If you need some meat-free feasts that taste amazing but allow you to stick to a clean eating plan, then check out these delicious vegetarian recipes that don't sacrifice flavor for virtue!
In fact, these healthy dishes look and taste so darn good that everyone - including meat eaters - will find something to love!
1. Enlighten smoothie bowl (h/t Simple Veganista)Wow! Just feast your eyes on this stunning dish. A healthy smoothie base is topped with your favorite nuts, seeds and fruit for a breakfast (or even lunch!) that will give you plenty of get up and go!
2. Sweet potato chickpea buddha bowl (h/t Minimalist Baker)These cute little bowls of goodness are so hearty and tasty that it's easy to forget how healthy they are! Crispy chickpeas, roasted sweet potato and a delicious maple and tahini sauce make this the perfect dish to hunker down with!
3. Black bean and potato nacho plate (h/t Oh She Glows)Chunky potato wedges, earthy spiced black beans and a variety of delicious toppings including avocado and salsa? Proof positive that eating clean needn't mean dull! Filling and delicious, this cheery dish would make a fun family supper.
4. Mexican chickpea scramble (h/t Good Saint)How versatile are chick peas? Here, they're mashed with spices and sautéed vegetables for a brilliant filling for tortillas, a savory spread for toast or just enjoyed with a salad. Perfect for breakfast or a healthy lunch!
5. Sticky peanut stir-fry sauce (h/t Southern in Law)This recipe is
almost too good - and too easy - to be true! Just three ingredients give you the best sticky, sweet, peanut sauce
ever, then just add a selection of the stir-fried veggies you fancy eating or have in the fridge, and dinner is sorted. Total weekday winner!
6. Vegan shakshuka with sweet potatoes and tofu (h/t Vegan Richa)This glorious North African dish is rich with spices and tomatoes, and is a joy to eat. It's great for the family (dial down the chilis for the kids) but also makes an impressive supper dish for vegan friends.
7. Cauliflower cous cous with leeks and sun dried tomatoes (h/t A House in the Hills)Super-easy and quick to make, this cauliflower cous cous gets its warm and savory flavor from sun-dried tomatoes and garlic. Healthy, clean and delicious - this makes a brilliant portable lunch!
