Going meatless for a night, or every night, doesn’t mean settling for a sad plate of steamed veg.
Done right, these dinners are so good you forget there’s no meat in them…
This list is packed with hearty tofu bowls, cheesy pastas, loaded tacos and a few fresh starters.
Even the dedicated carnivores at your table will clean their plates.
Dig in…
Caprese Summer Rolls with Roasted Tomatoes
Roasted tomato, mozzarella and basil rolled in rice paper with a balsamic dip. Fresh, pretty and meatless without trying. A light starter or a snacky little dinner.
Grilled Watermelon Pizza With Blue Cheese
Grilled watermelon topped with blue cheese, pickled onion and pecans. Strange, fun and totally meatless. The kind of thing that gets people talking at the table.
Greek Salad Recipe With Feta and Olives
Crisp cucumber, tomato, peppers, olives and feta in a simple dressing. No meat, no cooking, all flavor. A fresh side or a light meatless dinner.
Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Noodles
Buttery zoodles with garlic and parmesan, quick and cheesy. A satisfying meatless main or a side next to something else. Nobody misses the meat here.
Black Bean Burger
A black bean burger that actually holds its shape. Hearty, savory and stacked with all the fixings. The meatless burger even burger people get behind.
Sushi Sliders With Tofu And Rice Buns
Sticky rice buns with teriyaki tofu, cucumber and carrot. Cute, fun to make, and fully meatless. Great for grazing or a light dinner.
Tempeh Gyros With Tzatziki Sauce
Braised tempeh in flatbread with a tofu tzatziki, fully plant based. Hearty, herby and genuinely filling. You really won’t miss the lamb.
Miso Peanut Ramen Bowls
Rich miso peanut ramen from Pinch of Yum. Slurpable, savory and deeply satisfying without any meat. A cozy bowl you’ll crave again.
Crispy Buffalo Tofu with Caesar Salad
Crispy buffalo tofu over a caesar salad, from Pinch of Yum. Spicy, crunchy and a fun meatless twist on wings. Tofu skeptics, give it a shot.
Creamy Vegan Red Pepper Pasta with Blistered Tomatoes
A creamy vegan red pepper pasta with blistered tomatoes, from Pinch of Yum. Silky, rich and dairy free too. Comfort pasta, no meat needed.
Sticky Gochujang Tofu with Herbs and Peanuts
Sweet, spicy gochujang tofu with fresh herbs and peanuts, from Pinch of Yum. Sticky, bold and a little addictive. A meatless main with real punch.
Gnocchi with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Pillowy gnocchi in a creamy mushroom sauce, from Pinch of Yum. Earthy, rich and so comforting. Mushrooms carry it, no meat required.
Roasted Corn and Fried Egg Tacos
Roasted corn and a runny fried egg in a taco, from Pinch of Yum. Simple, cheap and surprisingly filling. A fun meatless taco night option.
Steph’s Chickpea Curry with Spinach and Rice
A warming chickpea curry with spinach over rice, from Pinch of Yum. Hearty, cozy and protein packed without meat. A weeknight staple in the making.
Pearl Couscous Skillet with Tomatoes, Chickpeas, and Feta
A one skillet couscous with tomatoes, chickpeas and feta, from Pinch of Yum. Bright, hearty and easy. Mediterranean comfort, no meat in sight.
Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie
A meatless take on shepherd’s pie from Pinch of Yum. All the cozy mashed potato comfort, none of the meat. A hearty cold weather dinner.
Sesame Apricot Tofu
Sweet, sticky sesame apricot tofu from Pinch of Yum. Crispy edges, bright glaze, great over rice. A meatless dinner that wins over the doubters.
Crispy Black Bean Tacos with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Crispy black bean tacos with a zingy cilantro lime sauce, from Pinch of Yum. Cheap, fast and full of flavor. Meatless taco night done right.
Spicy Sofritas Tofu
Spicy sofritas style tofu for bowls, from Pinch of Yum. That smoky Chipotle flavor you love, made at home. Pile it into a burrito bowl and go.
Tofu and Brown Rice Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce
Tofu and brown rice lettuce wraps with peanut sauce, from Pinch of Yum. Fresh, crunchy and fun to eat with your hands. Light meatless dinner.
Cauliflower Black Bean Tostadas with Queso and Pickled Onion
Crispy tostadas with cauliflower, black beans, queso and pickled onion, from Pinch of Yum. Loaded, crunchy and satisfying. Meatless and far from boring.
Crunchy Roll Bowls
Sushi crunchy roll flavors in a bowl, from Pinch of Yum. Fresh, fun and no raw fish required. A light meatless dinner with a lot going on.
30 Minute Vegetarian Meatballs
Meatless meatballs in half an hour, from Pinch of Yum. Tender, savory and great over pasta. Even the meat lovers reach for seconds.
Three Cheese Baked Gnocchi with Spinach
Cheesy baked gnocchi with spinach, from Pinch of Yum. Gooey, comforting and meat free. The kind of bake the whole family fights over.
Greek Baked Orzo
A Greek baked orzo from Pinch of Yum, bright with tomato and feta. Hearty and comforting without meat. A cozy one dish dinner.
Coconut Curry Ramen
Creamy coconut curry ramen from Pinch of Yum. Rich, fragrant and slurpable. A warming meatless bowl that eats like a treat.
Vegan Sheet Pan Fajitas with Chipotle Queso
Sheet pan veggie fajitas with a chipotle queso, from Pinch of Yum. Smoky, easy and fully plant based. Fold into tortillas and load them up.
Roasted Cauliflower Hummus Bowls
Roasted cauliflower over creamy hummus bowls, from Pinch of Yum. Fresh, filling and so satisfying. A meatless dinner that feels good to eat.
Cauliflower Walnut Vegetarian Taco Meat
A cauliflower and walnut taco filling from Pinch of Yum that mimics the real thing. Savory, crumbly and perfect in tacos. Meatless taco meat that actually delivers.
So there’s a whole stack of no meat meals that stand on their own, hearty bowls and cheesy bakes, loaded tacos and quick curries.
None of them taste like they’re missing a thing.
Pick a few for your meatless nights, keep some tofu and beans on hand, and eating less meat stops feeling like a sacrifice and starts feeling like a treat.