24 Vegetarian Meals Even Meat Eaters Will Love

These Healthy Vegetarian Meals are the tastiest way to eat more veggies – you'll want to make them all the time, Meatless Mondays or not!

Vegetarian Recipes

You don’t need meat to make a delicious meal! There are plenty of amazing recipes out there that are fully vegetarian. With the right spices, ingredients and plant-based proteins, you can make a dish that’s so tasty, you won’t even notice that the meat is missing. Get all of my vegetarian recipes here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of being a vegetarian?

There are lots of benefits of being a vegetarian. It can lower your blood pressure, improve your heart health, reduce your risk of diabetes and promote bone health.

What is plant-based protein?

Plant-based protein is any source of protein that comes from plants with no animal products or meat. Some of the best sources of plant-based protein are tofu, lentils, beans, nutritional yeast and hemp seeds.

What's the difference between a vegan and vegetarian diet?

A vegetarian diet excludes all meat while a vegan diet excludes meat and any animal products, including milk or dairy.

Watch how to make some of these recipes on YouTube!

Vegetarian Staples

Whether you've been wanting to try out Meatless Mondays or you're fully vegetarian, these staple dishes are the perfect base for a vegetarian meal! Learn to make them in a variety of ways and your choices are endless. You can decide to prepare them as a side or as a complete meal for even more flexibility.

Sweet Potatoes 3 Ways via The Girl on Bloor // How to Make Cauliflower Rice 5 Ways via The Girl on Bloor

Easy Quinoa Salad Recipes 5 Ways via The Girl on Bloor // Instant Pot Lentils via Eating Instantly

Vegetarian Rice Dishes & Bowls

These vegetarian rice dishes and meal prep bowls are amazing! They use a variety of proteins, like legumes or tofu, to make a delicious and satisfying meal. They're proof that eating vegetarian doesn't have to be boring!

Chana Masala via The Girl on Bloor // Sticky Ginger Sesame Tofu Stir Fry via The Girl on Bloor

Build Your Own Buddha Bowl via The Girl on Bloor // Slow Cooker Lentil Curry via The Girl on Bloor

Caribbean BBQ Tofu Vegetable Bowl via The Girl on Bloor // Slow Cooker Peanut Stew via The Girl on Bloor

Vegetarian Soups & Chilis

These hearty vegetarian soups and chilis are so comforting! They're all high in protein and fibre and they're packed with flavour. They'll fill you up when it's cold and dreary.

Creamy Portobello Mushroom Soup via The Girl on Bloor // 30-Minute Tortellini Minestrone Soup via The Girl on Bloor

Instant Pot Taco Soup via The Girl on Bloor // Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Lentil Chili via The Girl on Bloor

Vegetarian Pastas

Pasta's one of my favourite dishes to make vegetarian. These pastas come together so easily with a mix of different vegetables. Pair them with a side salad to get even more vegetables in!

Super Easy Mini Vegetable Lasagna Cups via The Girl on Bloor // One Pot Pasta Primavera via The Girl on Bloor

White Cheddar Truffle Mac and Cheese via The Girl on Bloor // Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese via The Girl on Bloor

Vegetarian Salads & Sandwiches

This wouldn't be a good vegetarian meal round up if I didn't include salads! These salads are great for meal prepping and will definitely fill you up thanks to their hearty ingredients. I also included two go-to sandwich recipes that make excellent lunches!