Simple Meatless Monday Recipes to Make this Week
Eating healthy can be daunting, especially when you’re busy and don’t have a lot of time to cook. But that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice flavor and nutrition. With the right ingredients and a little creativity, you can whip up some simple meatless Monday recipes in no time!
It’s Monday night and you’re exhausted from a long day – all you want to do is whip up something tasty for dinner without spending hours in the kitchen. Well, never fear because we’ve got just the thing: a collection of super simple meatless dinners with five ingredients or less each!
I love knowing my family is well nourished. Eating a diet that focuses on eating lots of whole foods, wholesome fruits and veggies is important to me. That’s why these simple meatless Monday themed dinners are so perfect – they’re easy to make and full of nutrients.
As a homemaker and the main cook in our household, I know how hard it can be to juggle everything and still have dinner on the table. That’s why I love coming up with quick recipes that make it easy to get something healthy on the table fast!
Whether it’s a comforting bowl of creamy gnocchi or an energizing quinoa salad, these recipes will give your Meatless Mondays more flavor and less stress. You’ll love these plant-based meal ideas you can try this week!
Be sure to check out my Ultimate List of Themed Dinner Nights too!
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18 Simple Meatless Monday Dinner Recipes with 5 Ingredients or Less
Each of these recipes has 5 ingredients or less (not including spices) to make dinner prep even easier!
Lemon Basil Couscous Salad | Simple, Quick, Easy
This Lemon Basil Couscous Salad can be made ahead or served immediately. It’s simple to prepare and can be served a side dish or main entree.
Carrot and Celery Soup
This Carrot and Celery Soup is low-fat, nutritious, and mildly sweet from the carrot. It’s ideal for dipping freshly baked bread into.
Slow Cooker Feta and Tomato Pasta {Tik Tok Recipe}
Easy Boursin TikTok Pasta Recipe
This quick and easy Boursin Cheese Pasta is perfect for busy weeknight dinners. Herb and garlic cream cheese is roasted with delicious cherry tomatoes, then combined with al dente pasta. Loaded with flavor!
Instant Pot Red Lentil Soup
Super simple comfort food made in one-pot! Just add plant-based sausage, rice and zucchini with your favorite cheese and you've got an easy meal that everyone will love.
Basil Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes
This quick & easy Basil Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes is the perfect light summer dinner. It is full of fresh blistered tomatoes, basil, parmesan cheese, and garlic. This dish comes together in only about 15 minutes.
15 Minute Vegan Creamy Tomato Pasta (No Cashews)
This easy 15 minute creamy tomato pasta is a delicious, meatless option with only 4 ingredients (+ spices).
20 Minute Creamy Pesto Gnocchi
This easy, creamy pesto gnocchi is ready in just 20 minutes (and most of that time you're just waiting for the water to boil!) With store-bought gnocchi, basil pesto, and heavy cream.
Lemon Butter Garlic Pasta
This garlic butter lemon pasta is a simple one-pot dish made on the stove top or in the instant pot. Perfect for any busy night, but especially meatless Monday!
4 Ingredient Potato Soup
Made with potatoes, broth, onion and milk, this 4 ingredient potato soup recipe comes together quickly and is perfect comfort food.
Caprese Ravioli
Adding cheese ravioli to caprese takes it from an appetizer to an entree, with minimal effort! Boiling water is the longest step of this easy, flavorful meal.
Vegan Beef And Broccoli�(With Beyond Steak Tips)
An Easy Vegan Beef And Broccoli Recipe; Ready In Under 30-Minutes. Making It A Great Weeknight Dinner. Loaded With Fresh Broccoli, Beyond Beef Steak Tips And The Best Homemade Stir Fry Sauce. Just Like Takeout But Better!
4-Ingredient Mushroom Pesto Pasta (One-Pot) — Marley's Menu
This Mushroom Pesto Pasta is quick, easy, packed with flavor, and requires only one pot and 4 ingredients to come together!
Easy Chana Masala (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
This Easy Chana Masala recipe is so simple and quick to make! Naturally vegan and gluten-free, made with chickpeas, tomatoes, and tons of aromatic and authentic Indian spices, this one-pot meal is perfect for dinner or lunch! It's great for meal-prepping and makes delicious leftovers. Hearty meatless and allergy-free, it's healthy, veggie-packed, and satisfying for everyone!
Stuffed Acorn Squash + Roasted Veggies
This sheet pan recipe for Stuffed Acorn Squash is filled with hearty roasted vegetables mixed with store-bought tomato sauce. Topped with melted cheese, this easy dish is the ultimate vegetarian comfort food.
Health Benefits of a Meatless Monday
There are several benefits of adopting the practice of Meatless Mondays:
- Going meatless one day a week can help reduce your risk of chronic illnesses, such as heart disease and cancer.
- Eating more plant-based meals may help you lose weight since they are typically lower in calories than meals that contain meat.
If you need more motivation to help you get healthy (don’t we all), be sure to check out this post with healthy lifestyle quotes from the Daily Dish!
Conclusion
Eating healthy doesn’t have to be difficult. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make tasty and nutritious meatless Monday dinners that your whole family will love. Not only is it good for your health, but it’ll also save you time in the kitchen! So whip up one of these five-ingredient meals and enjoy the benefits of Meatless Mondays. Bon appétit!
I hope you enjoyed these five-ingredient simple meatless Monday dinners. If you try out any of them, let me know what your family thought! Happy cooking!
