PREP THESE 24 VEGAN MEALS EASILY FOR FEBRUARY INTERNATIONAL VEGANARY CUISINE MONTH

1. Lacto-Vegetarians 

What Does Lacto-Vegetarians Mean? 

Lacto-Vegetarians tend to have all the same restrictions as vegetarians, including eliminating meat and eggs from their diet and relying primarily on plant-based foods to get their nutrition. However, lacto-vegetarians also allow themselves to consume dairy products like milk, yogurt, butter, and cheese. 

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Carrot Peanut Soup 

2 tablespoons unsalted margarine

3 tablespoons unbleached white flour

1½ cup scalded skim milk

1 pounds cut Carrots

1½ cup vegetable broth

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro 

Few cilantro sprigs

6 tablespoons roasted peanuts 

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon pepper

Creamy Spaghetti 

Spaghetti

Linguine

2 carrots spiralized

1 handful sweet corn

1 can tuna

1/2 diced red pepper 

1/2 diced green pepper 

1/2 diced onion 

50 g butter

100 ml coconut milk

2 slice mozzarella cheese

Sweet Potato Pies 

59 ml brown sugar

59 ml caramel sauce

2 Tbsps cream cheese

227 grams block cream cheese 

2 eggs

1 teaspoon ground allspice

1 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 Tbsp ground cinnamon

59 ml heavy cream

24 servings oils 

24 premade mini pie shells

118 ml powdered sugar

340 grams yams or sweet potatoes

1 Tbsp vanilla extract

Veggies Burger 

2 burger buns

1 Tbsp honey

1/2 sliced red onion

1/2 lime juice 

1 Tbsp olive oil

2 large eggs

1/2 tsp chili flakes

1 handful rocket leaves

2 sliced tomatoes 

1 ripe avocado

⅔ cup cheese 

What To Make? 

2. Ovo-Vegetarians

What Does Ovo-Vegetarians Mean? 

Ovo-vegetarians avoid eating meat and dairy items in favor of eggs. They may do so for any reason, but most often it is because they enjoy eating eggs or believe they need to consume them for their nutritional benefits.

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What To Make? 

Egg Fried Rice With Sriracha Soy Sauce

For scrambled tofu

1 14 oz block extra firm tofu

1 tablespoon nutritional yeast

Pinch of salt

For the fried rice

1 medium yellow onion diced

3 cloves garlic minced

1 carrot diced

3 cup cooked brown rice ( refrigerated overnight ) *

½ cup corn kernels fresh, frozen or canned

½ cup green peas frozen or canned

3 tablespoon soy sauce  

½ tablespoon sesame oil

Mushroom, Cheese, and Spinach Omelet

2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 cup cremini mushrooms

1 cup yellow onion

1 cup fresh baby spinach

1/2 tsp kosher salt

4 large eggs

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese

2 Tbsp butter

Minced fresh parsley

Additional black pepper

Pumpkin Muffin 

15 ounce can pumpkin puree

1/3 cup vegetable oil

1/2 cup soy or almond milk

1 1/4 cups brown sugar

1 3/4 cups all purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Egg Avocado Breakfast 

1 14 oz block extra firm tofu

1 tablespoon nutritional yeast

Pinch of salt 

1 diced medium yellow onion diced

3 cloves garlic minced

1 carrot diced

3 cup cooked brown rice 

½ cup corn kernels fresh

½ cup green peas frozen 

3 tablespoon soy sauce  

½ tablespoon sesame oil

3. Lacto-Ovo Vegetarians

What Does Lacto-Ovo Vegetarians Mean? 

Lacto-ovo vegans abstain from meat while continuing to consume dairy and eggs. 

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What To Make? 

Tofu Enchiladas

1/2 block extra firm tofu

24 leaves arugula

1/2 cup chopped tomatoes

1 can pinto beans 

1-1/8 cup brown rice

1 cup shredded low fat cheese

1-10 oz can enchilada sauce

6 flour tortillas

Red & Black pepper

Zesty Chickpea Burgers 

16 ounce can chickpeas 

½ cup pecans

3 tablespoons olive or canola oil

1 large egg

1 clove garlic 

¼ cup bread crumbs

½ cup green onion

¼ cup fresh cilantro

1 tablespoon lemon zest

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

5-6 dashes hot pepper sauce

2 tablespoons olive or canola oil

Quinoa Casserole

1.5 cups Quinoa dry

2 cans Black Beans

Fresh spinach

1 tablespoon butter

8oz package light cheddar

Seasoning of choice 

Vegetarian Curry

1 rib celery

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 finely chopped small bell pepper

2 finely chopped carrots

2 finely chopped large onions

3 chopped tomatoes

1 Tbsp lemon juice

1 chopped large apple

2 Tbsp brown sugar

2 tsp turmeric

2 Tbsp shredded coconut

1 Tbsp curry powder

2 Tbsp whole wheat flour

10 oz vegetable stock 

1/4 cup golden raisins

1 oz peanuts

Salt and pepper to taste

4. Pescatarians

What Does Pescatarians Mean? 

