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Best vegetarian fakeaway recipes
Vegetarian fakeaway is not an afterthought, many cuisines have deep meat-free traditions. Indian paneer and dal, Middle Eastern hummus and falafel, Italian pasta and pizza, Thai vegetable curries, Japanese vegetable tempura and ramen. This list gathers the strongest meat-free recipes across the site.
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2 hand-picked recipes β ranked by how often they get cooked.
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Lebanese
Properly smooth, lemony, tahini-rich. The Lebanese meze staple β drizzle generously with olive oil.
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Italian
Wood-fired-style pizza with blistered crust, San Marzano tomato, mozzarella di bufala, and basil. The Naples classic.
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Butternut squash curry (West African-style)
A rich, fragrant West African curry with tender chunks of butternut squash in a spiced tomato and coconut sauce. Hearty, plant-based, comforting.
Chakalaka (South African vegetable relish)
A vibrant, spicy tomato-based vegetable relish with beans and peppers. South Africa's favourite braai side dish β equally good cold the next day.
Misir wat (Ethiopian red lentils)
Spicy red lentil stew cooked slowly with berbere and niter kibbeh. The Ethiopian fast-day classic β vegan when made with oil.
Classic Yorkshire puddings recipe with crisp risen edges
How to make classic Yorkshire puddings at home β light, tall puddings with crisp golden edges and a soft pillowy centre. The Sunday-roast must-have.
Mozzarella sticks-style crispy fried cheese with marinara dip
Crispy golden breadcrumbs giving way to molten mozzarella in the middle β served hot with a quick marinara for dipping. The 4pm snack that ruins your dinner.
Onion Rings-style crispy beer-battered onion rings
Thick-cut onion rings in a crunchy beer batter that shatters on bite, served hot with a tangy dipping sauce.
plant-based Whopper-style vegan burger
Large flame-grilled plant-based burger with char marks, fresh tomato, crisp lettuce, sliced onion, pickles, and vegan mayo on a toasted sesame seed crown bun.
Vegetable Spring Rolls-style crispy fried rolls
Crispy golden spring rolls packed with shredded cabbage, carrot, mushroom, and glass noodles, served with sweet chilli dipping sauce.
Cheese & Tomato-style classic pizza
Mozzarella and herby tomato sauce on a thin crust. The UK's most ordered pizza, ever.
Margherita-style classic pizza
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil leaves, and a drizzle of olive oil on a thin Neapolitan-style crust. The classic Italian pizza.
Vegi Supreme-style loaded veggie pizza
Mushrooms, bell peppers, red onion, sweetcorn, and olives on a herby tomato base. The vegetarian pizza that doesn't feel like a compromise.
Veggie Sandwich-style grilled cheese sandwich
Toasted sesame-free bun with melted American cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato, pickle, and onion. The vegetarian option.
Falafel Wrap-style
Crispy chickpea falafel wrapped in flatbread with pickled red cabbage, salad, tomato and tahini sauce. The GDK vegetarian option.
Hummus and Pita-style
Silky smooth chickpea hummus with olive oil, paprika and parsley, served with warm toasted pita. The GDK side.
Dolmades β stuffed vine leaves
Tender vine leaves wrapped around herbed rice and pine nuts. The classic Greek meze β best cold with a squeeze of lemon.
Greek salad (horiatiki)
Tomato, cucumber, red onion, olives, a slab of feta on top, dressed with oil and oregano. The Greek village salad β no lettuce, ever.
Greek Halva-style semolina pudding with pine nuts and cinnamon
Sweet semolina halva flavoured with orange, vanilla and pine nuts β the Greek Lenten dessert that's surprisingly easy and intensely moreish.
Spanakopita β Greek spinach and feta filo pie
Crisp, golden filo layered with wilted spinach, feta and dill. The Greek taverna classic β easier than it looks.
Tzatziki β Greek yogurt and cucumber dip
Cool, garlicky, minty. The Greek meze classic β perfect with warm pitta, grilled meats, or just a spoon.
Apple turnover (Greggs-style)
Greggs' flaky puff pastry triangle filled with spiced apple compote. The classic bakery pastry.
Belgian bun recipe (Greggs-style)
How to make a Greggs-style Belgian bun at home β spiral-shaped sweet brioche with currants and a glossy white fondant icing drizzle. A proper bakery treat.
Cheese and onion bake (Greggs-style)
Greggs' flaky puff pastry wrap filled with melty cheddar and softened onions. Pure comfort, bakery style.
Vegan sausage roll (Greggs-style)
Greggs' plant-based take on the classic β flaky puff pastry wrapped around spiced vegan sausage filling. The vegan baker's winner.
Yum yum (Greggs-style)
Greggs' signature sweet, soft doughnut-shaped pastry with a tender crumb, dusted in icing sugar. The bakery's cult favourite.
