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My Top 12 Meatless Recipes

August 7, 2012 by Lindsay 37 Comments

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Hi Friends!

Last week something special happened. Hubby and I celebrated one year meat-free! For those of you that don’t know, going vegetarian this time around was hubby’s idea. We decided to try it out for a month…and 12 months later we’re still going strong! Although we didn’t eat fish for that first month, we do now eat fish occasionally… but we’ve been meat-free for a year! Here are my recaps of what we ate during those first 4 weeks:

Veggie Month- Week 1
Veggie Month- Week 2
Veggie Month- Week 3
Veggie Month- Week 4

To celebrate 12 months of meat-free living, I decided to round up my 12 favorite meatless recipes of the past year and share them with you guys!

12 Vegetarian Recipes for those of you trying to go meatless a little more often this year!

Ready? Ok! Here they are, in no particular order (click the links to see the recipes):

1. Mexican Loaded Sweet Potatoes

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2. Lentil Veggie Mac & Cheese

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3. Sweet Potato Falafel 

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or Sweet Potato Falafel Rings

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4. Lentil & Vegetable Curry

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5. Spicy Black Bean Burgers w/ Goat Cheese

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6. Curried Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos

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7. Lentil Pot Pies

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8. Meatless Meatballs

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9. Tuna Quinoa Cakes

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10. Sweet & Spicy Shrimp w/ Soba Noodles

 

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11. Thai Peanut Salmon Burgers

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12. Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Pizza
w/ Sweet Potato Socca Crust

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So there you go!

Also, for those of you that are newer readers, my 2 year bloggy birthday is coming up soon and I’m going to be celebrating with a little series called “The Best of the Bean” so I can share some of my favorite recipes from the past 2 years with you guys…especially some of the ones I made when I first started blogging and the only people that read my blog were the hubby and my mom 🙂

PLUS, I have some fun giveaways lined up for you guys! So stay tuned…

Enjoy!
–Lindsay

 

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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  1. MCM Mama says

    August 7, 2012 at 12:07 AM

    Those all look so yummy! I wonder if I’ll be able to sneak any past my meat loving husband LOL.

    Reply
  2. Charissa says

    August 7, 2012 at 12:16 AM

    Ooh, this post is ridiculously high in the yum factor!

    Reply
  3. Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says

    August 7, 2012 at 12:29 AM

    Love this round-up! Always looking for new and good meatless recipes!

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  4. @pluvk says

    August 7, 2012 at 2:40 AM

    Yum, yum, and YUM! I see so many recipes that I’d like to try. Lentil Mac N Cheese? Sinful…

    Reply
  5. Kierston says

    August 7, 2012 at 6:36 AM

    Great round-up! You had me reaching for a napkin by the 3rd photo 😉

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  6. Katie @wishandwhimsy says

    August 7, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    Ever since you posted the little teaser about this on IG yesterday…I’ve been looking forward to reading this. I’m basically meatless myself and I love the inspiration. Thanks for sharing and congrats on your upcoming 2-year blogging anniversary!

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  7. Gina (The Candid RD) says

    August 7, 2012 at 7:03 AM

    This is BEYOND pin-worthy. I am always on the lookout for new meatless recipes, and each of these sounds wonderful. Congrat son making it a year! I’m lucky if I can fit two delicious meatless recipes in a month 🙂 We’re trying!

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  8. Ruby @ Focus, Woman! says

    August 7, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    Oh man, I am SO hungry right now! You had me at “soba noodles”. Omnomnom. Well done on 12 months meat free, that’s fantastic!

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  9. Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says

    August 7, 2012 at 7:40 AM

    I’m always looking for more meatless recipes! Can’t wait to try some of these out!

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  10. Meredith @ DareYouTo says

    August 7, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    OH mannn guess I need to get cooking! Thanks for sharing

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  11. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    August 7, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    Congrats on a meat-free year! I’m loving this round up – pinning like a mad woman. 🙂

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  12. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    August 7, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    Your recipes are seriously amazing. I’m not sure if it’s the titles, the pictures, or a combination of both, but they are so darn good!!

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  13. Kate says

    August 7, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    These recipes look amazing and not so complicated. I don’t know which to try and make first! Though, those curried tacos look so good…

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  14. Jillian {Her Split Ends} says

    August 7, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    I literally pinned every single one of these recipes!! So yummy and so ready to make them!!

    Cheers
    ~ Jillian
    http://www.hersplitends.com

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  15. Allie says

    August 7, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    Thans for this post, Lindsay, I’m always looking for vegetarian recipes and it’s so helpful to have a bunch of great ones in one place!

