Our editor’s 5-year-old said it all when he asked for more vegetarian meals in 2019: “I love animals and don’t want them to get hurt…but they also taste so good.” So while swapping to a totally vegetarian or vegan diet might be way out of the question (especially when dino chicken nuggets are the only thing on the menu right now), we know that the meat industry is a little shady and definitely not helping our climate crisis. We could all stand to eat more plant-forward, both for our bodies and the planet. Here are some of our favorite plant-based meals to spark your creativity for all of the #MeatlessMondays you have ahead of you. The Earth will thank you for it, even if it’s just one meal a week – hey, she gets it; she’s a mother, too.
1. Garlicky Sweet Potato Noodles

Source: Minimalist Baker
2. Jackfruit Tostadas

Source: CookingLight
3. Plant-Based Cauliflower Soup

Source: Food by Maria
4. Plant Power Balance Bowls

Source: Cotter Crunch
5. Bean and Aubergine Casserole

Source: Lauren Caris Cooks
6. Cauliflower Crust Pizza

Source: Detoxinista
7. Lentil-Tahini Burgers with Pickled Cabbage

Source: CookingLight
8. Superfood Bibimbap with Crispy Tofu

Source: Half Baked Harvest
9. Vegan Butternut Squash Carbonara with Coconut Bacon and Crispy Sage

Source: Top with Cinnamon
10. Buffalo Cauliflower Wings

Source: Fit Foodie Finds
11. Quinoa Sushi Rolls with Miso-Sesame Dipping Sauce

Source: Oh My Veggies
12. Loaded Sweet Potatoes with Tabbouleh

Source: Lauren Caris Cooks
13. Garlic Kale Salad with Crispy Chickpeas

Source: Minimalist Baker
14. BBQ Bean Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

Source: A Couple Cooks
15. Green Goddess Fig Bowls

Source: Cotter Crunch
What are your favorite plant-forward meals to make? Let us know in the comments below!
This story was originally published on The Everygirl on February 10, 2019.