10 Meatless Monday Recipes You Should Try

My 10 Budget Recipes roundup proved to be popular, so I’m back at it again with 10 Meatless Monday Recipes You Should Try. Food is one of the largest expenses a family can have each month, which is why I’m a big believer in and lover of weekly meal plans. If you are looking for some new Meatless Monday recipes to…

Michelle Schroeder-Gardner

Last Updated: March 24, 2024

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My 10 Budget Recipes roundup proved to be popular, so I’m back at it again with 10 Meatless Monday Recipes You Should Try.

Food is one of the largest expenses a family can have each month, which is why I’m a big believer in and lover of weekly meal plans. If you are looking for some new Meatless Monday recipes to start making for you and/or your family, then you’ve come to the right place.

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the average family of four spends around $700 to $1,000 a month on food. That’s a lot of money, especially considering that most families waste around a large amount of their food each month!

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If you want Meatless Monday recipes that are budget friendly and delicious, don’t worry, it is possible! The Meatless Monday ideas included in this recipes roundup are affordable, easy, and you may already have many of the ingredients in your home!

I have all of these recipes in my current meal plan, and I’m excited to make all of them.

Note: If you’re looking for easy weekly meal plans, full of budget recipes, I recommend $5 Meal Plan. $5 Meal Plan is a meal planning service that sends you a delicious meal plan and shopping list every week for just $5 a month.

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Here are 10 Meatless Monday recipes you should try:

1. Roasted Garlic and Kale Spaghetti Squash with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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Are you looking for meatless Monday recipes? Here are healthy meatless meals for dinner, crockpot, they're easy ideas, and some great vegan ideas as well!

2. Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quesadillas

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Are you looking for meatless Monday recipes? Here are healthy meatless meals for dinner, crockpot, they're easy ideas, and some great vegan ideas as well!

3. Vegan Jambalaya

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Are you looking for meatless Monday recipes? Here are healthy meatless meals for dinner, crockpot, they're easy ideas, and some great vegan ideas as well!

4. Vegan Shepherds Pie

Get the recipe here.

Are you looking for meatless Monday recipes? Here are healthy meatless meals for dinner, crockpot, they're easy ideas, and some great vegan ideas as well!

5. Pineapple Fried Rice

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Are you looking for meatless Monday recipes? Here are healthy meatless meals for dinner, crockpot, they're easy ideas, and some great vegan ideas as well!

6. Vegan Tuscan Rigatoni

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Are you looking for meatless Monday recipes? Here are healthy meatless meals for dinner, crockpot, they're easy ideas, and some great vegan ideas as well!

7. One Skillet Mexican Rice Casserole

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Are you looking for meatless Monday recipes? Here are healthy meatless meals for dinner, crockpot, they're easy ideas, and some great vegan ideas as well!

8. Creamy Broccoli Apple Salad Recipe

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Are you looking for meatless Monday recipes? Here are healthy meatless meals for dinner, crockpot, they're easy ideas, and some great vegan ideas as well!

9. Ricotta and Spinach Calzones

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Are you looking for meatless Monday recipes? Here are healthy meatless meals for dinner, crockpot, they're easy ideas, and some great vegan ideas as well!

10. Three Cheese Baked Penne

Get the recipe here.

Are you looking for meatless Monday recipes? Here are healthy meatless meals for dinner, crockpot, they're easy ideas, and some great vegan ideas as well!

What are your favorite Meatless Monday recipes right now? Share them in the comments below!


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  1. I steered away much from consuming Steak, beef, and pork. I don’t eat Chicken cheese steaks anymore. I’m mindful about what I eat at the Hibachi restaurant because oil converts to Estrogen in the body and raises bad cholesterol levels and contributes to unhealthy weight gain. I used to be almost meatless back in the day. I find myself wanting to revisit those days now with this new weight loss journey. 🙂

  2. We haven’t eaten meet in our household for over 2 years. It’s been amazing for our health and also the environment!

  3. Perfect timing!

    I just read The Longevity Diet by Dr. Valter Longo. It seriously made me consider how much meat I’m eating and I decided it’s time to cut back.

    Thanks for the recommendations!

    1. I’ll have to check that out!

  4. I’ve cut back on meat recently due to some documentaries I watched on Netflix. The maltreatment of the animals and environmental impacts are obscene. I haven’t stopped eating meat, I just eat it less and enjoy it more when I do have it.

    Thanks for these awesome recipes. Can’t wait to try!

    1. Let me know which one is your fave!

  5. Thanks so much for including my jambalaya recipe in your roundup! The shepherd’s pie and pineapple fried rice look amazing! I’ve pinned it to all my vegetarian boards.

  6. Jane Ritchuk

    We very much like Gnocci with white beans, sun dried tomatoes, spinach, EVOO, garlic and some herbs. So filling and tasty.

  7. Barbara Sloan

    Have you ever tried converting your pizza dough recipe to gluten free option?

  8. Peggy J Hayes

    I have been cutting back for some times now w/ meats. I cook alot in my air fryer and only eat chicken and turkey.