Not only does taking a day off meat save millions of animals and tons of water and dramatically reduce global warming, pollution and your ecological footprint, some also say your body can change on a vegetarian diet. Changes like lifted moods, better sleep and more energy sound pretty good to us.
Need a little help on how you can get in on the Meatless Monday trend? Check out these delicious vegetarian and vegan dinner recipes we rounded up on Instagram.
1. Loaded Enchilada Casserole
The spicier, the better if you ask us. Get the recipe.
2. Vegan Peanut Curry with Sweet Potato
Like what you see? Find this recipe and so many more super tasty plant-based recipes on Lazy Cat Kitchen.
#MeatFreeMonday Recipe in bio – Vegan Peanut Curry3. Nachos
Details for this delicious dish are in the caption below!
4. Green Pea & Avocado Oil-Free Pesto Pasta
Apparently it is easy being green. Get the recipe below.
5. Broccoli Cauliflower Soup
A comfort classic. Get the recipe.
6. Stuffed Vegan Taters
Smoked paprika and vegan cheese? Yes, please. Details are below!
Careful, potato will be hot ?*. Next, add a bit of vegan cheese (I used Daiya Cheddar Slices, 1/2 slice per potato) cover and place back in the oven for 5 mins. Add some crispy red peppers, crispy onions, or crispy jalapenos (We used all 3, because we had them on hand, but one is perfect. My favorite of the three we’re the crispy red bell peppers). Lastly, top with mashed avocado that’s been seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Dig in ?! *Feel free to use larger potatoes, increase cooking time by 10 minutes, or until done. ________________________ *Complete the Meal* Pick up some frozen broccoli, or make a colorful salad at the salad bar to accompany these flavor packed potatoes. *Tip* No ripened avocados at the grocery store? Pick up some prepared guacamole, or your favorite prepared hummus. ___________________________ Be sure to check out my hashtag #PoeticallyEmpoweredRecipes for delicious, plant based recipes & plant based meal inspiration . Use the hashtag #PoeticallyEmpoweredCooking if you recreate any of the delicious recipes shared. I’d love to see your creations. ? _______________________ Spread the vegan love ??! Feel free to tag, share, repost, or include in your Instastory ?.7. Vegan Lentil-Walnut Bolognese
Never met a pasta we didn’t like. Get the recipe.
8. Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese
A vegan twist on a classic favorite. Get the recipe.
9. Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos
Perfect for Meatless Monday and Taco Tuesday. Get the recipe.
10. Simple Vegan Chickpea Curry
A little sweet potato goes a long way. Recipe in the caption below!
11. Red Curry and Roasted Vegetables
A super delicious recipe from one of our favorite food bloggers—Minimalist Baker.
12. Skillet Eggplant Parm
Leave her a comment or message her for the recipe details!
13. Beet Falafel Pita
She had us at beets. Details below!
a million. ⠀ FALAFEL RECIPE:⠀ 1 13.5oz canned chickpeas, no salt added, rinsed and drained (about 1 3/4 cups)⠀ 4 small cooked Love Beets, 4oz⠀ 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves⠀ 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp chili powder⠀ 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced⠀ 1/2 yellow onion, finely diced⠀ 1/2 cup gluten-free 1:1 flour blend⠀ oil for frying (I used avocado)⠀ ⠀ DIRECTIONS:⠀ Gently pat dry rinsed chickpeas and cooked beets.⠀ In food processor combine chickpeas, cooked beets, cilantro, salt, cumin, chili powder. Pulse until chickpeas and beets have broken down – careful not to over-process. The falafel mixture should still have some chunks left. Add in minced garlic and diced onion pulsing a couple of times.⠀ Start adding in flour 1/4 cup at a time pulsing until combined. I used a full half cup. If trying another flour blend you may need more or less. Dough should not be too sticky. If it is, add more flour 1 TBS at a time.⠀ Transfer falafel dough to mixing bowl and chill in fridge for 45 minutes.⠀ Once the falafel has chilled use a rounded tablespoon to scoop dough onto lined baking sheet.⠀ Heat large skillet to medium heat (I like a cast iron here) and pour enough oil in to coat pan. Allow oil to get hot before adding in the falafel.⠀ Start adding falafel into the pan (don’t overcrowd) and cook for about 2 minutes on one side before flipping to brown the other side. Flip again once more gently pressing the falafel into the pan to flatten slightly. Make sure the falafel is a nice golden color before removing from pan. Place cooked falafel on plate lined with paper towel, covering with lid to keep warm.⠀ ⠀ ? More details for *ginger tahini sauce* OTB > @fitmittenkitchen.⠀ https://www.fitmittenkitchen.com/beet-falafel-pitas-ginger-tahini-sauce-vegan-gluten-free/⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #meatlessmonday #plantbasedmeal
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