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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    26 Meat-Less Recipes That Will Change Your Dinner Game This Year

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on January 3, 2025, updated December 17, 2024 - Leave a Comment

    Meat-less meals can bring a fresh twist to your dinner routine, and it doesn't have to be boring! With a variety of flavors and ingredients, these recipes are perfect for anyone looking to explore new options or simply add more veggies to their plate. From hearty stews to vibrant pastas, there's something here for everyone to enjoy.

    Curry Lentil Soup

    Curry Lentil Soup.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This vegan curry lentil soup is quick to make and packed with pantry staples like curry spices, garbanzo beans, coconut milk, and red lentils. It's a comforting dish that your family will love, and they won't even realize it's full of healthy ingredients!

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    Broccoli Pasta Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing

    Summer Pasta Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing.
    Photo credit: Delish Knowledge.

    This salad combines pasta with four fresh vegetables and a creamy tahini dressing, topped with parsley and basil. It's a delicious and satisfying dish that's perfect for any meal.

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    Black Lentil Feta Salad

    Black Lentil Salad with Feta.
    Photo credit: Evergreen Kitchen.

    This Mediterranean salad is full of delicious flavors and is simple to prepare. It's packed with healthy lentils, creamy feta, fresh veggies, and a light dressing, making it perfect for lunches or dinners.

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    Creamy Broccoli Pasta

    Broccoli pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This pasta is packed with vegetables, making it a healthier option you'll enjoy. It's a great choice for anyone looking to eat more plant-based meals.

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    Tater Tot Nachos

    Tater Tot Nachos.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Vegetarian Tater Tot Nachos are quick and easy to make, packed with black beans, corn, and lots of cheese. Just add your favorite taco toppings, and dinner is ready in no time.

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    Vegetarian Tortellini Soup

    Vegetarian Tortellini Soup.
    Photo Credit: The Stingy Vegan.

    This soup is loaded with vegetables and filled pasta, making it a filling dish. It's a simple meal that comes together quickly.

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    Tandoori Pasta

    Tandoori Pasta.
    Photo credit: My Vegan Minimalist.

    Tandoori pasta is a hearty and delicious dish that you can whip up in under 30 minutes. It's comforting and satisfying, perfect for a quick meal.

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    Pink Pasta Sauce

    Pink pasta on a shallow, white bowl.
    Photo Credit: XOXOBella.

    This pink sauce pasta features a blend of tomato and cream, combined with onion, garlic, and shredded mozzarella cheese, all tossed with perfectly cooked spaghetti. It's a delicious meal that anyone who enjoys Italian flavors will love.

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    Caprese Orzo Pasta Salad

    Caprese Orzo Pasta Salad.
    Photo credit: Piping Pot Curry.

    Caprese Orzo Pasta Salad is a fresh and simple dish featuring orzo pasta, grape tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. It's quick to prepare and great for picnics or gatherings.

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    Baked Vegan Pasta

    Vegan pasta bake.
    Photo credit: Plant Based Folk.

    This creamy vegan pasta bake is simple to prepare and loaded with veggies. It's delicious whether served hot or cold!

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    Baked Tortellini

    20 Minute Baked Tortellini.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This Cheesy Tortellini Bake is quick and easy, taking just about 20 minutes to prepare with fewer than 10 ingredients. Everything cooks in one pan, making cleanup a breeze.

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    Veggie Stir Fry

    Stir fried snow peas on a pan.
    Photo Credit: Healing Tomato.

    This vegan stir fry features fresh vegetables and basic spices, making it a quick and easy dinner option. It's a healthy and satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy.

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    Carrot Pumpkin Soup with Star Anise and Ginger

    Carrot Pumpkin Soup with Star Anise and Ginger.
    Photo Credit: Natalie Marble.

    Bursting with the natural sweetness of carrots and pumpkin, this recipe gets an aromatic twist from star anise and a subtle warmth from fresh ginger that take it to a whole new level. It’s not only easy to make in 30 minutes but also packed with nutrients and flavor.

