Goodful · Posted on May 6, 2015
Meat-free and mostly whole-foods deliciousness for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Vegan-friendly, too!
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1. Sweet Potato Chickpea Buddha Bowl Dana Shultz / Via minimalistbaker.com
How about a big bowl of sweet and savory comfort drizzled in tahini sauce? Recipe here .
2. Mexican Quinoa Salad With Orange Lime Dressing Dana Shultz / Via minimalistbaker.com
This is a salad in name only. The quinoa, black beans, corn, and avocado make this a hearty and satisfying meal. Recipe here .
3. Enlighten Smoothie Bowl Julie West / Via thesimpleveganista.blogspot.com
Just like a smoothie but bigger and more full of incredible stuff like coconut, granola, chia seeds, and whatever other toppings your heart desires. Recipe here .
4. Easy Vegan Breakfast Tacos 5. Bircher Muesli with Chia Seeds, Figs, and Apples Julie West / Via thesimpleveganista.blogspot.com
Overnight oats but made heartier with buckwheat groats and a tasty combination of apples and figs. Make with the milk of your choice, dairy or non. Recipe here .
6. Vegan Portobello Pizzas Dana Shultz / Via minimalistbaker.com
Crunchy veggies topping a tender portobello cap makes for a remarkably pizza-y meal. Recipe here .
7. Sage and Maple-Roasted Chickpeas With Crispy Kale and Sweet Potato Mash Lauren Zaser / BuzzFeed / Via buzzfeed.com
Sweet, savory, crunchy, and creamy. Enough said. Recipe here .
8. Black Bean and Potato Nacho Plate Angela Liddon / Via ohsheglows.com
True story: You don't need tortilla chips to make nachos. Recipe here .
9. Ginger Citrus Chia Cups With Pistachios and Goji Berries Gena Hamshaw / Via choosingraw.com
What if pudding was healthy, hearty, and full of tangy toppings? OH WAIT THAT'S WHAT THIS IS. Recipe here .
10. Skillet Asparagus and Tomato Medley Julie West / Via thesimpleveganista.blogspot.com
This might be the simplest way to make a light, lemony vegetable stir-fry. Serve it over rice, quinoa, barley, etc. Or just eat out of the skillet. Recipe here .
11. Black Rice Sushi Bowl and Dynamite Sauce 12. Simple Zucchini Pasta Salad 13. Tomato Cucumber Couscous Salad 14. Broccolini Mushroom Stir-Fry Madeline / Via collegiatevegan.com
Seven ingredients, one skillet, and you've got a savory stir-fry that's perfect with rice, pasta, or all by itself. Recipe here .
16. Three-Ingredient Baked Apples Madeline / Via collegiatevegan.com
A healthier dessert or hearty snack served with the nut butter of your choice. Recipe here .
17. Mexican Chickpea Scramble 18. Sticky Peanut Stirfry Kristy Sayer-Jones / Via southerninlaw.com
This is a super-simple recipe for a mouthwatering peanut sauce that you'll want to put on everything. Recipe here .
19. Baked Banana Oatmeal Kristy Sayer-Jones / Via southerninlaw.com
This is a great dish to serve fresh out of the oven or to make ahead and save for when you need to grab something on the go. Recipe here .
20. Spiced Roasted Cauliflower acouplecooks.com
Garlic, lemon, and a bunch of seasonings make for this healthy, delicious snack or side. Recipe here .
21. Loaded Lunchtime Oatmeal Angela Liddon / Via ohsheglows.com
We're not here to tell you what time of day to eat this oatmeal. But I am here to tell you that this savory oatmeal would make for a perfect portable lunch. Recipe here .
22. Kung Pao Lentils veganricha.com
Your whole-foods, vegetarian version of a takeout favorite with lentils, veggies, and a hoisin-based sauce. Recipe here .
23. Vegan Shakshuka With Sweet Potatoes and Tofu Richa Hingle / Via veganricha.com
Great for breakfast or dinner. Or lunch. Or ANYTIME. Recipe here .
24. Chickpea Flour Vegan Omelet Richa Hingle / Via veganricha.com
Finally host that vegan brunch you've been talking about! Recipe here .
