Dinner just got a whole lot easier with this collection of 52+ Gluten Free Vegetarian Recipes for Meatless Monday-one for every week of the year, plus more!
No matter whether you’re already following a vegan, or vegetarian diet, or you’re a flexitarian, or omnivore looking to add more plant based recipes to your diet, whatever healthy vegetarian recipes you choose to make, not only should they nourish your body, but they should also taste delicious too!
Luckily, for all of us, I asked my dietitian nutritionist and healthy food blogger friends & colleagues to share their favorite “tried and true” healthy gluten free vegetarian recipes with me, so I could share them with YOU!
Not only will you love the health benefits of these delicious plant based recipes, but also the cost savings of {cutting back on meat} as well. Enjoy!
Nutrition Notes: All recipes are naturally gluten-free unless otherwise noted, then I have added gluten-free substitutions. Many recipes are vegan, or can easily be made vegan by omitting dairy/honey/etc., and several recipes are grain-free as well.
For added protein and fiber in pasta dishes, try some of my favorite garbanzo, bean, or lentil based pastas such as Banza, Tolerant Foods, and Explore Asian. Capello’s Almond Flour Pasta is a delicious grain-free pasta, or have fun experimenting with veggie noodles, or “zoodles” for lower carb/lower calorie options.
52+ GLUTEN FREE VEGETARIAN RECIPES FOR MEATLESS MONDAY
GLUTEN FREE VEGETARIAN RECIPES | “BREAKFAST FOR DINNER” & EGG DISHES
Pictured clockwise starting top left: Kale & Feta Frittata, Spinach, Artichoke & Feta Strata, Tex Mex Migas, Cheese Quinoa Waffles.
- Spinach, Artichoke, and Feta Strata {GF} ~ The Spicy RD ~ Serve w/ fresh fruit in season.
- Savory Cheese Quinoa Waffles {GF} ~ Smart Nutrition
- Make Ahead Kale & Feta Frittata {GF, grain-free} ~ Healthy Aperture
- Tex Mex Migas {GF} ~ The Lean Green Bean
- Broccoli Cheddar Oatmeal Bake {GF option w/ gluten-free flour, oats, & breadcrumbs} ~ Hungry Hobby
GLUTEN FREE VEGETARIAN RECIPES | CASSEROLES & STUFFED VEGGIES
Pictured clockwise starting top left: Vegetable Korma, Abundance Bowl w/ Almond Butter Lemon Dressing, Acorn Squash Stuffed w/ Cherry Quinoa Pilaf, Vegan Loaded Sweet Potato.
- Acorn Squash Stuffed w/ Pumpkin Seed & Cherry Quinoa Pilaf {vegan, GF} ~ The Spicy RD
- Abundance Bowls w/ Almond Butter Lemon Dressing {vegan, GF option w/ gluten-free soy sauce} ~ Love & Zest
- Summer Garden Paella {vegan, GF} ~ Shaw Simple Swaps
- Taco Topped Spaghetti Squash Bowls {GF, grain-free} ~ Meal Makeover Moms
- Black Bean Fried Quinoa {vegan, GF} ~ Marisa Moore Nutrition ~ Serving suggestion: Green salad or a side of extra sautéed peppers and onions.
- Sweet & Spicy Tofu Millet Bowl w/ Garlicky Kale & Citrus Tahini Sauce {GF option w/ gluten-free soy sauce} ~ Avocado a Day Nutrition
- Tex-Mex Meal in a Bowl w/ Tofu {GF} ~ Custom Nutrition
- Zucchini Coconut Rice w/ Crispy Cheese & Chickpeas {GF} ~ Imma Eat That
- Ancient Grain Stuffed Acorn Squash {GF} ~ Holley Grainger
- Easy Vegetable Korma {vegan, GF, grain-free} ~ Food, Pleasure, and Health
- Vegan Loaded Sweet Potato w/ Green Goddess Dressing {vegan, GF, grain-free} ~ The Foodie Dietitian
GLUTEN FREE VEGETARIAN RECIPES | CHILI, SOUP, STEW & SLOW COOKER DISHES
Pictured clockwise starting top left: Potato Leek Soup, Hearty Vegetable Lentil Chili, Quick Chickpea Curry, Vegetarian Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup.
