If you are looking for some ideas for whole food vegetarian meals, then look no further! These recipes contain lots of nutrients, colour, flavour and fibre.

Why choose whole foods?

With all the vegetarian products that can now be found on grocery store shelves, you may be tempted to simply grab “fake meat” items such as sausages, burgers or nuggets.

While these can be convenient and high in protein, they are often highly processed. This can result in nutrients and fibre being removed from the food. They may also contain additives and high levels of sodium.

While you do not need to completely exclude these products from a balanced diet, taking a whole-food-first approach can be a great way to get more nutrients and fibre into your diet. Try to focus on eating plenty of legumes, whole grains and colourful fruits and vegetables.

Whole Food Vegetarian Meals

Here are some of my favourite whole food vegetarian meals! The recipes are all easy to make and taste great too.

Dill Pickle Chickpea Salad

This dill pickle chickpea salad contains lots of fresh vegetables. The chickpeas are a source of protein and fibre, which means that you will feel fuller for longer.

It is also a great meal prep option, as it stores well in the fridge. It comes together in about 10 minutes so you can make it on even your busiest of days!

You can find the full recipe HERE.

Mushroom, Squash and Lentil Nut Roast

This mushroom, squash and lentil nut roast is a great option if you are feeding a crowd! It contains lots of whole food ingredients including pecans, walnuts, butternut squash, lentils and mushrooms. The lentils are a source of protein and the nuts are a source of healthy fats.

Serve this with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes for a hearty, healthy and balanced meal!

You can find the full recipe HERE.

Arugula and Pomegranate Salad with Crispy Chickpeas

Salads can have a bad reputation as being a bit boring. This salad is full of different textures and flavours – it is definitely not boring! The sweetness of the pomegranate works so well with the savory chickpeas and nuts.

Increasing the diversity of plant foods that you eat can support you gut microbiome. This salad contains plenty of colourful plant foods that will help you to do so.

You can find the full recipe HERE.

Looking for more whole food vegetarian meals?

My free 5-day vegetarian meal plan contains plenty of whole foods, protein, colour and variety! You can get it HERE!