Whether you’re a longtime vegetarian or an omnivore just looking to incorporate more plants into your diet, these 48 Quick and Easy Meatless Meals for Busy People are perfect to help bust you out of a meal time rut… in 30 minutes or less. Most of the recipes featured have 10 ingredients or less and can be prepped quickly and efficiently. Which of these 48 Quick and Easy Meatless Meals for Busy People will you try?
1. Caprese Salad Grain Bowl by Emily Kyle Nutrition
2. Vegan Black Eyed Peas and Quinoa with Pineapple Salsa by Dairy Free For Baby
3. Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes, Basil, and Garlic by Betsy’s Kitchen
4. Black Bean and Pomegranate Salad with Dijon Dressing by Nutrisense Nutrition
5. Lentil Cauliflower Tacos by Sinful Nutrition
Pictured: Lentil Cauliflower Tacos by Sinful Nutrition (48 Quick and Easy Meatless Meals for Busy People)
6. Grilled Peach & Arugula Salad by From A to Zucchini
7. High Protein Vegan Stir Fry by Kelly Jones Nutrition
8. Roasted Chickpea Cauliflower Pitas by Bucket List Tummy
9. Italian Lupini Bean Salad with Crushed Pistachios by Amy Gorin
10. Hearty Lentil Marinara Sauce by Healthy Inspiration
11. Zucchini Pizza Boats by Champagne and Paper Planes
Pictured: Roasted Chickpea Cauliflower Pitas by Bucket List Tummy (48 Quick and Easy Meatless Meals for Busy People)
12. Italian Flatbread Panini by Amy Gorin
13. Dairy Free Penne Vodka by Sinful Nutrition
14. Quinoa Veggie Confetti by Bonnie Taub-Dix
15. Quick & Easy White Bean Chili by Kelly Jones Nutrition
16. Quinoa Edamame Salad by Healthy Inspiration
17. Mediterranean Hummus Pasta Salad by Bucket List Tummy
18. Broccoli Stir Fry by Tara Rochford Nutrition
Pictured: Broccoli Stir Fry by Tara Rochford Nutrition (48 Quick and Easy Meatless Meals for Busy People)
19. Mini Eggplant Pizzas by From A to Zucchini
20. Sun-dried Tomato & Parmesan Polenta with Crispy Chickpeas by Champagne and Paper Planes
21. Egg-and-Veggie-Topped Hummus Toast with Everything Bagel Spice Mix by Amy Gorin
22. Vegan Butter Chickpeas by Pamela Fergusson
23. Energy Boosting Veggie Burgers by Tara Rochford Nutrition
24. Spicy Sofritas Tacos by From A to Zucchini
Pictured: Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese by The Gourmet RD (48 Quick and Easy Meatless Meals for Busy People)
25. Vegetarian Rice Bowl with Chickpeas & Tomatoes by Amy Gorin
26. Peanut Stew by Tara Rochford Nutrition
27. Butternut Squash Mac ‘n Cheese by The Gourmet RD
28. Vegan Quesadillas by Lettuce Veg Out
29. Spinach Lentil Quinoa Khichari by Ayur Nutrition
30. Kid-friendly Hummus Pita Pizza by Wholly Plants
Pictured: Kid Friendly Hummus Pita Pizzas by Wholly Plants (48 Quick and Easy Meatless Meals for Busy People)
31. Shakshuka for One by Laurel Ann Nutrition
32. Easy Black Beans and Rice by Sunny Side Up Nutrition
33. Mediterranean Quesadillas by Dietitian Jenn
34. Thai-style Cauliflower Walnut Lettuce Cups by The Gourmet RD
35. Lemony Basil Creamy Vegan Pasta by Plays Well with Butter
36. Vegan Roasted Red Pepper Pasta by The Almond Eater
Pictured: Grilled Vegetable Primavera Bowls by Plays Well with Butter (48 Quick and Easy Meatless Meals for Busy People)
37. Healthy Instant Pot Eggplant Parmesan by Eat the Gains
38. Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl by The Almond Eater
39. Grilled Vegetable Primavera Bowls by Plays Well with Butter
40. Vegan Jackfruit Pulled Pork Recipe by The Almond Eater
41. Tofu Sweet Potato Bibimbap by The Almond Eater
42. Quinoa Breakfast Bowl by Hot Pan Kitchen
Pictured: Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl by The Almond Eater (48 Quick and Easy Meatless Meals for Busy People)
43. Pizza Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms by Leanne Ray
44. Addicting Mediterranean Freekeh Salad with Roasted Chickpeas by The Healthy Toast
45. Mediterranean Quinoa Patties with Cucumber Yogurt (Tzatziki Sauce) by Olive Tree Nutrition
46. Vegan Quinoa Power Salad with Tahini Lemon Dressing by Krolls Korner
47. Asparagus and Mushroom Naan Bread Pizza by It’s a Veg World After All
48. Instant Pot Jackfruit Tacos by The Foodie Dietitian