Even if you’re not normally a vegetarian or vegan, sometimes, meat just isn’t going to cut it. You’re craving veggies (the more colorful, the better); lean, plant-based proteins; and grains. Pastas, meat-free sandwiches, stir-fries—what’s not to like? Plant-based eating can sometimes get confused for boring, but this absolutely doesn’t have to be the case. There are so many ways to make plant-focused meals healthy and delicious and make Meatless Monday the best day of the week.
Don’t believe us? We’ve rounded up 30 swoon-worthy meatless meals that are so good, even the avowed carnivores among us will give them their seal of approval.
1. Caesar Salad
2. Roasted Pepper Pizza with Arrabbiata Sauce
3. Brussels Sprout Enchiladas
4. Cheesy Cauliflower Nachos
5. Pasta Al Limone
6. Vegetarian Tikka Masala
7. Teriyaki Mushroom Lettuce Wraps
8. Green Goddess Quesadillas
9. Green Shakshuka
10. German Spaetzle with Mushroom Gravy
11. White Beans with Mushrooms and Marinara
12. Crispy Cauliflower Po’ Boy Sandwiches
13. Kimchi Burritos
14. Veggie Dumplings
15. Vegan Creamy Mushroom Ramen
16. Sweet Potato Curry
17. Mediterranean Farro Salad with Roasted Eggplant
18. Quinoa Enchilada Casserole
19. Strawberry Salad with Chia Seed Vinaigrette
20. Hash Brown Breakfast Pizza with Asparagus
21. Cappellini with Blistered Tomatoes
22. Grilled Portobello Mushrooms
23. Lemon and Pea Risotto
24. Black Bean Quinoa Veggie Burgers
25. Pistachio-Crusted Whole Cauliflower with Pistachio Cream Sauce
26. Super Green Frittata
27. Chipotle Chickpea Taco Bowls
28. Brown Butter Sweet Potato Gnocchi
29. Soba Noodles
30. Black Bean Tacos