Delicious fast food from Britain’s foremost vegetarian cookery writer. Over 200 tasty recipes, all ready in under half an hour. Packed with hints, tips and new ideas to help you rustle up meals in minutes.

The publisher says: 'Are you short of time but need a tasty meal in minutes? Rose Elliot’s Vegetarian Meals in Minutes (originally published in hardback as Vegetarian Fast Food) has over 200 recipes, all of which can be made in under half an hour!

Rose has combined ingenuity with speed to create mouth-watering, highly original meals in no time. Here is fast food for any occasion – from a quick solo snack to a speedy lunch with a friend, or a last-minute impromptu supper.

Starting with the storecupboard, Rose gives valuable tips on what to have in stock to ensure you always have the basis of a quick meal or snack. Then, each of the next six chapters is based around key main ingredients: Bread; Eggs, Cheese and Dairy Foods; Pasta; Pulses, Grains and Nuts; Vegetables; Fruit.

Each chapter is filled with delicious recipes that make use of everyday storecupboard items as well as fresh ingredients and treats for those special occasions.

The really fast food ideas include quick pizzas, pittas and crostini; wonderful, filling frittatas and tortillas; spicy lentil burgers, risottos and soups; dozens of pasta dishes; vegetable gratins and grills; stir fries and salads; and plenty of tempting desserts and puddings to whip up at a moment’s notice. And that’s just a small selection: tempting Tempura in Chickpea Batter, tasty Polenta with Grilled Vegetables and Parmesan, Spicy Thai Cabbage, All-Season Mushroom Risotto – here are recipes that everyone will love to cook and eat.