40 No-Meat Meals — A Vegetarian's Delight!

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Whether you're a vegetable lover or you just want to cut down on the amount of meat you eat, check out these meatless meals that will satisfy appetites of kids and adults alike.

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Veggie Cobbler

This comfort-food vegetarian entree has the full-flavored appeal of a potpie, with fewer calories and a delicious corn bread topping.
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Vegetarian Dumplings

A filling of sweet cabbage, bright carrots, and shiitake mushrooms gives this healthy dumpling color and heartiness.
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Vegetable Fried Rice

This recipe comes from the kitchen of Jeanne Lemlin, a James Beard Foundation award winner and author of five vegetarian cookbooks. Her latest title is "Vegetarian Classics" (HarperCollins).
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Luscious Latkes

Although they can be served at anytime these potato pancakes are especially popular during Hanukkah.
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Scallion Pancakes

Using just five ingredients, kids can prepare an authentic Asian snack.
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Egg-fried Rice

Not only is this dish delicious, but your child will think it's cool to cook scrambled eggs right in the middle of the other ingredients.
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Orzo and Wild Rice

This colorful rice casserole blends ingredients from across the Midwest--wild rice from Minnesota, dried cherries from Michigan, and cooking savvy from a native Wisconsinite, Amy H.
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Ribollita Soup

Ribollita means to "boil twice" in Italian, and that's just what you do with this hearty vegetable soup: reboil it with slices of bread.
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Southwest Corn Spoon Bread

This recipe for a Mexican comfort food will be a favorite for kids and adults. A Mexican casserole that is fast and easy to make is perfect for a Fiesta party or a potluck dinner.
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Sweet Potato Surprise

When Lisa S. was growing up in North Carolina, she and her cousins pitched in every Thanksgiving to make this generations-old recipe. "We would throw sticks up in the pecan trees in the backyard to knock down the pecans," says Lisa.
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Vegetable Mac & Cheese

It's the quintessential compromise dinner: kids get macaroni and cheese, parents get a few vegetables tossed in for good measure.
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Israeli Couscous Salad with Summer Vegetables

Served warm or chilled, this recipe makes a sensational side dish.
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Sesame Bean-and-Pasta Salad

This delicious salad is a cinch to make, especially when you use white beans that you've already prepared.
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Grilled Pesto Pizza

The smoky, wood-fired flavor of grilled pizza is unlike anything you've ever had.
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Falafel

A spicy Middle Eastern chickpea fritter, falafel can be served warm or as a nutritious sandwich filler.
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Quinoa Salad with Apples and Almonds

Combine high-protein quinoa with fresh fruit, crunchy nuts, and a light citrusy dressing for a healthy picnic side dish.
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Pasta Salad with Fresh Herbs

This sunny pasta salad is a hit with kids and parents alike. Other fresh herbs, such as chopped dill or oregano, may be substituted for the tarragon.
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Stuffed-Crust Veggie Pie

Pizza is always a crowd-pleaser, and the cheese-filled crust of our veggie pie makes it all the more appetizing.
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Southern Green Beans

A few Thanksgivings ago, Renee Z. replaced a richer dish traditionally served at her family's get-togethers with this lighter and healthier bean dish, and it was gobbled up.
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Tex-Mex Pumpkin Patties

Similar in texture to crab cakes, these homemade veggie burgers with southwestern spices will jazz up any meal. Try them with scrambled eggs for brunch or alongside a salad, chips, and salsa for dinner.
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Confetti Corn Quesadillas

Here's an easy recipe for a hearty, delicious lunch or supper with a Mexican flair.
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Taco Salad

A honey-lime dressing distinguishes this Southwestern creation, which is served in edible bowls that are easily made from baked tortillas.
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Crispy Latkes

These fried potato pancakes make any day feel like a holiday.
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Fluffy Cheese Puffs

Light and airy, these bite-size balls are reminiscent of a cheesy popover, but with a subtle (that is, kid-friendly) zip, courtesy of the cayenne pepper.
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Curried Groundnut Soup

Peanuts are known as groundnuts in West Africa, where this zesty soup originated. It's quick (ready in about a half hour) and easy and makes a great light meal when paired with biscuits or bread.
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Confetti Salad

Made with couscous and fresh corn and served in a bright red pepper ring, this dish is a festive medley of colors and textures.
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Garden Veggie Piecrust Pizza

This one is a little more involved than the other pizzas here, but worth the effort; you might want to make it when you're doing a little family-style entertaining or preparing a special weekend meal.
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Armadillo Potatoes

Set out a big dish of these roly-poly, bread crumb-topped armadillos, and it won't be long before you hear a chorus of "Please pass the potatoes!"
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Squash Ravioli With Herbed Butter Sauce

Teach your kids this old-fashioned method of making pasta from scratch.
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Summer Veggie & Pesto Tart

This rustic tart is a deliciously simple way to use the summer vegetable harvest.
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Patriotic Potato Salad

Made with red, white, and blue spuds, this potato salad is as American as apple pie.
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Peas and Bow Ties in Cheese Sauce

A delicious pasta that's simple to make.
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Grandma Urbanski's Potato Pierogi

Cheryl S. grew up in a home her family shared with her great-grandmother, Sophia Urbanski. "Grandma had her own little kitchen, and it was always a treat when she would invite my sisters, my brother, and me to make pierogi with her."
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Vegetable Fried Rice

This recipe comes from the kitchen of Jeanne Lemlin, a James Beard Foundation award winner and author of five vegetarian cookbooks. Her latest title is "Vegetarian Classics" (HarperCollins).
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Bean and Roasted Pepper Burgers

Bean burgers can be dry, but this one uses richly flavored and textured roasted red peppers to add body and moisture.
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Butternut Squash and Ricotta Pizza

Get a healthy dose of yellow vegetables in this pizza. The ricotta cheese mixture adds just the right contrast to the sweet onions and squash.
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Unstuffed Vegetarian Peppers

This is full of colorful peppers, tomato and your choice of brown or white rice.
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Tortilla Española

Tortilla Española is a traditional Spanish dish served at many local restaurants and bars in Spain. Served hot or cold it's delicious either way. The oil may seem excessive, but is necessary for the true flavor of the tortilla.
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Green Chile Mac and Cheese

This pasta, spicy and rich and not for the calorie-conscious, boasts heat and flavor while the Mexican cream cools things down at the same time.
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Pappardelle and Veggie Ribbons

This pasta dish isn't just pretty, it's also economical and delicious as well.
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