Recipes Everyday Cooking Vegetarian 20 Meatless Monday Ideas That Everyone Will Love By Corey Williams Corey Williams Corey Williams is a food writer for MyRecipes and Allrecipes. She has a decade of journalism experience. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on November 5, 2020 Close Photo: *Sherri* You won't miss the meat in these vegetarian dinner recipes. From classic comfort foods (Chuck's Favorite Mac and Cheese is wonderfully creamy, and this top-rated Hearty Vegetable Lasagna is packed with Italian flavor) to plant-based takes on meaty favorites (you must try these Quinoa Black Bean Burgers), even the pickiest carnivores will love these Meatless Monday ideas. 01 of 20 Hearty Vegetable Lasagna View Recipe *Sherri* Don't worry! Lasagna lovers won't even miss the meat in this hearty vegetarian recipe. 02 of 20 Quick and Easy Vegetable Soup View Recipe sheribdb This filling tomato-based soup is quick, easy, and surprisingly low in calories. The secret ingredient? A can of V8! 03 of 20 Black Bean and Salsa Soup View Recipe Photo by bd.weld. bd.weld Use your immersion blender to make this six-ingredient soup on busy weeknights. Perfect for last-minute dinners, this recipe only takes about five minutes to throw together. 04 of 20 Quinoa Black Bean Burgers View Recipe Autumneyes "These vegetarian burgers are delicious," says recipe creator DownHomeCitySisters.com. "Your carnivorous friends will be impressed. My favorite way to serve is on a whole-wheat bun with garlic-lemon mayonnaise, fresh raw spinach, sliced tomato, and caramelized onions!" 05 of 20 Portobello Penne Pasta Casserole View Recipe Photo by Allrecipes Magazine. This easy, cheesy pasta casserole is a comfort food favorite. You won't regret serving it on Meatless Monday. 06 of 20 Healthy Broccoli Cheese Bake View Recipe Allrecipes Magazine Though it's healthier than a classic broccoli-cheese casserole, this hearty and nutritious dish is full of flavor. 07 of 20 The Best Vegetarian Chili in the World View Recipe the Michael Hanna We're not exaggerating here: This truly is the best vegetarian chili in the world. Three cans of protein-packed beans more than make up for the lack of meat. 08 of 20 Vegetarian Moussaka View Recipe Mama Rho "Wow this recipe is fantastic," says reviewer Susan Richardson Herald. "Followed the recipe just as written and it is absolutely wonderful. Thank you!" 09 of 20 Veggie Pot Pie View Recipe Allrecipes "This recipe is delicious," according to reviewer kdeeryhays. "I would give it more than 5 stars if possible. As a vegetarian who lives in a house full of meat eaters, this recipe was a definite winner with everyone." 10 of 20 Delicious Black Bean Burritos View Recipe CookinBug These quick and easy vegetarian burritos are so good, according to recipe creator Alison, you'll want to have them every night. 11 of 20 Chuck's Favorite Mac and Cheese View Recipe MR. YO Sour cream, cottage cheese, Cheddar, and Parmesan work together beautifully to make this macaroni and cheese extra creamy and indulgent. 12 of 20 Peanut Noodles View Recipe lutzflcat It only takes about 10 minutes to throw together this delicious vegetarian recipe. Serve it warm for dinner tonight, then pack the cold leftovers for tomorrow's lunch. 13 of 20 Vegetable Fried Rice View Recipe naples34102 There's nothing quite like a hearty plate of fried rice. Whip up some sriracha mayo to give this recipe a pleasantly spicy kick. 14 of 20 Authentic Pizza Margherita View Recipe Cynthia Ross Here's an authentic Italian recipe that'll make you feel like you're eating dinner in Naples. In this case, less is definitely more. 15 of 20 Eggplant Parmesan View Recipe lutzflcat This healthier take on classic eggplant Parm is baked instead of fried, so you can feel better about going back for seconds. 16 of 20 Vegan Sweet Potato Chickpea Curry View Recipe Vegan Sweet Potato Chickpea Curry. Allrecipes Your plant-based friends will love this protein-packed vegan curry. Serve with basmati rice and a slice of naan. 17 of 20 Chef John's Meatless Meatballs View Recipe catherine.drew "Thanks to a thorough browning, mushrooms provide more than enough savoriness," according to Chef John. "The garlic, cheese, and parsley do the rest. What really blew me away was how close the texture was to actual meatballs. They are officially approved for use on spaghetti!" 18 of 20 Plant-Based Tacos View Recipe Buckwheat Queen You can serve this easy vegetarian recipe on Meatless Monday and Taco Tuesday. How's that for a versatile dinner? 19 of 20 Addictive Sweet Potato Burritos View Recipe Chef Mo "Once you've had one, you'll want another," says recipe creator Karena. "The recipe is a little different from most burrito recipes, but I've had many, many requests for it. Serve these with sour cream, chopped green onions, and salsa." 20 of 20 Chili Rellenos Casserole View Recipe Sherri This quick and easy Mexican casserole is perfect to serve when you have company over. Just don't expect leftovers! Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit