Meatless Monday Recipes have are here to help make the lent season a little bit easier. From delicious vegan and vegetarian dishes to flavorful plant-based meals this collection has something for everyone – whether it’s a Monday, Lent or any other day. You will never miss the meat.
If you’re looking for new and exciting ways to spice up your weekly menu, why not try Meatless Monday? This is a day of the week when vegetarians and meat-eaters alike ditch the steak and burger patties in exchange for some delicious vegetarian meals.
Whether you plan on reducing your meat intake or going completely vegan, these tasty Meatless Monday recipes will be sure to tantalize your taste buds. Who came up with the concept of meatless Mondays, check it out.
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Expert Tips for Making Black Bean Taco Stuffed Peppers
Air Fryer: You could use an air fryer in alternative to an oven. For stuffed peppers air fryer, just set the air fryer for 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes.
Dairy-Free: To make this recipe dairy-free just be sure to use oil rather than butter and just omit adding cheese.
Blanch Peppers: This is an optional step, but if you don’t like when stuffed peppers have a bitterness to them, add pepper halves a boiling pot of water for 2-3 minutes.
Canned Beans: If you are using canned beans, make sure you drain and rinse them thoroughly.
Meat: Try adding some ground beef or ground turkey to this recipe, easy to make Keto.
Homemade Taco Seasoning: Make this mix and use it for this recipe and have it on hand for all your Mexican inspired dishes. Adds great flavor with ground cumin and garlic powder, etc.
Veggies: Use any fresh veggies you have on hand to mix into the filling, such as: mushrooms, broccoli or asparagus.
Meatless Baked Ziti Recipes
Meatless Baked Ziti is a delicious and meat-free meal that will please the whole family. Whether you’re looking for a tasty and cruelty-free option for meatless dinners, or just want something hearty to fill up on, this dish has it all!
Baked Ziti with Spinach, Zucchini and Mushrooms
The kids will love eating their veggies when you serve this delicious baked ziti with spinach, zucchini and mushrooms
Creamy Baked Ziti is a simple and delicious baked pasta dish that never fails to please. This easy baked ziti recipe is extra creamy and cheesy! Everything bakes together into something so tasty…the comfort food recipe ever!
This meatless baked ziti is a family favorite and will have your family begging for seconds! Filled with a rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta and mozzarella, it's a flavorful Italian dish that everyone will love!
Vegetarian chili is a classic dish loved by many. It is such easy meatless meals. Whether you’re looking to add a meatless Monday staple or just want a delicious slow cooker meal, these vegetarian chili slow cooker recipes are sure to please! With easy-to-follow instructions and ingredients that will have your kitchen smelling amazing in no time, you’ll be enjoying these succulent dishes in no time.
Butternut Squash Chili
This hearty black bean butternut squash Crock Pot Vegetarian Chili is made in the slow cooker so it's the perfect meal for any night of the week. Make a big batch and enjoy it for game day or any other party too! Super flavorful with a bit of spicy heat – it's become my new favorite chili recipe!
This vegetarian chili is a blend of colorful vegetables, two types of beans and tomatoes, all simmered together to make a hearty and delicious meal. My vegetable chili is so good that you won't even miss the meat!
Vegetarian stuffed peppers are a delicious and nutritious alternative to traditional meat-filled ones. Not only are they much healthier, but they can also be just as flavorful! Whether you’re looking for a hearty dinner or an easy-to-make side dish, these vegetarian stuffed peppers won’t disappoint.
Black Bean Taco Stuffed Peppers
Black Bean Taco Stuffed Peppers has a mouth-watering southwestern flare. These Taco Peppers make the perfect twist on a classic stuffed peppers!
These Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers have mushrooms and Feta, and you can make them with cooked brown rice or cauliflower rice! And no matter which version you choose, these tasty stuffed peppers are also gluten-free.
Are you looking for something different to add to your dinner table this Lent? Then look no further! We have compiled a list of delicious, easy-to-make lent dinner ideas that are sure to satisfy everyone in the family. From classic recipes with a twist, to vegan and vegetarian options, these dishes will have your taste buds salivating.
Baked Lemon Butter Tilapia
The easiest, most effortless 20 min meal ever from start to finish. And it’s all made in a single pan. Win-win situation here.
Enjoy this hearty Vegan Lentil Stew, it is perfect comfort stew. It is loaded with carrots, potatoes, celery, and full of flavor. This is the best vegan lentil stew ever!
Pittsburgh Lent Fish Sandwich is a monster fish sandwich done up in the Pittsburgh sandwich way. It is the perfect fish sandwich to have on Fridays during Lent.
Ready in 30 minutes! Taco-seasoned sweet potatoes, corn, avocado, red peppers and red onion, with a garlicky, creamy cilantro lime sauce. Mexican-inspired clean eating!
Are you looking for an Italian-style dinner that are great Meatless Monday Ideas? Look no further than this delicious meatless spaghetti sauce! It’s packed with flavor and texture, making it a satisfying meal without any animal products. Not only is it vegan friendly, but it’s also great easy meatless meals.
Easy Homemade Marinara Sauce
This easy Homemade Marinara Sauce Recipe uses canned tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic and fresh basil to create a rich and hearty meatless Italian spaghetti sauce that’s perfect for pasta, dips and more!
Meatless spaghetti sauce is easy to make and perfect for everyday cooking. This heart vegetarian spaghetti sauce recipe is full of flavor and so satisfying. Learn how to make delicious spaghetti sauce with no meat!
This meatless Homemade Spaghetti Sauce recipe is a great basic sauce that you can use as a starting point to create your own unique sauces and recipes. This recipe is simple, easy and healthy!
Thanks for sharing so many seafood ideas! My family eats “meatless” including seafood most of the time, so we have lots of fish recipes as well as dairy and bean recipes. Here’s an example of 4 weeks of our dinner menus.
Being pregnant, I am not doing a food fast for Lent, but I have taken on some extra Bible reading and prayer time.
I’m anxious to check some of these out! We usually have fish on Friday, just because I pick it up while my daughter is in dance class right next to the store I like to buy it from on Fridays.
I’m doing 40 bags in 40 days for lent, so I guess I am giving up clutter!
Oh Yumm! I love seafood, but my family doesn’t as much. Can I come over for dinner? LOL. Thanks for sharing all these great recipes! Visiting from Inspire Me Wednesdays.
Terrific collection with a lot of shrimp which most people like. Thanks for sharing this with us on foodie friday.
Thanks for including my post in your round up! These are great recipes to use during Lent! Pinning it!
Thanks for including my Thai Strawberry Poached Salmon. This is the prefect round up for this time of year. I’ve shared it.
Thanks for featuring one of my recipes, I really appreciate it!
Thanks for sharing so many seafood ideas! My family eats “meatless” including seafood most of the time, so we have lots of fish recipes as well as dairy and bean recipes. Here’s an example of 4 weeks of our dinner menus.
Being pregnant, I am not doing a food fast for Lent, but I have taken on some extra Bible reading and prayer time.
I’m anxious to check some of these out! We usually have fish on Friday, just because I pick it up while my daughter is in dance class right next to the store I like to buy it from on Fridays.
I’m doing 40 bags in 40 days for lent, so I guess I am giving up clutter!
Oh Yumm! I love seafood, but my family doesn’t as much. Can I come over for dinner? LOL. Thanks for sharing all these great recipes! Visiting from Inspire Me Wednesdays.
Thank you so much for a bunch of recipes perfect for Lent. Thanks for sharing at Simple Supper Tuesday.