Dinner ideas

36 vegan dinners for the family

No animals were harmed in the making of these meals.

From hearty casseroles and curries to lasagne and pasta dishes, let us show you just how tasty eating meat-free can be. If you’re following a vegan diet for ethical or health reasons, these dinner recipes are for you. They contain no animal products, but are all super delicious (and nutritious) and are guaranteed to fill you up and satisfy your cravings.

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Harissa eggplant skillet lasagne

Harissa eggplant skillet lasagne

Harissa gives a fiery kick to this vegie-packed vegan lasagne. Full of eggplant, silverbeet and tomatoes layered with pasta sheets and a vegan topping

Brown rice and roast pumpkin salad

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Brown rice and roast pumpkin salad

Brown rice and roast pumpkin salad

Bold flavours of roast pumpkin, maple syrup and soy sauce mix with brown rice and leafy greens to give your view of salads a pleasant refresher.

vegan banh mi

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Crisp tofu banh mi

Crisp tofu banh mi

This delicious vegan sandwich from The Australian Women’s Weekly’ ‘Vegan Kitchen‘ cookbook is packed with crisp tofu, pickled vegetables and a chilli vegan mayo for the perfect lunch idea.

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Roast vegetable and pesto vegan lasagne

Roast vegetable and pesto vegan lasagne

Roast vegetable and pesto come together in this vegan take on the classic Italian pasta bake. Meat and dairy-free but loaded with flavour.

Vegetable gado gado with satay peanut sauce

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Vegetable gado gado with peanut sauce

This vegan gado gado recipe makes the most of delicious and fresh vegetables with a dairy-free peanut sauce you’ll want to pour on everything.

sausage and egg mock muffin

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Vegan sausage and egg mock muffin

Vegan sausage and egg mock muffin

A delicious vegan sausage patty sandwiched with vegan cheese and and an ingenious tofu faux egg make for a jaw-dropping likeness of a regular egg muffin, no animals required!

is sushi healthy

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Avocado mixed grain sushi

Put a delicious twist on classic homemade sushi with this mixed grain avocado recipe from the ‘Healthy Family Eating’ cookbook brought to you by The Australian Women’s Weekly and Disney.

beer battered potato scallops

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Beer battered potato scallops with minty edamame

Beer battered potato scallops with minty edamame

Beer battered potato scallops are a fish and chip shop classic, without which summer beach days just wouldn’t be the same! Dip yours in tomato sauce or creamy aoili and tuck in!

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Asparagus, peas and zucchini with fresh mint

Asparagus, peas and zucchini with fresh mint

This gorgeous side dish is perfect for cooking up delicious in-season spring vegetables.

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Japanese-style tofu salad

Sometimes you’ve just gotta try something new. This easy Japanese-style tofu salad is full of fresh flavours that will make you happy you did.

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green minestrone

Fresh, filling and packed with spring flavours this green minestrone makes a delicious lunch or light dinner.

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Szechuan-style chilli eggplant

Stir-fried eggplant dressed with a delicious Szechuan-style chilli sauce

Vegan roast

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This clever roast is a vegan take on the turducken.

This clever vegan roast is a vegetarian take on the turducken.

Crispy Thai tofu with pomelo slaw

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Crispy Thai tofu with pomelo slaw

Crispy Thai tofu with pomelo slaw

Marinated in Thai spices and chargrilled, this delicious tofu recipe absolutely bursting with flavour. Alongside a pomelo slaw, this is a refreshing dinner any night of the week.

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Japanese-style smoky chilli tofu

Japanese-style smoky chilli tofu

This silky smooth tofu may just convince you to go meat-free.

PRESSURE COOKER SPICY CHICKPEA & LENTIL SOUP

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Pressure-cooker spicy chickpea and lentil soup

Pressure-cooker spicy chickpea and lentil soup

Create the flavours and textures of a slow-cooked meal in under an hour by using your pressure cooker. This delicious chickpea and lentil soup can be ready in no time at all, perfect for a cool weeknight dinner.

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Beer-battered tofu and wedges

Beer-battered tofu and wedges

Flaky flavourful tofu in a crispy beer batter served with wedges for a vegan take on the classic fish and chips.

