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

How to make vegetarian meals more filling? ›

To feel more full while following a vegetarian diet, try incorporating more fiber and whole grains into your meals. Incorporating nuts, seeds, and beans into your diet can help you to feel more satisfied.

What to cook when you don't want to cook vegetarian? ›

No-Cook Vegetarian Dinners
  1. 1 / 10. Mediterranean Chickpea and Feta Wraps. ...
  2. 2 / 10. Vegetarian Taco Salad. ...
  3. 3 / 10. Greek Panzanella. ...
  4. 4 / 10. Tomato Chickpea Salad. ...
  5. 5 / 10. Summer Rolls. ...
  6. 6 / 10. Pesto and Egg Baguette Sandwich. ...
  7. 7 / 10. Anna Jones' Raw Thai Citrus Crunch Salad. ...
  8. 8 / 10. Zucchini Noodles with Tomatoes and Corn.

What should I eat today vegetarian? ›

Low-Carb Vegetarian Recipes
  • Cauliflower Curry. ...
  • Coconut Curry Lentil Soup. ...
  • Coconut Curry Zoodle Ramen. ...
  • Mediterranean-Style Zucchini Fritters with Tzatziki Dipping Sauce. ...
  • Mushroom Alfredo Cauliflower Gnocchi.

What do vegetarians eat instead of meat? ›

How to get protein without the meat
  • Pulses. Pulses are an inexpensive protein choice, are high in fibre and a source of iron. ...
  • Soya beans. ...
  • Quinoa. ...
  • Nuts. ...
  • Seeds. ...
  • Cereals and grains. ...
  • Quorn™ ...
  • Dairy.

What are 3 good meat alternatives? ›

Meat Substitutes
  • Tofu. 1/10. Tofu is a plant-based choice that packs a protein punch -- half a cup has over 11 grams. ...
  • Tempeh. 2/10. Made from fermented soybeans, tempeh has even more protein than tofu. ...
  • Seitan. 3/10. ...
  • Jackfruit. 4/10. ...
  • Mushrooms. 5/10. ...
  • Beans. 6/10. ...
  • Textured Vegetable Protein. 7/10. ...
  • Chickpeas. 8/10.
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What plant-based foods keep you full? ›

Healthful foods that are high in protein, fiber, or both tend to be filling. Rich sources of protein for vegans include foods such as soybeans, pulses, and some nuts and seeds. Oats, vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes, and fruit are all good sources of fiber.

What is a silent vegetarian? ›

Acronym for silent vegetarian option, a dish to be substituted at the request of guests, but not explicitly offered to everyone.

What do vegetarians lose by not eating meat? ›

Energy Loss

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. You can also find it in green, leafy veggies like spinach, as well as iron-rich cereal, bread, and pasta.

What is a typical vegetarian menu like? ›

What to Eat on a Vegetarian Diet
  • Beans and lentils.
  • Nuts, nut butters and seeds (including chia and flax)
  • Whole grains (quinoa, bulgur, freekeh, whole-wheat, oats, brown rice and more)
  • Soy (tofu, edamame, tempeh)
  • Fruits.
  • Vegetables.
  • Dairy (yogurt, kefir, cheese and milk)
  • Eggs.
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What is the most nutritious vegetarian meal? ›

Our 10 Healthiest Vegetarian Dinners
  1. Vegetarian Kale and Cannellini Bean Stew. ...
  2. Vegetarian Paella with Red Peppers & Chickpeas. ...
  3. How To Make the Best Lentil Dal. ...
  4. Tofu Chickpea Stir-Fry with Tahini Sauce. ...
  5. Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Chickpeas, Feta, and Herbs. ...
  6. Roasted Broccoli & Cheddar Soup. ...
  7. Sweet Potato Fajitas.

Do vegetarians eat cheese? ›

Given that dairy — including cheese — does not require the slaughtering of an animal, it's usually permitted by lacto- and lacto-ovo-vegetarians, as well as some pescatarians. On the other hand, vegans avoid all animal products or animal byproducts, including dairy and milk.

What can I eat instead of meat and chicken? ›

Vegetarian-Friendly Chicken Substitutes
  • Tofu. Tofu is one of the most well-known meat alternatives in the world and can be used to substitute almost any type of meat. ...
  • Beans and Sprouts. ...
  • Nuts. ...
  • Plant-Based Meat. ...
  • Potatoes. ...
  • Seitan.

Is there a substitute for meat? ›

A meat substitute, also called a meat analogue, approximates certain aesthetic qualities (primarily texture, flavor and appearance) or chemical characteristics of a specific meat. Substitutes are often based on soybeans (such as tofu and tempeh), gluten, or peas.

Does not eating meat save money? ›

A 2021 study from Oxford University found that vegan diets reduced food costs by as much as one-third. When you think about it, it makes sense: The average cost of a pound of ground beef was $5.23 in October 2023. If you replace that meat with chickpeas, you can expect to pay around a dollar for a 15.5-ounce can.

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