15 Best Quick and Easy Meatless Recipes - Damn Delicious (2024)

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Post navigation Want to Save this Recipe for Later? Leave a Reply 35 comments Denial — August 25, 2023 @ 10:27 AM Reply Wow! What an amazing list you’ve put together here. I’ve definitely found some inspiration and recipes I’m going to make ASAP. Jesica Merry — January 13, 2023 @ 5:11 AM Reply It’s simply amazing, these vegan recipes are delightful and very simple and sound simultaneously. Gratitude for offering your experience to us. Fakoa — July 25, 2022 @ 9:42 AM Reply Wow that looks flavorful. I love spaghetti squash. I understand what you mean about detonating spaghetti squashes — I cooked one in my microwave and it detonated, blew the entryway open, and just missed my child in the high seat! I had jabbed the skin, however don’t think I cut it sufficiently profound. I needed to get another microwave – it was completely obliterated. So I generally cut them down the middle at this point… Jay Jangid — June 18, 2022 @ 3:18 AM Reply Thanks for sharing these🙂 Imran Khan — June 12, 2020 @ 8:48 AM Reply It’s just awesome, these vegetarian recipes are delicious and quite easy and healthy at the same time. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. Rose Martine — October 16, 2019 @ 1:56 AM Reply Wow that looks delicious. I love spaghetti squash. I know what you mean about exploding spaghetti squashes — I cooked one in my microwave and it exploded, blew the door open, and just missed my baby in the high chair! I had poked the skin, but don’t think I stabbed it deep enough. I had to get a new microwave – it was totally destroyed. So I always cut them in half now… Rosanne Follman — December 14, 2018 @ 9:02 PM Reply Very easy and tasty meals! Jacob — August 16, 2017 @ 3:38 AM Reply I will try the both Mexican quinoa meal. healthiest food. Thanks for sharing.paybillqa Ymail — August 13, 2017 @ 12:28 PM Reply Personally, I liked it a lot. I want to say from my deep of heart that your blog is awesome keep doing this sort of work.Ymail Login! loris — August 11, 2017 @ 9:30 AM Reply I was just looking for some meatless recipes thanks you help me find some great recipies. Davis — August 11, 2017 @ 8:55 AM Reply These are the best recipes for vegetarian and also the rich nutrition source. Thanks for sharing. Bill — June 26, 2017 @ 4:24 PM Reply I love these meatless recipes since I recently turned vegan. Instead of using oil, I just use water to saute the veggies. I also leave out the cheese. Can’t wait to try them out. Thanks again for these recipes. Cynthia G. — June 26, 2017 @ 11:16 AM Reply I’m sad that there might be only one meal here that is not carb based. rice, quinoa, pasta, potato, tortellini…all high in carbs which I need to avoid. For those who are diabetic all carbs, not just non-wheat carbs, are an issue. My request is for lists like this to provide some other options….zuchinni noodles are the easy one, but one can spiralize other veggies. More yum, less carbs please Erika Jayne — May 9, 2017 @ 9:56 PM Reply Discovered this while breezing through recipes on StumbleUpon. It looks so good! My husband and I are vegetarians, so I’m adding this to the list I’ve been building of recipes we can try out together. Eating the same thing every week is getting old! Thanks for helping us shake things up a bit. Gloria Jean — April 17, 2017 @ 1:17 PM Reply I’m always looking for new recipes that help us cut back on the processed alternatives. Thanks for putting all of these in one place. 2048 game — March 27, 2017 @ 12:51 AM Reply I look forward to Damn Delicious!!!! Every recipe I’ve printed and made has been a hit!! 2048 game — March 27, 2017 @ 12:49 AM Reply I love all these meals! We have tried the both Mexican quinoa meals, lo mien, enchilada orzo (my favorite), and the burrito bowls (my 2nd favorite). tanki online — March 27, 2017 @ 12:49 AM Reply I love all these meals! We have tried the both Mexican quinoa meals, lo mien, enchilada orzo (my favorite), and the burrito bowls (my 2nd favorite). Samantha Fisher — February 25, 2017 @ 11:46 AM Reply I love all these meals! We have tried the both Mexican quinoa meals, lo mien, enchilada orzo (my favorite), and the burrito bowls (my 2nd favorite). They have all been easy to make and so, so, so good. Working on trying all these recipes. I appreciate that they are easy and I do not have to run to specialty stores to get everything!! www.hotmail.com — February 10, 2017 @ 7:36 PM Reply Look very delicious! I like noodle! Thanks your recipe in your post!– google mail Amanda — February 15, 2015 @ 4:06 PM Reply I can’t wait to try all of these!! I’ve always wanted to try Quinoa! So excited! Amy @ Chew Out Loud — December 8, 2014 @ 10:17 PM Reply These are some awesome looking recipes for Meatless Mondays! Plus, you could easily add chicken or shrimp or other meats if the Hubbs needs (wants/needs) his protein 😉 Denise Lundstrom — December 6, 2014 @ 2:41 PM Reply I look forward to Damn Delicious!!!! Every recipe I’ve printed and made has been a hit!! Vickie — December 4, 2014 @ 9:48 PM Reply love all the recipes AND THIS giveaway..thanks..love the bloggers who are hosting as well..followed ev1! Nancy Garza — December 4, 2014 @ 2:39 PM Reply Damn. Delicious has the very best recipes. And I love Butters! Saskia — December 4, 2014 @ 1:21 PM Reply Is this giveaway open to everyone or just US residents? Chungah — December 4, 2014 @ 2:06 PM Reply This giveaway is only open to U.S. residents. Nicole Moore — December 4, 2014 @ 7:32 AM Reply Am I suppose to put my information/URL for All of the bloggers or just one or two of them? Chungah — December 4, 2014 @ 10:39 AM Reply Nicole, it is best to enter your information for all the entries that you are entering. Jessica — December 3, 2014 @ 8:50 AM Reply I’m confused about how to enter the raffle? I don’t know what to put in the boxes to show that I’ve entered. Chungah — December 3, 2014 @ 10:49 AM Reply Jessica, you should be adding the corresponding URL of your social media account (Facebook, Pinterest, or Instagram) depending on the entry. Jennifer — December 3, 2014 @ 3:49 PM Reply Oh that clears things up. I wasn’t sure if we had to just put our email in each of the boxes after following the blogger. Judie H — December 3, 2014 @ 8:24 AM Reply the meatless ideas are wonderful, can even add a side of meat to these meals if desired or other family members request it. Two mixers are wonderful as my best friend loves to cook and does not own one and mine getting old! Jules @ WolfItDown — December 3, 2014 @ 1:08 AM Reply Wowsers! So many delicious dishes for vegetarians and omnivores alike 😀 love it! x Averie @ Averie Cooks — December 2, 2014 @ 10:37 PM Reply I love the meatless ideas! And fun mixer giveaway! Two kitchen aids will make someone super happy! FAQs

