Whether you're considering cutting back on your meat consumption, are a 'flexitarian' (aka sometimes-vegetarian) or follow a meat-free diet every day of the week, here are 30 tasty dinner ideas to try. These bright and colourful recipes all contain at least one source of protein, such as eggs, chickpeas, lentils, beans, tofu, nuts, yoghurt or cheese.
Bean quesadillas with corn salsa
Neil Perry's bean quesadillas with corn salsa. RECIPE HERE. Photo: William Meppem
Vegetable lasagne
Karen Martini's vegetable lasagne. RECIPE HERE. Photo: Bonnie Savage
Smoky chickpea, eggplant and tomato one-pot wonder
Rachel Khoo's smoky Mexican-inspired stew works on its own or as a taco filling. RECIPE HERE. Photo: Supplied
Special fried rice with snowpeas and cashews
Special vegetarian fried rice. RECIPE HERE. Photo: Marina Oliphant
- Or freestyle using Kylie Kwong's method (see her tips for a vegetarian version)
Spiced pumpkin with yoghurt and almonds
Neil Perry's spiced roast pumpkin. RECIPE HERE. Photo: William Meppem
- Or try this warm lentil salad with pumpkin and chilli instead
Buttermilk quiche
Great for a vegie-crisper clear-out: Asparagus, pea and buttermilk quiche (or any vegetables, really). RECIPE HERE. Photo: William Meppem
Spinach and ricotta gnocchi
Spinach gnocchi with peas, zucchini, goat's curd and herbs. RECIPE HERE. Photo: William Meppem
Black pepper tofu and eggplant
Neil Perry's black pepper tofu with eggplant and chilli. RECIPE HERE. Photo: William Meppem
Lentil dhal with haloumi cubes
Feel free to swap okra for green beans in this hearty dhal from Karen Martini. RECIPE HERE. Photo: Bonnie Savage
One-pot wonder: Sweet potato, chickpeas and pearl cous cous
This filling vegetable braise also features pumpkin, parsnip and spinach. RECIPE HERE. Photo: Marina Oliphant
Tunisian breakfast soup
This African leblebi-inspired soup with greens and harissa is not just for brekkie. RECIPE HERE. Photo: Marina Oliphant
Green shakshuka with hummus
Adam Liaw's green shakshuka with hummus and Turkish bread toast is another brinner (breakfast-for-dinner) winner. RECIPE HERE. Photo: William Meppem
Loaded nachos
Frank Camorra's vego-friendly nachos with corn, feta and fresh herbs. RECIPE HERE. Photo: Marcel Aucar
Pumpkin, taleggio and mushroom tart
Use ready-made puff pastry sheets for this pumpkin, mushroom and washed-rind cheese tart. RECIPE HERE. Photo: Marcel Aucar
Stir-fried noodles with silky tofu and vegies
Mushroom and tofu with glass noodles. RECIPE HERE. Photo: Marina Oliphant
Rigatoni with eggplant, capsicum and bocconcini
Adam Liaw's ratatouille-ish pasta dish. RECIPE HERE. Photo: William Meppem
Mushroom burger with haloumi
Mushroom burgers with haloumi. RECIPE HERE. Photo: Marina Oliphant
Or try this no-fail vegie patty recipe (two flavours).
Pad thai
A vegetarian version of the takeaway favourite. RECIPE HERE. Photo: Murdoch Books
Lentil shepherd's pie
Frank Camorra's lentil shepherd's pie. RECIPE HERE. Photo: Marina Oliphant
Falafels (see our favourite recipes here)
Neil Perry's falafels with mint labna. RECIPE HERE. Photo: William Meppem
Spinach salad with crunchy chickpeas and feta
Adam Liaw's pumpkin, spinach and roasted chickpea salad. RECIPE HERE. Photo: William Meppem
Chickpea biryani
Anjum Anand's vegetarian biryani is topped with crispy onions and cashews. RECIPE HERE. Photo: Emma Lee
Build-your-own bento box
Sesame soba noodles with soy eggs and more...(great for work lunches, too) RECIPE HERE. Photo: William Meppem
Roast vegie salad with lemony lentils
This warm salad is a reader favourite. RECIPE HERE. Photo: Marina Oliphant
Haloumi and zucchini fritters
These haloumi and zucchini fritters are freezer-friendly. Just add a side salad and that's dinner sorted. RECIPE HERE. Photo: Marina Oliphant
Roast cauliflower, currants and labna
Crunchy cauliflower florets on a bed of labna. RECIPE HERE. Photo: William Meppem
Scrambled curried tofu with pita
Step aside scrambled eggs. Hello tofu scramble with spinach and peas. RECIPE HERE. Photo: Marina Oliphant
Paneer and mushroom kofta curry
And another from Anjum Anand: Paneer (cheese) kofta and shiitake mushroom curry. RECIPE HERE. Photo: Emma Lee
Indonesian gado gado
Gado gado salad with peanut sauce. RECIPE HERE. Photo: Murdoch Books
Miso eggplant with tofu, fried ginger and garlic
Serve this creamy miso eggplant with steamed greens and rice. RECIPE HERE. Photo: Marina Oliphant