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Over 50 Meatless Meal Ideas

July 13, 2015 by overtimecook Leave a Comment

Stumped with menu planning? Here are over fifty meatless meal ideas to help you out!

over 50 meatless meal ideas

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If you’re familiar with Jewish customs, you’re likely already aware of why I’m posting this list now. For those who aren’t, we are about to enter the saddest time of the Jewish year, the nine days of mourning [over the destruction of the temple]. During those days, we follow certain mourning customs, including refraining from eating any meat or chicken during this time. For some people, that’s no big deal. But for lots of folks, myself included, who eat chicken or meat basically every night of the year, this becomes a huge challenge. Add in my lifelong hatred of any fish, a minor lactose intolerance, and I totally feel for you guys if you’re struggling.

And that’s why I put this list together. Refer to it this week, but come back and refer to it all year. Whether you’re looking for meatless monday recipes, or you simply want to eat healthier by reducing the amount of chicken and meat in your diet, the following fifty+ recipes are going to make things so much easier for you!

Note that recipes on this blog are by me, those with a link to an outside blog or site, as noted next to the link, are not my recipes and haven’t been tested by me. They look great though, based on my knowledge of food and recipes. 

Over 50 Meatless Meal Ideas:  Scroll through this list and click the links to find your new family favorite!

Mains:

Some of these qualify as more of a “main” than others, but all of the following can be the basis of a great meal!

Healthy Quiche Cups

Vegetarian Black Bean Burgers

Healthy Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Mini Quinoa Pizzas

Healthy Chocolate Cheesecake Pancakes

Caprese Panini

Spinach and Chick Pea Veggie Burgers

Spaghetti Cheese and Spinach Pie

Grilled Vegetable and Pesto Panini

Sweet Potato Pasta

Quick and Easy BBQ Tofu

Fava Bean Falafel

Cajun Quinoa Burgers from Busy in Brooklyn

Thin Crust Vegetable Pizza from Cook it Kosher

Three Cheese Stuffed Shells from Chocolate Moosey

Broccoli Cheddar Quiche from Kosher on a Budget

Shakshuka from Chocolate Moosey

Crunchy Sesame Tofu from Kosher on a Budget

Quinoa and Zucchini Pie from Kitchen Tested

Israeli Style Falafel from Cook Kosher

Sesame Thai Noodles from Cook Kosher

Creamy Avocado Hummus with Za’atar from Little Ferraro Kitchen

3-Cheese Broccoli Pull Apart Buns from Busy in Brooklyn

Butternut Squash, Spinach and Mushroom Penne from Chocolate Moosey

Vegetarian Chili and Cornbread from Busy in Brooklyn

Caprese Quiche  from More Quiche, Please

Creamy Spinach Fettuccine from Cook it Kosher

Nacho Grilled Cheese Sandwich from Kitchen Tested

Starters, Salads, Soups and Sides:

Sometimes, all you need in order to dress up an old staple like baked ziti or fish sticks is an exciting and delicious new side, salad or soup. Here are some of my favorites: 

Fresh Garlic Pita Wedges

Homemade Potato Knishes

 

Hearty Split Pea Soup (Fat Free!)

Butternut Squash and Tomato Soup

Zucchini and Broccoli Soup

Tropical Lettuce Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad

Roasted Vegetable Chick Pea Salad

Marinated Tri-Color Pepper Salad

Roasted Butternut Squash Orzo Salad

Grilled Vegetable Rice Salad

Black Bean, Corn and Mango Salad

Broccoli and Quinoa Salad with Asian Vinaigrette

Roasted Sesame Broccoli

Healthy Mock Breaded Cauliflower

Roasted Green Beans with Onions and Garlic

Crispy Baked Onion Rings

Garlic and Basil Spaghetti Squash

Cheesy Smashed Potatoes (and more) from The ArtScroll Blog

Roasted Sweet Potato Salad from Everyday Kosher

Quinoa Chickpea Salad with Tahini Dressing from Hungry Couple NYC

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And now for the big question…. Which will you make first?!

Thanks for stopping by! I’m sure you’ll find something to enjoy on this list – and so will your friends! Make sure to share this great resource via email, or on any of your social media sites. Come back soon for another great recipe! Any questions? Need more ideas? Ask me in the comments below! -Miriam

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