Eat Less Meat, More Veggies with these Satisfying Options

Eat less meat because research shows that a plant-based diet can improve health and be more sustainable for the environment.

When it comes to a plant-based diet, including a little meat, poultry and fish is just fine. Because a plant-based or moving to a more “plant-forward” diet means you are simply shifting your diet from meat-heavy entrees to more plentiful vegetables dishes. Thus your animal protein (be it fish, poultry or lean ground beef) becomes more of an accessory or condiment rather than the main focus of your meals. And believe me just a little can go a long way in terms of flavor/texture. And going sans (without) animal protein can be just as satisfying to.

Here are 23+ Satisfying Meat(Less) Options

Love pasta?! Here are some great options you can try.

Mama’s Vermicelli via Kidney Rd

Baked Spaghetti and Blended Meatballs via Grateful Grazer

High Protein Vegan Pasta Bake via Meals with Maggie

Butternut Squash Mac n Cheese via Eat Like Jean

If chickpeas are your jam, try any of this satisfying options!

Mediterranean Hummus Pasta Salad via Bucket List Tummy

Hummus Toast with Every Thing Bagel Spice via Amy Gorin

Easy Vegan Chickpea Curry via The Dietitian Diet

From sliders to veggie burgers, you can’t go wrong! And with these options you can eat less meat and still be satisfied!

Vegan Sloppy Joe Sliders via Jessica Ivey

Blended Portabello Burger via Triad to Wellness

Flaxseed Quinoa and White Bean Burgers with Pesto via Jessica Ivey

Spicy Chickpea Burgers via Raspberry Rhy

And for those of you with a hankering for tacos, burritos or a Mexican-style flare, try these tasty meals:

30 Minute Loaded Quinoa Taco Salad via Dishing Out Health

Skinny Taco Meat via Smart Nutrition

Spicy Marinated Tempeh Tacos via Eat Like Jean

Easy Vegan Lentil Tacos via The Every Kitchen

One Sheet Veggie Fajitas with Squash Fries via Nutri Savvy Health

Chipotle Inspired Burrito Bowl via Kara Lydon

Vegan Power Bowl with Maple Dijon Dressing via Amy Gorin

Eggplant is always a great option for a “meaty” flavor (so you can eat less meat)! These eggplant entrees are sure to satisfy:

Eggplant Pesto “Meatballs” via Triad to Wellness

Vegan Stuffed Eggplant with Savory Nut Cream via Nutri Savvy Health

And how about some kidney beans or lentils?!

Ham and Beans via Kidney Rd

Lemon Tahini Lentil Hummus via Bucket List Tummy

Lentil Sloppy Joes via Lettuce Veg Out

Hearty Lentil Marinara Sauce via Jennifer Hunt

Q: Are you ready to Eat Less Meat (and plenty more veggies!)?, try these recipes and let me know what you think!!