Flavorful Meatless Monday Recipes You’ll Love to Try
These Meatless Monday recipes are packed with bold flavors, vibrant colors, and satisfying textures that even the most devoted carnivores will love. Perfect for busy weeknights, they’re deceptively easy but taste like you’ve spent hours in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Pasta (whole grain options)
- Canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- Lentils (cooked)
- Tofu (pressed and cubed)
- Bell peppers
- Zucchini
- Eggplant
- Mushrooms
- Spinach
- Garlic
- Onion
- Smoked paprika
- Cumin
- Turmeric
- Chili flakes
- Fresh parsley or cilantro
- Olive oil
- Sesame oil
- Coconut milk
- Soy sauce
- Tamari
- Nutritional yeast
- Lemon juice
- Toasted nuts or seeds
- Crumbled feta
- Plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Wash and chop your vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Mince garlic and onion.
- Prepare quinoa, rice, or pasta according to package instructions. Aim for al dente texture.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss vegetables with olive oil, smoked paprika, and salt. Spread onto a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chickpeas, lentils, or cubed tofu, and season with cumin and chili flakes. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Blend coconut milk, garlic, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Toss the cooked base with roasted veggies, sautéed protein, and sauce. Mix gently to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle toasted nuts, seeds, or fresh herbs on top for added texture and flavor. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
Start roasting veggies first as they take the longest to cook. Use high heat for roasting to caramelize vegetables. Add fresh herbs or lemon juice at the end to brighten flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 18
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