12 Satisfying Meatless Meals for Your Menu

By , Denise Tausig
The popularity of Meatless Mondays proves it: Vegetarian meals aren’t reserved for people who never eat meat. Many meat-free recipes are full of flavor, high in protein and offer a healthy alternative to your typical ‘’meat and potato’’ dish. In addition to being delicious, going vegetarian regularly can also reduce your risk of chronic conditions, including diabetes and heart disease. Jump on the meatless bandwagon a few times a week with some of these veggie-filled recipes. 










Garden Vegetable Frittata Featuring asparagus, mushrooms, shallots, zucchini and tomatoes, this fresh and filling frittata is perfectly at home on your breakfast or dinner table.

White Beans, Spinach and Tomato Linguini This 10-minute dish is the way to a pasta lover’s heart.





Cheesy Vegetable-Stuffed Eggplant This easy, cheesy eggplant packs a mean veggie punch.




Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili With flavorful and sweet butternut squash at its core, this chili can hold its own against any chili competitors.



Easy Vegetable Enchiladas High in fiber and protein without lacking an ounce of flavor.




Goin' Green Smoothie This four-ingredient smoothie blends up sweet strawberries and bananas with healthy spinach to create the perfect start to any day.



Simple Quinoa and Vegetables Protein-rich quinoa is a vegetarian meal’s best friend and it shines in this weeknight favorite.



Butternut Squash Risotto with Greens Rich and creamy rice complements healthy squash and greens in this dish that will impress guests.




Hearty Veggie Omelet Sub in your favorite veggies for this breakfast staple.





Broccoli Raisin Salad with Chickpeas This popular party salad gets a healthy chickpea and almond makeover.




Ratatouille Packed with veggies and tons of flavor, this hearty stew will be met with a chorus of “yummm.” 




Easy Peanut and Sesame Noodles Served cold or hot, these tangy yet sweet noodles are rich and tasty.