14 Delicious Meatless Meals Everyone Has To Try

If you’ve been wanting to cook a plant-based meal at home, this collection of recipes will make the entire process a breeze. Meatless meals are healthy, flavorful, and satisfying, even for regular meat-eaters. Whether you’re looking for a quick snack or a light dinner, here are fourteen meatless meals everyone has to try at least once in their lifetime.

1. Air Fryer Falafel

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Crispy and flavorful, this Air Fryer Falafel is a great vegan-friendly snack, appetizer, or main course. These balls are made of mashed chickpeas, herbs, and spices, and they’re perfect for dipping in tahini sauce.

2. Mushroom Tacos

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You might not think of mushrooms as a great meat substitute, but their meaty texture actually makes them perfect for these Mushroom Tacos. They are loaded with classic taco toppings like refried beans and salsa, so they are just as filling and delicious as beef tacos.

3. Cinnamon Butternut Squash Fries

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Cinnamon Butternut Squash Fries can either be an appetizer or a delicious dessert. They are a sweet and savory blend that is unmatched.

4. Restaurant Salsa

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Restaurant Salsa is the perfect appetizer. You can serve it with corn chips or pita chips and even use it on top of plant-based meals as a garnish or main ingredient.

5. Avocado Hummus

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Avocado Hummus is wonderful to serve with corn chips, pita chips, or crackers, and everyone loves good hummus.

6. Air Fryer Pasta Chips

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Love crunchy snacks? try some of these Air Fryer Pasta Chips, You can make any shape of pasta you want. (Bow-tie pasta is great for sharing).

7. Seitan Brisket With Barbecue Glaze

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Just because you’re plant-based doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some good barbecue. This Seitan Brisket With Barbecue Glaze is a dish that even meat eaters will love. No grill required.

8. Vegetable Pasta Salad

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Everyone loves a good pasta salad. This Vegetable Pasta Salad is perfect for weekday lunches or dinners.

9. Chickpea Orzo Salad

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Chickpea Orzo Salad is a simple dish that is packed with wonderful flavors. It’s easy to put together, and nobody will complain that it’s plant-based.

10. Lentil Sloppy Joes

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Lentil Sloppy Joes are a great substitute for burgers. Use your slow cooker instead of a grill and make sandwiches the whole family will adore.

11. Gluten-Free Carrot Cake

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Need a delicious dessert? This Gluten-Free Carrot Cake is wonderful for gluten-free folks. It’s not hard to make, and it’s super easy to serve.

12. Banana Cream Pie

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Banana Cream Pie made with real bananas. What a concept. This pie recipe is about as natural as you can get while still delivering oodles of banana flavor. Serve with coconut whipped cream.

13. Almond Blueberry Salad

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Almond Blueberry Salad is a wonderfully simple dessert salad that you can throw together at the last minute.

14. Chocolate Covered Chickpeas 

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Chocolate Covered Chickpeas are a wonderful option for a sweet appetizer or a delicious dessert. Use vegan chocolate, and the rest is as simple as can be.

Interested In Starting A Vegan Diet? Here’s How To Do It With Ease

It doesn’t have to be overwhelming to start a plant-based diet. This simple guide walks you through some key points and helps you get started in this new way of eating effortlessly.

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If you’re curious about starting a vegan eating plan but don’t know where to start, this handy getting-started guide will help you make the transition seamlessly.

A Vegan Breakfast Can Be Easy! And It All Starts With Your Waffle Maker

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Need a decadent idea for breakfast? These Vegan Waffles are to die for. Make a big batch, freeze them, and then pop a couple into the toaster in the morning on your way out the door. It’s kind of like having brownies for breakfast!

While You’re At It, Prep Breakfast For The Week Too. It Only Takes 5 Minutes!

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Prepping overnight oats the night before is a fantastic way to ensure that your morning runs smoothly. These delicious oatmeal recipes are prepped in just 5 minutes. In fact, you can even make homemade oatmeal packets with these recipes, so all you have to do is grab a packet and get it in the fridge.

This originally appeared on The Gracious Pantry.

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