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Vegetarian lunch ideas even meat eaters will enjoy

30/03/2024 by Judith Leave a Comment

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.

A decorative quiche made using summer vegetables.

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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A decorative quiche made using summer vegetables.
Summer vegetable quiche
This quiche is made using seasonal vegetables and is delicious served either warm or cold.
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2
Roast vegetable and pesto pasta
Vegetable pesto pasta
This light vegetarian pasta dish combines roast Mediterranean vegetables with pesto and can be adapted to use vegetables of your choice.
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3
Sweet potato burger in a bread bun with garnish
Sweet potato burgers
Made using sweet potatoes and chick peas these burgers are a tasty lunch idea when combined with your favourite toppings.
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4
Courgette tart decorated with courgette flowers.
Courgette tart
This attractive tart is decorated with courgettes and courgette flowers and is perfect for summer lunches.
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5
A bowl of broccoli and blue cheese risotto.
Broccoli and blue cheese risotto
This risotto dish is quick and easy to make and is perfect for busy days and midweek meals.
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6
Overhead view of a bowl of spicy carrot and lentil soup.
Spicy carrot and lentil soup
This golden soup is flavoured with fresh ginger and cardamon and is perfect for chilly days.
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7
Red pepper quiche
Red pepper quiche
This colourful quiche combines the flavours or sweet red peppers with fresh fennel inside a filo pastry case.
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8
Spanakopita spiral spinach and feta pie
Spanakopita spiral
This spanakopita is formed in the shape or a spiral and will make an attractive addition to your table.
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9
Vegetarian minestrone soup in a bowl.
Minestrone soup
This Italian inspired soup is made using a combination of fresh and pantry ingredients and is simple to make.
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10
A plate of pasta with scrambled eggs and asparagus.
Pasta with eggs and asparagus
This three ingredient recipe is perfect for a light lunch and is simple to make.
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11
Spicy bean burgers
Spicy bean burgers
These spicy veggie burgers are made using budget friendly ingredients and are quick and easy to make.
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12
Winter vegetable soup
Winter vegetable soup
This versatile soup recipe can be adapted to make use of whatever vegetables you have to hand and is perfect for making in bulk.
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13
Falafel
Falafel
Falafel are a perfect lunch idea served with wraps, rice, salad and relish, and are made using budget friendly ingredients.
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14
Roast cauliflower salad with quinoa
Roast cauliflower and quinoa salad
This simple salad is packed with flavour and texture and is perfect for a packed lunch or to enjoy at home.
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15
A close up view of Mediterranean vegetable stew.
Ratatouille
Ratatouille, or Mediterranean vegetable stew, is a colourful dish full of summer flavours and is simple to make.
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Asparagus quiche made using filo pastry.
Asparagus quiche
Asparagus and Cheddar quiche is a made using filo pastry and is an ideal recipe for asparagus season.
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Vegetarian sausages
Apricot and nut sausages
These veggie sausages are packed with flavour and are great served in a bread bun with your favourite relish.
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