Vegetarian

[maggiebee]

I have invited a friend for a meal but have just realised that they are vegetarian. I'm no great shakes at cooking at the best of times so am looking for a simple but tasty meal. Any suggestions very welcome. Thanks.

[EcclesCake]

Do you like Indian food? In which case there are oodles of options.

You haven't said if it is lunch/supper or dinner.

Soup, quiche with salad, tortilla and salad, mezze.

A big platter of antipasti and breads.

So much to choose from.

[237SJ]

Spinach and ricotta cannelloni?

[bednobs]

pesto pasta

[ummmm]

Stir fry with noodles.

[Islay]

Pasta of your choice, garlic and herb philli cheese, broccoli and mange tout.

Cook pasta, blanche broccoli and mange tout, warm cheese in micro with a little milk and mix together.

[Smowball]

Veggie curry and rice, with some Bombay potatoes and naan

[ethandron]

What were you going to cook before you knew they were vegetarian?
You could always substitute the meat component for a shop bought veggie option and do the same salad/vegetables you were going to do. There are so many tasty veggie things in supermarkets these days.
If you wanted to do a spag bol or chilli, use quorn mince instead. Or buy some veggie burgers, there's usually loads of choice, and serve in a bun with salad and wedges. And buy in a nice pud, or a mix of fresh berries in meringue nests with cream.
The person is coming to enjoy your company, as long as you serve up something edible without meat I doubt they'd be bothered or expecting a gourmet meal.

[NoMercy]

Wild mushroom risotto with tomato and lentil dhal.

[Islay]

NoMercy - Maggie states she's not very good at cooking so may find your ideas a wee bit advanced.

[douglas9401]

McSween's vegetarian haggis, neeps and tatties.

[maggiebee]

Thanks for all you suggestions, sure I'll manage one or two of these. Will experiment before friend comes for supper.

[diddlydo]

Veggie lasagne = easy peasy!

[sandyRoe]

Vegetarian haggis? I can hardly credit that. Why, it's like non-alcoholic beer.

[Maydup]

This pasta bake couldn't be easier. make plenty of it and serve with fresh green salad and a glass of red!

http://recipes-plus.co.uk/recipe/cherry-tomato-pasta-bake-15669

[NoMercy]

Islay, they're two very simple dishes with not many ingredients.

[ummmm]

Thai green curry.

The paste you can buy is acceptable but making your own is much nicer and very easy, if you have a blender (I use a mini blender)

Just fry the paste, add in veg and a can of coconut milk....simmer.