
Vegetarian student recipes
Serve up a wholesome dinner with minimal effort. These easy, vegetarian meals are budget-friendly and don't need any special kitchen equipment.
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Quick & spicy nasi goreng
Save on the washing up with this speedy supper for one, with wholesome ingredients like Chinese cabbage and brown rice, finished with a fried egg
Cheap-as-chips veggie pizza
This quick, budget take on classic spinach and egg 'florentine' pizza uses flatbreads instead of traditional dough
Smoky chickpeas on toast
Spend a grand total of 12 minutes on this healthy, low-cal supper for two. Our fuss-free smoky chickpeas on toast deliver two of your 5-a-day
Enchilada pie
Give your midweek meal a Mexican twist with our easy enchilada pie. Packed with nutritious veggies, it provides a whopping four of your 5-a-day
Caponata pasta
Whip up our easy vegetarian caponata pasta in just 20 minutes. It's simple to make and packs three of your five-a-day into one delicious meal
Roasted cauliflower with tomato & cashew sauce
For an easy veggie dinner, try this roasted cauliflower. It has a deliciously nutty flavour that works well with a simple tomato and cashew sauce
Orzo & tomato soup
Make our simple, budget-friendly tomato, orzo and chickpea soup in just 30 minutes. This easy, vegetarian family meal is healthy and even low fat
Mexican eggy bread
Bring together two great brunch recipes – eggy bread and avocado on toast – then add a Mexican twist. A hit of chilli takes this to another level
Tarka dhal
Make a simple and healthy storecupboard supper like this easy dhal when you're cooking on a budget. To keep it vegan, use vegetable oil rather than ghee
Microwave shakshuka
Whip up shakshuka, a Middle Eastern favourite, in just 10 minutes. Perfect for brunch, lunch or supper, it's healthy and a great option for a budget meal
Super-quick sesame ramen
Rustle up this warming veggie ramen in just 15 minutes. Think of it as healthy fast food – it's low-fat, low-calorie and low-cost as well
Baked ginger & spinach sweet potato
Bake a spiced sweet potato with spinach for lunch, or as a budget supper for one. It's low-calorie, packed with vitamin C and packs big flavour
Roasted broccoli, Puy lentils & tahini yogurt
These whole roasted broccoli stalks with a nutty tahini yogurt and Puy lentils make a hearty veggie main that hungry guests can help themselves to
Satay noodle soup
Prepare an easy veggie noodle bowl in 25 minutes with mostly storecupboard ingredients. A simple budget meal that's filling and vegan-friendly
Halloumi flatbreads
Try these simple veggie halloumi wraps with a crunchy slaw and a generous helping of hummus. A great cheesy budget option for a midweek meal
Courgette & caramelised red onion tart
A vibrant veggie tart using fresh courgette and sweet, caramelised red onion. It's easy to prep and is great for feeding a family on a budget
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
Curried tofu wraps
This spicy vegan supper is big on taste. It's simple to make and packed with chunky tandoori-spiced tofu on a cool mint, yogurt and red cabbage relish
Italian veggie cottage pie
An Italian twist on an English classic, with sundried tomato, spinach and aubergine, this veggie pie makes a super budget supper
Gnocchi with mushrooms & blue cheese
Soft, creamy goat's cheese or a deliciously strong blue cheese both work well in this easy veggie supper that's on the table in just 20 minutes
Lentil & cardamom soup
Cheap and cheerful red lentils are jazzed up with coconut milk and plenty of spices in this quick and warming soup recipe
Bhaji frittata
This lunchbox or picnic-friendly dish takes an Italian-style thick omelette and adds some Indian spice, along with potatoes, peas and coriander
Easy pesto lasagne
This vegetarian bake from reader Lucy Nanor is packed with spinach and peas along with creamy pesto and mascarpone sauce
Vegetarian quesadillas
Have a pack of flour tortilla wraps knocking about in your storecupboard? Sandwich them with a bean filling and griddle