All hail the Buddha bowl for being a nourishing dinner — or lunch. This one is an explosion of flavors thanks to cauliflower, eggplant, two kinds of tomatoes, hummus and greens. There's something new in every bite so no one will be thinking about meat.
Recipe and image via @sprinkle_of_green
Recipe and image via @sprinkle_of_green
Those gargantuan balls are made from a hearty combo of mushrooms, chia seeds, rolled oats, pecans and spices. The "cheese" isn't parmesan, but a cashew and nutritional yeast "parm." Serve with tomato sauce and garlic bread for a comforting Meatless Monday feast.
Recipe and image via @thefirstmess
Recipe and image via @thefirstmess
Prepping a big pot of vegetarian chili on the weekend gets you ready for Meatless Monday. If you forgot/were too lazy, these vegetarian chili-stuffed peppers can be made in no time. Yes, there are red peppers underneath the mounds of quinoa and bean chili.
Recipe and image via @eatingwith_em
Recipe and image via @eatingwith_em
This colorful creation is Instagram goals, plus it's vegetarian and easier to make than you might think. The most time-consuming step is finely cutting (or using a mandolin to slice) the vegetables then arranging them. Then it's into the oven to finish the impressive dish.
Recipe and image via @conscious_cooking
Recipe and image via @conscious_cooking
When you want lasagna but don't want to wait for it to bake for an hour, turn to these genius lasagna roll-ups. The recipe takes 30 minutes from start to finish. You'll feel so fancy with the truffle tofu "ricotta" and mushroom combination that meat won't enter your mind.
Recipe and image via @rabbitandwolves
Recipe and image via @rabbitandwolves