Are you a vegetarian or just someone who wants to try on meatless cuisine? If yes, then let’s discover new things to try. This article, we are checking out 11 meatless dishes you will surely love. These are the following:
1. Roasted carrots
If you love eating meat and you have finally decided to switch to a meatless diet, then you will indeed find roasted carrots appetizing. You have to season it with salt, pepper, cayenne, and other spices, roast it, and voila! You will have a meal loaded with vitamins, especially vitamin A and beta-carotene. It is easy to prepare and to fill.
2. Roasted cauliflower, lentils, and creamy chipotle taco
Who says that tacos need to have meat? Once you tried this veggie taco, you will not believe that it does not have a single piece of meat in it. Level up your veggie taco by adding the creamy chipotle sauce. It will help level up the dish and make it like the usual meat taco you are eating.
3. Spinach artichoke lasagna
Are you fond of eating lasagna? We all love that meaty and cheesy lasagna. But don’t you know that spinach artichoke lasagna almost tastes the same? If you had never imagined eating meatless lasagna before, then this veggie lasagna is the real deal. Why should you try this dish? Well, it tastes like the usual lasagna we are accustomed to eating.
Another thing is that it is heavy on the tummy, which is perfect for your diet. This meal fills you up, and the spinach and artichoke are loaded with essential vitamins and minerals.
4. Mango cabbage wrap with tofu and peanut sauce
A meatless meal does not mean to be boring. Try this inventive dish – mango cabbage wrap filled with tofu and peanut sauce. Experience a pop of flavor with every bite. You don’t even have to cook this one. All you need to do is to make sure you get the freshest ingredients. The tofu can be grilled or fried ahead of time. Leftover tofu will do. If it is your first time switching to a complete meatless diet, then this dish will surely be one of your favorites. Why should you try it? Aside from the obvious that it is healthy, it is also easy to make. Plus, the tofu will serve as a protein source.
5. Spiced lentil soup
A meatless soup, is it even possible? The answer is a big YES! Try this spiced lentil soup, especially during cold weather. It is soothing and filling. It will keep you full for hours.
6. Bolon de Verde
In South Africa, then you probably have tried this meatless dish. It is a mixture of plantain stuffed with fresh cheese and served in a bowl. It is carb and protein, which makes it a perfect breakfast food. It is a great way to kickstart your day.
7. Tartiflette au reblochon
If you love potatoes and cheese, then you will surely love this dish. It is a French cuisine made with potatoes, reblochon cheese, white wine, onion, and other spices. Some variations have bacon bits and ham. If you are a vegetarian, you can ditch the ham and bacon. You can also try adding other veggies. Nevertheless, if you are going to order this dish in a restaurant, make sure you ask the waiter if their version of Tartiflette au reblochon comes with meat.
8. Yetsom Beyaynetu
It is an Ethiopian dish, a mixture of different vegetables placed on injera, a spongy pancake made from teff flour.
9. Masala dosa
You can easily say that it is an Indian dish from the look of the name. It is similar to a crepe, but instead of flour, the batter is made from fermented rice and black lentils. It is stuffed with curried potatoes and pea and served with different dips such as chutneys and sambar (spiced tomatoes cooked in coconut milk). It tastes so delicious that you won’t even know that it does not have any meat at all.
10. Gado Gado
It s one of the best-tasting veggie dishes in Indonesia. It can be served plain or spicy. This dish consists of carrots, potatoes, water spinach, green beans, boiled white rice cake, tofu, tomatoes, and sprouts served in a big bowl and topped with peanut sauce. The presentation is appetizing that you can’t wait to take the first bite.
11. Dal Bhat
It is a soup dish made of lentil and boiled rice. It is one of the famous foods in Nepal. It tastes good, satisfying, quick, and easy to make. Dal Bhat is a filling dish perfect for breakfast, especially if you will have a long day.
Most would think it is impossible to create a meatless dish and that vegetarians eat bland and less-appetizing foods. Little did they know there are many great-tasting vegetarian dishes. These dishes are delicious that you won’t even know they don’t have meat at all. The 11 meatless dishes mentioned above are just some of the popular dishes you should try. They are not just meatless but filling and packed with essential vitamins and minerals.
You can order this dish at specialty veggie restaurants, but the good thing is you can prepare them at home. These dishes are easy to make, and the ingredients are readily available. You can try to be inventive and create your version of these dishes. By doing some quick research, and you will find a lot of information online. By being inventive, your perception of vegetarian dishes will surely change. Who knows, you might gradually transition from being a carnivore to a vegetarian. By changing to a plant-based diet, you are not only doing something good for your health, but you are also doing a noble job for the environment.