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Easy, budget-friendly recipes packed with tons of veggies and protein. You won’t even miss the meat in these!

15 Best Quick and Easy Meatless Recipes - Damn Delicious (1)

[In the spirit of the holidays, I have teamed up with an amazing group bloggers to giveaway a KitchenAid Mixer! Details below.]

I should start by saying that I am in no way a vegetarian. But with these 15 recipes, I could easily give up meat any day of the week. Plus, these recipes are just so much cheaper and much more budget-friendly!

1. One Pan Mexican Quinoa – Wonderfully light, healthy and nutritious. And it’s so easy to make – even the quinoa is cooked right in the pan. [GET THE RECIPE.]

2. Spinach Tomato Tortellini Soup – The easiest, most comforting and hearty soup ever. All you need is 5 min prep. [GET THE RECIPE.]

3. Quinoa Enchilada Casserole – A lightened-up, healthy enchilada bake chockfull of quinoa, black beans and cheesy goodness. [GET THE RECIPE.]

4. Roasted Red Pepper Alfredo – An amazinglycreamy, rich alfredo sauce that takes less than 20 min to make from start to finish. You can’t beat that. [GET THE RECIPE.]

5.Quinoa Chili – This vegetarian, protein-packed chili is the perfect bowl of comfort food that you can eat guilt-free. [GET THE RECIPE.]

6. Easy Homemade Ramen – Nothing beats homemade, especially when it comes together in less than 30 minutes. [GET THE RECIPE.]

7.Easy Burrito Bowls – Skip Chipotle and try these burrito bowls right at home. It’s easier, healthier and 10000x tastier. [GET THE RECIPE.]

8.Skinny Fettuccine Alfredo – A rich and creamy lightened up alfredo sauce that tastes just as good as the original. [GET THE RECIPE.]

9. Slow Cooker Enchilada Orzo – The easiest, creamiest enchilada pasta ever made right in the crockpot. Just set it and forget it.[GET THE RECIPE.]