Pescatarians Vegetarians are those individuals who choose to continue eating fish and shellfish while eliminating other land animals like chicken, pork, and beef, however, they may or may not consume eggs or dairy products. 

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What To Make? 

Instant Pot Salmon Dinner

Ghee or olive oil spray

2 small sweet potatoes

Salt

1/4 cup water

2 frozen salmon filets

Seasoning of choice 

1 orange

2 small heads of broccoli

Ground black pepper

Instant Pot Steamed Cod With Ginger Scallion Sauce

1/3 cup water

Frozen white fish filet

Salt

1 tablespoon peanut oil

1-inch knob of ginger

1 handful chopped in half lengthwise scallion

Splash of soy sauce

Shrimp-Stuffed Avocados

1 lime

16 cooked and peeled shrimp

Finely chopped small bunch cilantro

2 scallions, chopped

¼ red onion, peeled and finely chopped

¼ red bell pepper

2 ripe avocados

10 cherry tomatoes

1 packed cup pea shoots 

For the dressing:

6 Tablespoons mayonnaise

1 Tablespoon hot chili sauce

1 Tablespoon tomato ketchup

1 teaspoon lime juice

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Halibut en Papillote

2 medium shiitake, oyster, or maitake mushrooms

2 (6-ounce) halibut filets

flaky sea salt and cracked black pepper

1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

2 scallions

1 teaspoon coconut aminos

1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

4 lemon slices

5. Pollotarian 

What Does Pollotarian Mean? 

Pollotarian is someone who stays away from red meat and pork but will continue to consume poultry, such as chicken, duck, turkey.  ​​

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What To Make? 

Honey Chipotle Chicken Crispers

2/3 cup honey

1/4 cup water

1/4 cup ketchup

1 tablespoon white vinegar

2 tsp ground chipotle chile pepper powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tbsp hot sauce

For the batter:

3 chicken breast

1 eggs beaten

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup chicken broth

1 1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp paprika

1/4 tsp garlic powder

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

For the breading:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 tsp salt

3/4 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp garlic powder

Mozzarella Stuffed Turkey Meatballs

1 lb ground turkey 

1 large egg

⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese

⅓ cup grated breadcrumbs

2-3 minced garlic cloves

1 teaspoon basil 

1 teaspoon dried oregano 

¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper

½ teaspoon cracked pepper

½ teaspoon sea salt

15 1 inch pieces of fresh mozzarella 

CrockPot Sesame Chicken

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast

1/4 cup honey

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup organic ketchup

2 teaspoons minced garlic

1 tablespoon sriracha

1/2 medium onion

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Double Crunch Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup cornstarch

2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon ground ginger

1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

1 tablespoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

4 large eggs

Canola oil

Chopped chives

Sliced scallions

Sauce

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

4 cloves garlic

1 cup honey

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce

6. Flexitarian

What Does Flexitarian Mean? 

Flexitarian may not completely eliminate animal products from their diet. Instead, they tend to reduce their consumption of these animal-based foods while still eating them occasionally or only under certain conditions. 

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What To Make? 

Red lentil and coconut soup

100g red lentils

1 heaped tsp turmeric

1 tbsp coarsely grated ginger

2 sliced garlic cloves 

1L vegetable stock

400ml can coconut milk

2 sliced leeks

2 handfuls baby spinach 

Vegetarian toasties

7 ounces cubed Gruyère cheese 

2 ounces Brie cheese

Scant 3/4 cups stout beer

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 cup thinly sliced onions

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

8 ounces mushrooms

1 1/2 tsp fresh thyme leaves

8 slices sandwich bread

Salmon & cucumber sushi rolls

2 nori sheets

100g skinless salmon filet

¼ cucumber

Squeeze wasabi 

Light soy sauce

Salmon roe 

For the rice

100g sushi rice

2 tsp saké or mirin 

1 tbsp caster sugar 

25ml rice vinegar

Half-veggie burgers

3/4 cup cooked or canned green lentils

3/4 lb lean ground beef

1 small grated zucchini

1 egg

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Credit: 

Angela Walke (Meatless Farm) 

Amanda Cushman (Vegetarian Times) 

Steve Hacks 

Abednico Maphanga (Cookpad) 

Mihaela (Blondelish)

Cook Morphosis 

Spark People 

Pickled Plum 

Nora Cooks 

Top Teens Recipes 

KinFolk Recipes 

Lemon And Zest 

Fit Foodie Finds

Tastemade 

Brit + Co 

Ailuna

BBC Good Food 

Oh My Veggies 

Days Of The Year 

Exceedingly Vegan 

The Chunky Chef 

My Plantiful Cooking