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 ideas for Meatless Monday recipes, scroll through the recipes below.

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

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 those that are labelled Gluten-Free.