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
Photo by Parisa Soraya
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
Photo by Rae Steinbach
Mini trip to a tropical on a rain day. Find out how, here.
3. Arugula, Brie, and Mushroom Pasta
Photo by Judy Holtz
The perfect quick pasta pick me up. Get the recipe right here.
4. Hearty Vegetarian Sweet Potato Lentil Stew
Photo by Sarah Silbiger
A big bowl of yum. Find out how right here.
5. Homemade Veggie Chorizo
Photo by Maggie Gorman
Spice it up with this recipe.
6. Apple Chickpea Hash
Photo by Kendra Valkema
Fruits, veggies, and legumes in a protein-packed powerhouse meal, found here.
7. Simple Berry Salad
Photo by Hannah Lin
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
Photo by Julia Maguire
Ancient grains with a fresh twist. Click here for the recipe.
9. Broccoli Parmesan Pasta
Photo by Katherine Baker
Learn how to discover how to make this scruptious meal in under 20 minutes here.
10. Chipotle Sweet Potato Tacos
Photo by Ali Toes
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
Photo by Julie Kahng
It’s 50 shades of purple. Find out how with this tantalizing recipe.
12. Lemon Quinoa with Peas
Photo by Kelda Baljon
A lovely springtime delight; get the details here.
13. Homemade Vegan Oreo Pancakes
Photo by Abigail Wang
Like cookies for breakfast, only better and more socially acceptable. Find out how at this link.
14. Homemade Sushi
Photo by Eva Chen
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
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
Photo by Katherine Baker
Find out how to quick and tasty vegan way to make breakfast for the whole week, right here.
17. Creamy Vegan Avocado Pesto Sauce
Photo by Mulin Xiong
For a quickie pesto fix, click here.
18. Maple Glazed Stuffed Squash
Photo by Kendra Valkema
A meal in an edible bowl. Blissful details are found in this link.
19. 6-Ingredient Avocado Eggrolls
Photo by Sarah Silbiger
Prove less can really be more. Find out how here.
20. The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Another scrumptious breakfast bake. Click here for the recipe, before you cover your keyboard in drool.
21. Coconut Black Bean Stew
Photo by Keah Hansen
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
An elegant lunch or dinner. Details here.
23. Summer Chopped Salad
Photo by Elizabeth Layman
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
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
Photo by Abigail Wilkins
Sounds fancy, looks fancy, and tastes fancy. Details here.
26. DIY Gnocchi
Photo by Lauren Kaplan
Because restaurants are expensive and this is better. Recipe here.
27. Clean Mac and Cheese
Photo by Amanda Shulman
Will have you tossing your Easy Mac to the wind. Get the details by clicking here.
28. Eggplant Chickpea Stew
Photo by Amanda Shulman
A satisfying soup for cold winter days. Recipe here.
29. Healthy Zucchini Nachos
Photo by Dara Ades
Nacho average nacho. Find out how to upgrade your nacho party with this recipe.
30. Easy Indian Curry
By Vinita Saggurti
Curry in a hurry with this easy recipe.
31. Healthy Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
Photo by Connie Fan
Because why bake once, what you can bake twice? Details here.
32. Mixed Vegetable Tofu Stir-fry
Photo by Danny Schuleman
Forget takeout. This is way better.
33. Sweet Potato and Lentil Salad
…will have you drooling all over your big bowl of plants. Give this great recipe a whirl by clicking here.
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