Here's 21 Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner Recipes With No Meat Or Dairy (2024)

FAQs

What is a good breakfast for someone who doesn't eat meat? ›

Beans and tofu are excellent sources of protein. Walnuts and flaxseed are perfect additions for omega 3. Some of our favorite breakfasts are: overnight oats with nuts, fruit and agave syrup; vegan pancakes with soy yoghurt, banana and berry compote; and scrambled tofu on whole grain toast.

A vegetarian and vegan diet consists of: grains, beans and pulses. carbohydrates – such as pasta, rice and potatoes. nuts and seeds.

Yes, absolutely! Rice is a common grain in all cooking and has a significant place in the plant-based world too. Some rice dishes may not be suitable for vegans though, so if you're eating out or following a recipe make sure there are no meat, fish or other animal products being used before you tuck in!

The bottom line. Most types of peanut butter are free of animal products and can be enjoyed as part of a vegan diet. However, some varieties are made in facilities that also process animal products or contain refined sugar that was produced using bone char or non-vegan ingredients like honey or fish oil.

Most vegan diets include beans in at least one meal per day, including lentils, chickpeas, black beans, pinto beans and many more. Many vegans consume soy-based proteins such as tofu and tempeh; their mild flavor makes them a great substitute for meat in stir-fries, soups and stews.

Most packaged pasta—including spaghetti, penne, and more—is vegan. It's worth checking the label to be sure, as some pasta contains eggs, but most of the pasta you see on the supermarket shelves is 100% vegan!

Vegans eat exclusively plant-based food. In other words, they do not eat animals or animal-based products. But there is much more to a vegan way of life than diet. Whether it's caring for animals, the environment, or one's own health, there is a multitude of reasons to choose a vegan lifestyle.

What is the 22 day vegan diet? ›

The vegan challenge is a 22-day commitment to avoid all foods containing animal products. That includes abstaining from meat, dairy, eggs and even honey for 22 days. The theory behind the 22-day challenge is that modern psychologists believe it takes 21 days to break a bad habit or form a new one.

How does it work? No meat, poultry, seafood, dairy or eggs for 7 days (any 7 straight days). Announce to your friends, family, followers that you're doing the challenge. Add your name to the list of Challengers.

Sweet Potato Veggie Burgers

A combination of sweet potatoes, quinoa, and red lentils makes these meatless patties taste and feel similar to classic hamburgers. Serve them on buns with your favorite toppings.

“Consuming high sugar foods such as pastries and high sugar breakfast cereals or high sugar yoghurts aren't ideal for breakfast as they can spike blood glucose levels, leaving you feeling hungrier faster,” registered nutritionist and the author of How To Stay Healthy, Jenna Hope tells GLAMOUR.