Trying to Eat Less Meat? 10 Veggie Dishes for Carnivores
Julie Bitely
| 2 min read
If one of your health goals is to eat less meat, you’ll be happy to know that endless days of salads don’t have to be your future.
Nothing against salads, but sometimes you need something a little heartier and filling, especially at dinnertime. We found ten vegetarian and vegan recipes that will help you meet your meat reduction goals and still fill you up. They’ll also ensure that everyone in your family – even the carnivores – enjoy a healthy, hearty meal.
Acorn Squash Stuffed with Chard and White BeansA hearty filling of olives, tomato paste, white beans, and Parmesan cheese elevates squash from side dish to dinner.
Mexican Sweet Potato Veggie MedleyGet a yummy meal on the table in less than 30 minutes with this Mexican-inspired dish featuring sweet potatoes, corn, black beans, and avocado.
Kale Lentil SoupTomatoes, lentils, sweet potato, onion, garlic, kale, and bell pepper combine to make a fill-you-up soup perfect for cold winter days and nights. Use vegetable broth to make this truly vegetarian.
Black-eyed Pea Vegan Burgers Black-eyed peas and mushrooms provide just the right texture to make these meatless patties worth sinking your teeth into.
Vietnamese Dan Dan Noodles This recipe is described as the “edgy cousin” to Asian noodles dressed with spicy peanut sauce. We’re in! Ground beef is replaced with tofu for a meatless delight.
Three Cheese and Sage RavioliA mixture of low-fat cheeses, fresh sage, shallots, and red Swiss chard all wrapped up in wonton wrappers adds up to a healthy and meat-free take on ravioli.
Chickpea CurryThis recipe is easily adaptable by mixing up the veggies called for with ones you particularly prefer.
Vegan PizzaA fresh, classic pizza that will make meat eaters forget all about sausage and pepperoni. Vegan Parmesan completes this pie.
Vegan LasagnaMake this comfort food staple on the weekend and enjoy leftovers all week.
Lentil Stew with Winter VegetablesWarm and filling and perfect for feeding a big brood. Root vegetables, lentils, and kale will leave everyone full and satisfied.
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