30 Meatless Meal Ideas

This tasty falafel burger is easy and bursting with Mediterranean flavor! Smother in sauce for a satisfying meatless meal idea.

This broccoli mac and cheese irresistibly creamy and filled with this nutrient-dense veggie! Mix in your side dish in for an easy one-pot dinner.

These veggie nuggets are so delicious and made with a simple combination of vegetables, oats, and flavorful spices. They're a meatless recipe everyone loves (kids and adults!).

This delicious red lentil curry is packed with flavor and plant based protein, topped with a sparkling cilantro chutney that makes it shine! Serve with rice as a hearty meatless dinner.

This baked Eggplant Parmesan recipe (aka eggplant parmigiana) is classic Italian comfort food at its finest, with crispy eggplant rounds, savory marinara, and gooey cheese.

This falafel bowl makes a satisfying meal, full of bright Mediterranean flavors! Featuring homemade baked falafel and crunchy veggies, it’s a delicious healthy meatless meal idea for lunch or dinner.

Try lasagna roll ups for a fun twist on the classic dish! These individual portions are packed with cheesy goodness and make a perfect weeknight dinner. Plus, it’s a protein packed vegetarian meal!

This sweet potato lentil soup is cozy and creamy: a delicious mix of aromatic vegetables with a hint of savory spices. It’s a healthy vegan soup that’s also budget friendly—great as a dinner idea with crusty bread or a simple make ahead lunch.

This easy rice bowl comes together in a flash! This fast dinner stars black beans and veggies with zingy cilantro lime ranch sauce.

This pita pizza recipe makes a fast and easy meatless meal! Pita bread stands in as the crust of these personal pizzas.

Welcome to the tofu sandwich of your dreams! This incredible vegan sandwich stars crispy breaded tofu, tangy Russian dressing, and crunchy pickles that create a flavor explosion everyone will love.

Everyone loves this easy vegetarian fajitas recipe! This Tex Mex meatless dinner is full of big flavor and beautiful colorful veggies. As two cookbook authors, fajitas is something we know will always please a crowd, whether it’s served with tortillas or as fajita salad.

Need quick easy dinner ideas for tonight? These meatless 5-minute tacos actually deliver in minutes. Prepare to be amazed!

Here’s one of our favorite meal prep ideas: salad meal prep dinners! Prepare the greens mix, then mix and match toppings, proteins, and dressings to make different bowl meals.

This Moroccan chickpea stew is hearty and satisfying: packed with healthy vegetables and a cozy blend of spices!

This breaded tofu is a game-changer for fast and easy meatless meals! It comes out crispy on the outside and seasoned on the inside, and it comes together in a flash. This one is a huge hit in our house as a vegan dinner, or as a meatless protein to top salads and bowl meals.

This vegan meatballs recipe is easy to put together, full of protein, and packed with flavor! A perfect go-to plant based and meatless dinner.

This easy cauliflower stir fry is a healthy and easy dinner idea! It’s full of nutrients and covered in a punchy sauce.

This tofu bowl with rice stars crispy tofu, fresh veggies, spicy mayo and crunchy bits of fried onion! A deliciously healthy vegan dinner to fill your day with meatless goodness.

This sun dried tomato pasta is creamy, cozy, and a crowd-pleasing dinner idea! This recipe is simple to make with maximum wow-factor.

This vegetarian chili recipe is a family favorite everyone loves! It has the best flavor and is so easy to whip up.

This stuffed peppers recipe is a hit every time! The roasted bell peppers are filled to the brim with melty cheese and Italian flavor.

These crispy, crave-worthy vegan crab cakes are truly amazing! These patties will wow eaters of any diet. Serve them up with tartar sauce as a fun plant-based dinner or appetizer!

This vegetarian tortilla soup is so flavorful and easy to make! It’s full of zesty flavor, featuring black beans and adobo sauce.

These vegan lentil sloppy joes are deliciously filling plant-based dinner made with lentils, tomatoes, and seasonings! The tangy flavor makes them a crowd-pleaser, and they’re a huge hit at our house.

This eggplant lasagna recipe layers eggplant, homemade marinara, and a flavorful three-cheese filling! It’s a hearty meatless dinner recipe that pleases everyone.

Try this creamy vegan mac and cheese recipe, made with all whole foods! A luscious cashew sauce blankets tender noodles, creating cozy pasta comfort food that everyone will love.

This tofu broccoli stir fry comes to the dinnertime rescue! Broccoli florets and tofu cubes are tossed in a tangy, savory sauce for a meatless meal idea everyone will love.

This quesadilla recipe comes out crispy on the outside with perfectly melty cheese! Here are 3 few tricks for a next-level quesadilla, and loads of variations.

These cauliflower tacos with breaded cauliflower, refried beans, and creamy Yum Yum sauce are all about one thing—big flavor! It's one of our top fan favorite meatless meal ideas.

These sweet potato black bean enchiladas are a total crowd pleaser! This reader favorite meatless recipe is easy and full of flavor.

This vegan lentil loaf recipe is a deliciously satisfying meatloaf without the meat! It’s made with lentils, nuts, and seasonings, then brushed with a tangy glaze.