Garlic Naan-style tandoor baked bread
Fluffy naan with charred bubbles, brushed with garlic butter and coriander. The proper side for any curry.
Onion Bhajis-style gram flour fritters
Crispy golden fritters made with sliced onions and chickpea flour. The pub-curry favourite.
Vegetable Biryani-style layered saffron rice
Fragrant basmati rice layered with spiced vegetables, saffron, and fried onions. The proper Friday-night biryani.
Vegetable Samosas-style spiced potato pastries
Crispy golden triangular pastries filled with spiced potato and peas. The curry-house starter.
Bruschetta-style tomato and basil on toasted bread
Crispy toasted ciabatta rubbed with garlic and topped with fresh tomato, basil, and olive oil. The proper Italian starter.
Caprese Salad-style tomato mozzarella and basil
Sliced ripe tomatoes with mozzarella di bufala, basil, and balsamic glaze. The 5-minute Capri classic.
Mushroom Risotto-style creamy wild mushroom rice
Arborio rice stirred with wild mushrooms, white wine, parmesan, and fresh thyme. The proper creamy starter.
Penne Arrabbiata-style spicy tomato pasta
Tube pasta tossed in spicy tomato-chilli sauce with garlic and parsley. The fiery Roman weeknight dish.
Baba ganoush β smoky aubergine dip
Charred aubergines, tahini, lemon, garlic. Smoky, creamy, irresistible with warm flatbread. The Lebanese mezze essential.
Fatayer-style spinach and sumac triangles
Soft yeasted dough wrapped around a tangy spinach, sumac and pine nut filling, baked until golden β Lebanon's iconic street snack.
Fattoush-style toasted bread salad with sumac and pomegranate
Crisp lettuce, cucumber, tomato and toasted pita tossed in a tangy sumac and pomegranate molasses dressing β Lebanon's answer to panzanella.
Manakish β Lebanese za'atar flatbread
Soft pillowy flatbread topped with za'atar and olive oil. The Lebanese breakfast of champions β best eaten warm from the oven.
Mujadara-style lentils and rice with caramelised onions
The Lebanese comfort food classic β green lentils and rice topped with deeply caramelised onions, served with cucumber yoghurt and a sharp vinegar dressing.
Tabbouleh β Lebanese parsley and bulgur salad
Mostly parsley, a little bulgur, tomato, mint, lemon. The Lebanese national salad β bright, herby, and very moreish.
Apple Pie-style flaky pastry turnover
Golden flaky pastry with a sweet apple filling, served warm. The classic UK dessert.
Hash Browns-style crispy potato burgers
Golden shredded potato burgers, crisped to a deep golden-brown. The breakfast side.
Oreo McFlurry-style vanilla ice cream
Thick vanilla soft-serve ice cream with crushed Oreo pieces mixed through. Best eaten with a spoon.
Falafel pita (Mediterranean street food)
Crispy deep-fried falafel balls in warm pitta with hummus, salad and tahini sauce. The Middle Eastern vegetarian classic.
Falafel wrap with tahini sauce
Crispy herb-packed chickpea fritters fried until deeply golden, wrapped in warm pita with tahini sauce, salad, and pickled veg. Properly made with dried chickpeas β the only way to get a crisp shell.
Halloumi wrap (Mediterranean street food)
Grilled halloumi cheese wrapped in warm flatbread with roasted peppers, rocket and pesto. The vegetarian street food winner.
Guacamole with Tortilla Chips-style chunky avocado dip
Chunky avocado guacamole with tomato, red onion, and coriander, served with crispy tortilla chips. The 10-minute starter.
Loaded Nachos-style tortilla chips with cheese and jalapeΓ±os
Pile of crispy tortilla chips loaded with melted cheddar, jalapeΓ±os, sour cream, guac, and pico de gallo. The shareable king.
Falafel-style crispy chickpea and herb fritters
Soaked dried chickpeas blended with parsley, coriander and warm spices, formed into patties and fried until deeply golden β the Middle Eastern street-food icon.
Shakshuka-style eggs poached in spiced tomato sauce
Sweet peppers and tomatoes simmered with smoked paprika, cumin and harissa, with eggs cracked in to poach until just set β North African / Middle Eastern brunch icon.
Fluffy couscous
Proper steamed couscous with the two-steam method β light, individual grains that absorb flavour without going sticky or clumpy. The base for any tagine.
Harira β Moroccan lentil and chickpea soup
The classic Moroccan soup β lentils, chickpeas, tomato, celery and warming spices. Traditionally served to break the fast at Ramadan.
Msemen β Moroccan flaky flatbread
Layered, square, pan-fried flatbread. Crispy outside, soft flaky inside. The Moroccan breakfast bread.
