25 Meat-Free Clean Eating Recipes That Are Actually Delicious (2024)

    Meat-free and mostly whole-foods deliciousness for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Vegan-friendly, too!

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    1. Sweet Potato Chickpea Buddha Bowl

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    Dana Shultz / Via minimalistbaker.com

    How about a big bowl of sweet and savory comfort drizzled in tahini sauce? Recipe here.

    2. Mexican Quinoa Salad With Orange Lime Dressing

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    Dana Shultz / Via minimalistbaker.com

    This is a salad in name only. The quinoa, black beans, corn, and avocado make this a hearty and satisfying meal. Recipe here.

    3. Enlighten Smoothie Bowl

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    Julie West / Via thesimpleveganista.blogspot.com

    Just like a smoothie but bigger and more full of incredible stuff like coconut, granola, chia seeds, and whatever other toppings your heart desires. Recipe here.

    4. Easy Vegan Breakfast Tacos

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    Dana Shultz / Via minimalistbaker.com

    Say yes to pomegranate and cilantro for breakfast. Recipe here.

    5. Bircher Muesli with Chia Seeds, Figs, and Apples

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    Julie West / Via thesimpleveganista.blogspot.com

    Overnight oats but made heartier with buckwheat groats and a tasty combination of apples and figs. Make with the milk of your choice, dairy or non. Recipe here.

    6. Vegan Portobello Pizzas

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    Dana Shultz / Via minimalistbaker.com

    Crunchy veggies topping a tender portobello cap makes for a remarkably pizza-y meal. Recipe here.

    7. Sage and Maple-Roasted Chickpeas With Crispy Kale and Sweet Potato Mash

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    Sweet, savory, crunchy, and creamy. Enough said. Recipe here.

    8. Black Bean and Potato Nacho Plate

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    Angela Liddon / Via ohsheglows.com

    True story: You don't need tortilla chips to make nachos. Recipe here.

    9. Ginger Citrus Chia Cups With Pistachios and Goji Berries

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    Gena Hamshaw / Via choosingraw.com

    What if pudding was healthy, hearty, and full of tangy toppings? OH WAIT THAT'S WHAT THIS IS. Recipe here.

    10. Skillet Asparagus and Tomato Medley

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    Julie West / Via thesimpleveganista.blogspot.com

    This might be the simplest way to make a light, lemony vegetable stir-fry. Serve it over rice, quinoa, barley, etc. Or just eat out of the skillet. Recipe here.

    11. Black Rice Sushi Bowl and Dynamite Sauce

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    Julie West / Via thesimpleveganista.blogspot.com

    This sushi-in-a-bowl recipe might be worth it for the sauce alone. Recipe here.

    12. Simple Zucchini Pasta Salad

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    Julie West / Via thesimpleveganista.blogspot.com

    The perfect warm-weather alternative to a traditional pasta dinner, topped with easy-to-make "almond parmesan." Recipe here.

    13. Tomato Cucumber Couscous Salad

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    Nikki / Via thetolerantvegan.com

    Upgrade any picnic with this filling dish. Recipe here.

    14. Broccolini Mushroom Stir-Fry

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    Madeline / Via collegiatevegan.com

    Seven ingredients, one skillet, and you've got a savory stir-fry that's perfect with rice, pasta, or all by itself. Recipe here.

    15. Quinoa Porridge

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    Madeline / Via collegiatevegan.com

    Yum: a nuttier-tasting oatmeal alternative. Recipe here.

    16. Three-Ingredient Baked Apples

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    Madeline / Via collegiatevegan.com

    A healthier dessert or hearty snack served with the nut butter of your choice. Recipe here.

    17. Mexican Chickpea Scramble

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    Amber / Via fettlevegan.com

    Who says breakfast scrambles need eggs? Not me. Recipe here.

    18. Sticky Peanut Stirfry

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    Kristy Sayer-Jones / Via southerninlaw.com

    This is a super-simple recipe for a mouthwatering peanut sauce that you'll want to put on everything. Recipe here.

    19. Baked Banana Oatmeal

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    Kristy Sayer-Jones / Via southerninlaw.com

    This is a great dish to serve fresh out of the oven or to make ahead and save for when you need to grab something on the go. Recipe here.

    20. Spiced Roasted Cauliflower

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    Garlic, lemon, and a bunch of seasonings make for this healthy, delicious snack or side. Recipe here.

    21. Loaded Lunchtime Oatmeal

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    Angela Liddon / Via ohsheglows.com

    We're not here to tell you what time of day to eat this oatmeal. But I am here to tell you that this savory oatmeal would make for a perfect portable lunch. Recipe here.

    22. Kung Pao Lentils

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    Your whole-foods, vegetarian version of a takeout favorite with lentils, veggies, and a hoisin-based sauce. Recipe here.

