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
“Pumpkins are a cinch to grow,” says chef and recipe author Paul West. 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 passed 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.
Roasted vegetable and caramelised garlic barley risotto
Pearl barley makes a great alternative to arborio rice in risotto as it doesn't require constant stirring and has a lovely nutty texture.
Linguine with porcini and vegetable bolognese
This vegetarian pasta recipe by Valli Little was inspired by Italian American chef Giada de Laurentiis. It's perfect for meat-free Mondays.
Sweet potato brown rice risotto
Jill Dupleix creates this cheat's risotto made over with brown rice and roasted sweet potato, topped with roasted root vegetables and tangy slivers of preserved lemon.
Watermelon, spelt and radish salad
Light and refreshing, this salad is perfect for a warm afternoon or evening.
Jamie Oliver's potato, taleggio and zucchini pizzas
Who'd have thought zucchini, potato and pizza would go this well together?
Jamie Oliver's zucchini and mozzarella bruschetta
Jamie Oliver puts his tasty twist on the classic bruschetta with this zucchini and mozzarella recipe.
Vegetable tagine salad
For a healthy vegetarian meal that the whole family will love, try this vegetable tagine salad.
Paul West's eggplant and soba noodle salad
“Eat eggplants now while in season," says chef and recipe author Paul West. Nothing says midweek dinners quite like a big bowl of comforting noodles.
Cherry tomato, cress and broad bean salad
This easy and tasty summer salad will complete any Christmas main.
Stir-fried rice with green vegetables (Khao phad pak)
Recreate the fresh flavours of Thai cuisine in this easy green vegetable fried rice dish.
Stir-fried vegetable salad (Pad pak)
Recreate the fresh flavours of Thai cuisine in this easy stir-fried vegetable salad.
Jalapeno and corn fritters
"These corn fritters are an absolutely perfect beer snack: salty, spicy, all that stuff you want. It's a 10-minute job, so they're great if you have friends coming around," says chef Shannon Martinez.
Banana chilli and corn salad
Pastry guru Philippa Sibley showed me this tip at Circa back in 2006. The idea is to leave the husk on the corn to give a smoky, steamed flavour and a wonderful texture, says chef Matt Wilkinson.
Cos salad with buttermilk dressing and jalapeno crumb
The humble cos lettuce gets a Mexican makeover. Recipe by Raph Rashid.
Broccolini salad with roasted garlic dressing
Served as either a side for 4 or quick vegie dish for 2, this salad is perfect for any midweek meal.
Roast vegetable and feta pie
This pie is a quick and easy way to use up leftover roast vegetables.
Mango, avocado and black lentil salad
Wow your guests with this sensational summery salad.
Zucchini and polenta slice with broccoli pesto
A healthy, green way to serve a slice up for summer.
Little Indian-spiced vegetable pies with raita
Veggie pies with a rustic, indian twist - they look beautiful too.
Grilled eggplant with black bean vinaigrette
I don’t think any one vegetable shouts ‘grill me’ quite like eggplant, says chef Matt Wilkinson.
Buckwheat and farro salad with dates, pomegranate and tahini dressing
The perfect side salad to accompany a long and lazy lunch or dinner.
Zucchini, asparagus and mint soup
Packed with vegetables, this soup is good for both your health and your tastebuds.
Green bean, fig and feta salad
A healthy and light salad with a fruity, fig flavour.
Wild rice salad with haloumi and grilled fruit
Haloumi makes a great substitute for meat in this salad, perfect for that meat-free midweek meal.
Pepperonata
Acclaimed chef, Nicky Reimer from Melbourne restaurant, Union Dining combines the freshest produce with a tasty and simple Italian salad. It's the perfect light lunch for any day of the week.
Corn chip fattoush
This recipe is perfect for picnics and outdoor entertaining of any kind. Light, fresh and crunchy, it's a salad that ticks all the boxes. Recipe by Raph Rashid.
Eggplant agrodolce with quinoa, almonds and feta
This eggplant agrodolce salad is super easy to make and is one of Nicky Reimer's seasonal favorites for spring.
Melon, orange, and walnut salad
A light, Sicilian salad by UK restauranteurs Katie and Giancarlo Caldesi inspired by a summer spent in Italy while researching their latest book, Sicily : Recipes from an Italian island.
Freekah and roasted beetroot salad
Health fanatics, look no further. This freekah and roasted beetroot salad has everything to keep you bouncing through the week.
Garden peas, cauliflower, almond and lemon
"You may have heard of the saying 'when it rains pumpkins, make soup and sell it'. Well in the same spirit, I say when peas are in season, make this salad. It's colourful, super-fresh and really yummy. For maximum flavour, make sure the peas are at room temperature when you serve the salad." George Calombaris
Spiced crunchy salad
Add some major crunch factor to this healthy salad that's filled with superfood greens including kale and spinach. Eating healthy has never looked so good.
Beetroot, fennel and rhubarb salad
Crunchy, colourful and bursting with Japanese flavours - this beetroot, fennel and rhubarb salad is the perfect side dish for a family feast, or enjoyed alone as a party of one.
Vegan lentil, sweet potato and chickpea stew
Full of hearty lentils and filling sweet potato, this warming vegan stew is perfect for chilly winter nights.
Grilled peach pasta salad
Grilled peaches make a surprising addition to this flavour-packed pasta salad.
Citrus, fennel, radish and sorrel salad
This light and fresh salad makes a welcome addition to any summer get together. Recipe by Andy Emerson and Mitch Orr from ACME restaurant.
Eggplants stuffed with haloumi, basil and pine nuts
Eggplant, haloumi, basil and pine nuts? This recipe has got it all. Plus it's vegetarian.
Roasted sweet potatoes with chilli and seeds
For the busy cook, microwaving is the best way to get ahead. Chef Matt Wilkinson's roasted sweet potatoes are the perfect combination of sweet, savory and spicy.
Pumpkin and haloumi burgers
This Middle-Eastern inspired burger is a great vegetarian alternative to the meaty hamburger.
Healthy pumpkin, lentil and mushroom curry
Filled with plant based protein and fibre, this vegetarian curry is one even the carnivores will like.
Vegetarian nachos
Fresh, zingy - and totally vego! We're loco for these nachos.
Eggplant rotolo ragu
It's time to get saucy with this delicious eggplant ragu. Perfect for weeknight cooking.
Ricotta dumplings with orecchiette, peas and prosciutto
Perfectly balanced, this pasta dish is full of flavour explosions.
Spiced tomato Afghan pizza
Using Afghan bread as a base, this recipe beats pizza delivery, on speed and taste. There's a sneaky serve of vege, too.
Vegetarian haloumi hash burgers with kale aioli
This is not your standard vegie burger. Forget processed patties and go for home-made haloumi hash, with an earthy aioli and punchy Sriracha to round things out.
Broccoli and tofu green curry
Celebrate Meat-free Monday with a light and tasty green curry. To make this recipe vegetarian, omit the fish sauce and season with salt instead.
