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Meatless Monday Recipes

Some new veggie dishes to warm you from the inside this holiday season

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Rice and black bean stuffed peppers — Photo by: Tom Hirschfeld/bonafidefarmfood.com

Travel around the world from your dining table with these delicious dishes influenced by French, Asian and Greek cuisines.

See also: Why Meatless Monday?

Breakfast:

Orange French Toast

Everyday breakfast becomes something special with this gourmet recipe for French toast. Orange-flavored liquor is optional but adds to the festiveness of this dish. Try this recipe out today and consider serving it to company for the holidays.

Lunch:

Cream of Roasted Turnip Soup With Baby Bok Choy and Five Spices

Lunch will be ready in under an hour with this easy recipe for soup. Asian spices combined with sweet roasted turnips are blended to warm, comforting perfection. Substitute fat-free half and half for a lower calorie dish.

Dinner:

Rice and Black Bean Stuffed Peppers

Many cultures combine beans and rice for delicious, nutritious dishes. This Mediterranean-style recipe is influenced by Greek cuisine and features aromatic ingredients such as mint, dill and cinnamon.


Need a few more Meatless Monday dishes? Search our recipe database for more vegan and vegetarian recipes.

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