Vegetarian
Yotam Ottolenghi's Soba Noodles with Avocado, Lime, Cardamom and Pistachios
A simple and refreshing recipe from Yotam Ottolenghi that makes the perfect dinner, especially on hot days.
576 g CO₂e
- 69% vs. average Recipes
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59
Total Variants
61
Average Footprint
1841 g CO₂e
Lowest Footprint
576 g CO₂e
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Vegetarian
Crispy Zucchini and Orzo Salad with Chimichurri
Greek zucchinis and Argentinian herb sauce - the perfect combination.
634 g CO₂e
- 66% vs. average 
Asian
Vegan Bánh Mì with Smoked Tofu
A simple and delicious sandwich from Vietnam with pickled carrots, coriander - and smoked tofu instead of pork
789 g CO₂e
- 57% vs. average 
Quick and easy
Swabian Pancake Soup
The Swabian classic for using up pancake leftovers - simple, delicious and on the table in no time at all.
796 g CO₂e
- 57% vs. average 
Asian
Baos with spinach (from Vegetarian Baos - Steamed Asian Dumplings (in two variations))
Delicious baos filled with heavenly spiced spinach
804 g CO₂e
- 56% vs. average 
Vegetarian
Gazpacho
A quick and easy recipe for gazpacho, the cold Spanish vegetable soup. It only requires 7 ingredients and can be ready in just 15 minutes!
932 g CO₂e
- 49% vs. average 
Vegetarian
Falafel
Great simple falafel with herbs and spices - served with pita, yoghurt and oriental sauces!
941 g CO₂e
- 49% vs. average 
Quick and easy
Ottolenghi's Orecchiette One Pot Pasta with Broccoli and Herbs
A simple one-pot pasta from Yotam Ottolenghi with broccoli, fresh herbs and rocket.
974 g CO₂e
- 47% vs. average 
Mexican
Jackfruit Tacos Pibil (Cochinita Pibil Vegan)
Fantastic Mexican tacos with achiote sauce - originally made with pork, here as a vegan version with jackfruit or mushrooms.
974 g CO₂e
- 47% vs. average 
Pasta
Pasta with Savoy Cabbage-Lemon Cream Sauce
A very simple and very tasty pasta sauce
1001 g CO₂e
- 46% vs. average 
Indian
Lime Dal: Lentil Curry with Lemon and Spices
A great, simple Indian recipe, where the spices and lemon give the lentils a real kick!
1037 g CO₂e
- 44% vs. average Asian
Vegetarian Baos - Steamed Asian Dumplings (in two variations)
A recipe for sensationally delicious vegetarian Asian baos, or steamed dumplings. I show you two variations of the vegetarian filling.
1052 g CO₂e
- 43% vs. average 
Asian
Vegan General Tso Tofu
A quick vegan recipe for tofu and broccoli in a very tasty Asian sauce.
1058 g CO₂e
- 43% vs. average 
Soup
Grisons Pearl Barley Soup - A Heart-Warming Vegetarian Soup from Eastern Switzerland
Traditional Swiss barley soup with vegetables - hearty, warming, and naturally climate-friendly. Ready in 40 minutes with simple ingredients.
1118 g CO₂e
- 39% vs. average 
Asian
Teriyaki Tofu with Broccoli and Rice
A quick and easy recipe for delicious teriyaki tofu with broccoli and rice - naturally vegan.
1145 g CO₂e
- 38% vs. average 
Pasta
Ottolenghi's Pasta with Harissa Tomato Sauce, Capers and Olives
A tomato sauce with a twist - a little spicy, a little sour, simply delicious!
1209 g CO₂e
- 34% vs. average 
Asian
Vegan Firecracker Ramen
A vegan version of firecracker ramen with a simple spicy broth.
1216 g CO₂e
- 34% vs. average 
Soup
Bulgur and Red Lentil Soup with Mint
This delicious soup with bulgur, red lentils, and mint is a great blend of comforting warmth, spice, and freshness.
1251 g CO₂e
- 32% vs. average 
oven-baked
Baked Eggplant with Ebly
Inspired by Ottolenghi: our baked eggplant from the oven is simple and delicious, especially in combination with our fresh yogurt sauce.
