These dishes may be free of animal products, but they're full of flavour. There's plenty of colourful salads, comforting soups and curries, and top-notch spiced potato fritters. Just try to resist the stuffed zucchini flowers.
Very good, very vegan recipes
Whether you're a veteran of veganism or just looking for the perfect meat-free Monday meal, these plant-based recipes have you covered.
![[Adam Wolfers' carrot schnitzel](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/carrot-schnitzel-18402|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2020/02/28/18402/we_carrotschnitzel.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Sweetcorn with coconut milk](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/corn-coconut-milk-soup-17094|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2020/04/06/17094/web_cornsoup.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Cloud-ear salad with tofu and soy beans](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/cloud-ear-salad-17804|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/09/04/17804/web_fast_cloudearsalad.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Beetroot, chickpea and za'atar salad](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/beetroot-chickpea-zaatar-salad-18024|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/11/19/18024/web_beetrootsalad.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Capitano's caponata](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/basic-caponata-recipe-17027|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/04/05/17027/Burrata-eggplant-foccacia-(2)_web.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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![[Phil Wood's braised broccoli with butter beans, chickpeas and chilli](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/braised-broccoli-16608|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/11/18/16608/web_braisedbroccoli.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Grilled peppers and flatbread salad](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/grilled-peppers-flatbread-salad-18314|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2020/02/05/18314/web_peppers.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Eggplant lines](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/eggplant-lines-16241|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/01/14/1547439900997_GT1807PitamasterEggplantlinesA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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![**[Hummus with blistered tomatoes](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/hummus-tomatoes-18241|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2020/01/15/18241/web_tomatoes-(1).jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Hummus with blistered tomatoes
Photo: Craig Wall![[Roast eggplant, tomato and basil spelt pasta](http://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/healthy-recipes/roast-eggplant-tomato-and-basil-spelt-pasta-15680|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2018/03/28/15680/GT1803_Green_Light_Roast_eggplant_tomato_and_basil_spelt_pastaA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Charred miso eggplant with nori and sesame](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/charred-miso-eggplant-with-nori-and-sesame-15551|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/01/14/1547440651537_hero-charred-japanese-eggplant.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Kohlrabi mosaic salad with almonds](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/kohlrabi-mosaic-salad-with-almonds-16745|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/01/14/1547438190272_GT1812ColourmyworldKohlrabimosaicsaladwithalmondsA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Barley and seaweed salad with cucumber and sesame](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/healthy-recipes/barley-and-seaweed-salad-with-cucumber-and-sesame-15543|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/01/14/1547440733695_seaweed-barley-salad.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Melon gazpacho with basil](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/melon-gazpacho-with-basil-15539|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/01/14/1547440837204_GT1802FruitForwardMelongazpachowithbasilA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Broccoli tabbouleh](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/broccoli-tabbouleh-16746|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/01/14/1547438125879_GT1812ColourmyworldBroccolitabboulehA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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![[Cauliflower steaks with grain salad and spiced dressing](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/cauliflower-steaks-with-grain-salad-and-spiced-dressing-15683|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/01/14/1547440508066_GT1803GreenLightCauliflowersteakswithgrainsaladandspiceddressingA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Charred lettuce and pea salad with charred lemon dressing](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/healthy-recipes/charred-lettuce-and-pea-salad-with-charred-lemon-dressing-15825|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/01/14/1547440465072_charred-lettuce-and-pea-salad-with-charred-lemon-dressing.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Grilled bean salad with lentils](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/healthy-recipes/grilled-bean-salad-with-lentils-15767|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/01/14/1547440423138_GT1804PickofthebrunchGrilledbeansaladwithlentilsA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Crunchy slaw with peanut-lime dressing](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/crunchy-slaw-with-peanut-lime-dressing-15681|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/01/14/1547440334170_GT1803GreenLightCrunchyslaw-with-peanutlimedressingA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Freekeh and shaved cauliflower salad with herb dressing](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/healthy-recipes/freekeh-and-shaved-cauliflower-salad-with-herb-dressing-15955|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/01/14/1547440169900_GT1805GrainsFreekehandshavedcauliflowersaladwithherbdressingA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Turkish cracked wheat salad](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/turkish-cracked-wheat-salad-16210|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/01/14/1547440090450_GT1807Quickmeals-TurkishcrackedwheatsaladA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Stir-fried beetroot leaves with coconut and spices](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/healthy-recipes/stir-fried-beetroot-leaves-with-coconut-and-spices-16093|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/01/14/1547440063271_GT1806EatingcleanStir-friedbeetrootleaveswithcoconutandspicesA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Grilled radicchio and orange salad with Grand Marnier vinaigrette](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/grilled-radicchio-and-orange-salad-with-grand-marnier-vinaigrette-16083|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/01/14/1547440011017_GT1806PrinciplePleasuresGrilledradicchioandorangesaladwithGrandMarniervinaigretteA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Roasted pumpkin with zhoug](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/roasted-pumpkin-with-zhoug-16214|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/01/14/1547439926256_GT1807QuickmealsRoastedpumpkinwithzhougA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Beetroot and orange salad with sumac dressing](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/beetroot-and-orange-salad-with-sumac-dressing-16213|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/01/14/1547439854029_GT1807Quickmeals-BeetrootandorangesaladwithsumacdressingA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Chickpea salad with tahini dressing](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/healthy-recipes/chickpea-salad-with-tahini-dressing-16269|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/01/14/1547439810718_GT1807EatingcleanChickpeasaladwithtahinidressingA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Bag of green beans](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/bag-of-green-beans-16245|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/01/14/1547439768905_GT1807PitamasterBagofgreenbeansA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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![[Minestrone with rainbow chard and quinoa](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/healthy-recipes/minestrone-with-rainbow-chard-and-quinoa-16381|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/01/14/1547439741314_GT1808EatingcleanMinestronewithrainbowchardandquinoaA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Spiced potato and pea fritters with sweet and sour chutney](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/spiced-potato-and-pea-fritters-with-sweet-and-sour-chutney-12584|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/01/14/1547439591528_GT-Fritters-071329.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Yemenite pickled cabbage and chickpea salad](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/yemenite-pickled-cabbage-and-chickpea-salad-16749|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/01/14/1547438097413_GT1812ColourmyworldYemenitepickledcabbageandchickpeasaladA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Fried okra](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/fried-okra-16257|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/01/14/1547439695160_GT1807Of-MiddleEasternappearanceFriedokraA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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![[Chickpea, pumpkin and cavolo nero soup](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/chickpea-pumpkin-and-cavolo-nero-soup-12765|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/01/14/1547437936901_GTMOTHERSDAY0019.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Grilled fennel and asparagus salad](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/grilled-fennel-and-asparagus-salad-8628|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/01/14/1547437875645_Salad-A.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Vietnamese yellow curry](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/vietnamese-yellow-curry-15640|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/01/14/1547437816390_hero-HongKongVietnameseyellowcurry.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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![[Beetroot salad with sweet and sour dressing](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/beetroot-salad-with-sweet-and-sour-dressing-12773|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/01/14/1547437749192_GTMOTHERSDAY0060.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Eggplant, tofu and sugarsnap peas with ginger and soy dressing](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/eggplant-tofu-and-sugarsnap-peas-with-ginger-and-soy-dressing-16616|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/01/14/1547437973909_GT1811NewLeafEggplanttofuandsugarsnappeaswithgingerandsoydressingA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Stuffed zucchini flowers with basil sauce](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/stuffed-zucchini-flowers-basil-18383|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2020/02/26/18383/web_zucchini.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