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Shepherdless pie

A vegan twist on the classic shepherd’s pie made with lentils, mushrooms and a polenta topping. It’s just as hearty as the original and oh-so tasty!

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Roasted cauliflower with miso glaze

Roasted cauliflower with miso glaze

Whether you’re following a meat-free diet or are just looking for creative ways to up your vegie intake, try this delicious whole roasted cauliflower.

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Tofu and carrot kimchi lettuce wraps

Tofu and carrot kimchi lettuce wraps

A healthy vegan twist on classic san choy bau.

Vegan macaroni and cheese with tempeh bacon bits

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Vegan macaroni and cheese with tempeh bacon bits

Vegan macaroni and cheese with tempeh bacon bits

No one should miss out on this ultimate comfort food!

moroccan chickpea tomato stew

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Moroccan chickpea tomato stew

Moroccan chickpea tomato stew

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Miso broth with tamari pumpkin and noodles

Warm up with this wholesome nourishing miso broth with tamari pumpkin and noodles. The perfect combination for a meat-free dinner idea.

vegetarian paella recipe

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Vegetarian paella

Vegetarian paella

A traditional dish from Andalusia, paella is usually associated with seafood, not surprising when you consider the ancient fishing traditions of the area, chicken and chorizo. This vegetarian version manages to pack in loads of flavour without the meat.

canned bean recipes

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Chilli beans with chimichurri

Spice up dinner tonight with these delicious, nourishing chilli beans with chimichurri – a great option for a quick and tasty vegetarian meal!

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Tomato, tofu and chilli pilaf

Enjoy this tasty tomato, tofu and chilli pilaf for dinner tonight. It works perfectly as a side or on its own – a delicious vegetarian dish the whole family will love.

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Satay tofu and eggplant

Quick and tasty, this flavoursome satay tofu and eggplant stir-fry is packed full of goodness. It can be ready in no time at all for delicious weeknight dinner.

Semolina gnocchi with mushroom ragu

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Semolina gnocchi with mushroom ragu

Semolina gnocchi with mushroom ragu

Italians are the best at vegetarian pasta dishes. We have created a beautiful semolina gnocchi with mushroom ragu recipe for meat-free Monday’s.

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Red tofu curry

Red tofu curry

This delicious vegetarian curry is packed full of flavour, but can be whipped up in under 20 minutes, making it the ultimate weeknight dinner.

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Vegetable bean curd rolls

These delicious vegetable bean curd rolls are so full of flavour. And they’re completely meat free too!

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Slow-cooker silverbeet dhal

This hearty, warming silverbeet and pea curry is packed full of flavour, but requires minimal effort to make. Simply pop all your ingredients into the slow cooker, and you’ll come back to a fragrant, nourishing vegetarian dinner the whole family will love.

pumpkin tabbouleh

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Pumpkin tabbouleh

Pumpkin tabbouleh

The addition of roasted pumpkin in this delicious tabbouleh dish adds a hearty, flavoursome note to this dish, making it filling enough to enjoy on it’s own as a light lunch or as part of a big dinner spread.

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Chickpea ‘tofu’ with spiced black-eyed beans

Nourish yourself with this delicious chickpea ‘tofu’ and spiced black-eyed beans. A healthy and flavoursome vegetarian dish perfect for dinner.

Curry recipes

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Vegetarian Thai yellow curry

Vegetarian Thai yellow curry

Spice things up in the kitchen tonight with this delicious vegetarian Thai yellow curry from The Australian Women’s Weekly’s Almost Vegetarian cookbook, available where all good books are sold.

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Kumara and ‘chorizo’ tacos

Kumara and ‘chorizo’ tacos

These fresh and flavoursome tacos have all the smoky delicious flavour of chorizo but are meat-free. Quick and easy, they make the perfect vegetarian lunch or dinner.

Australian Women's Weekly soup recipes

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Barley and vegetable soup with crunchy seeds

Barley and vegetable soup with crunchy seeds

Keep warm this winter with this beautiful, filling soup with a nutritious seed topping.

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Salt and pepper tofu with soba noodles

Enjoy the fresh, wholesome taste of Asia with this sensational salt and pepper tofu with soba noodles dish – a quick and flavoursome dinner idea!

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