34 Really Good Meatless Recipes That Will Make You Look Like A Master Chef (2024)

Ever wish you could cook fancy food like on TV? Well, you can! These 34 meatless recipes are packed with flavor and fun, even if you're just starting out. Imagine making creamy curries, savory soups, and cozy stews, all without any meat!

Easy Lemon Pasta

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Thisvegan lemon pastais incredibly easy to make, and you only need 5 ingredients (plus salt and pepper) to get the most delicious pasta. It features tender pasta tossed in a tasty lemon sauce with hints of garlic and garnished with fresh parsley. What’s best is that you can have it ready in under 25 minutes! Get the recipe.

Stuffed Acorn Squash with Mushrooms

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UltimateStuffed Acorn Squash With Mushrooms And Chickpeasis perfect for the holidays. With mushrooms, rice, chickpeas and cranberries, this healthy autumn-inspired dish is packed with protein and fiber. This veggie stuffed squash is sure to please meat eaters, too. Get the recipe.

Hearty Potato and Eggplant Stew

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This fantastic vegetable stew with onion, carrot, potatoes, and eggplant is a super flavorful and delicious meal for busy weeknights. Get the recipe.

Polish Dill Pickle Soup

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Dill Pickle Soup is my all-time favorite soup recipe for busy weeknights. It requires merely 30 minutes of your time and provides you with a hearty and satisfying bite. This easy soup is savory and creamy and kids love it too. Perfect for lunch or dinner, especially in cold winter weather. Get the recipe.

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Creamy Mushroom Risotto

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This creamy Mushroom Risotto is uniquely flavorful, rich, and indulgent. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy, gluten-free risotto is a perfect choice for a date night or family dinner. Get the recipe.

Hearty Italian Bean Salad

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ThisItalian Cannellini Bean Saladis healthy, flavorful, and satisfying. Made with white beans, juicy roasted bell peppers, olives, marinated red onions, and dollops of vegan cashew cheese, it's the perfect cold side dish or easy lunch.A good option for picnics, potluck, or work lunches too. Get the recipe.

Sun-Dried Tomato Alfredo

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Creamy, flavorful, a bit sweet and tart, this Sun Dried Tomato Alfredo With Zucchini Spaghetti will make a quick and easy dinner recipe that is perfect for busy weekdays, but is also delicious and satisfying for a Sunday family meal. Get the recipe.

10-Minute Miso Soup

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It takes only 10 minutes to make this flavorful Miso soup. So easy, delicious, and featuring a savory Miso paste broth, silken tofu, wakame, and no dashi, this fast and fail-proof soup is sure to become your favorite for busy days. Get the recipe.

Potato and Mushroom Skillet

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ThisFried ChanterelleMushrooms and Potatoes Recipeis an easy and delicious comfort food that never fails! Made in one pan and with just 5 ingredients, this cozy and flavorful dish is sure to become a hit.Get the recipe.

Mashed Potato Pancakes

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These Potato Pancakes are the perfect solution when you don't feel like spending hours in the kitchen. These simple savory pancakes are made from mashed potatoes and a few delectable ingredients, and they are crisp and golden. They work well as a side meal, vegan dinner, or even breakfast. Get the recipe.

Crowd-Pleasing Caesar Salad

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You won't ever want the traditional Caesar salad again after trying this simple vegan version. Even omnivores won't be able to tell that the sauce is missing cheese or anchovies. Get the recipe.

Smashed Potatoes with Garlic and Dill

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These fantastic smashed potatoes are made with 4 ingredients. They are easy, aromatic, and delicious. Perfect side dish for dinner, picnics, or potlucks. Get the recipe.

Slow-Cooker Mushroom Bolognese

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The meatless bolognese is prepared in your slow cooker with Portobello mushrooms. The dish is flavorful and ideal for the family's beef eaters. It won't be apparent to them that it is vegan. Get the recipe.

Creamy Tomato Risotto

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A family staple, Creamy Vegan Tomato Risotto is a straightforward but flavorful recipe. For hectic weeknights, this nutritious Cherry Tomato Risotto can be made in just 30 minutes. Get the recipe.

Miso Pesto Pasta

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This pasta dish is a 30-minute restaurant-style meal you can prepare in your own kitchen. This quick vegan pasta dish is loaded with garlic, savory white miso paste, and crunchy pecans. Get the recipe.

Pumpkin Mushroom Risotto

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The addition of pumpkin purée to risotto is one of the best uses for this ingredient. This one-pan dinner recipe for mushroom and pumpkin risotto features cozy fall flavors and is simple and delicious. Get the recipe.

