Easy 20 Minute Vegetarian Meals

These 20 minute vegetarian meals are perfect for when you want something delicious but don’t want to put in all the effort. On this page you will find low effort vegetarian lunches and quick dinners. If you’re looking for a super quick lunch try the Goat’s cheese, apricot and walnut panini. For a satisfying midweek dinner try my veggie sausage carbonara or my creamy mushroom pasta. If you’re looking for speedy vegan meals check out my 30 minute vegan recipes.

Veggie Sausage Spaghetti Carbonara

This recipe turns an authentic Italian carbonara into a vegetarian-friendly delicious dinner. Guanciale is replaced with crispy vegetarian sausage and Pecorino is replaced with vegetarian Italian hard cheese. The creamy sauce is made simply using egg yolks, cheese, pepper and pasta water.

Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta

This pasta is made by sautéing sliced mushrooms with garlic and forming a glossy sauce using cream cheese, herbs and milk. This is perfect for a midweek family meal and can be ready in just 15 minutes.

Goat’s Cheese and Walnut Panini

This panini is inspired by a sandwich I ate in Madrid. It is filled with goat’s cheese, apricot jam, toasted walnuts, thyme and chilli. It might sound like an out-there combination but it makes a welcome change to your average grilled cheese.

One-pot Creamy Spinach and Eggs

These might be some of the most indulgent eggs you’ll eat in your life. A rich sauce is made using cream and Cheddar. Spinach and eggs bubble away until the yolks are just cooked and still oozy. The eggs are topped with toasted walnuts. Serve this dish with a slice of bread and enjoy as lunch or brunch.

Vegan Spring Roll Rice Noodle Salad

This fresh salad is the perfect healthy, speedy lunch. Rice noodles are combined with sliced cucumber, peppers and carrots and served with a sweet chilli dressing. Vegetable spring rolls add a crunchy texture.

Spicy Noodle Spring Rolls

These crispy rice noodle spring rolls are filled with Samyang spicy Korean noodles. Beware, these are super fiery and not for the faint hearted. These spring rolls make a delicious snack or lunch and can be served with spicy mayo.

Vegan Yaki Udon

These chewy udon noodles are stir fried in a sweet soy sauce-based sauce with umami mushrooms and crunchy cabbage. This dish takes just 20 minutes to prepare and is perfect as a midweek dinner.