Not a Vegetarian? You’ll Still Love These Meatless Recipes

I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it again: I love chicken nuggets.

Chicken nuggets have been a huge constant in my life—next to the little permanent hole above my belly button that signals a time of teen angst marked by my 11th grade “rebellious” naval piercing. While my palate has changed over time, my affinity for chicken nuggets has persevered and proven to be a bit of a personality trait.

So when I admit, “I don’t think I could ever be a vegetarian,” the sole reason is that I’m not yet willing to part with who I am (which happens to be 23 percent chicken nugget). That being said, I’m not sleeping on how tasty eating vegetarian can be. One look at any of the drool-worthy meatless recipes featured below and I know that if it weren’t for my committed relationship with nuggets, I could go without meat for the rest of my life. I’m not a vegetarian, but if you serve up any of these 20 insanely delicious meatless recipes, I won’t say no:

1. Zucchini Cacio e Pepe

Source: Half-Baked Harvest

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2. Chimichurri Cauliflower Tacos

Source: Two Peas and Their Pod

3. Baked Veggie Egg Rolls

Source: Family Food on the Table

4. Greek Orzo Salad

Source: Cooking Classy

5. Three Cheese Pizza

Source: What’s Gaby Cooking

6. Eggplant Lasagna

Source: Erin Clarke of Well Plated

7. Vegetarian Nachos

Source: Savory Nothings

8. Vegetarian Chili

Source: Ambitious Kitchen

9. Baked Gnocchi with Vodka Sauce

Source: Pinch of Yum

10. Caprese Sandwich

Source: Oh, Sweet Basil

11. Sweet Potato Kale Caesar Salad

Source: Half-Baked Harvest

12. Cheesy Posta Alla Vodka

Source: What’s Gaby Cooking

13. Tempeh Tacos

Source: Erin Clarke of Well Plated

14. Baked Mac and Cheese

Source: Basil and Bubbly

15. Peach, Tomato, and Corn Arugula Pasta Salad

Source: Ambitious Kitchen

16. Veggie Enchiladas 

Source: Pinch of Yum

17. Broccoli Cheese Soup

Source: Oh, Sweet Basil

18. Creamy Miso Ramen

Source: Half-Baked Harvest

19. Roasted Brussel Sprout Salad

Source: What’s Gaby Cooking

20. General Tso Cauliflower Wings

Source: Jessica In The Kitchen

21. Korean BBQ Cauliflower Lettuce Wraps

Source: Pinch of Yum

22. Crispy Quinoa Burgers

Source: Half-Baked Harvest

23. Spinach Strawberry Salad

Source: Erin Clarke of Well Plated

24. Vegan Crunchwrap Supreme

Source: Pinch of Yum