Meat-Free Dinners That Fill You Up

This collection of Meat-Free Dinners That Fill You Up is perfect for nights when you want to skip the meat without ending up hungry an hour later. It brings together Turkish stuffed aubergine, Greek briam, a creamy mushroom pie and a handful of crisp air fryer sides, ideal for anyone building more meat-free meals into the weekly rotation. Don't forget to save this list for your next food shop.

Imam Bayildi (Turkish Stuffed Aubergine

Aubergines are slowly cooked in olive oil with onions, garlic and tomatoes until meltingly soft and glossy. It is just as good warm from the pan as it is at room temperature the next day.

To learn more: Imam Bayildi (Turkish Stuffed Eggplant)

Briam - Greek Roasted Vegetables

Potatoes, courgettes, peppers and tomatoes are layered with olive oil and oregano, then roasted slowly until the edges caramelise. It works as a main with crumbled feta and bread, or as a generous side for a table full of people.

To learn more: Briam - Greek Roasted Vegetables

Mushroom Pie Recipe

Mushrooms are cooked down with garlic, thyme and cream, then sealed under a golden pastry lid and baked until crisp. It is a comforting, filling pie that no one will notice is meat-free.

To learn more: Mushroom Pie Recipe

Papoutsakia - Vegetarian Greek Stuffed Aubergine

Halved aubergines are filled with a herby tomato and vegetable mixture, topped with béchamel and baked until golden on top. Serve them with a green salad and bread for a dinner that feels like a proper occasion.

To learn more: Papoutsakia - Vegetarian Greek Stuffed Eggplant

Stuffed Onions

Onion layers are separated and rolled around a herby rice filling, then simmered gently in olive oil and lemon until tender. They are a patient, satisfying dish that rewards a slow evening in the kitchen.

To learn more: Stuffed Onions

Fried Halloumi

Slices of halloumi are cooked until the outside turns golden and the middle goes soft and squeaky. Pile it onto salad, tuck it into flatbread, or serve it as the centre of a mezze-style dinner.

To learn more: Fried Halloumi

Turkish Egg Noodles - Erişte Pasta

Homemade egg noodles are boiled, then tossed with butter, walnuts and crumbled cheese until everything clings together. It is a plain, filling supper that has kept Turkish households fed through cold months for generations.

To learn more: Turkish Egg Noodles - Erişte Pasta

Onion Bhaji (Onion Pakora)

Thinly sliced onions are bound in a spiced gram flour batter and fried until crisp and deeply golden. Serve a plateful with chutney and rice for a meat-free dinner with plenty of crunch.

To learn more: Onion Bhaji (Onion Pakora)

Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

Breaded mozzarella turns crisp on the outside and molten inside with a fraction of the oil of deep frying. They make a good starter for a meat-free night, or a main event with a bowl of tomato sauce for dipping.

To learn more: Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

Diced Sweet Potatoes in Air Fryer

Cubes of sweet potato cook until the outsides caramelise and the insides go soft and sweet, with barely any prep. They are a useful base for a grain bowl or a reliable side for any of the dishes above.

To learn more: Diced Sweet Potatoes in Air Fryer

Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Risotto

Cauliflower is roasted until the florets caramelise, then stirred through a slow, buttery risotto so the sweetness runs all the way through. It is rich enough to serve on its own with nothing more than a green salad alongside.

To learn more: Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Risotto