25 Meatless Meals (That Aren't Pasta)

Whether you’re finding it difficult to find meat, you’re trying to save money, or you simply want to cut back on your meat consumption, here are some delicious meatless meals (that aren’t pasta) to add to your menu!

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Are you looking for some good meatless meals to add to your weekly meal rotation?

At the time I’m writing this, many of us are facing possible or current meat shortages in the grocery stores due to the Coronavirus. In many of our area grocery stores, limits are being placed on meat purchases, and we’re seeing lots of sparse selections.

I’m confident this situation won’t last forever, but even in non-COVID times, meatless meals are a great way to support your health and your budget. (Although, not if you ask my meat-loving husband. 😉 )

Whether you’re finding it difficult to find meat, you’re trying to save money, or you simply want to cut back on your meat consumption, here are some delicious meatless meals to add to your menu!

25 Meatless Meals (That Aren’t Pasta)

Quinoa enchilada casserole — or One Pan Mexican Quinoa
Beans & Rice — Season two cans of black or pinto beans (or about two cups of homemade beans) with 1 cup fresh cilantro, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp chili powder, and the juice of two limes. Serve over rice.
Vegetarian Burrito Bowl — can definitely customize using whatever you have on hand!
Tuna Patties — since this is not a strictly vegetarian list, I’m choosing to include tuna since it’s aa pantry staple and much cheaper/more readily available than meat
Tuna Melts
Tuna & White Bean Salad — makes for a PERFECT healthy lunch or a light dinner!
Black Bean Burgers — I’ve substituted other kinds of cheese, and it has turned out great!
Vegetarian tacos
Cheese & Bean (optional) Quesadillas
Bean & Cheese Burritos
Eggplant Parmesan
Spanish Omelette
Mexican Baked Eggs
Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Panini — a great dish to add to my list of cold dinners for hot summers!
Grilled Cheese and Apple Sandwiches — a grilled cheese sandwich with cheddar cheese and thinly sliced (cored) apple
Egg Salad — there are many recipes out there, but here’s a good basic one
Hummus & Veggie Sandwich (or wraps or these pinwheels)
Margherita Pizza
White Bean Soup — best with homemade chicken broth
Zucchini “meatballs” — this can be served on pasta, sure, but also on rice, salads, or sandwiches
Quinoa Pizza Bites
Chef Salad
Potato & Corn Chowder
Breakfast for dinner — eggs + pancakes/waffles/muffins/hashbrowns + fruit
Vegetarian Fried Rice
Rice bowl with beans or fried egg

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