It's Monday already! It's the start of a new week and a new week of meal ideas. For this Monday's Meal Ideas post I am sharing meatless recipes from my fellow nutrition bloggers. Meatless Monday is a campaign that has been around since WWI. Meatless Monday started out as a way to reduce the consumption of staples needed for the war effort. The campaign was revitalized in 2003 to bring attention to the health problems associated with eating too much meat. Studies have shown that diets rich in plants and lower in animal products can lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol levels, reduce weight, and likely reduce some cancer risks. You do not need to become vegan or vegetarian, however making some of your meals meatless can still have a huge impact on your health.
I asked some of my fellow dietitian/health bloggers to share some of their favorite meatless recipes. You will find a variety of recipes this week ranging from pasta dishes to salads and soups. Give meatless a try! You won't be sorry. Here are twenty-five recipes!
Mexican
Sweet Potato Black Bean Veggie Enchiladas: FANNEtasticfood
Butternut Squash Taco Bowls: The Nutrition Adventure
Vegetarian Mexican Lasagna: Sinful Nutrition
Black Bean and Corn Enchiladas: Carrots and Cake
The Ultimate Veggie Burrito: The Crowded Table
Asian
Maitake Mushroom Fried Rice: East End Nutrition
Thai Coconut Curry: Twellman Nutrition
Indian
Vegetarian Potato & Mushrooms Curry: Eats Real Food
Tofu Tikka Masala: Food Pleasure and Health
Italian
Three Cheese Butternut Squash Lasagna: Nourished Simply
Easy Pizza Toasts: Sara Hass RDN
White Bean & Veggie Rotini Marinara: Nutrition Starring You
Soups and Stews
Roasted Carrot Sweet Potato Soup: Nourished Simply
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Stew: Dietitian Brittany
Peach Chutney Samosa Stew: Smart Nutrition
Three Bean Vegetarian Southern Chili: NourishRDs
Acorn Squash Soup: Nourished Simply
Salads
Greek Quinoa Salad for Two: Nourished Simply
Grilled Tofu Panzanella Salad: Nutritionist Reviews
Caprese Salad: Nourished Simply
Zucchini Caprese Salad: Nourished Simply
Comfort Food
Lentil Macaroni & Cheese: The Lean Green Bean
Curried Root Vegetable "Scrapple": Katie Cavuto
Greek Zucchini Pie: Nutritioulicious
Green & Goat Cheese Pie with Potato Crust: My Bottomless Boyfriend
Brittany says
Great round-up! Thanks for including my pumpkin stew recipe. 🙂 Definitely pinning this as a go-to for meatless Monday menu ideas!
Jennifer Lynn-Pullman says
Thank you for sharing your recipe.
Alanna says
Wow, all of these recipes look amazing! Love Meatless Mondays 🙂 Thanks so much for including my curry!!
Jennifer Lynn-Pullman says
Love curry!
Gabrielle Maston says
These are great ideas, I'm currently going through a phase on what to cook. Meat free inspirations are great! The sweet potato Enchiladas might make a good dinner tonight #winning ! Thanks for a great post 🙂
Jennifer Lynn-Pullman says
Enjoy!
Megan {Country Cleaver} says
I am in desperate need of some healthy Monday options! What a lineup.
Jennifer Lynn-Pullman says
Glad you find this helpful.
Jessica @ Nutritioulicious says
so many delish & pretty recipes! thanks for including my Greek Zucchini Pie in the roundup!
Jennifer Lynn-Pullman says
Can't wait to try your zucchini pie.
Katie says
What a delicious looking round up-! Thank you for including my recipe!
Jennifer Lynn-Pullman says
Thank you for sharing your recipe with me!
Nita Sharda says
Thank you so much for including our enchilada recipe. Looking forward to sharing this post! Plus...I got a few ideas out of it for myself!
Jennifer Lynn-Pullman says
Love your enchilada recipe.