OVER A YEAR'S worth of the best Meatless Monday recipes that are easy to make, and the whole family will love! Easy, budget friendly vegetarian dinner recipes that will make you wish every day of the week was Meatless Monday.
54 Meatless Meals
One of the easiest ways to cut grocery expenses is to eat meatless for a day every week. Meat prices can be steep! Especially with the ever-rising costs of meat now.
Cutting out meat for a day or a meal is easy to do, and will chop off a nice chunk from your grocery bill. And if you pick the right recipes, dinner will still be as delicious as ever.
Don't worry! I've made a list of some super delicious meatless meals below. There's so many recipes that there's enough for OVER A YEAR of Meatless Mondays! đ±đ
All of our family favorites, from pasta to Mexican. Your family will love these as much as we do. And your wallet will love them even more!
For some simple sides to go with these delicious dinner, check out my favorite side dishes recipes.
54 Meatless Meals
1. Rice and Black Bean Burritos
Burritos stuffed with spicy rice and beans and topped with enchilada sauce and cheese will give you all of the flavor with none of the price tag!
Quick and easy Mexican-inspired dinner, these Rice and Black Bean Burritos are filled with flavorful rice and beans and smothered in enchilada sauce and cheese for a yummy vegetarian dinner perfect for Meatless Monday.
45 minutes minutes
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2. 5 Cheese Stuffed Shells
A cheese lover's dream. Giant shells stuffed with 5 different cheeses and spinach (for a little extra color and nutrition). Topped with tangy red sauce and of course, more cheese!
Classic Italian flavors featuring five different cheeses, garlic, spinach, and red sauce this 5 Cheese Stuffed Shell Recipe is creamy, cheesy, and satisfying.
55 minutes minutes
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3. Avocado Pesto Pasta
Noodles tossed with avocado, basil, lime, and Parmesan make a creamy rich sauce and a ridiculously cheap and easy meal to throw together in no time!
Avocado Pesto Pasta is creamy and fresh and full of rich flavor, so you'll be surprised to find it's a healthy dish too! Packed with healthy fats, seeds, and greens, and made in just 20 minutes, this recipe is the full package!
20 minutes minutes
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4. Homemade Vegetable Soup
The simplest and best way to make vegetable soup. Follow the recipe exactly, or use up extra veggies from your fridge!
Easy Homemade Vegetable Soup is a simple and versatile recipe that is healthy and packed with lots of zesty flavor and vegetables.ï»ż
1 hour hour
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5. 3 Bean Enchiladas
Lots of beans for protein make these enchiladas super delicious AND filling.
Quick, easy, and frugal, this 3 Bean Enchiladas recipe with 3 types of beans and lots of cheese is the perfect way to eat vegetarian for a delicious and cheap family dinner!
35 minutes minutes
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6. Egg Salad
The best of a classic recipe. Easy to make, delicious to eat, and one recipe can even last more than one meal, so it's a big money AND time saver!
This Classic Egg Salad Recipe is a classic that's great for sandwiches for lunch and dinner all year long.
4 hours hours 30 minutes minutes
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7. No Flour Stove-top Mac and Cheese
Creamy, cheesy family favorite made with simple ingredients. You don't even have to make a roux!
Make the BEST creamy, cheesy simple Stovetop Mac and Cheese, without flour or a roux, all in one pot with just 4 ingredients. It will become a quick, easy, and cozy weeknight favorite!
20 minutes minutes
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8. Spicy Southwest Pumpkin Soup
Pumpkin isn't just for desserts! It's deliciously rich and creamy in the spicy savory soup that's easy to make and uses only pantry staples.
Just in time for pumpkin season, this Spicy Southwest Pumpkin Soup recipe is a delicious savory alternative to traditional pumpkin spice that is a quick, easy and healthy pumpkin soup recipe.
30 minutes minutes
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9. Black Bean Enchiladas
You wouldn't believe how much flavor these enchiladas pack with just a few simple ingredients and no meat! The filling is so good, I could eat it by itself!
Simple and classic flavors are used for these Black Bean Enchiladas, that make a delicious, easy, and meatless family dinner.
30 minutes minutes
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10. Cheesy Potato Soup
A hearty classic that will fill you right up! This rustic, comforting, vegetarian soup can be enjoyed year round.
Warm and creamy Cheesy Potato Soup recipe is a deliciously perfect classic comfort food recipe to keep you warm and happy all winter long.
1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes
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11. Creamy Avocado Zoodles
Creamy, spicy, and healthy, these zoodles are packed with veggies, jalapenos, and avocados for a delicious dinner. Try the sauce over noodles too, if you have picky eaters at home.
A fresh zucchini noodle recipe that takes less than 20 minutes to make, these Creamy Avocado Zoodles with creamy, fresh and a little zesty sauce are perfect for a simple Summer meal!
