My 10 Budget Recipes roundup proved to be popular, so I'm back at it again with 10 Meatless Monday Recipes You Should Try.
Food is one of the largest expenses a family can have each month, which is why I'm a big believer in and lover of weekly meal plans. If you are looking for some new Meatless Monday recipes to start making for you and/or your family, then you've come to the right place.
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the average family of four spends around $700 to $1,000 a month on food. That’s a lot of money, especially considering that most families waste around a large amount of their food each month!
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If you want Meatless Monday recipes that are budget friendly and delicious, don't worry, it is possible! The Meatless Monday ideas included in this recipes roundup are affordable, easy, and you may already have many of the ingredients in your home!
I have all of these recipes in my current meal plan, and I'm excited to make all of them.
Note: If you're looking for easy weekly meal plans, full of budget recipes, I recommend $5 Meal Plan. $5 Meal Plan is a meal planning service that sends you a delicious meal plan and shopping list every week for just $5 a month.
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Here are 10 Meatless Monday recipes you should try:
1. Roasted Garlic and Kale Spaghetti Squash with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
2. Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quesadillas
3. Vegan Jambalaya
4. Vegan Shepherds Pie
5. Pineapple Fried Rice
6. Vegan Tuscan Rigatoni
7. One Skillet Mexican Rice Casserole
8. Creamy Broccoli Apple Salad Recipe
9. Ricotta and Spinach Calzones
10. Three Cheese Baked Penne
What are your favorite Meatless Monday recipes right now? Share them in the comments below!
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Ms. Frugal Asian Finance says
January 31, 2018 at 6:50 amI once tried a vegetarian diet which consisted mostly of veggies, fruit, tofu, eggs, and milk. And it did wonders for my skin.
I think the recipes above will also do the trick while helping us save money 😀
Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says
January 31, 2018 at 12:19 pmSounds nice!
DNN says
January 31, 2018 at 9:50 amI steered away much from consuming Steak, beef, and pork. I don’t eat Chicken cheese steaks anymore. I’m mindful about what I eat at the Hibachi restaurant because oil converts to Estrogen in the body and raises bad cholesterol levels and contributes to unhealthy weight gain. I used to be almost meatless back in the day. I find myself wanting to revisit those days now with this new weight loss journey. 🙂
Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says
January 31, 2018 at 12:19 pmYou should do it!
Alexis says
January 31, 2018 at 1:46 pmWe haven’t eaten meet in our household for over 2 years. It’s been amazing for our health and also the environment!
Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says
January 31, 2018 at 5:47 pmGreat job!
Nick says
January 31, 2018 at 2:42 pmPerfect timing!
I just read The Longevity Diet by Dr. Valter Longo. It seriously made me consider how much meat I’m eating and I decided it’s time to cut back.
Thanks for the recommendations!
Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says
January 31, 2018 at 5:47 pmI’ll have to check that out!
Kristin @ The Wayward Home says
January 31, 2018 at 6:04 pmI’ve cut back on meat recently due to some documentaries I watched on Netflix. The maltreatment of the animals and environmental impacts are obscene. I haven’t stopped eating meat, I just eat it less and enjoy it more when I do have it.
Thanks for these awesome recipes. Can’t wait to try!
Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says
February 3, 2018 at 7:01 pmLet me know which one is your fave!
Melissa says
February 1, 2018 at 9:55 amThanks so much for including my jambalaya recipe in your roundup! The shepherd’s pie and pineapple fried rice look amazing! I’ve pinned it to all my vegetarian boards.
Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says
February 3, 2018 at 7:02 pmThank you!
Jo@moremoneytips.com says
February 16, 2018 at 3:54 amThanks for sharing these great meat-free recipes! When there’s limited time, using easy-to-prepare veges like marrows and eggplant, and frozen veges like green beans is another way to make quick, convenient and tasty dishes. My family are slowly cutting back on meat too.