25. Cauliflower “Couscous” With Leeks and Sundried Tomatoes ahouseinthehills.com
Just five ingredients stand between you and this light, colorful, lower-carb cauliflower couscous. Recipe here .
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FAQs
27 Delicious And Healthy Meals With No Meat
Light Swiss Chard Frittata. ... Broccoli Quinoa Burgers. ... Hearty Chickpea Stew with Pesto. ... Slow Cooker Whole Wheat Pasta e fa*gioli Soup. ... Quinoa Fried Rice. ... Spinach Lentil Soup. ... Curry Grilled Vegetables with Chickpeas and Creamy Polenta. ... 15 Minute Mushroom Stroganoff. amuse-your-bouche.com.
What to cook for people who don't eat meat? ›
52 Meatless Dinner Ideas To Feed Your Whole Family
Ricotta Zucchini "Meatballs" Diethood / Via diethood.com. ... Vegan BBQ Jackfruit Pizza. Tasty / Via tasty.co. ... 20-Minute Lentil Bolognese. ... Peanut Noodle Pasta Salad. ... Crispy Orange Air Fryer Tofu. ... Crispy Falafel. ... Roasted Tomato Soup. ... Curry Noodle Soup.
What to serve someone who doesn't eat meat? ›
For vegetarians proper, in the warmer months, I like to toss together a series of vegetable-based sharing plates: couscous or farro salad; grilled peppers with a sprinkling of cilantro, sliced almonds, and crumbled feta; an artichoke salad, breads, fruits, and cheeses.
What can I replace eating meat with? ›
Protein rich plant foods Some whole foods, such as beans, lentils, chickpeas, and mushrooms , contain protein or have a meaty texture and can work well as meat substitutes. Food manufacturers often include these types of food in their vegetarian and vegan products.
What are the benefits of no longer eating meat? ›
Consuming less meat decreases the risk of:
Heart disease. Stroke. Obesity. High blood pressure. High cholesterol. Type 2 diabetes. Many cancers.
What is it called when you eat no meat? ›
Vegetarians don't eat meat for a range of health, environmental, ethical, religious or economic reasons. There are many different types of vegetarianism. A well-planned vegetarian diet can meet nutritional needs during all stages of life.
What happens when you don't cook meat? ›
Raw meat may contain harmful bacteria including Salmonella, Listeria, Campylobacter and E. coli that can cause food poisoning . These bacteria are destroyed when meat is correctly cooked.
What is scientifically the best meal? ›
No matter what type of dietary pattern you follow, you should be eating mostly plant-based foots . That means 75 percent of your plate should include some mix of veggies, fruits, nuts, seeds, pulse and whole grains.
What eats no meat but fish? ›
Most simply, a pescatarian is someone who doesn't eat red meat or poultry, but does eat fish and other seafood. The term pescatarian was coined in the early 1990s and is a combination of the Italian word for fish, “pesce,” and the word “vegetarian.” Sometimes it's spelled “pescetarian,” but this means the same thing.
What is the healthiest cooked food in the world? ›
The 10 Healthiest Cuisines in the World
South Mediterranean (Italian and Greek) ... Korean. ... Ethiopian. ... Nordic Scandinavian. ... Vietnamese. ... Lebanese. ... Thai. Thai cuisine is typically low in saturated fat and is cooked with lean meats. ... Spanish. This cuisine includes a lot of dried fruits and nuts, which are high in fiber content.
Great Food Combos for Losing Weight
Power Pairs. 1/15. ... Avocado and Dark Leafy Greens. 2/15. ... Chicken and Cayenne Pepper. 3/15. ... Oatmeal and Walnuts. 4/15. ... Eggs, Black Beans, and Peppers. 5/15. ... Bean and Vegetable Soup. 6/15. ... Steak and Broccoli. 7/15. ... Green Tea and Lemon. 8/15.
What is the healthiest meat to eat? ›
But to break it down in terms of meats only, and which is the healthiest, here's our list featuring the best:
Top overall: Lean cuts. ... Lean cuts of Pork: ... Healthiest: Skinless Turkey Meat. ... Healthiest: Skinless Chicken Breast. ... Healthiest: Flank, strip steak, and 95% lean ground beef. ... Sources:
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