12 minutes minutes
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12. Butternut Squash Bisque
This soup has it all. Spicy peppers, sweet butternut squash, tangy apples, and a touch of cream for richness.
Butternut Squash Bisque is a rich, but healthy vegetarian fall soup that is sweet and creamy with just a touch of heat.
1 hour hour 40 minutes minutes
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13. Three Cheese Enchiladas
An easy way to make enchiladas without meat is to just stuff them with cheese. Try this delicious three cheese blend!
Perfect for a meatless Monday meal and a cheese lover's dream, these Three Cheese Enchiladas are filled with cheese, smothered in enchilada sauce, and baked in the oven for a delicious family meal.
35 minutes minutes
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14. Southwest Bean Chowder
This zesty southwest-inspired soup is so rich and delicious, you won't believe there's not even any cream in it! All of the richness AND protein comes from beans!
Southwest Bean Chowder is a creamy, hearty soup recipe that tastes like chicken tortilla soup. Super easy to make and a hit with the whole family. Top with crushed tortilla chips!
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15. 5 Cheese White Pizza Grilled Cheese
This recipe sounds so simple, and it is SO easy to make. But it's so decadent. With 5 rich creamy cheeses, spinach, and fresh tomatoes for acid and tang, all on buttered, toasted bread.
Baked in the oven to golden, gooey perfection, this deluxe 5 Cheese White Pizza Grilled Cheese is the ultimate cheesy sandwich with 5 types of real cheese, a garlic herb ricotta spread, garlic butter, tangy cherry tomatoes and spinach.
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16. Jalapeno Popper Soup
Just like your favorite app, but in soup version. Creamy and spicy soup with jalapenos. Top with croutons for the full jalapeno popper experience.
Creamy Jalapeno Popper Soup is a warm, comforting, meal-in-a-bowl that's packed with bits of jalapeno, creamy-gooey cheese, tender potatoes, and chicken to round out the dish.
1 hour hour
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17. Fettuccine Alfredo
Rich, garlicky, buttery Alfredo sauce, even better than your favorite restaurant. Serve it with a light green salad for a full meal.
Authentic Fettuccine Alfredo is a heavenly combination of butter, cream, and Parmesan. That's it! Super quick and easy dinner! Also great with added garlic.
30 minutes minutes
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18. Black Bean Enchilada Casserole
Layers of cheese, black beans, and enchilada sauce unite in this heavenly Mexican-inspired casserole. Top with sour cream, fresh avocado, and pico de gallo to finish the dish.
This vegetarian Black Bean Enchilada Casserole is a perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner featuring layers of tortillas, creamy black bean filling, and melted gooey cheese. Like a quick and simple Tex-Mex lasagna!
30 minutes minutes
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19. Creamy Tomato Penne Pasta
Perfectly cooked penne tossed in a rosa sauce. Rosa sauce are simply "pink" sauces, which is when you combine Alfredo sauce with marinara. If you haven't tried it yet, do it now. You will thank me.
Creamy Tomato Penne Pasta - Creamy parmesan tomato sauce with sauteed garlic and a hint of spicy smothering penne noodles for a quick, easy, and amazingly delicious dinner.
30 minutes minutes
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20. Copycat Taco Bell Quesadillas
As a former Taco Bell employee, one of the things I've always loved most was the sauce on the quesadillas. Now I've recreated it at home, so you can too!
Cheese Quesadillas with Copycat Taco Bell Quesadilla Sauce tastes JUST like the original. From a former Taco Bell worker and current Taco Bell Quesadilla addict.
20 minutes minutes
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21. Cucumber Patio Pizza
Pizza served cold packed with tons of all your favorite fresh vegetables. Perfect for hot summer nights.
Cucumber Patio Pizza is a cool, crisp, and refreshing appetizer, snack, or even lunch with creamy ranch spread, cucumbers, shredded carrots, and dill.
17 minutes minutes
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22. Sriracha Ranch Black Bean Tacos
A comfort food concoction that I made on a whim. But be glad I did because it turns out sriracha, ranch, and black beans are absolutely sinful together. Wrap it up in a tortilla with fresh toppings for an ultimate comfort food dinner.
Spicy and creamy Sriracha Ranch Black Bean Tacos are way better than your average black bean tacos. They make a fabulous meatless family dinner.
30 minutes minutes
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23. Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup
Cheesy, creamy, and just what the doctor ordered. Serve with a piece of warm crusty bread.
Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup will be an instant classic at your home. A traditional soup that the family will love. Serve with warm crusty bread.
6 hours hours 45 minutes minutes
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24. Zucchini Farfalle Pasta Salad
Fresh zucchini, bright cherry tomatoes, and creamy feta take center stage tossed with bowtie pasta for a healthy, easy meal.
Quick and easy Fresh Zucchini Farfalle Pasta Salad recipe with creamy feta cheese and zesty tomatoes is sure to be a hit at every cookout and potluck.
