Meatless Meals {Vegetarian Recipes} (2024)

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31 Meatless Meals – a month of delicious meatless meals! Vegetarians and meat lovers alike will love these amazing meatless recipes!

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Meatless Meals: 31 Easy Vegetarian Recipes

Today we are sharing 31 Meatless Meals that are sure to be a hit at your dinner table. Now, you can easily find a month of meatless meals! We love all of these easy vegetarian recipes and hope you enjoy them too!

These meatless meals are loaded with lots of different veggies, make sure you try them all! Our family loves all of these vegetarian recipes and we think you will too!

Add these meatless recipes to your menu plan! And if you don’t have a menu plan, let this be your menu plan:) Glad we could make life a little easier for you:) Enjoy!

first row: Sweet Potato & Black Bean Mexican Salad | Crispy Black Bean Quinoa Burritos Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta | Spinach Artichoke Lasagna Roll Ups

second row: Creamy Avocado Pasta | Vegetarian Quinoa Chili | Stacked Roasted Vegetable Enchiladas | Spinach Artichoke Pesto Pizza

third row: Goat Cheese Lemon Pasta with Kale | Mexican Rice Bowl | Vegetable Quinoa Soup | Greek Tortellini Salad

fourth row: Roasted Chickpea Fajitas | Penne Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower & Lemon Caper Vinaigrette | Crispy Gnocchi with Basil Pesto | Baked Polenta Pie

fifth row: Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup | Black Bean & Sweet Potato Tostadas | Baked Pasta with Spinach & Ricotta | Asian Quinoa Salad

sixth row: Grilled Zucchini & Corn Tostadas | Baked Spaghetti Squash with Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Sauce | Spinach & Artichoke Quinoa Bake | Roasted Cauliflower & Chickpea Tacos

seventh row: Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup with Maple Roasted Chickpeas |Cheese Ravioli with Lemon Basil Butter Sauce | Black Bean & Quinoa Enchilada Bake |Avocado Mac & Cheese

eighth row: Pasta with Kale, Kalamata Olives, Dried Cranberries, Toasted Garlic & Feta |Kale, Mushroom & Ricotta Calzones | Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

And a few new favorites:

  • Easy Cheesy Baked Tortellini
  • Creamy Spinach and Cheese Green Chile Enchiladas
  • Caprese Pizza

Happy Meatless Meals to you! Go get cooking!

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I'm Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and entertaining. We enjoy creating recipes that are simple, fresh, and family friendly. We love sitting around the table with good food, good conversation, and good friends and family! Our kitchen is always open!
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  1. No meal plan here………….yet! Love so many of these options. We aren’t vegetarians but with the cost alone of meat these days, we are definitely looking for other options! Wonderful post!!!

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  2. Perfect!!! Meatless meals is my go-to type of meal around here, and I could always use more ideas!

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  3. Great roundup of meatless recipes! Perfect for many meatless Mondays to come! 🙂

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  4. So many great recipes!

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  5. I LOVE this!! We eat meatless more and more and many of these look perfect for our family!

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  6. These are awesome! Will definitely share on my site and give kudos to you.

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  7. I’m a vegetarian and I love coming here for meal inspiration. All of the recipes that I’ve tried have been so good! Thank you!

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  8. I cannot wait to try some of these recipes.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  9. SO many delicious options!! The chickpea fajitas already sounds yum 🙂

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  10. What a fantastic roundup!

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  11. Thanks for sharing

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  12. Great dinner ideas!

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  13. Wow what an impressive and varied array of meatless meals. All of which look mighty tasty. Works for me.

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  14. Such a great list of ideas!!! Saving this for sure 🙂

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  15. Maria! Your butternut squash sauce with whole wheat linguine is To Die For- period. I have made it three times over the past month and could eat it every day of my life. The quinoa spinach artichoke bake is also, no exceptions, absolutely delicious- so addictive that i went to the fridge late night to sneak a few tablespoons full- mmmmmmmmm- the best!!! Thank you/Love you!

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  16. Being a vegetarian, I can’t thank you enough for these recipes.

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  17. The Roasted Cauliflower & Chickpea Tacos are excellent! Highly recommend!

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  18. thanks for this amazing recipes! Complete my meal planner 🙂 love all the recipes

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  19. This is a great collection…I could eat straight through this list 🙂

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  20. I am so happy to come across this post. I have been looking for a compilation of so many meatless meals all in one place. Thank you! I love all of the recipes that I have made from you. Thanks again!

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  21. I made the black bean and roast sweet potatoe salad last night It was a hit. Loved it!! We topped it with a little sour cream and some amazing peach and mango salsa. The salsa topped it off perfectly! Yummy 🙂 thanks for the recipe

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    1. Glad you liked it!

  22. Wonderful as I am a vegetarian and always looking for ideas!

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  23. I really need to improve my eating habits would love some of these recipes please share them with me!! Thanks…

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  24. Do you know which of these meals would freeze well? I’ve made a lot of these meals, but now I prefer to cook most of my meals in advance and freeze them.

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    1. Check out this post on our favorite freezer meals and tips: https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/our-favorite-freezer-meals-and-tips/

  25. Thank you so much for all that you do .. From our family to yours. God bless your day, tomorrow and always
    Fondly,
    Sandra wilkinson Altomare.. xo

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    1. Thank you for your kind words!

  26. Interesting collection of recipes. I found several I’d be interested in making, but I’m not sure my husband would like them. Poor guy, I’m always experimenting on him, and he generally takes it pretty well. The Honey-Lime Quinoa Stuffed Sweet Potatoes has been in my regular rotation for quite a while, and I love it. I actually do it as a casserole instead of stuffing the sweet potatoes. Definitely, recommend that recipe to everyone.

