35+ Meatless Monday Recipes | The Hoskins Kitchen

35+ Meatless Monday Recipes even picky eaters will love! From vegetarian pasta and salads to sandwiches, tacos and more, these easy, no-meat dinner ideas are perfect for any night of the week.

Looking for Meatless Monday recipes that everyone in the family will love? Look no further! From hearty vegetarian pasta dishes and refreshing salads to filling veggie soups and satisfying sandwiches, these quick and easy vegetarian dinner ideas are perfect for any night of the week.

Whether you're craving comfort food or something lighter, these vegetarian meals are sure to please picky eaters and fuel your family with healthy, protein-packed options.

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These no-meat recipes are not only perfect for meatless Mondays but make great lunch ideas too! Packed with fresh veggies and bursting with flavor, each dish offers a delicious way to enjoy nutritious meals without the hassle.

These veggie dishes are simple, satisfying, and ideal for busy families looking for healthy, meat-free meals that everyone can enjoy!

Thai red tofu curry with white rice in a white bowl.

This Thai Red Curry with Tofu and Veggies is bursting with bold flavor—and it’s way better than takeout! Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s the perfect quick and tasty dinner to serve with rice.

charred corn tortilla with Mexican chickpeas, cilantro sauce, avocado, lettuce and jalapenos

Spicy skillet chickpeas topped with an amazing cilantro lime sauce, mashed avocado, lettuce, chopped cilantro and jalapeños. These garbanzo bean tacos are perfect for vegetarian taco Tuesday dinners and might soon become a family favorite.

cooked tomato sauce pasta in instant pot, with fresh basil and wooden spoon.

This Instant Pot Penne alla Vodka is super easy and ready in 20 minutes. Toss in some cubed chicken or shrimp for added protein. It's thick, creamy and luxurious!

Butter Chickpeas is a vegetarian version of the classic Butter Chicken. An easy, loaded with flavor, butter chickpea curry will rival any butter chicken that you have ever tasted!!

Indian Chickpea and Spinach Curry is healthy, flavorful, tastes authentic but made with shortcuts for a quick weeknight meal.

crispy naan pizza topped with basil on a white plate.

This Air Fryer Naan Pizza is ready in under 10 minutes. With a super crispy crust, these are the easiest pizzas you'll make. Customize it with your favorite pizza toppings - They are quicker than takeout!

Cooked mushroom sandwiches on a cast iron skillet.

This Mushroom Sandwich features sautéed mushrooms seasoned with aromatic herbs and spices, all smothered in glorious, gooey cheese. This easy vegetarian sandwich is ready in under 20 minutes!

eggplant parmesan on plates garnished with basil.

This Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan has a superior crunch exterior, with a soft and tender interior - all without frying. It is exceptionally flavorful, super fast, healthy, and comes together in 30 minutes, from start to finish - Absolutely delicious!

white bowl with rice and cooked eggplant.

This Eggplant Stir Fry with an irresistible ginger garlic sauce, is hands down the most delicious eggplant recipe I know. Ready in about 30 minutes, it's guaranteed to convert any eggplant hater!

2 brown bowls with cooked macaroni and cheese with black spoons.

This One Pot Mac and Cheese is outrageously creamy, smooth and cheesy! Made in the stovetop using 5 main ingredients, it is the easiest and comforting weeknight dinner that is ready in under 20 minutes.

pink bowl with assembled quinoa salad ingredients.

This Mexican Quinoa Salad is filled with vibrant colors and textures. Made with healthy quinoa, sweet corn, tomatoes, avocado, red onion and then finished with an irresistible honey lime dressing, it is a fabulous way to use leftover quinoa and is ready in under 10 minutes.

broccoli cashew cranberry salad in a grey bowl.

This Broccoli Cranberry Salad features crisp broccoli, crunchy roasted cashews, chewy cranberries and red onion, all tossed in a creamy homemade dressing.

cooked 4 zucchini fritters in a black cast iron pan.

These Zucchini Fritters are naturally gluten-free and amazingly healthy. I swapped regular flour with almond flour and added quinoa to the mix—the result is soft, tender and absolutely tasty!

round white shallow bowl with mushroom rice and a wooden spoon.

This Mushroom Fried Rice is garlicky, buttery, irresistible, and ready in under 20 minutes. I take the classic fried rice recipe and enhance it with a generous dose of garlic, caramelized mushrooms, and rich buttery goodness.

a black spoon drizzling white dressing over a glass bowl with carrot salad ingredients.

This Carrot Raisin Salad is not overly sweet or drenched in mayo! It's creamy and sweet with a little crunch from walnuts and is ready in under 15 minutes. Terrific for summer gatherings!

cooked spicy chickpeas in a black skillet along with a spoon.

This Mexican Chickpeas is an all-purpose recipe for filling tacos, topping salads, wrapping in lettuce, layering over nachos or making a vegetarian burrito bowl.

spicy chickpeas, rice and toppings in a rectangular glass bowl.

