13 delicious vegetarian takes on meaty classics

Meatless Monday, eat your tofu-made heart out. Thursday is World Vegetarian Day (not to be confused with Sept. 24’s Hug a Vegetarian Day) and we’re ready to go meat free, at least for the day. Possibly longer, thanks to these delicious and hearty recipes that we’ve rounded up. A veggie riff on a meat-filled classic? Um, yes please!

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13 delicious vegetarian takes on meaty classics

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  Wild Mushroom Lentil Burgers with Cashew Garlic Sauce

  Finally, a veggie burger that doesn’t suck. This one is packed with flavour thanks to additions like olives and fresh herbs, but also with protein thanks to the lentils and cashew sauce. GET THE RECIPEMy New Roots

• OMG-Vegan Butternut Queso

  We get it, vegan cheese doesn’t exactly scream flavour. But this recipe has it in abundance thanks to a butternut squash base. Excuse us while we go whip up some nachos. GET THE RECIPEThe First Mess

• Vegan Parmesan, Rosemary & Shallot Sausages with Sun-Dried Tomato Gravy

  No press or special equipment needed for these low-cal, tofu-based sausages; all you need is a mixer and an appetite. GET THE RECIPEMaple Spice

• Mushroom + Stout Pot Pies with Sweet Potato Crusts

  Love pot pies but don’t love a pot belly? This is the answer you’ve been waiting for. GET THE RECIPEThe First Mess

• Bean Chili with Walnuts & Chocolate

  Chocolate in chili? It might sounds strange, but if you’ve ever tried mole sauce then you know the deliciousness in store for you with this pot. GET THE RECIPEGreen Kitchen Stories

• Lentil “Meatballs” in Lemon Pesto

  These protein-packed meatball alternatives are perfect to pair with a salad for a lighter meal, or you can “beef” them up with some noodles for a pesto pasta alternative. GET THE RECIPESprouted Kitchen

• Easy Vegetable Pad Thai

  Love this Thai dish but lacking a fancy Thai pantry? This version is not only easy peasy, but you can probably do it with stuff you already (mostly) have. GET THE RECIPEVeggie Belly

• Sweet Potato, Red Bean + Kale Enchiladas

  Get your Mexican on without the whole refried bean scene by giving these smoky parcels a whirl intead. GET THE RECIPEVeggie Num Num

• Mashed Potato Quinoa Puffs with Sriracha Mayo

  Craving the comfort of mashed potatoes and gravy but missing the roast beef? Try these puffs, which are packed with quinoa for protein and then dipped in a spicy mayo instead. GET THE RECIPEBrazen Kitchen

• Tofu Vindaloo

  A warm bowl of comfort on a chilly fall night, plain and simple. GET THE RECIPEOh My Veggies

• 15-Minute Creamy Avocado Pasta

  A creamy pasta with less fat, full flavour and is ready in 15 minutes? Sign us up! GET THE RECIPEOh She Glows

• Curried Coconut Quinoa and Greens with Roasted Cauliflower

  This hearty dish is not only full of veggies, protein and hearty flavours, but it takes practically no time to whip up. GET THE RECIPECookie and Kate

• Roast Beast

  Consider this the vegetable version of turducken — a healthier, delicious-looking riff on the classic duck-in-chicken-in-turkey holiday fave. GET THE RECIPEThe Chubby Vegetarian