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17 Meatless Monday Dinners For People That Hate Tofu

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at PSU chapter.

Whether your Meatless Monday is restricted to only one day a week, or you’re full-time living that vegetarian/vegan life, sometimes it can get hard to think up new recipes. These awesome picks are sure to keep your Mondays Meatless for many months more.

1. Arugula, Brie and Mushroom Pasta

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Photo by Judy Holtz

Sometimes, you just don’t need to even think of meat to make a meal. Find out how to make this here.

2. Homemade Veggie Chorizo

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Photo by Maggie Gorman

Yup, it’s “chorizo” but it’s not real meat, and it’s not tofu (hint: there’s some sweet potato in there). Check out the recipe here.

3. Apple Chickpea Hash

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Photo by Kendra Valkema

Can I say “YUM” any louder? No? See how to make it here.

4. Black Bean and Corn Chili

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Photo by Kelda Baljon

You don’t need meat to make chili awesome. Find the recipe here.

5. Sweet Potato and Lentil Salad

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Photo by Amanda Gajdosik

Lentils are pretty filling and so are potatoes, so I wouldn’t worry about going hungry. Check the recipe here.

6. Warm Quinoa Salad with Cumin Lime Vinaigrette

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Photo by Julia Maguire

Quinoa is everything. Find out how to make it here.

7. Butternut Squash with Garlic and Thyme

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Photo by Julia Maguire

Butternut squash is amazing. Just saying. Try out this recipe here.

8. Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Goat Cheese Pasta

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Photo by Maggie Gorman

Can’t get enough of those pasta dishes. Figure out how to make this flavorful one here.

9. Ricotta Crostinis with Figs and Honey

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Photo by Julia Maguire

Doesn’t this seem like an elegant dinner you’d get at a restaurant? You can make it for yourself here.

10. Black Bean Burritos

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Photo by Santina Renzi

Meatless Monday? Taco Tuesday? What’s the difference? Try out this day-combining recipe.

11. Sweet Potato Lentil Soup

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Photo by Sarah Silbiger

Sometimes, you just want soup. Whenever the craving strikes, you can look at this recipe.

12. Creamy Mushroom Rotini

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Photo by Devon Carlson

Another day, another pasta dish. Try this out if you feel like you need something creamy. Find the recipe here.

13. Wild Rice and Veggie Stuffed Pepper

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Photo by Megan Prendergast

Something about stuffed peppers just screams awesome. Learn how to make ’em here.

14. Chipotle Sweet Potato Tacos

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Photo by Ali Toes

Now that’s both spicy and sweet. Check out the recipe here.

15. Crispy Quinoa Black Bean Burger

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Photo by Sally Zhang

Why haven’t you made this yet? Yeah, you have no good reason. Stop procrastinating and look up how to make it here.

16. Veggie Casserole

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Photo by Rachel Cali and Sarah Cali

Nothing heartier and healthier than a casserole made of veggies. Learn the recipe here.

17. Pizza-nini

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Photo by Tarika Narain

The vegans should stay away from this one (or use substitutes). Add some veggies to make it go from Pizza-nini to Veggie Supreme. Find out how here.