Cooking without meat is a popular trend. Here are some tasty meals without traditional meat.
Whether you’ve made the decision to eat a vegetarian diet, want to incorporate more plant-based items in your diet, or just want to branch out and try something different, there are benefits to trying vegetarian dinner recipes. You may find a new form of protein you love, reduce your red meat consumption, or incorporate more leafy greens into your diet. Let’s take a look at some exciting vegetarian dinner recipes for you to try.
Cauliflower Tacos
Looking to add a meatless flair to taco night? Consider roasting cauliflower to get a satisfying, savory texture that resembles meat, but is just vegetables. Make these tacos with cauliflower as the star, and top with the advised slaw and drizzle, or substitute with your favorite traditional taco toppings. For an even further flair, consider roasting the cauliflower in buffalo sauce, and adding bleu cheese crumbles and thinly grated carrots for a buffalo wing-style taco. For something similar, try these vegetarian enchiladas.
Soups, Chili, and Stews
For a vegetarian dinner that will warm you up, try this chili. Made with beans, corn, and peppers, it’s easy and quick to make and packs a bunch of nutrients. For a classic, try this chickpea noodle soup. For a super creamy, rich soup, try this blended quinoa and kale veggie recipe. For something a little spicier, give the curried cauliflower soup a try.
Grain Bowls
Grain bowls are popular in a lot of different cuisines and can incorporate many flavors, proteins, vegetables, and base grains or carbs. Take a look at this customizable grain bowl with quinoa and be sure to consider the substitutions or ideas for variety listed. For something rich and creamy, try this balsamic and goat cheese grain bowl. And for a bowl packed with greens, check out this spring-inspired bowl.
Meat Substitutes
If you’re looking to try to create your own meat substitute, try this ground “beef” made with mushrooms and lentils, or this cauliflower walnut blend for a similar taste and texture. For a homemade vegetarian burger, here is a black bean recipe. As always, tofu is vegetarian and can be used in a variety of ways to create nutritional and delicious main dishes.
Cooking without meat can be exciting and offers different ways to incorporate beans, legumes, veggies, and a variety of different sources of protein. You can use a wide variety of flavors and cuisines to spice up your regular dinner recipes. For more recipe ideas, visit the CapTel blog.
