Meatless Meals - you won't miss the meat!

Here's a delicious collection of meatless meals, guaranteed to leave you satisfied. You won't miss the meat! If you're looking for healthy vegetarian dinner ideas for Meatless Monday recipes, scroll through the meat-free meals below.

Are you thinking of trying more recipes for meatless meals? Scroll through these 13 meat-free meal ideas. Lots of choices!

Some of these vegetarian or vegan recipes rely on beans or lentils for protein, others contain eggs and cheese, and other recipes use meat substitutes or plant-based meats.

All of these meat-free meals are gluten-free, too!

Everyone has different reasons for choosing meat-free meals. It may be for health reasons, to reduce your carbon footprint on the planet, to show compassion for animals, or to save money.

Whether you've made the switch completely, are thinking about following a vegetarian or vegan diet, or simply want to increase the number of meatless meals in your diet, here are some ideas for you!

All of these recipes for meatless dinners are gluten-free, of course.

Many plant-based meats are made from pea protein, or legumes, such as lentils or soybeans. You'll also find ingredients like quinoa, black beans, seeds, nuts, and lots of vegetables.

Be careful, however, and read the labels. Many plant-based meats contain gluten, especially the ones designed to taste like chicken. Seitan, a vital wheat gluten, is a common ingredient in these.

Look for plant-based meat substitutes that are labelled Gluten-Free.

Cheesy Tomato Gnocchi Bake (no boil)

A cozy, one-pan skillet meal made with tomatoes and gnocchi, filled with veggies and topped with melted cheese. Ready in 30 minutes!

Cheesy Tomato Gnocchi Bake (no boil)

Mini Vegetarian Shepherd's Pies with Mushrooms

Classic comfort food made vegetarian!

Mini Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie with Mushrooms

This Mini Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie recipe makes six individual shepherd's pies or one 9 by 13 pie. Make ahead and freeze! Veggies and mushrooms simmered in a rich red wine gravy are topped with lightly browned and crisped garlic mashed potatoes in this easy recipe.

Mini Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie with Mushrooms

Vegetarian Pot Pie with Puff Pastry

Vegetarian Pot Pie with Puff Pastry

This vegetarian pot pie has a rich filling of mushrooms and vegetables in flavourful red wine gravy. It's topped with a golden, flaky puff pastry crust. This vegetable pot pie recipe can be made with gluten-free puff pastry, too!

Vegetarian Pot Pie with Puff Pastry

Double Cheese Asparagus Leek Fritatta

Double Cheese Asparagus Leek Frittata

This Double Cheese Asparagus Leek Frittata made with baby potatoes, asparagus and leeks will make an ideal dish for a Spring breakfast, brunch or lunch. It's vegetarian and gluten-free.

Double Cheese Asparagus Leek Frittata

Gluten-free Feta Tomato Pasta Bake

Gluten-Free Feta Tomato Pasta Bake

This oven-baked pasta dish has an amazing creamy tomato sauce flavoured with garlic and basil. Add extra spinach and mushrooms if you'd like!

Gluten-Free Feta Tomato Pasta Bake

Easy Vegetarian Pesto Gnocchi

Easy Vegetarian Pesto Gnocchi

This easy Vegetarian Pesto Gnocchi is a dinner winner! Cooked in a skillet on your stovetop, it's loaded with Mediterranean flavours from roasted tomatoes, artichokes, peppers, spinach, pesto, optional plant-based sausage and gluten-free gnocchi! It comes together in less than 30 minutes.

Easy Vegetarian Pesto Gnocchi

Instant Pot Vegan Chipotle Chili

Instant Pot Vegan Chipotle Chili

You won't miss the meat in this Instant Pot Vegan Chipotle Chili! Load it up with your favourite toppings and enjoy a hearty bowl of warm spicy vegetarian chili, or serve it stuffed into a baked sweet potato. Easy instructions for slow cooker and stovetop, too. 

Instant Pot Vegan Chipotle Chili

Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes - Vegan

Vegan Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes make a healthy 30-minute meal! Sweet potatoes are baked, then filled with black beans, red pepper, tomatillos and corn, and topped with tomaotes and guacamole.

Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes - Vegan

Crispy Baked Zucchini Patties

Crispy Baked Zucchini Patties with Lemon Tahini Dip

Nutritious and delicious! These Crispy Baked Zucchini Patties make a healthy meal when served with a salad or fresh veggies. Great with Lemon Tahini Dip.

Crispy Baked Zucchini Patties with Lemon Tahini Dip

Vegetarian Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

Fresh Vegetarian Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

This Vegetarian Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl makes a healthy lunch or light dinner. It's packed full of protein-rich quinoa, Greek salad veggies, feta cheese and tzatziki sauce.

Fresh Vegetarian Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

Cheesy Crustless Zucchini Quiche

Cheesy Crustless Zucchini Quiche

This low-carb Cheesy Crustless Zucchini Quiche is a keto option for breakfast, brunch, lunch or a side dish. Simple to make with eggs, cheese, almond and coconut flour.

Cheesy Crustless Zucchini Quiche

Slow Cooker Texas Black Bean Soup