Meat-Free Meals Everyone In the Family Will Enjoy

Posted: March 12, 2022 9:26 am

If you’ve been tasked with getting dinner on the table, you’re likely trying to find meals that everyone in the family will love. If you’ve got vegetarians and picky eaters in your family, finding the perfect dinner recipe can be challenging. These easy and tasty vegetarian meals are sure to please everyone at the table whether they’re vegetarian or not.

Curried Vegetable Pot Pie

Pot pies are a popular option for dinner but they traditionally contain chicken. However, you can make pot pies with curried vegetables for a flavorful vegetarian option. These perfectly seasoned veggies are baked under a flaky crust that is sure to impress your loved ones, especially if you’ve got to get dinner on the table quickly.

Vegan Lentil Meatloaf Cups

If meatloaf is a favorite in your family, you can make a vegetarian meatloaf with lentils instead of ground meat. Top the meatloaf cups with a savory tomato sauce and serve with mashed potatoes and green beans for a classic dinner that the vegetarians in your family can enjoy.

Barbecue Shepherd’s Pie with Chickpea and Lentils

Shepherd’s pie is an easy and delicious meal that is comforting and decadent. Even the picky eaters in your family will love this vegetarian version of the dish. Lentils and chickpeas are used in place of ground beef or lamb to make this meal complete. Top the shepherd’s pie with herb-butter mashed potatoes for the ultimate comfort food.

Spaghetti Squash and Black Bean Enchiladas

This baked Mexican casserole is a hearty dish that you can serve for dinner or your next get-together. Even if your loved ones are picky eaters, they’ll love these vegetarian enchiladas filled with black beans and spaghetti squash. You make this meal complete by topping the enchiladas with your favorite taco fixings.

Crispy Baked Tacos with Summer Veggies

Taco Tuesday will never be the same once you introduce these baked tacos to your family. the tacos are a reliable source of protein, and the tomatoes and refried beans add to the taste and texture of the tacos. Serve the tacos with a side of salsa and sour cream for a delicious vegetarian dinner.

Sweet Potato and Chickpea Veggie Burgers

Make burger night even more interesting with these vegetarian burgers that are packed with healthy ingredients like chickpea and sweet potatoes. The burgers are high in fiber and vitamin A, and you can top the burgers with your favorite fixings and serve with a side of fries for a meat-free meal that will likely become a favorite in your household.

Potato and Chickpea Curry

If you and your family are fans of Indian food, you’ll love this potato and chickpea curry. This dinner is full of flavor and chickpeas and potatoes are used in place of meat to give the dish a healthy serving of protein. The curry is both smoky and spicy, and you can adjust the spice according to your taste.

Veggie Bean Chili

If you’re short on time and want to prepare a hearty meal, veggie bean chili is the way to go. This dish is packed with protein and fiber, along with a variety of beans that makes the dish visually interesting. You can serve the chili with a side of cornbread or on top of rice for an easy and filling meat-free dinner.

Baked Butternut Squash Risotto

If your family loves pasta, you can sneak some vegetables into this dish by using butternut squash. The squash has a sweet flavor that goes great with risotto so it’s sure to be a hit with kids — especially those who don’t like green veggies. This easy vegetarian dish is packed with vitamins and minerals and you can add butter and herbs to your liking.

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