1255 g CO₂e
- 32% vs. average 
oven-baked
Crispy Hasselback Potatoes with Tomato Aioli and a Side Salad
A simple recipe for Mediterranean potatoes with homemade aioli
1295 g CO₂e
- 30% vs. average 
Asian
Wagamama Firecracker Ramen inspired by AlfieCooks
Ramen is the perfect soul food: a steaming bowl of spicy broth with various toppings.
1395 g CO₂e
- 24% vs. average 
Quick and easy
Red Lentil Balls with Walnuts (and Side Salad)
These red lentil balls with walnuts are quick to make and can be seasoned differently to suit your own taste.
1416 g CO₂e
- 23% vs. average 
Quiche
Beetroot Quiche (with a Side Salad)
A quick and easy veggie quiche with beetroot.
1440 g CO₂e
- 22% vs. average 
Vegetarian
Vegetarian Pide
Oven-baked yeast dough with a hearty topping and served with a yoghurt sauce. This Turkish recipe is simply delicious!
1465 g CO₂e
- 20% vs. average 
Soup
Provençal Potato Soup with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Olives
A simple potato soup with a great twist of herbs, tomatoes and olives
1496 g CO₂e
- 19% vs. average 
Vegetarian
Curry Lentil Balls with Salad
Quick and easy curry lentil balls - deep-fried and simply delicious.
1505 g CO₂e
- 18% vs. average 
Vegetarian
Oven Chips with Feta and Oregano by Yotam Ottolenghi – with Fresh Side Salad
These potatoes are a fantastic side dish, but also work as a main with a fresh salad.
1556 g CO₂e
- 15% vs. average 
Vegetarian
Vegetarian Giouvetsi – Greek Orzo Casserole with Vegetables
A Greek casserole with baked rice noodles — here as a vegetarian version with lots of vegetables.
1576 g CO₂e
- 14% vs. average 
Quick and easy
Rice Noodles with Creamy Miso Peanut Sauce and Mushrooms
This perfect comfort food is ready in 15 minutes and is simply wonderfully creamy.
1588 g CO₂e
- 14% vs. average 
Vegetarian
Tofu Matar: Curry with Tomatoes, Tofu and Peas
A mild Indian curry with tomato sauce, tofu, and peas.
1656 g CO₂e
- 10% vs. average 
Swabian
Lentils with Spätzle (Vegetarian Swabian Classic)
Lentils with Spätzle are a Swabian classic — here in a vegetarian version, still served with veggie sausages.
1680 g CO₂e
- 9% vs. average 
Vegetarian
Vegetarian Goulash (in Two Variations)
A vegetarian goulash recipe in two variations: either classic or as Szegediner goulash with sauerkraut and sour cream.
1683 g CO₂e
- 9% vs. average 
Vegetarian
Tarte Flambée with Mushrooms
Crispy oven-baked tarte flambée topped with mushrooms and onions!
1713 g CO₂e
- 7% vs. average Vegetarian
Vegetarian Goulash - Szegedin Style (from Vegetarian Goulash (in Two Variations))
Adding a special twist with sauerkraut and creme fraiche
1763 g CO₂e
- 4% vs. average 
Vegetarian
Chana Masala: Indian Chickpea Curry
A quick and easy recipe for a classic Indian curry. So simple and so delicious!
1792 g CO₂e
- 3% vs. average 
Vegetarian
Sweet Potato Chili with Black Beans
A simple and delicious chili recipe - no meat, but with sweet potatoes
1810 g CO₂e
- 2% vs. average 
Vegetarian
Aloo Mattar Makhani - Curry with Potatoes and Peas
A simple Indian curry with potatoes and peas in a spicy tomato sauce.
1850 g CO₂e
- 0% vs. average 
Italian
Parmigiana di Melanzane
A simple recipe for Parmigiana di Melanzane, a classic southern Italian vegetable casserole.
1867 g CO₂e
+ 1% vs. average 
Pasta
Ottolenghi's Pasta alla Norma
A classic Sicilian tomato-based sauce with baked aubergines and fresh herbs - so simple and yet so close to perfection.
1876 g CO₂e
+ 2% vs. average 
Curry
Tofu Tikka Masala
A great aromatic curry - even for those who don't really like tofu. vegetarian, easily turned vegan.
1930 g CO₂e
+ 5% vs. average 
Vegetarian
Ottolenghi's Vegetarian Oven Ragù
A great vegetarian oven ragù with mushrooms, lentils, and pearl barley, based on the recipe in Yotam Ottolenghi's book Flavour.
