FOOD & COOKING

16 Meatless Mediterranean and Asian Meals

18 Meatless Mediterranean and Asian Meals

When we began incorporating Mediterranean and Asian culinary traditions into our lives, a world of choice literally opened up to us. Instead of centering our meals around a Western-style diet, with hefty helpings of red meat, we adopted a healthier, mainly plant-based diet naturally rich in foods such as vegetables, fruits, legumes, grains, nuts, and seeds.

So to inspire you to reduce your meat intake and introduce more plant foods into your diet, here are 16 of our favorite meatless Mediterranean and Asian recipes. They’re all easy to cook, and use everyday ingredients. They’re also cheaper than many Western meat-centric meals and a lot healthier too because they’re rich in antioxidants, fiber, healthy fats, and other essential nutrients. And you won’t be missing out on any protein either, as these meals contain plenty of protein-rich beans, lentils, nuts and seeds.

PASTA DISHES

STIR-FRIES

RICE & GRAIN DISHES

CURRIES

SANDWICHES & PIZZA