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10 Mouthwatering Meatless Monday Recipes

Modified: Mar 3, 2025 · Published Mar 3, 2025 · by Jacqueline Piper · Leave a Comment · This post may contain affiliate links. Read our privacy policy.

Meatless Monday just got a whole lot tastier! Whether you're cutting back on meat or just craving something fresh and satisfying, these recipes are packed with bold flavors, hearty ingredients, and simple steps that make cooking a breeze. From comforting pastas to protein-packed bowls, these dishes will have everyone at the table asking for seconds.

Oyster Mushroom Po' Boy Sandwich

A sub bun filled with breaded fried mushrooms, pickles, sauce, tomato, and lettuce.
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Fluffy French packed with crispy fried oyster mushrooms, crisp lettuce, juicy pickles, ripe tomatoes, and a rich, tangy remoulade-style sauce for the perfect balance of crunch and flavor.

Get the recipe: Oyster Mushroom Po' Boy Sandwich

Carrot and Lentil Soup

Orange soup in a bowl with a white swirl.
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This hearty carrot and lentil soup is perfect for a cozy weeknight meal. A smooth, blended carrot base pairs with tender green lentils and kale for a nourishing, plant-based dish that’s ready in just 25 minutes!

Get the recipe: Carrot and Lentil Soup

Butternut Squash Burgers

A burger with tomato, avocado, arugula, and sauce on a platter beside greens and a bowl of sauce.
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These butternut squash and bean burgers are packed with flavor and incredibly easy to make. Roasted butternut squash, white beans, oats, and a blend of spices come together to create a hearty veggie burger with the perfect texture.

Get the recipe: Butternut Squash Burgers

Wild Rice Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

A stuffed portobello mushroom.
Image Credit: The Veggie Yaya

Hearty portobello mushrooms filled with wild rice, savory caramelized onions, and fresh spinach. Topped with a crunchy, herb-infused panko and baked to golden perfection.

Get the recipe: Wild Rice Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Mediterranean Grain Bowls

A bowl with grains and vegetables drizzled with sauce.
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These vegetarian Mediterranean grain bowls are fresh, satisfying, and loaded with bold flavors. They're completely customizable and perfect for meal prep. Mix and match your favorite grains, veggies, greens, and plant-based proteins.

Get the recipe: Mediterranean Grain Bowls

Fig and Goat Cheese Flatbread Pizza

Pizza topped with figs, goat cheese, and oregano leaves.
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Fig and Goat Cheese Flatbread Pizza brings together sweet, savory, spicy, and tangy flavors in every bite. For an easy shortcut, start with a pre-made flatbread as the base, then layer on the bold, delicious toppings for a perfectly crisp and flavorful pizza.

Get the recipe: Fig and Goat Cheese Flatbread Pizza

Vegan Tatertot Casserole

A casserole dish with the topping of baked tater tots.
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A rich and savory mix of vegetables and lentils, topped with crispy, golden tater tots and baked to perfection. This comforting dish is easy to make and ready in just an hour!

Get the recipe: Vegan Tatertot Casserole

Tofu Udon Stir Fry

A bowl of saucy noodles topped with green onion beside a pair of chopsticks.
Image Credit: The Veggie Yaya

Crispy tofu, chewy udon noodles, and crunchy veggies tossed in a bold, umami stir-fry sauce. This high-protein dish comes together in under 20 minutes, making it a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.

Get the recipe: Tofu Udon Stir Fry

Green Goddess Halloumi Burgers

A burger bun filled with grilled halloumi strips, cucumbers, greens, and sprouts.
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Toasted buns packed with grilled halloumi—golden on the outside, slightly squeaky inside—layered with a creamy herby yogurt dip, fresh spinach, crisp cucumber slices, and alfalfa sprouts.

Get the recipe: Green Goddess Halloumi Burgers

Big Mac Nachos

Nachos on a plate topped with lettuce, tomato, beef, onions, pickles, and sauce with a small bowl of sauce.
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Big Mac Nachos bring together all the delicious flavors of a Big Mac with the satisfying crunch of nachos. Piled high with Beyond Beef, melty cheese, crisp veggies, and a drizzle of homemade Big Mac sauce, this dish is the ultimate comfort food.

Get the recipe: Big Mac Nachos

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