Are you a curious carnivore? If you’re a meat-eater (or live with one) and you want to add a vegetarian meal to your weekly rotation, start here. I’ve searched far and wide for these 25 vegetarian recipes even carnivores will love.
They’re based on dishes you know and love already – eggs, pastas, pizzas, burgers, popular Mexican entrees, and noodle bowls.
Try introducing just one a week and see how it goes. You’ve got about four months of recipes right here if you make a plant-based entree every Monday!
Breakfast-for-Dinner:
1. Spinach, Avocado and Sun-Dried Tomato Home Fries Skillet – Iowa Girl Eats
Photo Credit – Iowa Girl Eats (with permission)
2. Amazing Zucchini Pie – The Six O’clock Scramble (recipe on PBSParents)
Photo Credit – Kristen Wisniakowski for The Six O’Clock Scramble (with permission)
3. Baked Egg Breakfast Casserole with Mushrooms, Spinach and Salsa – Cookin’ Canuck
Photo Credit – Cookin’ Canuck (with permission)
Italian:
4. Asparagus, Artichoke and Shiitake Risotto – Smitten Kitchen (note: use veg broth)
Photo Credit – Smitten Kitchen (with permission)
5. Asparagus, Grape Tomatoes, Portobello Mushrooms & Sliced Almonds with Whole Wheat Rotini – Almond Board of California
Photo Credit – Almond Board of California (with permission)
6. Thin Crust Veggie Pizza – Caroline Kaufman Nutrition (that’s me!)
Photo Credit – Caroline Kaufman Nutrition
7. Mushroom Bolognese – The Suburban Soapbox
Photo Credit – The Suburban Soapbox (with permission)
8. Roasted Vegetable Lasagna Roll Ups – Cooking Classy
Photo Credit – Cooking Classy (with permission)
9. Mushroom, White Bean and Tomato Stew with Parmesan – Kalyn’s Kitchen
Photo Credit – Kalyn’s Kitchen (with permission)
10. Easy Mediterranean Artichoke Chickpea Bake – Sharon Palmer, RDN
Photo Credit – Sharon Palmer (with permission)
11. Whole Wheat Pizza with Caramelized Onion, Roasted Fennel and Tomatoes, and Goat Feta – NourishRDs
Photo Credit – NourishRDs (with permission)
12. Red Wine-Braised Lentils with (Veggie) Sausage, Steamed Spinach and Whole Wheat Toast – Big Girls, Small Kitchen
Photo Credit – Big Girls, Small Kitchen (with permission)
13. Mushroom Bourguignon – Smitten Kitchen
Photo Credit – Smitten Kitchen (with permission)
14. Eggplant Parmesan Rigatoni – Big Girls, Small Kitchen
Photo Credit – Big Girls, Small Kitchen (with permission)
Grilled (kabobs & burgers):
15. Chermoula Veggie Kebabs with Halloumi Cheese – Oh My Veggies
Photo Credit – Oh My Veggies (with permission)
16. Sweet Tater Black Bean Burger – Edible Perspective
Photo Credit – Edible Perspective (with permission)
Mexican-style:
17. Crispy Mushroom, Spinach and Avocado Quesadilla – Cookie + kate
Photo Credit – Cookie & kate (with permission)
18. Lentil Tacos – Alida’s Kitchen
Photo Credit – Alida’s Kitchen (with permission)
19. Vegetable Tamale Pies – A Couple Cooks
Photo Credit – A Couple Cooks (with permission)
20. The Best Vegetarian Chili EVER! – The Picky Eater
Photo Credit – The Picky Eater (with permission)
21. Vegetarian Enchiladas – Iowa Girl Eats
Photo Credit – Iowa Girl Eats (with permission)
22. Quinoa, Black Bean and Corn Tacos – Cooking Classy
Photo Credit – Cooking Classy (with permission)
Noodle Bowls & Stir Frys
23. Speedy Veggie ‘n Brown Rice Noodle Bowl with Homemade Teriyaki Sauce – Oh She Glows
Photo Credit – Oh She Glows (with permission)
24. Healthy Vegetable Fried Rice – The Picky Eater
Photo Credit – The Picky Eater (with permission)
25. Asian Noodle Bowl with Spicy Almond Sauce – California Almonds
Photo Credit – California Almonds (with permission)
Caroline is a freelance writer, nutrition communication consultant, and counselor with a holistic approach to healthy living. 
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