixed mushroom stew

This dish is as hearty as its meaty counterparts and is 'lick the bowl clean' good.

Mushroom ragu lasagne

This winter warmer is perfect for a cold night.

Slow-roasted butter AUBERGINE curry

This vegie version of butter chicken slow-cooks the eggplant until meltingly tender.

chickpea & herb fatteh

This recipe is the answer to your leftover pita problems.

leek & silverbeet tart with bread pastry

What could be more genius than turning leftover sourdough into pastry?

Corn & haloumi fritters

If you buy seasonal and local ingredients for this recipe, produce will be fresher and last longer.

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