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14 Meatless Monday Meals So Good, You Won’t Miss the Meat

Looking to shake up your Meatless Monday routine? We’ve got you covered with 14 deliciously satisfying recipes that make skipping meat easy and exciting. From hearty pastas and veggie-packed casseroles to creative twists on classic comfort foods, each dish is packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients. Whether you’re a lifelong vegetarian or just curious about meatless meals, these recipes are sure to keep you full and happy all week long. Dive in and discover how delicious plant-based can be!

20 Minute Baked Tortellini

20 Minute Baked Tortellini
Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

This Cheesy Vegetarian Tortellini Bake comes together in about 20 minutes, with less than 10 ingredients, and all in one pan! It’s ideal for a busy weeknight when you’re short on time but still want to get a hot meal on the table!

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Feta & Pesto CousCous Salad

Feta & Pesto CousCous Salad
Photo Credit: Veggie Desserts.

Feta Couscous Salad is healthy, fresh, and just what you need this summer! Seasoned couscous is cooked until fluffy, then tossed with diced summer vegetables, crumbled feta cheese, and pesto sauce. The end result is a flavorful and refreshing vegetarian pasta salad that’s perfect for potlucks, picnics, or just a quick weeknight dinner.

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Bean & Pasta Vegetarian Casserole

Bean & Pasta Vegetarian Casserole
Photo Credit: Hurry the Food Up.

A dump and bake dish that will please everyone, this bean and pasta vegetarian casserole makes a perfect healthy dinner.

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SMOKY EGGPLANT VEGAN CHILI

SMOKY EGGPLANT VEGAN CHILI
Photo Credit: The Family Food Kitchen.

This Smoky Eggplant Vegan Chili is simple comfort food at its best. My plant based chili is simple to cook from scratch, meat free, yet hearty enough for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian or just bored of ground beef, this gluten and dairy free ‘chile non carne’ is the perfect midweek meal!

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VEGETARIAN MINI QUICHE LORRAINE

VEGETARIAN MINI QUICHE LORRAINE
Photo Credit: Fuss Free Flavours.

Mini quiches are perhaps the perfect picnic food. Thanks to ready roll pastry, these are so easy to make and bring to a party or picnic. To cater for as many friends as possible, I’ve used Quorn Smoky Ham Free Slices in these individual vegetarian versions of the classic quiche Lorraine.

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Minestrone Soup Recipe

Minestrone Soup
Photo Credit: Healthy Seasonal Recipes.

A quick and healthy Minestrone soup recipe {can be made vegan and gluten-free if desired} with zucchini and basil. This recipe is only 111 calories per cup. It can be reheated and frozen for meal prep!

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Greek Chickpea Salad with Feta & Herbs

Greek Chickpea Salad
Photo Credit: Eat the Gains.

Greek chickpea salad made with chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and feta, and then tossed with fresh herbs and a quick greek dressing for a light, flavorful, and healthy chickpea salad recipe. Perfect for BBQs, potlucks, and an easy lunch or dinner side dish.
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Easy Lobia Curry Recipe

Easy Lobia Curry Recipe
Photo Credit: speaking aloud.

This Lobia curry recipe is perfect for those who are looking for simple and easy recipes for making black eyes peas or lobiya. This lobia curry is a simple recipe with minimal ingredients and very nutritious. Soak them overnight so that next morning you can bring this black eyes peas curry to the table within 30 minutes!

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Black Bean and Rice Salad with Cumin Lime Dressing

Black Bean and Rice Salad with Cumin Lime Dressing
Photo Credit: garlic and zest.

This is one of our favorite summer rice salads. I make it ALL THE TIME because it’s an easy make ahead side dish for picnics, barbecues, potlucks and tailgates and goes well with all our grilled favorites. I like to brown rice for this recipe, but it’s good with white rice too.

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Eggplant Spinach Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Eggplant Spinach Grilled Cheese Sandwich 
Photo Credit: Caroline’s Cooking.

This eggplant spinach grilled cheese sandwich draws on Greek flavors for a deliciously cheesy vegetarian grilled cheese. It’s hearty and filling, but without feeling too heavy since it’s veggie-packed too!

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Cucumber Sushi Roll

Cucumber Sushi Roll
Photo Credit: Feel Good Foodie.

These gluten-free cucumber sushi rolls are so easy to make and they are such a colorful and pretty appetizer. Filled with fresh veggies and a seasoned cream cheese.

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Grilled Summer Vegetable Quesadillas

Grilled Summer Vegetable Quesadillas
Photo Credit: House of Nash Eats.

Made in under 30 minutes, these Grilled Summer Vegetable Quesadillas are an easy, healthy, and delicious vegetarian lunch or dinner and a great way to use up Summer’s fresh produce! Loaded with grilled fresh peppers, onions, and mushrooms, then filled with a blend of melted mozzarella and pepper jack cheese, these Grilled Summer Vegetable Quesadillas are a surefire solution to your meatless Monday dinnertime fix!

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Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup
Photo Credit: Lemon Blossoms.

This creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup is rich, smooth and packed with flavor. This simple no-cream, low carb soup will definitely satisfy your cravings for comfort food!

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Creamy Vegetarian Tortellini Soup

Creamy Vegetarian Tortellini Soup
Photo Credit: Skinny Spatula.

Creamy vegetarian tortellini soup is the perfect bowl of coziness you need for a cold night. The recipe is highly customizable, and you can have it on the table in just 30 minutes!

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