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    Vegetarian Loaded Cheese Fries

    Cheesy loaded fries.
    Photo credit: Cook with Kushi.

    Loaded cheese fries are a tasty snack that everyone will enjoy. Crispy fries are topped with sautéed mushrooms in a sweet and spicy sauce, along with onions, bell peppers, olives, and a creamy cheese sauce, making this a flavorful vegetarian take on a classic favorite.

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    Veggie Loaded Tater Tot Casserole

    Vegetarian Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Urban Farmie.

    This dish features creamy vegetables covered with crispy, golden tater tots. It’s quick to prepare and perfect for family dinners or a cozy night at home.

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    Crockpot Tomato Soup

    Crockpot Tomato Soup.
    Photo Credit: Recipes from a Pantry.

    This creamy Crockpot Tomato Soup is sure to become a go-to comfort food. With just a few basic ingredients, you can enjoy a warm and satisfying bowl of slow-cooked tomato soup in no time.

    BBQ Pasta Salad

    BBQ Pasta Salad.
    Photo credit: Delish Knowledge.

    This pasta salad is perfect for BBQ fans. It features elbow noodles, corn, tomatoes, scallions, and BBQ tofu crumbles all tossed in a creamy dressing.

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    Cashew Alfredo

    A skillet full of cashew alfredo pasta.
    Photo credit: My Pure Plants.

    This vegan alfredo sauce is super simple and only needs 5 ingredients. It's creamy and tasty, and you can whip it up in just 15 minutes without any real cooking.

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    Vegetarian Chili

    Easy Vegetarian Chili Sin Carne with Black Beans
    Photo credit: always use butter

    This Vegetarian Chili Sin Carne is packed with chili flavor and plenty of veggies like zucchini, eggplant, and green bell pepper. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s full of flavor and different textures, and it comes together with just a few easy steps.

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    Creamy Mushroom Pasta

    Creamy Mushroom Pasta.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This creamy mushroom pasta is a simple and delicious dinner that feels like a treat from a nice restaurant. With balsamic vinegar and garlic enhancing the rich flavor of the mushrooms, it’s a satisfying vegetarian dish.

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    Panang Curry with Tofu & Veggies

    A pot full of vegan panang curry.
    Photo credit: Piping Pot Curry.

    This Panang Curry is creamy and packed with a nice mix of sweet and spicy flavors. It's simple to prepare and perfect for a cozy meal.

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    Mediterranean Garbanzo Bean Salad

    Mediterranean Garbanzo Bean Salad
    Photo credit: Midwest Foodie

    Mediterranean Garbanzo Bean Salad is a quick vegetarian meal that you can whip up in just 10 minutes. Packed with garbanzo beans, cucumber, Kalamata olives, grape tomatoes, red onion, and fresh parsley, it's all mixed together with a simple white wine vinaigrette.

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    Pasta Rosa

    20 Minute Pasta Rosa.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Penne pasta is mixed with a creamy tomato sauce and fresh baby spinach, creating a delicious dish. It's topped with grated Parmesan and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for some extra flavor.

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    Creamy Mushroom Soup

    Creamy Mushroom Soup.
    Photo Credit: Oh Sweet Culture Shock.

    This soup is quick to make in under 30 minutes and uses basic ingredients that really bring out the flavor. It's a great option for a simple dinner on chilly fall and winter nights.

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    Mushroom Truffle Risotto

    Mushroom Truffle Risotto
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    This no-stir Mushroom Truffle Risotto is packed with flavor from mushrooms, white truffle oil, and white wine, and it can be ready in under 40 minutes. It's a fantastic dish for dinner parties that will leave your guests impressed, so keep the easy preparation a secret!

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    Dump-and-Bake Mac & Cheese

    Mac and cheese.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Making Mac and Cheese has never been this easy! With just 10 minutes of prep and 45 minutes in the oven you can make the best baked Mac and Cheese - in one pan, without boiling, no flour and no roux. With both Cheddar and Gruyere this is as cheesy & flavor packed as it gets!

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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