10.Easy Lo Mein – The perfect dish touse upall those lingering veggies in your fridge.[GET THE RECIPE.]

11.Slow Cooker Potato and Corn Chowder – Throw everything into the crockpot and you’re set. Easy peasy. [GET THE RECIPE.]

12. Sesame Soba Noodles – With a simple Asian vinaigrette, you’ll have a hearty meal on the dinner table in just 15 minutes. Yes, only 15 min. [GET THE RECIPE.]

13. One Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta – So easy and so creamy, convenientlymade in a singlepan. [GET THE RECIPE.]

14. Cheesy Enchilada Rice Skillet – No rolling, no folding. Just throw everything into a skillet and you’re set. [GET THE RECIPE.]

15. One Pot Zucchini Mushroom Pasta – A creamy, hearty pasta dish that you can make in a single pot in just 20 minutes. Done and done. [GET THE RECIPE.]

style=”text-align: center;”>KitchenAid Mixer Giveaway – Win One For You and One For a Friend!

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Who wants aKitchenAid Mixer? No wait, who needs a KitchenAid Mixer? I mean with the holidays here, we all need one, right?

Well, look no further. I am so excited to be have teamed up with a great group of bloggers to begiving away a brand-spanking-new KitchenAid Mixer. Except with this giveaway, you get to win one and we’ll also give one to your friends! And you can even choose your color. Amazing, right?

Just be sure to enter through the rafflecopter below. Good luck!

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And don’t forget to check out the amazing bloggers also participating in this giveaway!

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  1. Denial August 25, 2023 @ 10:27 AM Reply

    Wow! What an amazing list you’ve put together here. I’ve definitely found some inspiration and recipes I’m going to make ASAP.

  2. Jesica Merry January 13, 2023 @ 5:11 AM Reply

    It’s simply amazing, these vegan recipes are delightful and very simple and sound simultaneously. Gratitude for offering your experience to us.

  3. Fakoa July 25, 2022 @ 9:42 AM Reply

    Wow that looks flavorful. I love spaghetti squash. I understand what you mean about detonating spaghetti squashes — I cooked one in my microwave and it detonated, blew the entryway open, and just missed my child in the high seat! I had jabbed the skin, however don’t think I cut it sufficiently profound. I needed to get another microwave – it was completely obliterated. So I generally cut them down the middle at this point…

  4. Jay Jangid June 18, 2022 @ 3:18 AM Reply

    Thanks for sharing these
    🙂

  5. Imran Khan June 12, 2020 @ 8:48 AM Reply

    It’s just awesome, these vegetarian recipes are delicious and quite easy and healthy at the same time. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.

  6. Rose Martine October 16, 2019 @ 1:56 AM Reply

    Wow that looks delicious. I love spaghetti squash. I know what you mean about exploding spaghetti squashes — I cooked one in my microwave and it exploded, blew the door open, and just missed my baby in the high chair! I had poked the skin, but don’t think I stabbed it deep enough. I had to get a new microwave – it was totally destroyed. So I always cut them in half now…

  7. Rosanne Follman December 14, 2018 @ 9:02 PM Reply

    Very easy and tasty meals!

  8. Jacob August 16, 2017 @ 3:38 AM Reply

    I will try the both Mexican quinoa meal. healthiest food. Thanks for sharing.
    paybillqa

  9. Ymail August 13, 2017 @ 12:28 PM Reply

    Personally, I liked it a lot. I want to say from my deep of heart that your blog is awesome keep doing this sort of work.
    Ymail Login!

  10. loris August 11, 2017 @ 9:30 AM Reply

    I was just looking for some meatless recipes thanks you help me find some great recipies.

  11. Davis August 11, 2017 @ 8:55 AM Reply

    These are the best recipes for vegetarian and also the rich nutrition source. Thanks for sharing.

  12. Bill June 26, 2017 @ 4:24 PM Reply

    I love these meatless recipes since I recently turned vegan. Instead of using oil, I just use water to saute the veggies. I also leave out the cheese. Can’t wait to try them out. Thanks again for these recipes.

