15 Vegetarian Recipes for Diehard Meat Lovers
Perhaps you're flirting with the idea of eating less meat, or maybe you're already vegetarian and trying to convince your meat-loving family to go veggie. Whatever the reason, here are healthy vegetarian dinner ideas that are filling, and tasty enough for the most hardened carnivores.
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Chef John's Meatless Meatballs
"Color me impressed! I was skeptical that these could be as good as the real deal, but I stand corrected. If the mushrooms are chopped finely in the food processor, even the texture is darned close." — Baricat
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Eggplant Parmesan II
"All my friends (even the ones that usually won't eat anything that doesn't contain meat) think that this is an excellent dish. I usually add some minced garlic and crushed red pepper to give the eggplant a kick." — KIPUF
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Vegetarian Sloppy Joes
"Fantastic recipe! Even my carnivore husband loves it." — Jonny's Girl
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Tofu and Veggies in Peanut Sauce
"Delicious! I made this for my dad and brother, who were skeptical of the tofu, but my dad had seconds," Mel says.
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Homemade Black Bean Veggie Burgers
"This is a great veggie burger!! My husband has already requested them again. And he is a meat lover. Thanks for such a healthy, low-cost recipe that I will be making over and over!" — cookinme
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Artichoke Spinach Lasagna
"Yum!! One of my favorites. Even my husband likes it. Just proves you don't need meat to have a fabulous dinner." — NAL
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Vegetarian Korma
"Lots of chopping, but oh, so, worth it. I left out the jalapeno, and even my 12 year old ate it. She was thrilled to have a vegetarian dish that the rest of the carnivores in the family would be happy to eat regularly," Korie Roberts Bartnik says.
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Lentil Bolognese
Lentils and mushrooms stand in deliciously for ground beef in this hearty bolognese sauce. "So tasty, and as nice as a meat bolognese," says sorchaspud. "It can also be served with potatoes, too."
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Black Bean Chili
"My husband, not a lover of meatless dinners, raved about this chili! I served it with pico de gallo and sour cream as a garnish. Yum! It's a great alternative to our typical beef chili." — LEE THRASH
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Spinach Enchiladas
"This is a great alternative to and healthier than meat based enchiladas. My husband usually likes meat in his meals, but doesn't miss the meat in this dish." — MessyMisty
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Portobello Mushroom Stroganoff
"This is delicious! It's a great vegetarian meal that even my meat-loving husband asks for." — VEGGIEHEAD1
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Stuffed Peppers My Way
"Yum! I love these and make them about three times each month. My vegetarian husband loves these as well. What's great about this recipe is how much you can adapt the recipe." — Post-It Poet
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Pizza On The Grill I
"Oh my goodness, is this ever a fabulous way to make homemade pizza! I'm a novice and this was the best I've ever made. I was scared to try it. What if the dough dropped through the grill? But it didn't. Held together beautifully." — LADYJAYPEE
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Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)
"This is an authentic, really rich pie stuffed with spinach, onions, cheeses, and herbs that are all enfolded by crispy, flaky phyllo dough." — SILVERWOLF
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Portobello Penne Pasta Casserole
"Very yummy. I was a little leery of the soy sauce but it ended up being delicious! Not at all overpowering but just another interesting dimension to the dish." — Cardamum