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12 Weeknight Meals You Can Whip Up Without Thawing Meat

Forgot to take the meat out of the freezer? No problem! These 12 weeknight meals are here to save dinner without the hassle of thawing. Say goodbye to last-minute dinner stress and hello to simple, flavorful meals!

Tofu Broccoli Stir Fry

Tofu Broccoli Stir Fry
Photo Credit: A Couple Cooks.

This tofu broccoli stir fry comes to the dinnertime rescue! Broccoli florets and tofu cubes are tossed in a tangy, savory sauce for a vegetarian and vegan dinner everyone will love. Even better, it’s ready in just 30 minutes.

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Vegetarian Sweet Potato Chili

Vegetarian Sweet Potato Chili
Photo Credit: Savory Experiments.

I’m a suck for sweet potato recipes and homemade chili is one of my all time favorite cool weather comfort foods. This easy vegetarian sweet potato chili features sweet potatoes and squash as the stars and packs all the same classic chili flavors, minus the meat.

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Easy Keto Shakshuka Recipe – Vegetarian

Easy Keto Shakshuka Recipe - Vegetarian
Photo Credit: Jennifer Banz.

This easy Keto Shakshuka recipe is the perfect vegetarian dish that can be used as a side dish or a main dish. We keep it easy by using jarred marinara but you can also make this with homemade marinara sauce.

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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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Mississippi Chicken

Mississippi Chicken
Photo Credit: Cooking with Karli.

Deeply savory, Mississippi chicken will make your taste buds dance! This hearty recipe promises ease & an explosion of flavors with each bite.

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Savory Carrot Tart

SAVORY CARROT TART
Photo Credit: Our Plant Based World.

Are you craving comfort food? Let’s bake an Argentinean vegan savory carrot tart—one of the easiest and best dinner tart recipes out there!

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Easy Orange Chicken

Easy Orange Chicken
Photo Credit: Cooking with Karli.

I am a sucker for sweet and tangy orange chicken! And this homemade version is quicker and yummier than the fried take out version.

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Tofu Curry

Tofu Curry
Photo Credit: Veggie Desserts.

This delicious vegan Tofu Curry recipe is ready in just 20 minutes with 10 ingredients! It’s a flavorful tomato based curry sauce full of Indian spices, cubes of crispy fried tofu, and spinach.

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Beet Balls (vegan beetroot meatballs)

Beet Balls (vegan beetroot meatballs)
Photo Credit: Veggie Desserts.

Beet Balls are a quick and easy vegan meatball alternative made from scratch, with beetroot! They’re beautifully purple, delicious and packed with flavour from the toasted walnuts and herbs.

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Cauliflower and Lentil Curry

Cauliflower and Lentil Curry
Photo Credit: Veggie Desserts.

Packed with turmeric, garam masala, spices, and creamy coconut milk, this Cauliflower and Lentil Curry is nourishing, tasty, and simple to make in 1-pot in 30 minutes.

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Vegan Beef Stew

Vegan Beef Stew
Photo Credit: Veggie Desserts.

This slow cooker Vegan Beef Stew is bursting with flavor! It’s very easy to make and the results are a versatile plant-based stew that satisfies. Soy Curls (soy chunks) add bulk and a ‘meaty’ texture to the rich stew.

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Ensalada de Pollo (Mexican Chicken Salad)

Ensalada de Pollo (Mexican Chicken Salad)
Photo Credit: The Foreign Fork.

Ensalada de Pollo, or Mexican Chicken Salad is an easy and filling dish that tastes like home. With plenty of vegetables, chicken and a simple mayonnaise dressing, this dish is perfect for your next party or potluck!

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