  13. Cynthia G. June 26, 2017 @ 11:16 AM Reply

    I’m sad that there might be only one meal here that is not carb based. rice, quinoa, pasta, potato, tortellini…all high in carbs which I need to avoid. For those who are diabetic all carbs, not just non-wheat carbs, are an issue. My request is for lists like this to provide some other options….zuchinni noodles are the easy one, but one can spiralize other veggies. More yum, less carbs please

  14. Erika Jayne May 9, 2017 @ 9:56 PM Reply

    Discovered this while breezing through recipes on StumbleUpon. It looks so good! My husband and I are vegetarians, so I’m adding this to the list I’ve been building of recipes we can try out together. Eating the same thing every week is getting old! Thanks for helping us shake things up a bit.

  15. Gloria Jean April 17, 2017 @ 1:17 PM Reply

    I’m always looking for new recipes that help us cut back on the processed alternatives. Thanks for putting all of these in one place.

  16. 2048 game March 27, 2017 @ 12:51 AM Reply

    I look forward to Damn Delicious!!!! Every recipe I’ve printed and made has been a hit!!

  17. 2048 game March 27, 2017 @ 12:49 AM Reply

    I love all these meals! We have tried the both Mexican quinoa meals, lo mien, enchilada orzo (my favorite), and the burrito bowls (my 2nd favorite).

  18. tanki online March 27, 2017 @ 12:49 AM Reply

    I love all these meals! We have tried the both Mexican quinoa meals, lo mien, enchilada orzo (my favorite), and the burrito bowls (my 2nd favorite).

  19. Samantha Fisher February 25, 2017 @ 11:46 AM Reply

    I love all these meals! We have tried the both Mexican quinoa meals, lo mien, enchilada orzo (my favorite), and the burrito bowls (my 2nd favorite). They have all been easy to make and so, so, so good. Working on trying all these recipes. I appreciate that they are easy and I do not have to run to specialty stores to get everything!!

  20. www.hotmail.com February 10, 2017 @ 7:36 PM Reply

    Look very delicious! I like noodle! Thanks your recipe in your post!
    google mail

  21. Amanda February 15, 2015 @ 4:06 PM Reply

    I can’t wait to try all of these!! I’ve always wanted to try Quinoa! So excited!

  22. Amy @ Chew Out Loud December 8, 2014 @ 10:17 PM Reply

    These are some awesome looking recipes for Meatless Mondays! Plus, you could easily add chicken or shrimp or other meats if the Hubbs needs (wants/needs) his protein 😉

  23. Denise Lundstrom December 6, 2014 @ 2:41 PM Reply

    I look forward to Damn Delicious!!!! Every recipe I’ve printed and made has been a hit!!

  24. Vickie December 4, 2014 @ 9:48 PM Reply

    love all the recipes AND THIS giveaway..thanks..love the bloggers who are hosting as well..followed ev1!

  25. Nancy Garza December 4, 2014 @ 2:39 PM Reply

    Damn. Delicious has the very best recipes. And I love Butters!

  26. Saskia December 4, 2014 @ 1:21 PM Reply

    Is this giveaway open to everyone or just US residents?

    • Chungah December 4, 2014 @ 2:06 PM Reply

      This giveaway is only open to U.S. residents.

  27. Nicole Moore December 4, 2014 @ 7:32 AM Reply

    Am I suppose to put my information/URL for All of the bloggers or just one or two of them?

    • Chungah December 4, 2014 @ 10:39 AM Reply

      Nicole, it is best to enter your information for all the entries that you are entering.

  28. Jessica December 3, 2014 @ 8:50 AM Reply

    I’m confused about how to enter the raffle? I don’t know what to put in the boxes to show that I’ve entered.

    • Chungah December 3, 2014 @ 10:49 AM Reply

      Jessica, you should be adding the corresponding URL of your social media account (Facebook, Pinterest, or Instagram) depending on the entry.

      • Jennifer December 3, 2014 @ 3:49 PM Reply

        Oh that clears things up. I wasn’t sure if we had to just put our email in each of the boxes after following the blogger.

  29. Judie H December 3, 2014 @ 8:24 AM Reply

    the meatless ideas are wonderful, can even add a side of meat to these meals if desired or other family members request it. Two mixers are wonderful as my best friend loves to cook and does not own one and mine getting old!

  30. Jules @ WolfItDown December 3, 2014 @ 1:08 AM Reply

    Wowsers! So many delicious dishes for vegetarians and omnivores alike 😀 love it! x

  31. Averie @ Averie Cooks December 2, 2014 @ 10:37 PM Reply

    I love the meatless ideas! And fun mixer giveaway! Two kitchen aids will make someone super happy!

15 Best Quick and Easy Meatless Recipes - Damn Delicious (2024)

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