30 minutes minutes
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25. Crockpot Mac and Cheese
The absolute cheesiest mac and cheese. My kids call this the "good kind" of macaroni and cheese. And they're not wrong.
A simple slow cooker version of a comfort food classic, this Crock Pot Mac and Cheese is creamy, buttery, and cheesy with tender macaroni noodles. It's hard not to love!
4 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
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26. Crockpot Cheesy Potato Soup
Let your slow cooker do all the work in this loaded cheesy soup that's easy to make and scrumptious to eat.
Warm and creamy Cheesy Potato Soup recipe is a deliciously perfect classic comfort food recipe to keep you warm and happy all winter long.
1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes
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27. Crustless Zucchini Quiche
Just 4 frugal ingredients to make a satisfying meal for dinner!
A simple quiche recipe made with only 4 ingredients, this wonderful crustless zucchini quiche makes a satisfying brunch meal all summer long.
28. Cheesy Eggplant Rollatini
Eggplant stuffed with creamy, melty cheese and topped with a zesty homemade sauce.
This easy and delicious recipe for Italian-inspired Eggplant Rollatini is cheesy and so flavorful! It will become your new meatless monday favorite.
29. Grilled Veggie and Pesto Flatbread
Homemade grilled flatbreads topped with roasted vegetables and fresh herbs. Perfect for an easy summer meal.
Never grilled a pizza before? Itâs fun, easy, and FAST! Make sure to have all your ingredients ready to go for these Grilled Veggie and Pesto Flatbreads before you start.
30. Fusilli al Pomodoro
A light and fresh pasta dish that's perfect for warm summer months with fresh tomatoes, garlic, Parmesan, and a special ingredient that you didn't know you loved until now.
Fresh tomatoes and basil mixed with Parmesan and ricotta cheeses make the perfect, light sauce for this delicious Fusilli al Pomodoro.
31. Southwest Grains Stuffed Peppers
Instead of rice and ground beef, stuff your peppers with quinoa, corn, and black beans for a healthy southwest twist!
Southwest Grains Stuffed Peppers are a delicious appetizer, side, or main dish for a summer party or simply a dinner for two!
32. Black Bean Spaghetti with Brussels Sprouts and Avocado
Nutritious and packed with anti-oxidants, this dish is so delightful, you'll forget how good it is for you too!
A nutrition packed black bean spaghetti recipe with tons of antioxidant power from organic brussels sprouts and creamy avocado.
33. Brown Rice Veggie Bowl
Liven up a bowl of brown rice with fresh veggies, ginger, and tahini.
Steamed brown rice veggie bowl recipe. Colorful & healthy, with beets, carrots, broccoli, kale & mushrooms. Ginger nama shoyu sauce inspired by Life Alive.
34. Butternut Squash and Black Bean Tostadas
Tostadas are a quick and easy way to get dinner on the table. Earthy, zesty flavors and fresh toppings piled high on top of crispy tostadas.
Butternut Squash and Black Bean Tostadas - black beans seasoned with chili powder and lime juice on top of butternut squash and crunchy tostadas. Perfect for meatless Monday!
35. Basil Lemon Pasta
Super simple pasta recipe with basic ingredients that turn into an elegant yummy dish.
This light and refreshing Lemon Basil Pasta is quick and easy. Itâs made with staple ingredients in just a few minutes for fresh flavor.
36. Spinach and Mushroom Polenta Stacks
Polenta squares piled high with garlic, spinach, and thyme saute and balsamic mushrooms, then topped with melty cheese and a runny poached egg for a decadent, elegant, and tasty bite.
Creamy polenta squares topped with garlic sauteed spinach, thyme & balsamic sauteed mushrooms, and melted cheese for an impressive vegetarian meal!
37. Cherry Tomato Quiche
Rich creamy quiche with bites of tangy tomatoes and fresh basil make an elegant brinner.
Chock-full of tomatoes, creamy ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan and fresh basil this flagrant and flavorful tomato quiche is perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
38. Butternut Squash Black Bean Curry
You will not believe how much flavor this from scratch vegetarian curry packs! Serve over rice for a full meal.
This Butternut Squash Black Bean Curry is a hearty vegan comfort food dish including greens. It is made âfrom scratchâ without the need for curry paste.
39. Green Lentil Tabbouleh Salad
Instead of a traditional tabbouleh using bulgar wheat, this one uses green lentils, making it even better. Add in fresh cucumber, tomato, and onion with fresh herbs, and you're in for a delicious treat.
Healthy and tasty, this Green Lentil Tabbouleh Salad is a nutrient-packed recipe that makes a great lunch or side dish. Naturally vegan, gluten free, and protein-rich.
40. Vegan Shepherds Pie
A comforting classic with a quick swap of lentils for ground beef turns into a gorgeous casserole that everyone will love.
