
Low-carb vegetarian recipes
Following a low-carb, veggie diet? We've got a selection of light yet satisfying meat-free meals, including vegetable curries, salads, soups and more.
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Aubergine & chickpea stew
Dig out the slow cooker to make this stew. Topped with toasted pine nuts and served with flatbreads, it makes a healthy and nutritious vegan meal
Roasted aubergine & tomato curry
Slightly sweet with added richness from the coconut milk, this simple vegan curry is a winner. It's also freezable if you need a quick midweek fix
Baked ratatouille & goat’s cheese
Transform ratatouille into a bake with a layer of cheese sauce and you won't look back. It makes a great late summer dish and delivers three of your 5-a-day
Ricotta, tomato & spinach frittata
Healthy veggie bites that are packed with flavour - a midweek must
Asparagus salad with a runny poached egg
A simple, balanced bistro-style salad that's low in calories but high in flavour, texture and nutrition
Coconut & squash dhansak
This quick and easy vegetarian curry is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner – with butternut squash, coconut milk, lentils and spinach
Spiced lentil & butternut squash soup
Cook a big batch of this filling spiced lentil and squash soup and freeze the leftovers for a speedy supper another day. It's healthy and low in fat
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Cook this tasty vegan curry for an exotic yet easy family dinner. With spinach and sweet potato, it boasts two of your five-a-day and it’s under 400 calories
Herb omelette with fried tomatoes
Make a perfect, protein-rich brunch or breakfast for two people. This healthy omelette can be on the table in just 10 minutes, served with juicy tomatoes
Aubergine, tomato & Parmesan bake (Melanzane alla Parmigiana)
Every Italian cook has their own version of this classic aubergine dish. It's even better made a day ahead
West Indian spiced aubergine curry
Make the most of aubergines with this vegan curry. Low in fat yet packed with flavour, you can serve it with rice or roti
Mexican egg roll
Turn a one-egg omelette into a wrap and slather on some salsa for a low-carb alternative to a flatbread or sandwich. A quick and easy vegetarian snack
Spiced carrot & lentil soup
A delicious, spicy blend packed full of iron and low in fat to boot. It's ready in under half an hour, or can be made in a slow cooker
Epic summer salad
Perfect for BBQs and buffets, this is an assembly job of gorgeous ingredients – no cooking required. Serve it with lamb kebabs for an impressive summer feast
Griddled vegetable & feta tart
Crispy filo pastry makes a light base for a vegetarian tart filled with Mediterranean veg and feta
Cavolo nero, mushroom, potato & fontina strudel
Impress with this cavolo nero, mushroom, potato and fontina strudel encased in golden filo pastry. If you don't have fontina, comté or gruyère also work well
Butternut squash soup with chilli & crème fraîche
Come in from the cold to a warming bowl of autumnal soup
Courgette, potato & cheddar soup
This freezable soup is a delicious way to use up a glut of courgettes
One-pot mushroom & potato curry
Create a tasty, spicy vegetarian dish with mushroom and curry in less than half an hour
Asparagus & new potato frittata
A simple, low-calorie spring main that uses the season's finest ingredients and is ready in just 20 minutes
Pumpkin curry with chickpeas
A veggie dinner party dish which stands alone as a vegan main course or as a complex side dish perfect served with spiced roast meat or fish.
Creamy mushroom soup
Use porcini and wild mushrooms to make this rich and creamy soup that makes a filling yet light supper for cold nights. Serve with croutons and chives
Bean & halloumi stew
Use a can of mixed beans to make this tomato-based veggie stew with halloumi. Make it in just 25 minutes for a quick and easy midweek supper
Somerset stew with cheddar & parsley mash
This family winter warmer is full of flavour and goodness. Adapt for meat lovers by adding sausages