Take a look at a selection of vegetarian lunch ideas even meat eaters will enjoy. You will find recipes which are suitable for family meals or entertaining, for both summer and winter days.
If you are looking for something quick and easy to prepare then this easy recipe for vegetable pesto pasta or broccoli and blue cheese risotto may be just the thing. They can be served with a variety of sides such as salads or artisan style breads such as olive bread, focaccia or tear and share rolls.
And if it's chilly outside, you could prepare a pot of homemade soup. Spicy carrot soup, minestrone and winter vegetable soup are all cosy, hearty soups. And if you have a few spare minutes while you are in the kitchen you could prepare a batch of croutons to add the finishing touch to your homemade soup.
For a spring or summer lunch you could prepare a batch of ratatouille, an asparagus quiche or this easy recipe for pasta with eggs and asparagus.
If you are expecting guests you might want choose from this selection of quiches and tarts. They may look impressive but are simple to prepare and make a perfect vegetarian lunch when paired with a selection of side dishes. You could try this courgette tart, prepare a quiche using summer vegetables or make a Greek spinach and feta spiral tart.
Or for an informal lunch you could try these spicy bean burgers, sweet potato burgers or make some veggie sausages. Each of which are simple to make and can be dressed up with a variety of toppings and relishes inside a burger bun.
Whether you are catering for vegetarians, flexitarians or meat eaters, you might find one of these vegetarian lunch ideas that you would like to try. And with such a variety of flavours, who knows, your guests may not even notice they aren't eating meat!
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