- Easy Potato Leek Soup w/ Fresh Pea Shoots {vegan, GF, grain-free} ~The Spicy RD
- Hearty Crockpot Lentil Chili {vegan, GF, grain-free} ~ Uproot Kitchen
- Wild Rice Soup {vegan, GF} ~ Moxie Musing
- Hearty Vegetable Lentil Chili {vegan, GF, grain-free} ~ Nutritioulicious
- 3-Bean, Kale & Ancho Chili {vegan, GF, grain-free} ~ Prep Dish
- White Bean, Tomato & Pesto Soup {GF, grain-free} ~ My Menu Pal
- Turkish Red Lentil Soup {vegan, GF option-sub bulgur w/ sorghum, quinoa, rice, or your favorite gluten-free whole grain-adjust cooking time as needed} ~ Real Mom Nutrition
- Quick Chickpea Curry {vegan, GF, grain-free} ~ Make Healthy Easy
- Vegetarian Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup {vegan, GF} ~ Nutritionist Reviews
GLUTEN FREE VEGETARIAN RECIPES | PASTA, VEGGIE NOODLES & PIZZA
Pictured clockwise starting top left: Vegetarian Pad See Ew, Kale Stuffed Lasagna Rolls, Goat Cheese Pizza w/ Spinach, Mushrooms, & Onions, Autumn Pasta Bake w/ Tomato Sauce & Ricotta.
- “Just like Sammy’s” Goat Cheese Pizza w/ Spinach, Mushrooms & Onions {GF} ~ The Spicy RD
- One-Skillet Ravioli w/ Easy Roasted Red Pepper Sauce {GF option w/ gluten-free ravioli} ~ Homemade Nutrition
- Make Ahead Freezer Meal: Kale Stuffed Lasagna Rolls {GF option w/ gluten-free pasta} ~ Teaspoon of Spice
- Easy Eggplant Marinara w/ Sun Dried Tomatoes + Pasta {vegan, GF} ~ Nutrition Starring YOU
- Vegetarian Pad See Ew {GF option w/ gluten-free soy sauce} ~ MJ & Hungryman
- Easy Pizza Toasts {GF option w/ gluten-free bread} ~ Sarah Hass
- Parsley Basil Lemon Pesto w/ Pasta {vegan, GF} ~ Nutri Savvy Healthy
- Autumn Pasta bake w/ Pumpkin Tomato Sauce & Ricotta {GF option w/ gluten-free pasta} ~ Dishing Out Health
- Quick Weeknight Lemon Pesto Penne {GF option w/ gluten-free pasta} ~ RDelish
- Pesto Parmesan Spaghetti Squash Veggie Noodles {GF, grain-free} ~ Amy Gorin Nutrition
GLUTEN FREE VEGETARIAN RECIPES | SALADS
Pictured clockwise starting top left: Crunchy Asian Chopped Salad w/ Peanut Dressing, Low Cal, Low Carb Asian Noodle Salad w/ Mango & Marinated Vegetables, Warm Minestrone Pasta Salad, Curried Chickpea Salad.
- Crunchy Asian Chopped Salad w/ Peanut Dressing {vegan, GF, grain-free} ~ The Spicy RD
- “Easy Make Ahead” Grape, Walnut & Feta Quinoa Salad {GF} ~ Nourish RDs
- Low Calorie, Low carb Asian Noodle Salad w/ Mango & Marinated Vegetables {vegan, GF, grain-free} ~ Abbey’s Kitchen
- Quinoa Greek Salad for One {GF} ~ Nourished Simply
- Warm Minestrone Pasta Salad {GF option w/ gluten-free pasta ~ Cape Fear Nutrition
- Winter Quinoa, Kale & Pear Salad {GF} ~ Real Living Nutrition
- Edamame, Tomato & Basil Salad {GF, grain-free} ~ Robin’s Bite
- Curried Chickpea Salad {vegan, GF, grain-free} ~ Hummusapien
- Whole Grain Salad w/ Butternut Squash & Warm Cider Vinaigrette {vegan, GF option w/ sorghum, quinoa, or your favorite gluten-free whole grain} ~ Caroline Kaufman Nutrition
GLUTEN FREE VEGETARIAN RECIPES | BURGERS, TACOS, ENCHILADAS, ROLLS, & WRAPS
Pictured clockwise starting top left: Sweet Potato Black Bean Veggie Enchiladas, Delicata Squash tacos w/ Quick Pickled Onions, Avocado Chickpea Smash, Spicy Black Bean + Mushroom Taco Lettuce Wraps.
