Walnut & red pepper pesto pasta

Homemade pesto knocks spots off shop-bought jars. This earthy blend is a new take on the versatile Italian sauce

Roasted beetroot & egg salad

This vegetarian salad with creamy dill dressing and crunchy hazelnuts makes a great lunch, or light main course

Easy pesto lasagne

This vegetarian bake from reader Lucy Nanor is packed with spinach and peas along with creamy pesto and mascarpone sauce

Hot & sour aubergines

Skip the meat and try out a saucy vegetarian stir-fry with soy and vinegar sauce, fresh coriander and spicy chilli

Pear, blue cheese & walnut sandwich topper

The textures and contrasting flavours are what makes this simple lunchtime combination so satisfying. Finish with some peppery watercress

Baked eggs brunch

This low-calorie vegetarian breakfast with sundried tomatoes, spinach, leeks and cheese is the perfect way to start a weekend

Mushrooms paprikash

This vegetarian sauce is flavoured with caraway, paprika and parsley. Serve on pasta or jacket potatoes

Celeriac salad with Parmesan, walnuts & parsley

An elegant no-cook starter or special light lunch packed with crunch and earthy flavours

Tasty turkey meatballs

Swap beef mince and breadcrumbs with lean turkey and oats. Serve in a tomato sauce with pasta or potatoes. See the tip to make a vegetarian version – Penne with fennel & Parmesan.

Lemon & mint aubergine tagine with almond couscous

This Moroccan-inspired vegetarian stew is filled with all the delicious aromatics of North Africa. Serve on nutty couscous with mint and garlic yogurt

Veggie moussaka

Omit the lamb and serve up a vegetarian version of this classic Greek bake with creamy cheese topping

Spinach & pepper frittata

A balanced, omelette-like dish of protein-rich eggs baked with cheese, garlic, tomatoes, peppers and spinach