Here Are 52 Plant-Based Recipes So You Can Celebrate Meatless Monday for a Whole Year

Your farmers’ market bounty just met its match. Fresh zucchini, mushrooms, spinach, and basil come together in this veggie-forward Italian masterpiece. And did we mention it’s under 300 calories?

A vegan BLT from Whole Foods went viral earlier this year, and we replicated the recipe with shortcuts. This house-smoked version allows for a truly bacon-like flavor — you’ll never have a BLT quite like it.

Wonton wrappers stand in for pasta, while basil and lemon keep this summer dish zesty and fresh.

Browned butter brings a nutty sweetness and pairs beautifully with whole wheat pasta. Mix in bright broccoli crowns, lemon slices, and top it off with pecorino Romano cheese for a perfect main.

Season's best tomatoes and eggplant add heft to this super simple pasta dish. Fresh haricots verts provide a little crunch, while the burrata lends a creamy hand to the plateful of your new favorite pasta.

With 4 shells per serving, this hearty dish packs a cheesy, protein punch.

Crunchy cabbage balances out earthy umaminess in this vegan cookout alternative.

This 25-minute meal will have you tossing out your Chinese take-out menu.

You'll love this better than delivery pizza will make Hawaiian pizza lovers do a double take.

Use up the last bit of sweet summer corn for these delicious dinner-ready cakes. Prep your patties on Sunday for an easy sear-and-eat Monday night.

This is your ultimate one-pan cheesy pasta dish with meaty mushrooms, all for under 450 calories. Did we mention it's super kid-friendly?

The rich, aromatic curry flavor of this dish will warm you up on a chilly fall evening. The best part? The slow cooker does all the work.

Weeknight lasagnas can be a little too much work. This simpler version cooks down on the stovetop and utilizes the broiler for a quick finish.

Slow cookers are great for the first Monday of the month. Spend ten simple minutes tossing this together, and you'll end with a deliciously filling vegetarian masterpiece.

Try this vegetarian version of a classic curry dish and you won't ever turn back. It's mild enough that anyone can enjoy it, and so filling the meat lovers in your family won't even mind.

Serve up this plant-based feast in just 20 minutes. Using a food processor will have your patties ready in a snap. Then, simply top with our creamy avocado sauce and it's officially burger night.

There's no denying this meatless main is the ultimate winner in pasta goodness. Your kids will love the triple cheesiness, and you'll praise the bits of roasted broccoli, cauliflower, butternut squash, and Brussels sprouts.

Spice up your veg-forward dinner with paprika, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, and tomato paste. Chickpeas bring protein to the plate, while butternut squash adds a wholesome, meaty depth. Simply swap chicken stock for vegetable stock for a full, meatless creation.

The perfect combination of roasted bell peppers, mushrooms, asparagus, and walnuts brings out a surprisingly meaty texture in this all-veggie loaf. It's a classic dish that got a makeover so good vegetarians and carnivores alike will ask for seconds.

Sweet potato and cauliflower are sometimes the forgotten produce of the season, but they're definitely worthy of a place on your menu. This steamy curry packs a protein punch with hearty chickpeas and gives your palate a surprise with delicate Madras curry powder.

Since Thanksgiving is around the corner, lighten up with this perfect fall plate. The chickpea meatballs are reminiscent of falafel and make this simple salad stand-out as a go-to dinner year round.

At this point, you're tired of turkey and need something with a totally different flavor profile from your leftovers. Enter the smoky lentil stew. This one-pot wonder becomes a thick stew with bright kale and carrots. But the real show-stopper is the poached egg in each individual bowl. Serve with crusty bread and enjoy.

Creamy lentils turn this rice into a truly showstopping vegetarian main, and the toasted pine nuts give it a pleasant crunch. For something extra, top with yogurt, garlic, mint, or even a boiled egg.

Pre-cooked lentils save 30 minutes in this weeknight dinner, and full-fat yogurt makes the dish feel extra satisfying. Plus, the indulgent patties come together quickly in the food processor and create a satiating topper for the bright greens.

Christmas is coming, and this 20-minute meatless meal is your ticket to a quick dinner. Orange juice and soy sauce thicken to a sticky, sweet-and-salty sauce reminiscent of your favorite Asian style takeout.

So you skipped Meatless Monday in favor of Christmas Eve (we don't blame you), but Meatless Wednesday is here to take its place! The stock you'll make from soaking dried mushrooms becomes a meaty base for the perfect post-holiday feast.

This light dinner makes the most of seasonal winter flavors like roasted sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower.

