Vegetarian for Life

Recipes

Lighter Meals

In this section we feature a good selection of vegetarian and vegan ideas for lighter meals, and most of them are easy to make. Of course, many of the recipes can also be used as main meals by serving with chips, baked or boiled potatoes, bread, side vegetables, or salad, as appropriate.

  • Chickpea Croquettes

    Serves: 2–3
    Time to prepare: 1 hr 15 mins
    Time to cook: 20 mins
    Dietary requirements: Dairy-free, Egg-free, Halal, Kosher, Vegan
  • Vegan Piperade

    Serves: 4
    Time to prepare: 20 mins
    Time to cook: 25 mins
    Dietary requirements: Dairy-free, Egg-free, Halal, Kosher, Vegan
    For a light meal this quick and versatile vegan dish can be served by itself or with garlic bread. Alternatively serve with chips or rice for a more substantial meal.
  • Vegan ‘Cheese’ Sauce

    Serves: 2–3
    Time to prepare: 15 mins
    Time to cook: 05 mins
    Dietary requirements: Dairy-free, Egg-free, Vegan
    This super-quick, vegan ‘cheese’ sauce is great with pasta (macaroni or penne), potatoes and greens, baked potatoes, or with stuffed savoury pancakes. It’s also nice in layered bakes such as las
  • Vegan Batter Mix

    Time to prepare: 30 mins
    Dietary requirements: Dairy-free, Egg-free, Halal, Kosher, Vegan
    For pancakes, toad in the hole, etc.
  • Stuffed Baked Avocado

    Serves: 2
    Time to prepare: 20 mins
    Time to cook: 40 mins
    Dietary requirements: Egg-free, Halal, Kosher, Vegan (with substitutions)
    *Omit cheese or use vegan cheese for the vegan version. For V for Life’s position statement on vegetarianism and veganism, please click here.
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