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11 veggie versions of your favourite meaty snacks

Here's a round-up of meat-free alternatives to your favourite dishes. Whether you're a vegetarian or not, a bit of green goodness never hurt anyone.

Spicy fried broccoli

Spicy fried broccoli Source: Adam Liaw

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Whole cauliflower is a popular alternative to a meat roast. When roasted, it becomes juicy and sweet on the inside with a crisp shell. With extra richness coming from the cheesy sauce, you certainly won't miss the meat.
Roast cauliflower with zucchini cheese sauce
Roast cauliflower with zucchini cheese sauce Source: Adam Liaw
This Chicago-style deep dish pizza has all the goodness of roast vegetables, tossed in creamy white sauce. The base is almost focaccia-like. This will be your go-to comfort food to replace fast-food pizzas.
Deep dish vegetable pizza
Deep dish vegetable pizza Source: Kitti Gould
Put celeriac centre stage at your next barbecue as a vegetarian alternative that everyone can enjoy. A homemade barbecue sauce made with dried chipotles lends a smoky flavour to the sweetness of the roasted veg.
Roast celeriac with homemade barbecue sauce
Roast celeriac with homemade barbecue sauce Source: Kitti Gould
Move over chicken, this roast eggplant variation on the classic parmi will not disappoint. Add a fried egg ontop to make it extra special!
Eggplant parmi traybake
Eggplant parmi traybake Source: Kitti Gould
Made of Vietnamese tofu parcels, this "vegan chicken"  is a soy-based alternative to your usual braised chicken. Serve with plenty of coriander springs and red chillies to up the aroma and colour.
Vegan chicken (bean curd braised in soy)
Vegan chicken (bean curd braised in soy) Source: Adam Liaw
Typical hot wings are made from chicken wings, but this vegan-friendly version uses cauliflower florets dredged in batter and deep-fried. A great idea for a party snack, whether your guests are vegan or not!
Cauliflower hot wings
Cauliflower hot wings Source: Adam Liaw
Japanese savory pancakes can easily be made vegetarian by replacing pork and seafood with any veggie of your choice. These are a smaller version of the classic street food, a perfect snack to entertain with!
Okonomiyaki fritters
Okonomiyaki fritters Source: Kitti Gould
Empanadas are South American savory pastries often filled with ground beef and vegetables. This one is filled with roasted sweet potatoes and black beans, perfect for an appetiser or healthy lunchbox snack.
Black bean and sweet potato empanadas
Source: Adam Liaw
This dish is inspired by Adam's travels eating risotto Milanese in Milan, Italy. He had it served with prawns but wanted to enjoy a vegetarian version.
Risotto Milanese
Source: Kitti Gould
This vegetarian take on a classic Sichuan dish uses dried mushrooms in place of ground pork or beef. Rich and savoury, it's filled the characteristic numbing and spicy flavours of the region.
Mapo eggplant
Source: Adam Liaw
Coated in spiced batter and breadcrumbs, these spicy fried broccoli are a perfect snack to accompany your weekend drinks. Just as good, or even better than your usual fried chicken.
Spicy fried broccoli
Spicy fried broccoli Source: Adam Liaw

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Published 15 June 2023 2:27pm
Updated 16 June 2023 10:53am
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