1946 g CO₂e
+ 6% vs. average 
Mediterranean
Mushroom Shawarma with Tahina Sauce, Tzatziki and Pita
Tastes like meat, but is actually vegan: shawarma with mushrooms!
1948 g CO₂e
+ 6% vs. average 
Stew
Roast Veg and Chickpea Stew
A simple and delicious stew that makes for an uncomplicated dinner.
1997 g CO₂e
+ 8% vs. average 
Quick and easy
Oven-baked Zucchini and Cheese Tater Tots (with Yoghurt Dip and Salad)
These zucchini rolls come out of the oven quickly and easily and taste simply wonderful.
2036 g CO₂e
+ 11% vs. average 
oven-baked
Oven-Baked Salmon with Za'atar and Tahina (Ottolenghi-Inspired)
Delicious and ready in no time, this oven-baked salmon is seasoned with oriental spices and tahini.
2212 g CO₂e
+ 20% vs. average 
Indian
Roopa Gulati's Palak Paneer: Curry with Spinach and Indian Cheese
Palak paneer is a classic Indian curry with spinach and fried cheese. Very simple and very tasty.
2227 g CO₂e
+ 21% vs. average 
Swiss
Vegetarian Zürcher Geschnetzeltes with Hash Browns (Sliced Meat Zurich Style, without the, you know, Meat)
A simple vegetarian version of the Swiss classic with a delicious sauce and tasty hash browns (rösti) on the side.
2250 g CO₂e
+ 22% vs. average 
Curry
Sweet Potato Curry with Lentils, Tomatoes and Coconut Milk
An easy and very tasty curry from the oven. Great to take away too!
2298 g CO₂e
+ 25% vs. average 
oven-baked
Vegetarian Lasagne with Lentils
The Italian classic made with lentils, spinach and a great crust
2420 g CO₂e
+ 31% vs. average 
Vegetarian
Classic White Asparagus with Creamy Béchamel Sauce, Boiled Potatoes and Salad
This recipe for boiled white asparagus with a béchamel sauce is simply a great recipe and a classic dish in Germany.
2480 g CO₂e
+ 35% vs. average 
Vegetarian
Paneer Korma – Creamy Paneer Curry with Cashews and Coconut
A fragrant curry in which paneer bathes in a sauce of tomatoes, coconut milk and cashews.
2535 g CO₂e
+ 38% vs. average 
Vegetarian
Quick Ricotta and Lemon Pasta (One Pot Pasta)
Probably the easiest and quickest pasta in the world - with a light, velvety ricotta sauce and fresh lemons.
2608 g CO₂e
+ 42% vs. average 
oven-baked
Vegetarian Empanadas
Empanadas are simple pastries from Latin America - here a vegetarian version with a filling of beans, carrots, peppers, corn and cheese.
2781 g CO₂e
+ 51% vs. average 
Asian
Jamie Oliver's Crispy Korma Salmon with Coconut Rice and Cucumber Pickles
Roasted salmon with Jamie Oliver's Asian korma marinade - with two great, easy side dishes.
2798 g CO₂e
+ 52% vs. average 
Vegetarian
Käsewähe - Savory Cheesecake from Switzerland
A classic Swiss recipe for a savory filled tart. Perfect for the cold season
2868 g CO₂e
+ 56% vs. average 
Italian
Arancini - Italian Rice Balls
Arancini are a classic of Italian cuisine and the perfect leftovers: If you have some risotto from the day before, you're halfway there.
3079 g CO₂e
+ 67% vs. average 
Mediterranean
Baked Feta with Tomatoes and Chickpeas
A twist on the viral TikTok hit, with chickpeas instead of pasta. Super easy to prepare and in half an hour you have a great meal out of the oven.
3566 g CO₂e
+ 94% vs. average 
Meat
Reference Recipe: Spaghetti Bolognese
A simple recipe for spaghetti bolognese with beef
3745 g CO₂e
+ 103% vs. average 
Meat
Reference Recipe: Lasagna
A simple recipe for lasagna with minced beef
4209 g CO₂e
+ 129% vs. average 
Vegetarian
Swiss Cheese Fondue
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4243 g CO₂e
+ 130% vs. average 
Meat
Reference Recipe: Wiener Schnitzel with Potato Salad
Recipe for schnitzel with potato salad
4943 g CO₂e
+ 168% vs. average