There’s no doubt about it – being a vegetarian is easier than ever. Walk in nearly any restaurant or grocery store these days, and you’ll see an expanding selection meat-free options that appeal to meat eaters and herbivores alike.

Even if meat is part of your regular diet, give these recipes a try to save money and reduce your carbon footprint for a day or two. Even the biggest carnivores won’t miss a thing.

1. The Meat Lover’s Black Bean Burger

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Find out how to make this burger, and serve with these Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Sea Salt and Rosemary.

2. Thai-Style Vegetable Curry

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Mini trip to a tropical on a rain day. Find out how, here. 

3. Arugula, Brie, and Mushroom Pasta

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The perfect quick pasta pick me up. Get the recipe right here.

4. Hearty Vegetarian Sweet Potato Lentil Stew

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A big bowl of yum. Find out how right here.

5. Homemade Veggie Chorizo

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Spice it up with this recipe.

6. Apple Chickpea Hash 

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Fruits, veggies, and legumes in a protein-packed powerhouse meal, found here.

7. Simple Berry Salad

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A perfect light breakfast recipe found here; great with a dollop of this vegan Coconut Whipped Cream.

8. Warm Quinoa Salad with Cumin Lime Vinagirette

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Ancient grains with a fresh twist. Click here for the recipe.

9. Broccoli Parmesan Pasta

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Learn how to discover how to make this scruptious meal in under 20 minutes here.

10. Chipotle Sweet Potato Tacos

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Taco Tuesdays get an upgrade right here. Add some 30-minute no-bake vegan taco meat for an even heartier meal.

11. Beet and Barley Risotto

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It’s 50 shades of purple. Find out how with this tantalizing recipe.

12. Lemon Quinoa with Peas

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A lovely springtime delight; get the details here.

13. Homemade Vegan Oreo Pancakes

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Like cookies for breakfast, only better and more socially acceptable. Find out how at this link.

14. Homemade Sushi

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Learn how here, and while you’re at it make some quick and healthy miso soup to round it out. Select tofu, your favorite veggies, and/or avocado as your filling, and you’re good to go.

15.  Cheesy Vegan Pasta

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We’d make a cheese-y joke, but instead we’ll just present you with this epic recipe.

16.  Banana Blender Muffins with Peanut Butter Crumb Topping

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Find out how to quick and tasty vegan way to make breakfast for the whole week, right here.

17. Creamy Vegan Avocado Pesto Sauce

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For a quickie pesto fix, click here.

18. Maple Glazed Stuffed Squash

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Photo by Kendra Valkema

A meal in an edible bowl. Blissful details are found in this link.

19. 6-Ingredient Avocado Eggrolls

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Prove less can really be more. Find out how here.

20. The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

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Another scrumptious breakfast bake. Click here for the recipe, before you cover your keyboard in drool.

21. Coconut Black Bean Stew

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This flavorful stew nourishes the body and soul. Find out how to make it with this recipe.

22. Quinoa Salad with Roasted Beets and Pear

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An elegant lunch or dinner. Details here.

23. Summer Chopped Salad

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For a veggie fix, make this delicious salad recipe. Round it out with these coriander roasted carrots.

24. Copycat P.F. Chang’s Fried Rice

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Photo by Amanda Shulman

Click here to find out how to make the fried rice, and serve with these light and healthy summer rolls.

25. Grilled Caprese Sandwich

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Sounds fancy, looks fancy, and tastes fancy. Details here.

26. DIY Gnocchi

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Because restaurants are expensive and this is better. Recipe here.

27. Clean Mac and Cheese

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Will have you tossing your Easy Mac to the wind. Get the details by clicking here.

28. Eggplant Chickpea Stew

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A satisfying soup for cold winter days. Recipe here.

29. Healthy Zucchini Nachos

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Nacho average nacho. Find out how to upgrade your nacho party with this recipe.

30. Easy Indian Curry

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Curry in a hurry with this easy recipe.

31. Healthy Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

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Because why bake once, what you can bake twice? Details here.

32. Mixed Vegetable Tofu Stir-fry

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Photo by Danny Schuleman

Forget takeout. This is way better.

33. Sweet Potato and Lentil Salad

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…will have you drooling all over your big bowl of plants. Give this great recipe a whirl by clicking here.

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