Our most popular meatless recipes are great for everyone. Even if you’re not vegan or vegetarian, you’ll be amazed by the flavors of the vegetables, fruits and spices that you usually miss out on. Making these ingredients the stars of the show provides a unique mix of flavors to balance out a meal and spruce up the vibrancy of your plate. The colors are stunning from the rich greens to the deep reds, the sight alone will have your mouth watering.
These meals often provide a more light and fresh taste that fills you up without making you sluggish. Of course they’re great options for anyone looking for a healthier diet but they also offer a lot in terms of variety and taste profile.
1. Oven Baked Oats with Apricots & Berries
Whether it’s cooked on the stovetop or baked in the oven, baked oatmeal is a healthy meal prep breakfast that you can combine with creative toppings for a healthy breakfast or delicious snack.
It is an excellent source of soluble fiber that promotes improving LDL and cholesterol levels. Oats contain antioxidants that can help reduce blood pressure. Oatmeal helps you keep full by slowing down the emptying of the stomach which can help with weight loss and decrease the risk of obesity. It is also a great vehicle for nutritious fruit toppings such as bananas, apples, pears, and strawberries
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Oven Baked Oats with Apricots & Berries Recipe
2. Roasted Broccolini with Dried Cranberries
This is a delightful combination of flavors and textures that dance on your taste buds while providing a filling meal, packed with nutrients. The vibrant colors of the broccolini and cranberries are appetizing at first glance to the last bite. The bitterness is perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the cranberries and onions. The garlic and balsamic vinegar round out and develop the overall flavor to create a beautiful meal.
The wonderfully balanced flavors deliver a hearty meal. This popular meatless recipe can be a side or a main dish.
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Roasted Broccolini with Dried Cranberries Recipe
3. Roasted Rainbow Carrots and Green Beans
This beautiful mix of colors and flavors is a great addition to any meal. As one of our most popular meatless recipes, the taste of the carrots, mixed green beans and drizzled balsamic dressing is a gorgeous medley. The crisp bite on the vegetables provide texture and the light salting enhances the natural sweetness of the veggies. The overall taste is fresh, hearty and well balanced. Meatless recipes are exciting, delicious and nutritious.
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Roasted Rainbow Carrots and Green Beans Recipe
4. Cranberry Oatmeal Muffin Bars
We enjoy prepping make ahead breakfasts for the week so that we always have something on hand to start off the day with fuel and energy. And actually, the cranberries, oats, and a pinch of cinnamon make this recipe enjoyable to eat any time of they day.
Rolled oats are a type of whole grain that provides a good source of fiber and nutrients. Cranberries are a rich source of vitamin C which is good for your skin, muscles, and bones. These are two healthy ingredients that you should stock up on as a solo cook
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Cranberry Oatmeal Muffin Bars Recipes
5. Cinnamon Toast Quinoa Crunch with Strawberries
If you enjoy oatmeal for breakfast, try this healthy breakfast alternative. It is a sweet and nutty cinnamon-toasted quinoa recipe. Feel good and start the day off with this super healthy bowl of nutrients!
While we often enjoy quinoa as a stand-in for rice at dinner time, we’re sharing the love for this superfood and giving it a deserved spot at our table as a healthy breakfast option
- It is super nutritious just like oatmeal. It’s high in protein and contains high fiber, it is gluten-free, and easy to digest.
- This breakfast quinoa is a great vegetarian, gluten-free option for breakfast.
- It’s super fluffy and you can dress it up with whatever toppings and other nutritious fruits you enjoy.
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Cinnamon Toast Quinoa Crunch with Strawberries Recipe
6. Zucchini Spirals with Corn Medley
This delectable medley of vegetables is a stand out of our most popular meatless recipes. From first glance to the last bite, the flavors are fresh, light, and wholesome. Many of these meatless meals offer vibrant colors and this dish is always a stunner. It’s a great choice for dinner parties as well!
It’s a different take on a normal salad although the idea is the same, this medley fills you up fast without making you feel heavy. It’s a great option for any meal of the day but especially lunch. It keeps your energy up, is easily prepped in advance, and is a welcome meal. The Italian dressing helps tie the overall dish together and blends some of the unique flavors just a bit but other dressings would work as well.
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Zucchini Spirals with Corn Medley Recipe
7. Mashed Creamy Cauliflower with Roasted Pistachios
This cauliflower mashed “potatoes” is so much creamier than you can ever imagine. It is filled with such great flavor and serves as a great low-carb alternative to your classic mashed potatoes. This would make a perfect side dish for any cold winter feast and will be a great addition to Thanksgiving entrees. If you’re looking for an easy side dish to prep for the holidays, try this dish. No need for peeling and cooks in less time than your classic mashed potatoes.
While the texture may be close, they will not exactly taste the same. Cauliflower will naturally be blander because of the water content. Try roasting the cauliflower instead of steaming for a firmer mash. Roasting it will also give it a sweeter and nuttier flavor. We also added the same herbs that we normally would add to mashed potatoes such as chives.
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Creamy Cauliflower Mashed “Potatoes” with Roasted Pistachios Recipe
8. Cauliflower Fried Rice
This healthier, delicious twist of a traditional fired rice can keep you on your diet without feeling like you’re giving up your favorite foods. Cauliflower Fried Rice is one of our most popular meatless recipes for good reason. The flavorful and satisfying crunch of the cauliflower and carrots provide the texture while the peas and cabbage bring vibrancy and unique flavors to the dish. It’s a well balanced meal that fills you up while staying light. We use sesame oil in the recipe which adds a rich, nutty aroma.
This is a great side dish or main course and is a great option for gluten free eaters. Enjoy a savory vegetable dish like you haven’t had before.
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Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe
More about Meatless Meals:
- Meatless meals make great side dishes and main courses and provide nutrients that most people are normally missing out on with heavier meat diets. The ratio of calories to nutrients is significantly better so you can fuel your body without feeling bloated or heavy.
- If you shop right, meatless meals can be more affordable as meat prices tend to be the bulk of the cost per meal.
- Vegetable and fruit focused meals introduce new and unique flavors that are typically covered up by the protein. This is a great way to expand your meals and the flavors in your life without having to learn whole new recipes. The variations on popular dishes can also keep the food you love in your rotation without it getting old.
- Look for balanced recipes or flavors that you’re familiar with, especially if you’re newer to meatless meal prep.
