Food & Drink

I’m Not a Vegetarian—But These Meatless Recipes Are Insanely Good

written by ASHLEY SELLEKE
Source: Ambitious Kitchen
Source: Ambitious Kitchen

I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it again: I love chicken nuggets. They have been a huge constant in my life for as long as I can remember. While my palate has changed over time, my affinity for chicken nuggets has persevered and proven to be a bit of a personality trait. So when I admit, “I don’t think I could ever be a vegetarian,” the sole reason is that I’m not yet willing to part with who I am (which happens to be 23 percent chicken nugget). That being said, I’m not sleeping on how tasty eating vegetarian can be. One look at any of the drool-worthy meatless recipes featured below and I know that if it weren’t for my committed relationship with nuggets, I could go without meat for the rest of my life. I’m not a vegetarian, but if you serve up any of these 30 insanely delicious meatless recipes, I won’t say no:

1. Slow Cooker Mexican Rice Bowl

Source: Live Eat Learn

2. Chickpea Curry

Source: Downshiftology

3. Vegetarian Butternut Squash Pasta

Source: Oh, Sweet Basil

4. Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Source: Love & Lemons

5. Stir Fry Sesame Noodles with Chickpeas & Basil

Source: Ambitious Kitchen

6. Skillet Cheesy Chickpeas

Source: What’s Gaby Cooking

7. Zucchini Cacio e Pepe

Source: Half-Baked Harvest

8. Vegan Crunchwrap Supreme

Source: Pinch of Yum

9. Korean BBQ Cauliflower Lettuce Wraps

Source: Pinch of Yum

10. Cheesy Crispy Cauliflower Gratin

Source: What’s Gaby Cooking

11. Chimichurri Cauliflower Tacos

Source: Two Peas and Their Pod

12. Baked Veggie Egg Rolls

Source: Family Food on the Table

13. Greek Orzo Salad

Source: Cooking Classy

14. Three Cheese Pizza

Source: What’s Gaby Cooking

15. Eggplant Lasagna

Source: by Erin Clarke of Well Plated

16. Vegetarian Nachos

Source: Savory Nothings

17. Vegetarian Chili

Source: Ambitious Kitchen

18. Baked Gnocchi with Vodka Sauce

Source: Pinch of Yum

19. Caprese Sandwich

Source: Oh, Sweet Basil

20. Sweet Potato Kale Caesar Salad

Source: Half Baked Harvest

21. Cheesy Pasta Alla Vodka

Source: What’s Gaby Cooking

22. Tempeh Tacos

Source: by Erin Clarke of Well Plated

23. Baked Mac and Cheese

Source: Basil and Bubbly

24. Peach, Tomato, and Corn Arugula Pasta Salad

Source: Ambitious Kitchen

25. Veggie Enchiladas 

Source: Pinch of Yum

26. Broccoli Cheese Soup

Source: Oh, Sweet Basil

27. Creamy Miso Ramen

Source: Half Baked Harvest

28. General Tso Cauliflower Wings

Source: Jessica in the Kitchen

29. Crispy Quinoa Burgers

Source: Half Baked Harvest

30. Spinach Strawberry Salad

Source: by Erin Clarke of Well Plated