{"id":6067,"date":"2022-11-23T11:20:12","date_gmt":"2022-11-23T11:20:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/?p=6067"},"modified":"2026-02-17T14:56:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T14:56:31","slug":"healthy-vegetarian-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/healthy-vegetarian-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy vegetarian recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>We can\u2019t get enough fresh, seasonal veg. That\u2019s why all our <strong>healthy vegetarian recipes<\/strong> star the best UK-grown veggies we love! From the crisp salad leaves picked for you by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/suppliers\/westlands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Westlands<\/a> in the Vale of Evesham, to the nutty celeriac grown by the brilliant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/suppliers\/jack-buck-farms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jack Buck<\/a>, it\u2019s easy to get your 5-a-day &#8211; and then some.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>So let&#8217;s talk healthy vegetarian recipes that will surprise your taste buds, get you trying something new, and keep you well out of the recipe rut zone. Go veg!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why are veggies healthy?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Because they\u2019re packed with loads of vitamins and minerals, fibre and more. From vitamin C to potassium, folate to vitamin K, vitamin B to iron. There\u2019s nothing a diet full of veg can do for us.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Fibre helps your gut health (good for digestion). But crunching on a humble carrot, rocket leaf, bowl of spinach or nutty sprout does so much more than that. Veggies help us:\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>See<\/li>\r\n<li>Lower the risk of certain cancers<\/li>\r\n<li>Help our brains function<\/li>\r\n<li>avoid inflammation<\/li>\r\n<li>protects our hearts<\/li>\r\n<li>\u2026 and our immune systems<\/li>\r\n<li>we could go on\u2026 and on!<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>All those vitamins and minerals? They\u2019re responsible for keeping our bodies functioning properly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Explore our <\/strong><strong>healthy vegetarian\u00a0 recipes<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>It\u2019s not all tofu and tempeh, but they sure do help make a healthy vegetarian.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Recipes that really make the grade for us are the ones that feature big flavours, so stick with us, as there\u2019s never a dull salad in sight.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Healthy vegetarian recipes<\/strong><strong> for winter warmers<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The nights are drawing in, the mornings are misty, and you want to get cosy. Let your veg do the hard work for you because when you cook with the seasons, your body will thank you for it!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Ladle up a deliciously creamy mushroom sauce over these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/butternut-and-lentil-burger-with-mushroom-sauce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sweet Butternut Squash and Lentil Burgers <\/a>for a mid-week treat at only 420 calories a person. Or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/pesto-tofu-black-spaghetti-heritage-tomatoes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Black Spaghetti <\/a>with jammy tomatoes and tofu you\u2019ve slathered in pesto, or take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/teriyaki-tempeh-with-kimchi-fried-rice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">teriyaki tempeh <\/a>for a spin with veg-loaded fried rice (the healthy version of course!).\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Healthy vegetarian curry recipes<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Curries and vegetables go together like strawberries and cream. They\u2019re made for each other. We could devote a whole recipe book to the veggie curry. But here\u2019s a few of our customer\u2019s healthy vegetarian recipe favourites:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/ff-crispy-tofu-katsu-curry-sauce-rice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/ff-crispy-tofu-katsu-curry-sauce-rice<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/west-indian-spinach-and-chickpea-curry-with-rice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/west-indian-spinach-and-chickpea-curry-with-rice<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/aubergine-and-chickpea-bhuna-with-quinoa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/aubergine-and-chickpea-bhuna-with-quinoa<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Healthy vegetarian recipes<\/strong><strong> for summer days<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>It\u2019s salad season, so up your salad days with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/griddled-nectarines-broccoli-and-hazelnuts\">fresh stone fruits<\/a> to add a bit of flavour, and make the most of this season\u2019s brilliant bounty.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Quick n\u2019 healthy dinner, incoming!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/tofu-pad-thai-with-courgette-noodles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/tofu-pad-thai-with-courgette-noodles<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Aniseed-y fennel brings the crunch, a great match for these homemade falafels<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/quinoa-fennel-salad-falafel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/quinoa-fennel-salad-falafel<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>This easy bean casserole<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/italian-sundried-tomato-butter-bean-casserole\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/italian-sundried-tomato-butter-bean-casserole<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Healthy vegetarian recipes<\/strong><strong> for the family<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Cooking for the family on repeat can feel like an endurance test for busy people. Not with these healthy vegetarian recipes. These healthy veggies get all the good stuff in, and taste amazing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Swap the chicken nugs for these amazing tofu ones<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/tofu-nuggets-with-chips-and-smokey-beans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/tofu-nuggets-with-chips-and-smokey-beans<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Ditch the lamb for lentils with this hearty, comforting lentil version (that mashed potato is dreamy!)