Thai Eggplant Tofu Curry

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This flavorful yet easy-to-prepare Thai eggplant red curry is ideal for weeknights when you're busy. This recipe, which can be frozen, is made richer and more nutrient-dense with the addition of tofu and zucchini. Just 30 minutes to prepare and made in one saucepan. Get the recipe.

Hearty Old-Fashioned Minestrone

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This cozy Minestrone soup is inspired by the longest-living residents of Sardinia. It is filled with wholesome ingredients like leeks, beans, and potatoes. It's popular among kids and adults and is sure to fill you up on chilly days.Get the recipe.

Ultimate Mushroom Stroganoff

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This creamy Vegan Mushroom Stroganoffis as easy to make as it is delicious to eat. It’s the ultimate one-pot comfort dish that gets along nicely withmashed potatoes, rice, or pasta. Get the recipe.

Turkish Lentil Soup

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This traditionalTurkish lentil soupis uniquely fragrant, cozy, and satisfying. This soup is perfect for chilly days and is also freezer-friendly. Get the recipe.

Hungarian Style Mushroom Soup

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Both vegetarians and meat eaters will feel love this hearty vegan cream of mushroom soup. It has a full-bodied flavor and a rich, creamy texture. For a wintry day or as part of a holiday menu, this simple Hungarian mushroom soup is ideal. Get the recipe.

Potato and Mushroom Stuffed Pierogies

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These pierogies make the ultimate comfort food. Everyone loves these 6-ingredient dumplings. Get the recipe.

Sweet Potato and Bean Chili

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This hearty Chili is sure to become a regular dish in your household with its spicy and hearty flavor. Pour it over some baked potatoes, top it with vegan cheese and sour cream, and it will transform itself into a cozy bowl of deliciousness. Get the recipe.

Oven-Roasted Sweet Potato Fries

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These Spiced Sweet Potato Fries are a wonderful addition to any weeknight meal. There's no better way to spice up the game day festivities than to incorporate some sweet potato fries in your game day snack routine! With a decadent mixture of spices, this easy recipe will make your mouth water and leave you wanting more. Get the recipe.

Instant Pot Tomato Basil Soup

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You're going to love the creamy texture of this Instant Pot Tomato Basil Soup! It's a simple and easy way to make a warm, comfort meal fast! Get the recipe.

Roasted Cauliflower with Breadcrumbs and Capers

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This easy recipe for Italian roasted cauliflower is a little sweet, salty, and crunchy, and can get even a roasted cauliflower hater to love it. Get the recipe.

Lentil Pasta

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This Lentil Pasta has the perfect combination of hearty and healthy. The rich, flavorful sauce, the texture of the lentils against the soft pasta, and the hint of spice from the red pepper flakes all come together to create a dish that's truly irresistible. The finishing touch of fresh parsley adds a burst of freshness, making every bite a delight. Get the recipe.

Mejadra Rice with Lentils and Onions

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This mejadra recipe (also known as mujaddara) is a humble dish but pure comfort food. It's simple in its preparation, and inexpensive in its ingredients, but with very complex flavors. Get the recipe.

Instant Pot Falafel

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Have you ever tasted Falafel? They are a popular Arabic street food which is really tasty and easy to prepare at home. Get the recipe.

Creamy Spicy Miso Pasta

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This creamy garlicky spicy miso pasta is amazingly flavorful and so easy to make. Just blend up the sauce and cook it while the pasta is cooking, and mix together, voila! Dairy-free and egg-free, it’s perfect for a quick satisfying weeknight dinner. Get the recipe.

Cheesy Tortellini Casserole with Spinach

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Thischeap & cheesyTortellini Casserole is aweeknight favoritedone in25 minuteswith just5 ingredients. A cheesy tortellini al forno that'spacked with flavor, and a dish the whole family will love. It alsoheats up really wellfor delicious leftovers! Get the recipe.

Kung Pao Cauliflower

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This delicious Kung Pao cauliflower recipe puts a nutritious twist on the classic Kung Pao chicken. Cauliflower florets are tossed in an aromatic, spicy homemade sauce with crunchy roasted peanuts to create an irresistible sweet, salty, and spicy dish. You may not return to Chinese takeout once you learn to make this recipe! Get the recipe.

Cheesy Baked Corn and Poblano Rice

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This recipe for Cheesy Baked Corn and Poblano Rice is an easy, flavorful side dish that feeds a crowd. Get the recipe.

Tortellini Soup

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Tortellini Soup is a delicious, hearty soup recipe that's simple to whip up and perfect for busy weeknights. Get the recipe.

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