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  27. I like the way you paired the picture with the name of the dish. Some pins make you open each one to see a picture. Like the recipes. Thanks

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Meatless Meals {Vegetarian Recipes} (2024)

FAQs

What foods are good for you without meat? ›

Eat beans, pulses, eggs and other sources of protein

Pulses include beans, peas and lentils. They're a low-fat source of protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals, and count as a portion of vegetables. Nuts and seeds are also a source of protein and other nutrients.

What is the most famous vegetarian dish? ›

Originating in the Middle East, falafel is one the most popular vegetarian foods in the world! As one of the most popular vegetarian foods in the world, falafel needs no introduction! However, the origin of these beloved patties is rather controversial.

What is the best food for non meat eaters? ›

To get the most out of a vegetarian diet, choose a variety of healthy plant-based foods. These include whole fruits and vegetables and whole grains. Nuts and legumes, such as lentils, beans and peanuts, also are considered healthy plant-based foods. At the same time, cut back on less healthy choices.

What can I replace eating meat with? ›

Protein rich plant foods

Some whole foods, such as beans, lentils, chickpeas, and mushrooms, contain protein or have a meaty texture and can work well as meat substitutes. Food manufacturers often include these types of food in their vegetarian and vegan products.

How to do meatless Monday? ›

12 meatless Monday ideas to start the week off right
  1. Southwest Quinoa Skillet. ...
  2. Spicy Corn Soup. ...
  3. Edamame Burgers with Sriracha Mayo. ...
  4. Chipotle Huevos Rancheros. ...
  5. Kale, Tomato and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms. ...
  6. Zucchini Noodles with Spicy Tomato Sauce. ...
  7. Teriyaki Vegetable Noodle Bowl. ...
  8. Coconut Red-Lentil Curry.

What does lack of meat do to your body? ›

You may feel tired and weak if you cut meat out of your diet. That's because you're missing an important source of protein and iron, both of which give you energy. The body absorbs more iron from meat than other foods, but it's not your only choice.

What happens to your body if you don't eat meat? ›

Diets that limit or exclude meat have been linked to weight loss and a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Yet, this risk reduction depends on overall diet quality. Also, plant-based diets can lack important nutrients if you don't plan them well.

Can you live off not eating meat? ›

Even though meats provide certain nutrients that plants don't, eating meat isn't necessary for your health or survival. With appropriate planning and supplements, plant-based diets can provide the nutrients your body needs.

What foods are surprisingly vegetarian? ›

Top Accidentally Vegan Foods
  • Cinnamon Life.
  • Duncan Hines Chewy Fudge Brownie Mix.
  • SkinnyPop White Cheddar Flavored Popped Popcorn.
  • Airheads.
  • Cracker Jack.
  • Doritos Spicy Sweet Chili–Flavored Tortilla Chips.
  • Fritos.
  • Fruit by the Foot.

What is a junk food vegetarian? ›

What are 'junk' plant-based foods? By definition, ultra-processed foods are food products that contain minimal whole foods, are high in calories, added sugar, salt, and fats, offer little nutritional value, and have been processed with cheap industrial additives.

How can I get energy without eating meat? ›

Nuts and seeds

Nuts and seeds are some of the best foods to beat fatigue and fight hunger. Getting a variety of nuts and seeds in your diet, such as the following, can provide healthy nutrients and energy: almonds. Brazil nuts.

What eats no meat but fish? ›

Most simply, a pescatarian is someone who doesn't eat red meat or poultry, but does eat fish and other seafood. The term pescatarian was coined in the early 1990s and is a combination of the Italian word for fish, “pesce,” and the word “vegetarian.” Sometimes it's spelled “pescetarian,” but this means the same thing.

What nutrients do you lack if you don't eat meat? ›

Intake and status of vitamin B12, vitamin D, iron, zinc, iodine, calcium and bone turnover markers were generally lower in plant-based dietary patterns compared to meat-eaters. Vegans had the lowest vitamin B12, calcium and iodine intake, and also lower iodine status and lower bone mineral density.

What should I make for dinner if I have no idea for dinner? ›

30 Easy Dinner Ideas For When You're Not Sure What To Make
  • Fajita Parchment-Baked Chicken. tasty.co. ...
  • The Best Ever Slow Cooker Pot Roast. tasty.co. ...
  • Veggie Garlic Noodles. tasty.co. ...
  • Chicken & Biscuit Bake. tasty.co. ...
  • Taco Soup. tasty.co. ...
  • One-Pot Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta. ...
  • Chicken & Veggie Stir-Fry. ...
  • Oven-Baked French Bread Pizzas.
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What to make for dinner when you have no food or money? ›

Here are some additional cheap easy meals to make when you're broke:
  • Tuna Melts.
  • Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
  • Lentil Soup.
  • Fried Rice.
  • Potato Soup.
  • Vegetable Soup.
  • Hamburger Stew.
  • Macaroni and Cheese.

What to eat when you have no food and can't cook? ›

Ways to Eat Healthy Without Having to Cook
  • Precooked Whole Grains. 1/13. ...
  • Frozen Veggies. 2/13. ...
  • Precooked Chicken Strips. 3/13. ...
  • That's a Wrap. 4/13. ...
  • Deli Chicken. 5/13. ...
  • Lower-Sodium Soups. 6/13. ...
  • Canned Salmon. 7/13. ...
  • Ready-to-Eat Boiled Eggs. 8/13.
Aug 28, 2023

What is the traditional meal for Ash Wednesday? ›

You would abstain from meat and have only one meal. That meal was macaroni pie. Also known as Ash Wednesday pie. When I was young, I would watch my Grandma make the simple dish of spaghetti, eggs, grated cheese, salt, and pepper.

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