6 plant-based dinners you’ll love

1. Tofu with 5-minute Romesco sauce

The tofu can be cooked in an air-fryer at 180°C for 10 minutes. Place on grid in a single layer and give the drawer a shake halfway through. Use firm tofu as silken can be too fragile.

Meat addition: If you're not plant-based, you can bulk up this recipe with Woolies' stir-fried pork rashers. They're made from specially selected South African pork belly, cured and oak-smoked for a subtle sweet-smoky flavour.

Find the recipe for tofu with 5-minute Romesco sauce here. 

2. Fresh tomato gnudi

Nutritional yeast is a great substitute for cheese as it has a nutty, cheesy flavour. It's used here to make this dish plant-based.

Meat addition: Grilled lamb chops are the perfect accompaniment here.

Find the recipe for fresh tomato gnudi here. 

Need more meat-free meals? Check out our vegan recipe collection. 

3. Air-fryer falafel

If you don’t have an air-fryer, bake the falafel on a lined baking tray for 20 minutes at 180°C, or fry in hot oil until golden brown.

Meat addition: This recipe works well with leftover roast lamb on the side. or stuffed into a warmed pita with a dollop of Woolworths tzatziki and tahini for a vegetarian option.

Find the recipe for air-fryer falafel here. 

4. Cauliflower sorghum risotto

Add Woolies’ plant-powered, dairy-free, Cheddar-flavoured cheese to your shopping list. It’s great for cooking and as a sandwich filler. Plus, it's the perfect finishing touch for this dish.

Vegetarian addition: As with most risottos, a fried or poached egg would be a great addition.

Find the recipe for cauliflower sorghum risotto here. 

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5. Gochujang brown rice stir-fry

Gochujang paste adds spicy sweetness to sauces, marinades, stews and soups. The ingredient shines in this easy brown rice stir-fry.

Meat addition: This easy dinner is even tastier when you add sliced pan-fried steak.

Find the recipe for gochujang brown rice stir-fry here. 

6. Baby marrow pancake

This recipe is easily customisable. For example, you can add a handful of chopped spinach or kale to the salad, or replace the asparagus with Tenderstem broccoli.

Meat addition: Woolies’ selection of lamb sausages includes rosemary lamb sausage and halaal dhania lamb sausage. Grill your favourite and serve it sliced on the side.

Find the recipe for baby marrow pancake here.