- Avocado Chickpea “Smash” Wrap {vegan, GF} ~ The Spicy RD
- Black Bean, Corn, & Jicama Tocos w/ Avocado Lime Crema {vegan, GF} ~ Abby Langer Nutrition
- Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers {vegan, GF option w/ gluten-free oats} ~ eleat Sports Nutrition
- Delicata Squash Tacos w/ Quick Pickled Onions {GF} ~ Mom’s Kitchen Handbook
- Sweet Potato Black Bean Veggie Enchiladas {vegan & GF options} ~ Fannetastic Food
- Fresh Veggie Spring Rolls {vegan, GF} ~ Emily Kyle Nutrition
- Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps w/ Amazing Peanut Sauce {vegan, grain-free, GF option w/ gluten-free hoisin sauce & soy sauce} ~ The Nutty Nutritionist
- Tofu Patty Melt {GF option w/ gluten-free bread} ~ The Nutrition Adventure
- Spicy Black Bean + Mushroom Taco Lettuce Wraps {vegan, GF, grain-free} ~ The Grateful Grazer
THANK YOU SO MUCH TO ALL MY TALENTED & INSPIRATIONAL RECIPE & PHOTO CONTRIBUTORS WHO HELP ME SPREAD THE WORD THAT HEALTHY IS DELICIOUS!
Serving Suggestions: One of the great things about meatless/vegetarian recipes is that a lot of these dishes make delicious “one bowl”, “one pot”, or “one pan” meals. Hello, less dishes to wash!! But, if you would like to add a side dish, many of these recipes pair up deliciously w/ a side salad, fresh fruit, and perhaps some crusty bread, or my “Best Ever” Rolls {Pao de Quejo}.
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Do you follow Meatless Monday? What are your favorite “go to” healthy gluten free vegetarian recipes? Please share!
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Meatless Monday is a great way to incorporate plant-based proteins into your diet! I love this list of diverse recipes–everyone is sure to find at least one meal they would be interested in trying! Just one serving of plant-based protein per week can reduce the risk of cancers, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Plant-based proteins (including beans, nuts, lentils, tempeh) are also great sources of fiber and potassium which are lacking in a typical American diet. Not only are they lower in fat and cholesterol compared to other sources of protein, plant-based proteins are extremely cost-effective. Beans and lentils are cheap, easy to prepare, and can be used in a variety of cuisines–which you’ve displayed with the many recipes in this post! Another great benefit of Meatless Monday is the positive impact on the environment–going meatless for just one day a week can reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Here’s some helpful information to help encourage Meatless Monday: http://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/010713p38.shtml
Thank you so much Amanda for your kind words and thoughtful response! I’m so glad you enjoyed the post, and you list so many great reasons to encourage folks to jump on the Meatless Monday {or more meatless days!} bandwagon. Great article that you shared too-Sharon Palmer is a fabulous resource for plant based nutrition. Cheers!
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wGreat round-up! Thanks for including my recipe. 🙂
I’m not even a vegetarian but I’ve been looking to get a lot more veggies in my diet lately, so this list is just what I needed! 🙂
What an amazingly delicious and nutritious round-up!! I have to check out so many of these but first things first, I’m heading over to see your Pao de Quejo recipe! My husband, daughter and I love, love, love them but I’ve never tried making them at home 🙂
What a brill and clever round-up post. SO much to peruse and pin! Thanks for taking the time to put this together. I am terrible at such posts but I sure appreciate it when others take the time to compose and research them. Your tips at the top are succinct and very helpful too. 🙂
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Amazing roundup EA! I think I need a whole year to try every recipe here out! Pinning all these ASAP!
Fantastic round up! Thank you for including my recipe!
Thanks Kellie! Love your savory oatmeal bake and can’t wait to try it!!
This will be my go-to list for veggie meal ideas! What a fantastic round-up!
So glad you found some inspirational recipes Lauren! It’s definitely going to be my “go to” list as well 🙂
This is AWESOME -can’t pin it fast enough! Thanks for the inspiration (and for including my lasgana rolls – what’s your favorite brand of gluten-free pasta?)
Thanks so much Deanna-I can’t wait to make a gluten-free version of your Lasagna Kale Roll-Ups! For GF pasta, my “go-to” brand is Ancient Harvest Corn Quinoa blend, and I also like Jovial foods brown rice pastas too, but, lately, I’ve really been in to the chickpea/lentil based pastas from Banza and Intolerant Foods. I’m always amazed how filling & nutritious they are 🙂
Thanks EA for including Shaw’s Simple Swaps- what a great roundup! 🙂
Thanks Liz! I can’t wait to make your Paella-or maybe you can make it for our photo shoot.. 🙂