46 Meatless Monday Recipes That Are Delicious, Filling, And Perfect For Family Dinner (2024)

You can buy canned jackfruit at most markets, even at your local Trader Joe's. Simmered in spices, liquid smoke, and barbecue sauce, it takes on the taste and texture of pulled pork. These are perfect for BBQs, sports games, and small parties. These sliders are packed full of flavor and a healthy option to pork.

Recipe:Vegan Pulled Pork Sliders

Thanks to a smoky marinade made with chipotle paste, dried oregano, ground cumin, ground coriander, and smoked paprika, these mushrooms are bursting with flavor. Serve them in tacos with your favorite toppings. You can even set up a taco bar! Keep your toppings in separate containers and let your family or guests build their own yummy meat-free tacos.

Recipe: Smoky Chipotle Mushroom Tacos

Just in time for fall, this creamy vegetarian stroganoff is made with cremini mushrooms and almond milk. Perfect for a cozy night in, the dish is sure to warm you up in the upcoming cold weather

Recipe:Mushroom Stroganoff

Meatless recipes that traditionally call for meat can be tricky, but these vegetarian sloppy joes are packed with flavor and nutrition. Made with tofu and mixed veggies, the mix is yummy and full of fiber.

Recipe:Meatless Sloppy Joes

This delicious chickpea curry is a classic Indian dish that's both simple to make and packed with flavor. It's made with soft and tender chickpeas, lots of spices, and a yummy tomato sauce. We recommend serving over rice!

Recipe:Easy Chickpea Curry (Channa Masala)

Craving Chipotle for dinner but don't want to leave the house? Then we've got the copycat recipe for you — our version of sofritas comes together with a medley of spices and soy sauce. All you have to do is break apart extra firm tofu, mix in soy sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, and cayenne, and cook until browned. You can serve it in a bowl with rice or lettuce, or even use it as a taco filling.

Recipe:Sofritas Burrito Bowl

This recipe is so filling yet so delicious, that you'll be grabbing seconds or thirds even when you're beyond full. This dish is totally vegetarian — and you can add vegan taco meat if you're looking for a direct meat substitute. It's jam-packed with cheese, black beans, green onion, and pico de gallo, so you probably won't even miss it.

Recipe:Baked Quesadillas

This dish will give you something to *cheese* about. On top of the heaps of parmesan, the recipe calls for short noodles, and we totally agree. Ifcasarecce (the twisty noodles) aren't your thing, then penne is always a great alternative. Similarly, you can also change up the recipe to incorporate your favorite type of mushroom — or do a mix of a few!

Recipe:Mushroom Pasta with Parmesan

This recipe is so simple yet so delicious. Has burrata ever been bad on anything? Combine burrata with sliced potatoes, basil, lemon zest — and of course pizza dough — and it'll quickly become your favorite pizza.

Recipe:Pesto Potato and Burrata Pizza

Pasta is always a safe choice when you're trying to go meatless. This dish is packed with vegetables, mainly the star of the show, eggplant (the recipe calls for a whole pound!). Use penne or rigatoni for best results.

Recipe:Vegan Eggplant Bolognese

Forget about all the stove-top stirring and let your Instant Pot turn arborio rice into creamy, indulgent risotto, loaded with savory spinach and mushrooms and topped with Parmesan cheese.

Recipe: Instant Pot Mushroom and Spinach Risotto

You can't go wrong with a delicious pasta with cheese and pepper! This is a classic meatless pasta—so no substitutions, just pure deliciousness! Plus, this recipe cranks out four servings, so you can either make it a dinner party or make leftovers.

Recipe: Cacio e Pepe

The base of this spicy, creamy ramen soup starts with sesame oil, dried mushrooms, garlic, vegetable broth, tomato pasta, Sriracha, and soy sauce. Just add ramen noodles and garnish with any of your favorite toppings from jammy eggs to wilted bok choy.

Recipe: Spicy Vegetable Ramen Bowls

Spaghetti squash is low-key magical—you can get noodles from a vegetable! If you're not the biggest fan of squash, this recipe is guaranteed to change your mind instantly. Add some tofu or egg for some meatless protein.

Recipe: Pad Thai Spaghetti Squash

This Korean rice dish is made with a handful of fresh and pickled vegetables and a runny fried egg. Get creative and use whatever is in your kitchen.

Recipe: Vegetable Bibimbap

Who says you need pork, beef, or turkey to enjoy a good meatball? These vegan Swedish "meatballs" will have you questioning if you would ever want to eat meatballs that aren't vegan ever again.

Recipe:One-Pot Vegan Swedish "Meatball" Pasta

A meatless Mediterranean meal! Stuffed with garlic, onion, cherry tomato, and mozzarella then topped with fresh basil, this pasta substitute may be low carb, but it's still totally satisfying. Even better, you can make it in under an hour.

Recipe: Caprese Spaghetti Squash

A true dump meal, just toss some veggies, coconut milk, quinoa, tomatoes, and spices into the slow cooker. When dinner time comes around, it's ready to eat.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Coconut Curry

Mapo tofu is often made with ground pork, but this version is totally vegetarian. Thanks to chili bean sauce, Sichuan peppercorns, and Korean red chili, it's super spicy and will warm you right up on chilly fall nights.

Recipe: Vegetarian Mapo Tofu

You can shave lots of time off this recipe by using canned lentils and your favorite canned tomato sauce. You can even skip boiling and mashing the potatoes if you use the frozen kind.

Recipe: Lentil Shepherd's Pie

Whatever veggies you have on hand, toss them into the oven and roast them until just charred and tender. Serve on top of polenta for a satisfying fall meal.

Recipe: Parmesan Polenta With Roasted Vegetables

Battered in milk (or nut milk), flour, bread crumbs, and lots of spices, then baked in the oven for about 25 minutes, these vegetarian nuggets might permanently change your opinion about tofu.

Recipe: Crispy and Crunchy Tofu Nuggets

This savory and indulgent chickpea curry is the perfect recipe to satisfy anyone's tastebuds!

Recipe:Easy Chickpea Curry (Channa Masala)

This spicy mango tempeh is sweet, tangy, and easy to make!

Recipe:Spicy Mango Tempeh

This meatless version of a French classic — beouf bourguignon — is the perfect dish to make for the entire family.

Recipe:Porcini + Portobello Mushroom Bourguignon over Smashed Potatoes