From stews and samp to zaalouk and ezme, when it comes to vegetarian mains, the options are endless. We’ve gathered 8 brilliant recipes that put a twist on classics, introduce you to a new dish and even win over the kids. We know you’ll find some new favourite meatless recipes here.
Hearty stew
Butternut and grains are cooked in a vegetable broth flavoured with paprika, cumin and coriander to make a stew that’s comforting and that stretches your rands. We like to call this one the ultimate counting-down-to-payday dinner.
Get the recipe for every-grain vegetable stew here.
Expand your repertoire
Zaalouk is a Moroccan warm salad made with roast tomatoes, olive oil, North African spices and brinjals. It’s super-creamy, which makes it perfect for tossing through pasta.
Get the recipe for zaalouk pasta with olives here.
Welcome to the bakery
We can’t think of anything better than the house smelling like freshly baked bread on a winter’s day. These soft and fluffy green gems make the perfect dinner accompaniment.
Get the recipe for spinach dinner rolls here.
Baby got brinjals
Ezme is a Turkish spicy dip that’s similar to salsa. In this recipe, the fried baby brinjals soak up the spicy ezme while the tzatziki offers a cooling component to the dish. This is great to serve vegetarian guests at your next get together.
Get the recipe for the BBQ baby brinjals with tzatziki and ezme here.
Eat your greens
A South African winter isn’t complete without a creamy bowl of samp and beans. This recipe gives the classic a gorgeous green colour with spinach and parsley.
Get the recipe for green samp here.
Not just for meat
Baking food in salt retains all the succulence and flavour – and this is no different for hearty vegetables.
Get the recipe for salt-baked butternut here.
Keep it light
Crispy cauliflower is dressed in a creamy charred onion dressing and topped with blistered tomatoes to make your new favourite Sunday roast side.
Get the recipe for shaved cauliflower salad here.
Potato-load
Two steakhouse sides come together to make the ultimate side: cheese-stuffed baked potatoes on a bed of creamed spinach.
Get the recipe for baked mashed potato boats here.
Grilled gems
Have you tried grilling cabbage? It comes out charred, tender and slightly caramelised. The furikake adds a hit of umami and deep flavour, and those little Brussels sprouts are the cutest next to the cabbages.
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