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  16. Debbie @ Live from La Quinta says

    August 7, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    Congratulations on your Veggie-versary! Definitely something to celebrate (as are all the animals you didn’t eat in the last year :-)).

    Those recipes looks delicious. I will definitely be checking them out.

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  17. Danica @ It's Progression says

    August 7, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    love this post! My husband and I are eating less and less meat and it’s fun to find good (delicious) meatless dinner recipes

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  18. Carissa says

    August 7, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    Congrats! I always “want” to eat more vegetarian meals, but get lazy in my prep. Kudos to you guys!

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  19. Paige @ Your Trainer Paige says

    August 7, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    LOVE this, Lindsay! Veggie burgers of all kinds are my fave 🙂

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  20. Amber @ The Cook's Sister says

    August 7, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    You make vegetarian cooking look so easy! Congratulations on your achievement!

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  21. Katy says

    August 7, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    WOW! IDK where to even start. Steak is my favorite food in the world. With that said, your food makes me want to be a vegetarian! haha. Especially that Mac and cheese and pot pie!

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  22. Candice says

    August 7, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    And I am officially drooling over all the falafel pictures. YUM!

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  23. Heather @ Better With Veggies says

    August 7, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    Congrats on 1 year!! I’m getting close to a year of plant-based too, so I know it’s an exciting feeling. 🙂

    Reply
  24. Amanda @ Run Principessa says

    August 7, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    I wonder if I can get my boyfriend to try this with me for at least a week. 🙂 Or maybe twelve days. Your recipes will probably hold him over.

    Reply
  25. Rachel @ Eat, Learn, Discover! says

    August 7, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    Wow, those are some seriously amazing recipes! I’m pretty much meatless myself – well, I don’t cook any meat but will eat it occasionally if I have a craving and it’s high quality (local, organic).
    But I really love how veggies make me feel, so I almost always go for vegetarian over meat.

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  26. Talia @ Bite Size Wellness says

    August 7, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    Yum yum yum! I remember when you made many of these, but nice to have them all in one place! I did make your lentil mac and cheese and loved every bite. 🙂

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  27. Carol Anne @ Rock Salt says

    August 7, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    That lentil pot pie looks immense! And the sweet potato felafel, too. Great recipes to check out, thanks!

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  28. Jess @ Blonde Ponytail says

    August 7, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    I don’t think I realized that I never saw meat in your recipes! This is a fantastic assortment of recipes Lindsay!

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  29. Fancy Nancy says

    August 7, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    These all look so delish!!! I think if my hubby decided to go meatless it would be easier than if I did. I would have a much harder time having him give up meat than it would be for me to give it up! This Fall I am going to try with meatless Mondays. These recipes will certainly help!

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  30. Alli says

    August 7, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    My family is classified as “Less-Meat-atarians.” We aren’t veggies or vegan but we eat meat once every week or so. These recipes are going to be so much fun. Thanks!

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  31. Julie says

    August 7, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    Wow, everything looks great! I always keep me eye out for new veg recipes, although you are lucky I don’t think that my boyfriend would be so willing to completely cut out meat. I’ll have to tempt him with these haha!

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  32. Emily Butler @EmilysHomestead says

    August 7, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    Oh thank for posting this! I’ve been thinking about going meatless since I hardly eat it anyways and it can be pricey compared to beans and grains, and that lentil Mac and cheese, oh man!!!

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  33. Jessica, the_toned_teach says

    August 7, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    You know what’s crazy? This whole time I’ve read your blog, I’ve never actually realized y’all were vegetarians!! (with the occasional fish) I think that gives a full testament to vegetarian food being sufficient, hearty, delicious, and well rounded. I, personally, do eat meat… so for a meat eater to think your meals day-in, day-out are delicious and appealing says something 🙂

    Keep up the awesome work! Y’all are so fitfluential!!

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  34. Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says

    August 7, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    Yay for your anniversary coming up!! I love your recipes so I can’t wait!

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  35. [email protected] says

    August 8, 2012 at 3:43 PM

    congrats on being meatless for so long!! im not a vegetarian but i def love meatless meals every now and then…those sweet potato falafels look awesome!

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  36. Diane @ life of di. says

    August 10, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    Thanks for the post. I’m always looking for new veggie recipes. I think I’ll definitely have to try the Lentil Mac & Cheese. It looks like a great dish for fall and winter 🙂

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  37. Diana @ VeggieNextDoor says

    August 10, 2012 at 10:18 PM

    Happy Veggieversary, Lindsay! I absolutely adore your potpie and your sweet potato falafel. I need to hurry up and try some of the others! It’s hard to believe you’ve only been blogging for 2 years – it seems like you are a pro!

    Reply

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