Looking for delicious and easy vegetarian dishes to impress your guests? These Jamie Oliver Vegetarian Dinner Party Recipes are packed with flavor, simple to make, and sure to please everyone around the table. From comforting pasta bakes to hearty chillies, each recipe brings fresh ingredients and exciting tastes straight to your kitchen.
Whether you’re throwing a party or just want a tasty midweek meal, these vegetarian delights will help you serve up something special every time.
Here Are 12 Of The Best Jamie Oliver Vegetarian Dinner Party Recipes:
1. Smoky Veg Patties
These smoky veg patties are made with mashed potatoes, broccoli, cannellini beans, and Cheddar cheese, then lightly spiced with smoked paprika. They are crisped in a pan until golden and served with a simple red pepper salsa for a fresh kick. A fried egg on top adds extra protein and richness.
This dish is perfect for a hearty vegetarian dinner party or a quick midweek meal, especially when served with a leafy green salad on the side.
2. Speedy Quiche Traybake
This speedy quiche traybake uses filo pastry instead of a traditional crust, making it much easier to prepare. It’s filled with a tasty mix of eggs, spring onions, courgette, broccoli, and Cheddar cheese, then baked until the pastry is golden and the filling is set.
This is a simple, crowd-pleasing vegetarian option for any dinner party or busy weeknight.
3. Sweet Potato Chilli
This warming sweet potato chilli combines tender sweet potatoes, black beans, and a smoky chipotle sauce. The dish is gently spiced with cumin and cooked alongside onions, carrots, and celery for extra flavor.
Tomatoes add sweetness and body to the sauce, while a sprinkle of crumbly feta and fresh coriander finish it off. It’s a satisfying one-pot meal that’s perfect for feeding a crowd or making ahead for busy days.
4. One-pan Veggie Lasagne
This one-pan veggie lasagne is filled with tender leeks, asparagus, peas, and broad beans, then layered with fresh pasta sheets, a creamy white sauce, and plenty of cheese.
It bakes in the oven with a crunchy almond topping, making it golden and bubbling. This easy, all-in-one dish saves time on washing up and is perfect for a cozy dinner party.
5. Jacket Spuds & Homemade Beans
These jacket potatoes are baked until their skins are crispy, then filled with homemade beans cooked with red pepper, spring onions, and broccoli for extra crunch.
A little smoked paprika adds a gentle, smoky flavor, and everything is finished with a sprinkling of melted Cheddar cheese. Serve with a fresh watercress, spinach, and rocket salad on the side for an easy, satisfying vegetarian dinner.
6. Greek-Cypriot Pasta
This dish uses orzo (rice-shaped pasta) cooked in a sauce made from grated tomatoes, garlic, and parsley. Halloumi cheese is stirred in at the end, giving a salty, creamy finish. It’s a light, bright meal inspired by Greek Cypriot flavors that everyone will enjoy.
7. Veggie Pasta Bake
This comforting pasta bake is made with sweet leeks, tomatoes, and spinach, then topped with a garlicky crumb for extra crunch. A little Parmesan and fresh basil add even more flavor. It’s a warm, crowd-pleasing dish that’s great for dinner parties. Serve with a crisp green salad on the side.
8. Tofu & Chickpea Curry With Spring Greens
This curry combines tender cubes of tofu and chickpeas in a spiced tomato sauce, flavored with garlic, onion, and warming spices like cumin, coriander, and garam masala.
Spring greens are quickly stir-fried with garlic and chilli for a fresh, bright finish. It’s a tasty, protein-packed dish that’s perfect for a vegetarian feast.
9. Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni
This comforting pasta bake is filled with a creamy mix of spinach, ricotta, and a little grated Parmesan. Each cannelloni tube is stuffed with the spinach mixture, then topped with a simple tomato sauce and slices of fresh mozzarella.
Baked until golden and bubbling, it’s a delicious dish that’s perfect for a cozy vegetarian dinner party.
10. Kerryann’s Turkish-style Couscous
This couscous dish is lightly spiced with cumin and smoked paprika, then mixed with chopped onion, tomatoes, cucumber, and fresh herbs. A little tomato purée, lemon zest, and juice give it a bright, zingy flavor. It’s quick to make and works well as a side dish, or you can enjoy it on its own for a light vegetarian meal.
11. Vegetarian Chilli
This chilli combines sweet roasted potatoes, mixed peppers, and lots of beans for a hearty dish. Spiced with cayenne, cumin, and cinnamon, it’s full of flavor and naturally vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free.
Simmer the vegetables with tomatoes, then add a squeeze of lime or lemon for a refreshing finish. Serve it with rice, tortilla chips, or your favorite toppings, like yoghurt or guacamole.
12. Buddy’s Spinach Pici Pasta
This homemade pasta is quick, fun, and naturally bright green from blending spinach into the dough. Rolled by hand into long shapes, the pici is then tossed in a tasty pumpkin sauce with garlic, herbs, and a little chilli for a gentle kick.
Toasted pumpkin seeds on top add a lovely crunch. A perfect dish for a cozy vegetarian dinner party.