50 Vegetarian Recipes That Taste Like There’s Meat
Sheperd's Pie
Replies sorted oldest to newest
Former Member
Faux Foie Gras
For a cruelty-free indulgence, try this fake foie gras. Like the name suggests, it’s a pâté made without the painful process of fabrication.
Composed of lentils, mushrooms and cognac, this smooth imitator has a truly decadent texture, reminiscent of the real deal but without a whiff of meat.
Former Member
Vegetable Bolognese
This hearty, chunky pasta sauce beats any meat sauce in a classic Italian dish, and succeeds in doing so, deliciously.
Brace yourself, even your carnivore friends will be raving about this one.
Former Member
Vegetarian sweet and spicy meatballs
No meat necessary for these bites of goodness. They look and taste amazing.
Trust us, you won’t miss a thing!
Former Member
Beet Tartare
Who can blame beets and Portobello mushrooms for posing as raw meat? Honestly they do a bloody good job, passing off as animal protein.
You don’t know it yet, but this might just become your favorite recipe of all tartares.
Former Member
Vegetarian BLT
A BLT without the bacon doesn't have to be boring.
Smoked tempeh makes a worthy stand-in for this remake of a classic lunch fave that makes it accessible to everyone.
Plus it’s low-cal, low-fat and combines great taste and good health into one atypical sandwich.
Former Member
Vegetarian Corn Dogs
Spread these around, and soon enough state fairs all over the country will be selling these meat-free delights.
They are ridiculously delicious, and you wouldn't believe there isn't an ounce of meat in them.
Former Member
Scrambled Tofu
Power up your day with this genius breakfast substitute.
You'll be amazed by the eggy look and texture.
Former Member
Fish and Chips
If someone in your party isn’t a fish eater, then take the fish out of fish and chips and substitute it with tofu.
Can you think of anything more entertaining to serve your vegetarian friends?
Former Member
Honey Lime Tofu Stir-Fry
This dish is sure to win over tofu skeptics with its sheer resemblance to chicken.
As for the honey lime seasoning that's traditionally reserved for meat, it does extremely well with tofu, too.
Former Member
Veggie Dog
This version involves an intriguing carrot dog that looks so porky it could be a perfect cheat-meat addition to your future cookouts.
Former Member
Soybean Pulao
If it tastes, looks and cooks up like meat, you'll be shocked to know it's not! Here chunks of soya (disguised as succulent chicken) do great justice to a celebrated one-pot rice and spice dish of all time.
Former Member
Lentil Chickpea Salad Sandwiches
Don’t let this stacked sandwich trick you with its fishy looks.
Not only is it tuna-free but also gluten-free!
Former Member
Veg Miso Ramen
If you want a stock as clear as your conscience, then try this veggie miso ramen.
It’s packed with a rainbow of veggies and umami-rich aromas that you can’t dismiss for the lack of meat.
Former Member
Veggie Chili
This one-bowl cowboy classic can absolutely do wonders without meat, especially when loaded with seasonal veggies and bursting with Mexican flavors.
Make a large batch, and enjoy for days.
It's especially heartwarming, if you're going through meat withdrawal.
Former Member
Veggie Cutlets
Give your pork cutlets the boot, and try out this veggie twist instead.
You won’t even realize when you bite into these crunchy, golden melt-in-your-mouth snacks, that they are actually potato-laden.
Former Member
Sloppy Joe
Here's a comforting tempeh version of the nostalgic school cafeteria staple that is both healthy and kid-friendly.
Former Member
Fried Rice
Here, veggies are back with a vengeance, replacing meat in a homemade Chinese classic that could battle greasy takeout any day of the week.
Make this delicious wok-tossed recipe your next family dinner fave.
Former Member
Moroccan Tajine-style stew
Use your favorite pantry items to cook up this cozy vegetarian stew with Moroccan blend spices, and serve on a bed of couscous.
Former Member
Pulled Pork Tacos
Jackfruits are the ideal texture substitute for pulled pork.
You can find them mostly at Asian grocery stores.
So snag this super clever recipe for a #tacotuesday party and fool your friends into never actually eating pork.
Former Member
Stuffed Bell Peppers
Did you know this Greek-inspired dish was originally vegetarian and ground meat was added only on special occasions?
Check out this version that employs a hearty quinoa salad substitute.
Former Member
Vegetarian Pot Pie
Once you break into it, the surprise meatless element will have your taste buds hypnotized.
Former Member
Lentil Loaf
It can’t get more wholesome than lentils and quinoa, tightly packed in a loaf pan.
The end result is a delicious and savory main course that seems just like meat, both in taste and texture.
Former Member
Tofu scallops
Skeptical of the industrial seafood business but still want to satisfy your scallop cravings?
Try these mock tofu scallops, and you will be amazed how close they come to the real thing.
Former Member
Tamales
Mexican food has so many delicious flavors and when properly spiced, tastes good whether there's meat or no meat!
As for Tamales, they can be prepared using various fillings, like vegetarian sausage patties, in this case.
Add Reply
Sign In To Reply
75 online (0 members
/
75 guests)