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5 Deliciously Filling Meatless Monday Recipes Even Carnivores Will Love

By Monday, June 22, 2020

Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, or you just want the occasional break from being a carnivore, there are so many delicious meatless recipes to choose from, beyond tofu and lentils (but like, tofu and lentils are also delicious).

Because so many of us are on the meatless Monday train, we thought we’d round up some of our favorite affordable recipes for your Monday night dinner.

Creamy Penne Pasta

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Creamy penne Pasta is delicious in any form, but I'm super partial to this creamy pasta dish that seriously tastes like comfort in a bowl. Quick and easy, with simple ingredients, just the way I love it. Perfect for a weeknight meal. Recipe below 💚 Happy Wednesday . . Ingredients 1 lb penne 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 3 cloves of garlic, crushed 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, or more, if you like 1 cup of “no salt added” tomato sauce from a can Salt, to taste fresh pepper, to taste 1 cup unsweetened full fat oat milk 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes in olive oil 1/2 cup freshly chopped parsley or basil . . Instructions In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the pasta and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until 2 mins shy of al dente Reserve about 1 cup of the cooking water and then drain the pasta In a large skillet over medium heat, combine 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 cloves of crushed garlic, 1/2 tsp of red pepper flakes, 1 cup of tomato sauce, salt and pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes. Gently add the unsweetened oat milk and continue to simmer for another minute. Stir in the pasta and adjust the consistency by adding some or all of the reserved cooking water and cook for 2 more minutes, making sure the pasta doesn’t over cook Check for seasoning and adjust, if needed, with salt/pepper/red pepper flakes Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, top with fresh chopped parsley/basil Serve hot . . . #veganrecipes #vegan #foodphotography #foodstyling #whatveganseat #pasta #veganpasta #creamypasta #vegansofig #easyrecipes #meatless #govegan #plantpowered #plantbased #veganfoodshare #veganism #healthyrecipes #thrivemags #bestofvegan #vegancomfortfood #meatlessmonday

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This recipe from Yummy Yatra is so deliciously creamy and savory, and the red pepper gives it the perfect kick. Check out their Instagram page for even more vegan recipes!

Vegetarian Halloumi Curry

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Who doesn’t love curry? This vegetarian Halloumi Curry is so good and so easy to make. This is not a strenuous cook a quick chop, grate & stir then leave to bubble. Simple but so delicious. It’s also another Fakeaway recipe and you know how much I love a fakeaway! . . To get to the recipe click the link in bio and then tap on this picture. . . #CUBBintheKitchen #Curry #CurryNight #Friday #Fakeaway #Takeaway #FridayFakeaway #FakeawayFriday #Vegetarian #VegetarianRecipes #VegetarianMeals #Foodie #Foodies #foodporn #foodphotography #foodstagram #foodiesofinstagram #foodblogger #foodforfoodies #foodbloggerlife #britainsbesthomecooks_ #networkingfoodies #meatfreemonday #meatlessmonday #discoverunder2k #ukfoodbloggers #worldsgreatesthomecooks

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We’re obsessed with everything on CUBBin the Kitchen’s page, and this vegetarian curry is no exception. You can check out the full recipe on their website.

 Sweet Corn, Basil + Burrata Ravioli

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After a big day of festivities and yes a few (happy!) tears yesterday for my sons 2nd birthday (two years FLEW by!) – I am back in the kitchen tonight with a new recipe, inspired by my good friend and soon to be neighbor, @emilydemayo! This Sweet Corn, Basil + Burrata Ravioli is paired with sautéed garlic mushrooms and asparagus and then drizzle with a light lemon butter sauce and a finishing touch of olive oil. A 10 minute meal start to finish! Posting it tonight so check back for it soon! . . . . #ravioli #pasta #corn #basil #burrata #pastalover #pastapasta #cheese #asparagus #food52 #foodstagram #f52community #foodie #foodgram #foodlove #dinnerisserved #foodblogfeed #foodblogger #foodbloggers #tasteofhome #tastemade #familycircle #foodandwine #foodceleb #foodgasm #freshfood #healthyfood #meatlessmonday #meatlessmeals

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Sautéed garlic, mushrooms, and asparagus — we’re drooling over this recipe from A Wholesome New World.

Vegan Cheeseburgers

A plant-based Impossible Burger with vegan cheese and mayo. Yum! Check out the Plant-Based Junkie Instagram page for delicious vegan junk food recipes. We’re into it.

Mushroom Stroganoff 

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Inviting the fun-gi around for dinner. I know I’m obsessed with vegetable puns. How else are you ment to caption food pics? Mushroom stroganoff with silky mash potatoes in under 30 mins you can’t go wrong. Ingredients: 2tsp of olive oil Half a large onion, chopped finely Tbsp of paprika. 4 cloves of garlic 200g of mushrooms 100g of spinach Half a courgette 150ml of veg stock Tbsp of Worcestershire sauce 3 tbsp of sour cream Recipe: Heat olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan and soften finely chopped onion for about 5 mins. Add paprika and crushed garlic cloves, then cook for 1 min more. Add mixed mushrooms, spinach and courgette and cook on a high heat, stirring often, for about 5 mins. Pour in vegetable stock and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to the boil for about 5 mins until the sauce thickens. Add sour cream after you take the pan off the heat. You can serve with mash or rice. Now do a celebratory dance and eat that delicious meal! #easyrecipes #dinnerinspiration #dinnerisserved #dinnerinunder30minutes #mushroomstroganoff #vegetarianrecipes #vegetarian #mushroomrecipes #dinnerideas🍴 #ideasfordinner #veg #vegetariandinner #parentingtips #quickdinner #quickmeals #cookingathome #mushrooms #cooking #dinnerrecipes #healthy #meatlessmonday #meatlessmondayrecipe #kidscooking #kidsactivities

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Savory mushrooms with sauteed onions over a bed of silky mashed potatoes? Thanks, we love it.

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