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/ff-lentil-cottage-pie-with-mashed-potato-topping\">https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/ff-lentil-cottage-pie-with-mashed-potato-topping<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>No weekday dinner would be without this Family Favourite: the veggie lasagna. It\u2019s a healthy vegetarian recipe that literally can\u2019t go wrong.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/veggie-lasagne-with-aubergine-and-pesto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/veggie-lasagne-with-aubergine-and-pesto<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Healthy vegetarian recipes <\/strong><strong>to tempt a meat-lover<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you\u2019ve got someone who loves their meat and two veg, but you\u2019d like to lower their intake of actual meat, try swapping a few meals a week with these healthy veggie versions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Jackfruit is well known for having a pork-like texture (we\u2019ll let you decide!), so this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/ff-jackfruit-chilli-con-carne-rice-guacamole\">Jackfruit Chilli Con Carne <\/a>is a great place to start!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Shiitake bacon. If you haven\u2019t tried it yet, you\u2019re in for a treat<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/crispy-chickpea-mushroom-caesar-salad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/crispy-chickpea-mushroom-caesar-salad<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A new type of Burrito (clue: it goes in a bowl!)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/bbq-blackbean-burrito-bowl-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/bbq-blackbean-burrito-bowl-1<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Healthy vegetarian recipes<\/strong><strong> that aren\u2019t tofu, please<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>We love tofu and tempeh, but we hear you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Try roasting a whole cauliflower and adding sides, or swapping the Sunday Roast for a big, beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/hasselback-squash-with-roasted-vegetables\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">butternut squash<\/a>. It makes the biggest centrepiece when you roast it whole and pop it on a platter!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em>Yet to try healthy eating made easy? Get\u00a0<\/em><strong><em>\u00a325% off your first four recipe boxes by entering code BLOG25X4<\/em><\/strong><em>\u00a0at checkout. Mindful Chef healthy recipe boxes help you to cook delicious nutritious meals, in as little as 15 minutes. Each box contains recipe instructions, pre-portioned ingredients and responsibly sourced, seasonal British produce.<\/em><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We can\u2019t get enough fresh, seasonal veg. That\u2019s why all our healthy vegetarian recipes star the best UK-grown veggies we love! From the crisp salad leaves picked for you by Westlands in the Vale of Evesham, to the nutty celeriac grown by the brilliant Jack Buck, it\u2019s easy to get your 5-a-day &#8211; and then&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/healthy-vegetarian-recipes\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":6068,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[27,9],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-6067","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-on-the-menu","8":"category-vegetarian","9":"entry"},"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Untitled-design-30.png",600,400,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Untitled-design-30-150x150.png",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Untitled-design-30-300x200.png",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Untitled-design-30.png",600,400,false],"large":["https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Untitled-design-30.png",600,400,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Untitled-design-30.png",600,400,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Untitled-design-30.png",600,400,false],"horizontal-thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Untitled-design-30.png",600,400,false],"horizontal-thumbnail-small":["https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Untitled-design-30-360x225.png",360,225,true],"vertical-thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Untitled-design-30.png",600,400,false],"vertical-thumbnail-small":["https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Untitled-design-30-360x400.png",360,400,true],"square-thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Untitled-design-30-360x361.png",360,361,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Faye","author_link":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/author\/fayemindfulchef-com\/"},"uagb_comment_info":1,"uagb_excerpt":"We can\u2019t get enough fresh, seasonal veg. That\u2019s why all our healthy vegetarian recipes star the best UK-grown veggies we love! From the crisp salad leaves picked for you by Westlands in the Vale of Evesham, to the nutty celeriac grown by the brilliant Jack Buck, it\u2019s easy to get your 5-a-day &#8211; and then...Read&hellip;","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6067","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6067"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6067\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7311,"href":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6067\/revisions\/7311"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6068"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6067"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6067"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6067"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}