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12 Pantry Dinners that are Meatless

Published: Apr 1, 2020 by Chelsia Rief · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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12 Pantry Dinners that are Meatless

I like to include a meatless meal into my weekly menus at least once a week. It stretches my creativity as well as my wallet because a lot of times, making a meal that doesn't include the typical protein can be very cost effective, not to mention delicious!

I've gotten requests to share more vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free recipes here on the blog more often, and that is something I'm working on. However, you might notice that this recipe round up includes a variety of all of the above for you guys!

I went through all of my favorite "meatless" meals and rounded up my 12 favorites. This list does not include desserts, drinks, or sides, though. However, if you're looking for recipes that are not just "for dinner" please check out the categories section in the recipe archive. You can look up gluten-free, for example, and it will take you to a page of recipes that are strictly gluten-free.

With that, here we go! All of these 12 recipes are frequently-requested and loved by our family, and I hope you will enjoy them as much as we do!

12 Pantry Dinners that are Meatless

I like to include a meatless meal into my weekly menus at least once a week. It stretches my creativity as well as my wallet because a lot of times, making a meal that doesn’t include the typical meat protein can be very cost effective, not to mention, delicious.

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This incredibly simple four-ingredient recipe results in the best cheesy scrambled eggs we know how to make! Breakfast, brunch, or breakfast for dinner!

The Best Cheesy Scrambled Eggs

This incredibly simple four-ingredient recipe results in the best cheesy scrambled eggs we know how to make! Breakfast, brunch, or breakfast for dinner!

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This easy recipe for slow cooker veggie lasagna is one of those crazy-day busy-parent end-of-day lifesaver kind of meals! Plus...leftovers!

Slow Cooker Veggie Lasagna

This easy recipe for slow cooker veggie lasagna is one of those crazy-day busy-parent end-of-day lifesaver kind of meals! Plus...leftovers!

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Okay, it's not healthy, but every once in awhile you really just need butter, cream, garlic, pasta, and cheese...you need homemade fettuccine alfredo.

Homemade Fettuccini Alfredo

Okay, it's not healthy, but every once in awhile you really just need butter, cream, garlic, pasta, and cheese...you need homemade fettuccine alfredo.

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Your pantry can come to your rescue again with this easy, hearty, super tasty, and crazy healthy one pot country lentil soup!

One Pot Country Lentil Soup

Your pantry can come to your rescue again with this easy, hearty, super tasty, and crazy healthy one pot country lentil soup!

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Chickpea Tostadas

These tasty chickpea tostadas aren't just easy to make and ready in 30 minutes, they're also vegetarian and pretty dang healthy!

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"Leftover" Meatless Enchiladas

Light and healthy (well, maybe minus the tortillas), these meatless enchiladas are super tasty and easy to make, mostly from things you have leftover!

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One Pot Chickpea Curry

Quick and tasty while healthy and full of flavor, this one pot chickpea curry is definitely a recipe you and your family should try!

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Mom’s Tuna Casserole

Looking to incorporate more fish into your budget? Try out my mom's tuna casserole - it's comforting, delicious, flexible, and easy!

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One Pan Salmon, Asparagus, & Sweet Potato Dinner

Sometimes you need a superfood fix, and this one pan salmon dinner with asparagus and sweet potatoes provides a full meal that is easy, healthy, and quick!

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Cheese Enchiladas

What's better than an easy, wonderful recipe for cheese enchiladas? Mmm...that would be...nothing. This kid-pleasing meal can be ready in 30 minutes!

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Sweet Potato Peanut Stew

Looking for one dish that can be comforting, interesting, nutty, and sweet all at the same time? This Sweet Potato & Peanut Stew is all that and more!

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Black Bean & Lentil Chili

It's hearty, it's tasty, it's warm, it smells amazing, and it's really, really good for you. You are completely out of excuses for not making this black bean & lentil chili!

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