Corn on the Cob-style grilled sweetcorn
Grilled sweetcorn cob brushed with herbed peri-peri butter, charred kernels. The signature side.
Halloumi Sticks-style grilled cheese sticks recipe
How to make Nando's-style halloumi sticks at home β golden grilled halloumi cheese sticks with a sticky sweet chilli dip. The vegetarian starter.
Macho Peas-style pea side
Vibrant green pea side dish with chilli, mint, and lemon. The signature Nando's side.
Cheese & Tomato-style classic pizza
Mozzarella and herby tomato sauce on a thin pan crust. The UK's most ordered pizza, ever.
Four Cheese-style quattro formaggi pizza
Mozzarella, cheddar, parmesan, and gorgonzola on a herby tomato base. The pizza for cheese lovers.
Hot & Spicy Veg-style spicy vegetarian pizza
Green chilies, jalapeΓ±os, mushrooms, bell peppers, and red onion on a tomato sauce base. The veggie pizza with some heat.
Margherita-style classic pizza
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil leaves, and olive oil on a thin pan crust. The Italian classic, Pizza Hut-style.
Veggie Lover's-style loaded veggie pizza
Mushrooms, bell peppers, red onion, sweetcorn, and black olives on a herby tomato base. The vegetarian pizza that doesn't feel like a compromise.
Deep-fried Mars bar recipe
How to make a deep-fried Mars bar at home β the legendary Scottish chip-shop invention, a Mars bar dipped in batter and deep-fried until the chocolate melts inside the crispy shell. Iconic, ridiculous, and completely irresistible.
Glasgow pakora recipe
How to make Glasgow pakora at home β crispy golden pakora balls with onion, potato and spinach in a proper gram flour batter. The Glasgow chip-shop classic.
Potato fritters recipe (large battered)
How to make Glasgow chip-shop potato fritters at home β mashed potato shaped into burgers, dipped in spiced batter and deep-fried until golden and crisp. Proper heart-attack-on-a-plate.
Glasgow curry-house red pakora sauce recipe
How to make Glasgow curry-house red pakora sauce at home β the bright red, lightly spiced dipping sauce every Glasgow curry house serves with pakora. Vinegar-led, minty, faintly sweet β ready in 10 minutes.
Shortbread biscuits recipe (traditional Scottish)
How to make traditional Scottish shortbread biscuits at home β buttery, melt-in-the-mouth shortbread from the classic three-ingredient recipe. Crisp on the outside, sandy and tender in the middle.
Scottish tablet recipe (vanilla and cream fudge)
How to make Scottish tablet at home β crumbly, melt-in-the-mouth fudge from sugar, condensed milk and butter. The Scottish sweet-shop classic β never smooth, always slightly grainy.
Veggie Delite-style sub
Footlong sub with shredded lettuce, cucumber, tomato, green pepper, red onion, and pickles on soft nine-grain bread. The classic vegetarian sub.
Veggie Burger-style sub
Footlong sub with a breaded vegetable burger, melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and garlic aioli on toasted Italian herb bread. The vegetarian protein sub.
Taco Bell bean burrito copycat recipe β refried beans, rice and red sauce
How to make a Taco Bell bean burrito at home β refried pinto beans, seasoned rice, red sauce and melted cheese rolled in a flour tortilla. Cheap, filling and endlessly customisable.
Cheese Quesadilla-style grilled cheese wrap
Folded flour tortilla with melted three-cheese blend and creamy jalapeΓ±o sauce, grilled until golden. The classic.
Nacho Fries-style seasoned fries with tangy cheese sauce
Crispy seasoned fries with a dusting of Mexican spices, served with a warm tangy nacho cheese sauce for dipping. Taco Bell's most popular side, and easy to nail at home.
Thai-style crispy vegetable spring rolls
Crispy golden spring rolls stuffed with glass noodles, cabbage, carrot, and mushrooms. With sweet chilli dip.
ΓiΔ kΓΆfte (vegan Turkish bulgur 'kebab')
Spicy bulgur wheat and tomato paste 'meatballs' rolled in lettuce leaves with parsley and lemon. Turkey's most popular vegan street food β no actual meat involved.
Menemen (Turkish scrambled eggs with tomato and pepper)
The Turkish breakfast classic β eggs scrambled with ripe tomatoes, green peppers and sometimes feta. Eaten with crusty bread for dipping.
Simit (Turkish sesame bread rings)
Chewy ring-shaped bread encrusted in sesame seeds. Istanbul's most iconic street snack β sold from carts across the city.
Edamame Beans-style salted young soybeans
Steamed young soybeans tossed with sea salt. The classic Japanese bar snack.
Vegetable Gyoza-style pan-fried vegetable dumplings
Six pan-fried vegetable dumplings with crispy bottoms, served with dipping sauce.