Meatless Monday doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice flavor or fun, just the high cost of your grocery bill! In fact, these meat-free recipes just might change your outlook on meatless meals altogether. From comforting classics to exotic entrees, we’ve got a variety of dishes that even the pickiest eaters will adore. Plus, when you add a pinch of creativity and a dash of diversity, this meatless journey could take a turn toward being even more enticing. Go ahead and dive into a world of mouthwatering meat-free creations that will add nutrition to your body and keep more cash in your wallet!
Spaghetti with a Spinach Twist
Here’s a classic dish with a tasty turn of eventful ingredients! This mouthwatering favorite is infused with sautéed garlic, red pepper flakes and a generous helping of fresh spinach. Add a quick sprinkle of grated Parmesan and you’ll have dinner on the table in less than 15 minutes.
The Ultimate Portobello Veggie Burger
Sink your teeth into the veggie that has the comforting feel of meat. That would be a mushroom and in this case, a big one! Your first look at this cheesy burger will have you craving more! Add a side of fries to create and complete a combo…you won’t be cheating since potatoes totally qualify as a veggie!
Cheesy Stuffed Bell Peppers
Here’s a cheese filled and colorful delight that’s a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. Bell peppers are stuffed with a blend of rice, mushrooms, tomato sauce, garlic and lots of melty cheese for a gooey, delicious experience. This vegetarian dish will feel like a hug for your tummy!
Pumpkin Tomato Soup With Grilled Swiss Cheese Sticks
Warm up with a comforting bowl of creamy tomato soup and a side of grilled cheese sticks. This meatless masterpiece is perfect for fall with pumpkin and ripe tomatoes blended together, while also being a perfect fit for any meatless Monday. Add grilled cheese sticks for a touch of nostalgia and a dynamite duo or simply savor it solo.
Sweet Potato Coconut Curry
Spice up your Meatless Monday with a creamy sweet potato coconut curry that’s a flavor sensation to make your taste buds tingle. Sweet potatoes are immersed in a luscious tomato-based curry sauce infused with a medley of aromatic spices. Serve it with fluffy rice or warm naan bread for a masterpiece of taste and texture!
Loaded Greek Avocado Toast
Tip your toast over to an explosion of taste inspired by Greek cuisine. This avocado toast is like nothing you’ve seen before topped with creamy avocado, colorful cherry tomatoes, black Greek olives, red onions and finished with a mound of feta cheese. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon zest or tzatziki sauce for a finish with a zing!
Roasted Vegetable Tacos
Turn Taco Tuesday into a Magical Monday with this plant-based fiesta of roasted vegetable tacos. Mix colorful veggies of corn, bell peppers, zucchini and red onions with Mexican spices like cumin and cilantro, then roast them to perfection and load them into soft tortillas or crunchy taco shells. Make a topping bar for personalized additions of guacamole, salsa, cheese and the usual taco touches.
Veggie Nuggets
Kids are eventually going to demand their nuggets and they can still have them…minus the chicken. These veggie nuggets are heavy on carrots and broccoli, broken down into tiny pieces with a food processor. The addition of eggs and cheese will make these finger foods a hit and perfect for dipping in ketchup, honey mustard or any kid friendly condiment!
Spinach, Mushroom and Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Dig into these cheesy spinach and mushroom shells. Jumbo pasta shells are filled with a creamy mixture of spinach, mushrooms and three cheeses then baked to perfection with marinara sauce for a savory indulgence to make meatless Mondays a day to look forward to!
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