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
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