This vegan shepherdâs pie is packed with plant-based protein and incredible flavours! Itâs so easy to make, and ready in under an hour.
41. Greek Chickpea Salad
Quick, light, and fresh salad featuring classic Greek ingredients. Put dinner on the table in just 15 minutes!
Greek Chickpea Salad. Sweet tomatoes, crunchy cucumber and peppers, salty feta make up this Greek chickpea salad. The perfect meal on a hot summer day.
42. Lentil Sloppy Joes
This recipe turns a classic into a vegetarian dream by swapping out the beef for lentils! Make it in the instant pot, slow cooker, or stove top!
Delicious Smoky Lentil Sloppy Joes that can be made in your Instant Pot, slow cooker, or on the stovetop. Instructions for all methods are included!
43. Gluten Free Sesame Noodles with Veggies
Noodles with an Asian flare, featuring edamame, fresh veggies, and a classic garlic and sesame flavored sauce.
Great choice for a meatless dinner or to make ahead for gluten-free lunches, I think youâll enjoy these gluten-free sesame noodles. If youâve got garden fresh veggies, go ahead and add them! Ready in under 30 minutes!
44. Vegetarian Chili
Simple, fresh, and comforting! Packed with beans and lots of veggies, this meal is 0 points on Weight Watchers!
This healthy (and easy) Weight Watchers vegetarian chili recipe is ZERO points on the Freestyle program! Itâs filling and delicious. Make in the pressure cooker or crockpot!
45. Baked Spaghetti Squash Burrito Boats
Make a full meal using half a roasted spaghetti squash as the base! Topped with lots of fresh southwest inspired toppings, this easy meal is nutritious and delicious.
We love these best stuffed spaghetti squash burrito boat recipes. They are topped with our delicious creamy blender salsa, which is like a creamy mild avocado salsa.
46. Quinoa and Black Bean Burgers
You will never believe these juicy burgers are also vegan! Pile high with all of your favorite burger toppings and serve with some sweet potato fries.
These delicious Quinoa and Black Bean burgers contain black beans and quinoa, with onions, peppers, carrots, corn and Southwest seasonings.
47. Southwestern Black Bean Pasta
Use up a pantry staple with this easy pasta recipes featuring black beans and pasta in a smoky tomato sauce.
This recipe for Southwestern Black Bean pasta is a great pantry recipe for a 30 minute meatless meal! It features pasta with a smoky tomato sauce and plenty of black beans. This simple vegetarian black bean pasta dish only takes a few minutes to prepare and uses mostly pantry ingredients.
48. Mock Chicken Nuggets
Did you know you can make tofu taste like chicken?! Well believe it with this simple 5 ingredient recipe with crispy pan-fried tofu.
Pan fried crispy tofu bites tossed in a flavorful coating that looks and tastes like chicken. This mock chicken tofu recipe is quick, easy, and a great meat alternative.
49. Buddha's Delight
Bites of tofu and stir-fried veggies in a sticky sweet and tangy sauce. Make the whole thing in just 25 minutes!
This recipe forBuddhaâs Delightis a classic Asian dish full of mixed vegetables and tofu in a savory sauce.
50. Grilled Eggplant Rolls
Grilled sliced of eggplant wrapped around a fresh veggie sauce filling and topped with gooey Parmesan cheese.
An easy delicious Grilled Eggplant Rolls recipe, filled with fresh tomatoes,mushrooms, peppers and double cheese. The Perfect Healthy Meal.
51. Caramelized Vidalia Onion Casserole
A simple pasta dish featuring sweet summer vidalia onions and fresh herbs in a cheesy creamy sauce.
Caramelized Vidalia Onion Casserole is rich, decadent, and filling. This meatless family dinner recipe is made in one pan making clean-up wonderfully short!
52. One Pot Thai Peanut Veggie Pasta
Fresh veggies and whole wheat pasta take center stage in this 30 minute dish with creamy Thai peanut sauce.
One Pot Thai Peanut Veggie Pasta is whole wheat spaghetti and plenty of veggies in a flavorful Thai peanut sauce. Itâs on the table in under 30 minutes!
53. Quesadilla Nachos
Prepare to have your mind blown... The cheese... is INSIDE the chips. đ€Żđ€Ż Cheesy quesadilla topped with all your favorite fresh nacho toppings makes a speedy delicious dinner.
How about we put the cheese inside the âchipsâ and use quesadillas as the base for some summer-inspired quesadilla nachos? The result is incredible!
54. Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Fresh green salad topped with juicy berries, cucumbers, and pecans and drizzled with a tangy homemade dressing. Perfect for a super quick fresh dinner on a warm night.
This incredible refreshing Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe is calling your name. Fresh strawberries, blueberries, cucumbers, goat cheese, and homemade strawberry dressing in every bite!
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