15 vegetarian dinner ideas
Satisfying meat-free dinners built on lentils, vegetables, paneer and beans.
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1 American · 1 h 5 min · serves 6
Baked Mac and Cheese with Crunchy Golden Crumbs
Tender macaroni in a smooth, sharp cheese sauce, baked until bubbling under a buttery, crisp breadcrumb topping. A comforting family dinner that is easy to make with everyday cheeses.
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2 Italian · 17 min · serves 2
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Spaghetti tossed with garlic gently fried in olive oil, chili flakes and parsley. Five ingredients, fifteen minutes.
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3 Indian · 40 min · serves 4
Palak Paneer
Spinach blanched and puréed with onion, garlic and ginger, then simmered with golden cubes of paneer.
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4 Italian · 30 min · serves 4
Creamy Mushroom Penne
Penne in a garlicky mushroom cream sauce with parmesan and black pepper. On the table in half an hour.
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5 Pakistani · 1 h 50 min · serves 6
Tawa Naan
Soft, bubbly naan made with yogurt and milk, cooked on a hot tawa or in the oven. A dependable flatbread for karahi, daal and kababs, no tandoor needed.
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6 Pakistani · 17 min · serves 4
Kachumber Salad
A cool, crunchy salad of cucumber, tomato and red onion with green chilli, coriander and lemon. It comes together in 15 minutes and sits well beside rice, daal or grilled meat.
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7 American · 40 min · serves 8
Skillet Cornbread
A golden, buttery cornbread baked in a hot skillet, with a crisp crust and a tender, slightly sweet crumb. It comes together in one bowl and suits soups, chilli and barbecue dinners.
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8 Italian · 25 min · serves 4
Garlic Bread with Parsley and Mozzarella
Crisp-edged, buttery garlic bread with a soft middle and a light melt of mozzarella. It takes ten minutes to prepare and goes with almost any pasta or soup.
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9 Italian · 2 h 30 min · serves 8
Rosemary Focaccia
A soft, airy Italian flatbread with a crisp golden base, deep olive oil dimples and fragrant rosemary. The dough is mixed by hand with no kneading, so it suits beginners.
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10 Italian · 55 min · serves 4
Mushroom Risotto
A creamy, savoury risotto built on well-browned mushrooms, slow-stirred Arborio rice and a finish of butter and Parmesan. It is an easy way to make a weeknight dinner feel special.
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11 American · 20 min · serves 6
Creamy Coleslaw
A cool, crunchy cabbage and carrot salad in a tangy, lightly sweet dressing. It comes together in 20 minutes and pairs well with anything fried, grilled or barbecued.
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12 Italian · 30 min · serves 4
Basil Pesto Pasta with Blistered Tomatoes
Fresh basil pesto tossed through spaghetti with blistered cherry tomatoes and a splash of starchy pasta water. A bright, herby dinner that is ready in about 30 minutes.
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13 Italian · 1 h 50 min · serves 4
Margherita Pizza
A thin, chewy homemade pizza with a simple tomato sauce, melted mozzarella and fresh basil. Made in a regular home oven with a preheated tray, it bakes up crisp underneath and soft at the edges.
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14 Italian · 35 min · serves 4
Penne Arrabbiata
Penne tossed in a fiery tomato sauce built on garlic, chilli and olive oil. It is a meat-free, pantry-friendly dinner that is ready in about 30 minutes.
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15 Pakistani · 1 h 40 min · serves 6
Kulcha
Soft, fluffy round breads made with yogurt and milk, topped with nigella and sesame and brushed with butter. They bake in a hot home oven and go well with chanay, daal or any curry.
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