This Chickpeas Rice Bowl are loaded with mega-flavorful 15 minute Mexican chickpeas, cilantro lime rice, and all the best burrito bowl toppings.

white bowl with creamy chickpea soup along with a spoon.

This Chickpea Tomato Soup is thick and luxuriously creamy without any cream. Infused with basic Indian curry spices, it’s healthy, vegan, satisfying, and ready in 30 minutes - No broth!

cooked spaghetti noodles along with one black fork in a large blue bowl.

Instant Pot Spaghetti Aglio E Olio is one of the simplest pasta recipes you'll make but its shockingly flavorful and satisfying! With just 7 basic ingredients, this instant pot pasta is ready in just 20 minutes.

a hand holding one ladle full of dal above an instant pot.

This Instant Pot Dal is packed with Kale! It is full of flavor, cozy, nourishing and immensely satisfying. It is a fantastic way to incorporate a lot of kale; even kale haters won't mind eating it.

3 cooked savory pancakes along with red sauce placed in a white plate.

Fluffy buttermilk pancakes with all the flavors of a classic pizza! Ideal for dinner, these savory pancakes are served with marinara sauce instead of traditional maple syrup!

pink colored beet curry in a large white bowl.

This Beet Curry with chickpeas tastes so good that it will leave you amazed and craving more. It is pretty in pink, healthy and made in the instant pot in about 30 minutes.

cooked pesto penne pasta along with a black fork in a large blue bowl.

This Instant Pot Pesto Pasta is made using only 5 ingredients but is shockingly flavorful and satisfying. Simply combine everything in the instant pot and cook, for a quick 20-minute dinner.

cooked fettuccini pasta tossed in red sauce placed in a white bowl.

Spicy Kale Pasta is a quick dinner in 20 minutes! This vegetarian dish is simple, healthy, and easy to make, and the fiery tomato sauce packs a punch!

sauteed mushrooms in a skillet with a wooden spoon.

This Sautéed Garlic Mushrooms is ready in under 12 minutes! Ideal as a topping for steak or chicken, a filling for burgers, omelettes, and sandwiches, or as a quick side dish for dinner.

a pan with fried tofu in teriyaki sauce.

This Teriyaki Tofu has a crispy exterior with a creamy, tender interior. It is outrageously delicious and is ready in about 30 minutes. Plus, the homemade teriyaki sauce is better than takeout!

cooked garlic fried rice in two blue bowls along with a black spoon.

This Garlic Fried Rice is bursting with fragrant, crispy garlic and is ready in under 20 minutes. Made using leftover rice, it makes a quick and easy side dish for any meal - Restaurant quality!

cooked ravioli in red sauce in a round white plate along with a black fork.

Cheesy Baked Ravioli is the easiest pasta casserole for busy weeknights yet impressive enough to serve guests. With no cooking or boiling required, just layer the ingredients and bake it in the oven.

pink colored tomato soup topped with green basil in a white bowl.

Vegan Tomato Soup is thick and luxuriously creamy without any cream. Made with pantry ingredients, it’s healthy, flavorful and ready in 30 minutes - No broth!

a hand holding one ladle full of orange colored cauliflower soup.

Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup is thick and luxuriously creamy without any cream. Made with cauliflower and carrot, this vibrant Thai curried soup is both healthy and packed with flavor.

cooked white pasta noodles in a white plate along with a black fork.

One Pot Alfredo Pasta is made using only 5 ingredients! In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a creamy, indulgent pasta dinner that’s lighter than traditional Alfredo—No cream!

a hand dipping one breaded mushroom in red sauce placed in a white bowl.

These Air Fryer Breaded Mushrooms are irresistibly crunchy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, and seasoned to perfection. They’re perfect as a snack or appetizer—delivering restaurant-quality flavor while being healthy with no oil!

two assemble potato tacos in a pink plate.

Spicy Potato Tacos are a quick, mega flavorful, and satisfying 30-minute vegetarian dinner. Tender, skillet-cooked potatoes seasoned with bold Mexican spices are topped with a creamy sauce and fresh pico de gallo.

sweet potato and kale salad in a large glass bowl.

This Roasted Sweet potato and Kale Salad is a satisfying combination of vibrant flavors and texture, topped with the best honey Dijon dressing. This fall salad delivers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and crunchy elements in every bite!

baked mac and cheese cups in a metal muffin pan.

Leftover Macaroni and Cheese Cups are a fun way to use your leftover mac and cheese. These baked muffins are handheld, portable, and perfect for kids for lunch boxes, snack or party appetizers.

white buttered noodles in a round white plate along with a black fork.

This Garlic Butter Ramen Noodles is so simple and easy, yet crazy good and ready in under 10 minutes. It's the perfect dish that both kids and adults will devour!

white alfredo pasta in a white plate along with a black fork.

Instant Pot Alfredo Pasta comes together with just 5 ingredients! Creamy, rich, and indulgent, this easy recipe is ready in just 30 minutes. You’ll have a restaurant-quality, luscious pasta dinner with minimal effort!