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Try out some of these heavenly vegetarian recipes from traditional roast veggies to Aussie-inspired antipasto.

Asian Vegetable Stir-fry Recipe

For a quick and easy meal try out this delicious Asian vegetable stir-fry. This recipe is packed full of nutritious greens such as asparagus, broccolini, zucchini and snow peas. It also includes the delicious shitake mushroom which provides high levels of iron and protein to the meal.

Barbecued Sweet Potato, Corn & Haloumi Salad

Fire up the barbecue! Try out this simple and delicious recipe for barbecued sweet potato, corn and haloumi cheese salad topped with a herbed, garlic, lemon dressing.

Beetroot & Mango Salad

Try out this colorful and delicious beetroot salad. The earthy sweetness of the roasted beets is complimented by the tart sweetness of the tropical mango.

Caprese & Avocado Salad

The caprese and avocado salad is my healthy "fast food" recipe. It consists of ripe cherry tomatoes, avocado, Spanish onion and basil tossed with a dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and garlic.

Chilled Cucumber Soup

This refreshing cucumber soup is a terrific dish to serve during the hot summer months. It is infused with garlic, cilantro, mint and a hint of cumin.

Curried Potato Sausage Rolls

Perfect for vegetarians or veggie-lovers, these delicious sausage rolls are filled with curried mashed potato, peas and carrots.

Grilled Asparagus & Macadamia Nut Salad

This Asparagus & Macadamia Nut Salad is an excellent choice for an antipasto dish. The toasted Macadamias add a rich nuttiness to the fresh flavors.

Macadamia Nut Pesto Pasta

Discover how to make a flavor-packed Macadamia Nut Pesto Pasta. It's so easy!

Roasted Kumara Salad

Kumara is also known as "sweet potato." It can be served in a variety of ways such as roasted and served with crisp romaine lettuce, radishes, tomatoes, crumbled feta and pinenuts. This simple yet impressive salad recipe is packed full of flavor and nutrition.

Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad

Perfect in summer or winter, the roasted vegetable pasta salad is easy to make and a nutritious and delicious comfort food.

Roasted Vegetable Risoni

Roasted vegetable risoni is a great alternative to risotto and it takes just a fraction of the time to prepare!

Spaghetti with Arugula, Corn, Garlic and Chili

Whip up an easy and delicious meal with this arugula pasta. Thin spaghetti noodles are tossed with arugula, corn, garlic, chili and lemon juice.

Spinach & Lentil Soup

This spinach and lentil soup is a staple in my home and features on a regular basis whether it's summer or winter.

Split Pea Soup

The soup is a combination of vegetable stock, onions, garlic, celery, carrots and fresh cilantro. The broth is infused with aromatic spices such as cumin, paprika, cilantro seeds and finally a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Strawberry & Apple Salad

In this recipe mixed greens are given a twist with the addition of succulent strawberries, slivers of green apple and toasted pinenuts. The dressing is a simple combination of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Tofu & Vegetable Stir-fry

Tofu is an excellent substitute for chicken in this delicious stir-fry. The tofu is quickly cooked with shitake mushrooms, crunchy sugar snap peas in a garlic soy sauce.

Top 5 Vegetarian Recipes

When eating a vegetarian diet it is important to eat a variety of foods in order to meet your daily calorie needs. What follows is a sample of delicious an nutritious vegetarian meals from salads to an Asian-inspired stir-fry.

Tropical Fruit Salad

Try out this healthy and simple snack -- tropical fruit salad with a side of passionfruit and wild honey yogurt.

Vegetarian Shepherds Pie

Green Puy lentils are an excellent substitute for lamb in this vegetarian shepherds pie recipe. Topped with mashed potato and cheese, this pie is a hearty meal, perfect for dinner parties or family dinners.

Watercress & Avocado Salad

Watercress & Avocado Salad is a great accompaniment to almost any summer meal. The addition of pink grapefruit adds a sweet tartness to the peppery bite of the watercress and the rich, creamy avocado.

Watercress Soup

In this recipe, freshly harvested watercress is cooked with potatoes, chicken stock, milk, onions and garlic to make a deliciously light soup.

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