If you're feeling adventurous and looking for something filling, this main uses both tempeh and silken tofu for a double dose of protein.

Roasted walnut oil is the secret ingredient in this upgraded version of the traditional Italian garlic and oil pasta. With just five ingredients, this recipe is delicious simplicity at its best.

If you're looking for something to serve to a crowd—this is for you. Take a classic meal and make it lighter by baking it in the oven and mixing multiple part-skim cheeses for a crispy, cheesy finish.

Toss the grilled cheese and boxed tomato soup for this 20-minute meal you can keep in your back pocket for a busy night. Panko bread crumbs combined with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano create crispy, cheesy bites that are the perfect tomato soup accoutrement.

Snag store-bought pizza dough for a weeknight shortcut and top the pie with whole tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and olives. Finish with a dusting of fresh basil and Aleppo pepper for a healthier version of family pizza night.

We crumble up tempeh and two kinds of mushrooms to mimic the meaty texture of a true bolognese, and it’s just as delicious. Let the rind of your Parmigiano-Reggiano soak in the sauce for flavor you won’t believe is meat-free.

The rich, velvety sauce—with creamy peanut butter, coconut milk, and bold spices—for this weeknight meal comes together in just 25 minutes.

Roasting sweet potatoes and bell peppers brings out their natural sweet flavors. Serve over quinoa topped with toasted almonds, lime dressing, kale, crumbly cheese, and creamy avocado for a simple, throw together feast. Plus, the leftovers make for a great lunch.

Break out the squash! This 20-minute meal will be your warm weather favorite. Spiralized veggies take the place of pasta, but we promise the 20 grams of protein is enough to fill you up.

This one-pan dinner is the perfect segue to spring. Winter veggies like sweet potato and cauliflower create the perfect plate when accentuated with fresh spring mint.

Hearty bulgur bulks up these burgers with whole-grain goodness and a subtle nuttiness. Blend the grain with creamy chickpeas and top the patty off with mashed avocado for the perfect bite.

For just 250 calories, this soup brings bold flavor from butternut squash, coconut milk, and bright curry paste. Blend in silken tofu for extra creaminess (without actual cream) and filling protein.

Cumin, coriander, dill, cilantro, and chives add layers of flavor to this pasta that the entire family will ask for again and again.

Not all grain bowls are great, but this version tops chewy farro with spring-forward ingredients like mushrooms, sliced fennel, and asparagus for an amazing— and healthy — dinner option. Stir in the delicate lemon-butter sauce and shaved Parmesan cheese for the perfect 25-minute main.

This pasta is packed with flavors and textures from three different varieties of mushrooms, giving this veggie dish an uncharacteristically meaty bite. The sauce is reminiscent of decadent stroganoff, but it packs on only 313 calories.

Asparagus, sugar snap peas, and green peas spring forward in this less than 250 calorie Alfredo dish. A perfectly smooth sauce courtesy of a milk, flour, cream cheese, and pecorino Romano will satisfy all your cream sauce cravings.

Bright green vegetables, fresh herbs, citrus dressing, and creamy goat cheese come together to remind you of all the flavors you love most about Spring.

Everything you love about nachos, packed onto a single, crunchy tostada shell. Creamy refried black beans are blended with fresh pico de gallo for a mouth-watering base, then topped with cabbage slaw for a refreshing spring main.

Shaved down asparagus adds a sweet crunch, while bright seasonal peas and salty Parmigiano-Reggiano combine for a delicate pesto and round out this cheesy, springy pasta.

A fresh base of lemony ricotta is the perfect canvas for deeply charred green onions and artichokes. You’ll never turn to boring takeout pizza again.

This 20-minute dish brings out-of-the-box flavors like sesame oil, Chinese hot mustard, and rice vinegar together to make a dreamy dressing. Crunchy carrot ribbons add texture to the bowl, while hearty soba noodles make for a super-filling meatless main.

Dry mustard enhances the cheesy flavor of the extra-sharp cheddar, while swapping in brown rice macaroni provides a gluten-free twist on a classic.

The secret ingredient in this probiotic-packed salad is the bright pink beet kvass, a fermented beverage. Drizzle it over colorful kale, Easter Egg radishes, and cherry tomatoes for a stunning plate.

With 8 grams of fiber, this salad satisfies without the meat. Toss together roasted walnuts, chickpeas, arugula, dried figs, and carrots for the perfect accompaniment to a sweet dressing and chunks of tangy goat cheese.

This simple salad of green beans, asparagus, carrots, and shallots comes together in just 35 minutes. Mix in a vinegar-based, herb dressing and hearty farro for an ultra-filling meal.