    23. Vegan Shakshuka With Sweet Potatoes and Tofu

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    Richa Hingle / Via veganricha.com

    Great for breakfast or dinner. Or lunch. Or ANYTIME. Recipe here.

    24. Chickpea Flour Vegan Omelet

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    Richa Hingle / Via veganricha.com

    Finally host that vegan brunch you've been talking about! Recipe here.

    25. Cauliflower “Couscous” With Leeks and Sundried Tomatoes

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    Just five ingredients stand between you and this light, colorful, lower-carb cauliflower couscous. Recipe here.

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    FAQs

    What is the best food for non meat eaters? ›

    To get the most out of a vegetarian diet, choose a variety of healthy plant-based foods. These include whole fruits and vegetables and whole grains. Nuts and legumes, such as lentils, beans and peanuts, also are considered healthy plant-based foods. At the same time, cut back on less healthy choices.

    What to eat when you can't have meat? ›

    Cereals and grains. Wholegrain breads, rice and pasta have more protein, fibre and iron than white versions. Brown rice with beans, or bread with hummus or nut butter, can give you as much protein as a piece of meat.

    What is vegetarian person? ›

    1. : a person who does not eat meat : someone whose diet consists wholly of vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts, and sometimes eggs or dairy products.

    What are the benefits of no longer eating meat? ›

    And people who don't eat meat, called vegetarians, generally eat fewer calories and less fat. They also tend to weigh less. And they have a lower risk of heart disease than nonvegetarians do. Research shows that people who eat red meat are at a higher risk of death from heart disease, stroke or diabetes.

    What am I lacking if I don't eat meat? ›

    You may feel tired and weak if you cut meat out of your diet. That's because you're missing an important source of protein and iron, both of which give you energy. The body absorbs more iron from meat than other foods, but it's not your only choice.

    Can you live off not eating meat? ›

    The majority of humans could healthily live their whole lives without eating meat (i.e. being a vegetarian). Being a healthy vegan (no animal products at all) is harder, and requires some way to get vitamin B12. Some humans, though, DO need to eat meat to be healthy.

    What can I eat that has protein but no meat? ›

    5 Protein-Packed Foods for Healthy, Meatless Meals
    • Eggs. Eggs are a great source of protein. ...
    • Tree Nuts. Tree nuts include walnuts, almonds and pecans — don't confuse them with peanuts, which are legumes. ...
    • Legumes. Legumes include a range of beans and peas such as black beans, chickpeas and lentils. ...
    • Soy. ...
    • Yogurt.

    Can you survive with no meat? ›

    Even though meats provide certain nutrients that plants don't, eating meat isn't necessary for your health or survival. With appropriate planning and supplements, plant-based diets can provide the nutrients your body needs.

    What is the 21 days no meat diet? ›

    It involves a 21 day ad libitum food intake period, devoid of animal products and preservatives, and inclusive of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. The purpose of the present study was to determine the efficacy of the Daniel Fast to improve markers of metabolic and cardiovascular disease risk.

    What is the healthiest protein? ›

    Generally, poultry (chicken, turkey, duck) and a variety of seafood (fish, crustaceans, mollusks) are your best bet. Eggs can be a good choice, too.

    How can I eat healthy if I don't like meat? ›

    Choose high protein foods.

    Great vegan protein sources include legumes (beans, lentils and peas), seeds and nuts. Learn about protein-packed meatless meals. If you have certain health conditions like a history of breast cancer or kidney disease, talk to your doctor about which protein sources are right for you.

    Does egg count as meat? ›

    While eggs are not considered dairy, they are also not considered to be meat. We do consider them to be poultry products, but that isn't the same as meat. That's why vegetarians can eat them, but vegans can't as they are still animal byproducts.

    What is a pure vegetarian person called? ›

    Dietary vegans, also known as "strict vegetarians", refrain from consuming meat, eggs, dairy products, and any other animal-derived substances.

    What is a Piscatarian? ›

    The pescatarian diet, or pescatarianism, involves eating a primarily vegetarian diet with the addition of fish and other seafood. This may offer potential health benefits. Eating a diet consisting mainly of plant-based foods has a variety of health benefits, which the addition of fish and fish products may enhance.

    What are 4 alternatives to meat? ›

    Meat alternatives are growing in popularity
    • Tofu. Tofu is the classic meat alternative and has been one of the basic sources of nutrition in Asia for centuries. ...
    • Soy protein. ...
    • Tempeh. ...
    • Seitan/wheat protein. ...
    • Lupin protein. ...
    • Green spelt. ...
    • Oat flakes. ...
    • Black beans.
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    What are the highest non meat protein foods? ›

    The 18 Best Protein Sources for Vegans and Vegetarians
    • Seitan.
    • Tofu.
    • Lentils.
    • Beans.
    • Nutritional yeast.
    • Spelt and teff.
    • Hemp seeds.
    • Peas.

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