Good morning everyone!!! 🙂
How are you doing on this lovely morning??
I just got home from a Vinyasa yoga class and it was great!
Actually, what’s great is that I live 5 minutes away from the studio I go to, so waking up at 5:45 for the 6am class was super easy. HAHA not….it was a little tough to get out of bed this morning, but coffee is happening now!
So since my yoga studio is convenient for my life, I thought about something else that’s convenient: easy dinners! Who wants to come home after a long day of work or classes and slave over a hot stove for an hour? Not me. 30 minutes, max!
My dad found these delicious recipes on My Fitness Pal, so this roundup is for him! 🙂
These recipes are to prove that “Meatless Monday” shouldn’t just be on Mondays.
What about “Turkey-Free Tuesday”? Or “Thanks-For-The-Veggies Thursday”? I don’t know, but you should do it!
14 meatless recipes, why not try it for 2 weeks?
Vegetarian meals are not only nutritious and delicious, but also budget-friendly, thanks to staples like beans, lentils, eggs, pasta and vegetables. Go for it!
*Roundup courtesy of My Fitness Pal, original recipes are linked to each recipe name.*
Sit-Down Dinners
1. Buttered Brussels Sprouts Penne | Maebells
This recipe is made for one person, but feel free to double, triple or quadruple the amount if you’re planning to serve a family or guests.
2. One-Pan Mediterranean Eggs | Cook Smarts
Recipe makes 4 servings.
3. Vegetable & Rice Casserole | 24 Carrot Life
You can swap in your favorite veggies if you don’t like spinach and mushrooms. Recipe makes 8 servings.
4. Vegetarian Spaghetti Squash Boat | Love & Zest
Recipe makes 2 servings at 1 boat each.
5. Roasted Eggplant and Lentil Bowl with Garlic Yogurt Sauce | Dietitian Debbie Dishes
 Use eggplants as soon as you buy them because fresher eggplants will be less bitter than older ones. Also, cook them thoroughly. Half-cooked eggplants won’t taste half as great. Recipe makes 4 servings at 1 cup + 2 tablespoons yogurt sauce.
6. Jalapeño Corn Cakes with Black Bean & Avocado Relish | Clean Eating
The black bean and avocado relish can also be used over cooked chicken or fish in case you also need to cater to non-vegetarians. Recipe makes 4 servings at 2 corn cakes + 1/2 cup relish each.
7. Baked Ziti & Summer Veggies | Cooking Light
Fresh basil and oregano gives this dish a healthy Italian flair. Recipe makes 4 servings at 1 1/2 cups each.
8. Spicy Zucchini Black Bean Burger | The Healthy Maven
Recipe makes 4 servings at 1 patty each.
SALADS & WRAPS
9. Mediterranean Quinoa Salad | Hummusapien
This light and refreshing meatless dish pairs fluffy quinoa with crispy vegetables like cucumber, bell peppers and cherry tomatoes. Recipe makes 5 servings.
10. Chilled Black Bean Couscous Salad | Kim’s Cravings
You can make this ahead of time and refrigerate for the next day. Recipe makes 6 servings at 1 cup each.
11. Black Bean Spinach Quesadilla | Calories In, Calories Out
This recipe calls for black beans, fresh baby spinach and mushrooms–but feel free to switch them out for your family’s favorite veggies. Recipe makes 4 servings at 1 quesadilla each.
12. Baked Falafel Lettuce Wraps | The Wheatless Kitchen
Serve the falafels with tangy lemon-dill yogurt sauce, and watch them disappear. Recipe makes 6 servings at 3 falafels + 1 tablespoon yogurt sauce + 3 lettuce leaves + 1/2 cup tomatoes + 1/2 avocado each.
13. Grilled Zucchini Hummus Wraps | Maebells
Grilled zucchini is placed on a nice big tortilla topped with kale, red onion, tomatoes, cheese and a heaping dose of hummus. Recipe makes 2 servings at 1 wrap each.
14. Orzo Salad with Spicy Buttermilk Dressing | Cooking Light
Recipe makes 4 servings at 1 3/4 cups orzo mixture + 2 avocado wedges each.
For more delicious vegetarian and non-vegetarian recipes, be sure to check out the My Fitness Pal blog, Hello Healthy.
I hope you all have a lovely Tuesday! <3
BE WELL.