Whether you’re a full-time vegetarian or wanting to adopt a meat-free Monday every week, these three recipes should be on your rotation.

They’re so delicious you won’t even realise the ‘meat’ elements are plant-based!

 

Italian Meatball 6 Inch Sub

1x Jumbo Extra Soft Jumbo Roll

120g MEET Plant Based Italian Meetballs

50g Leggos Bolognese Pasta Sauce

Lettuce

Tomato

Capsicum

Onion

20g Coles Light Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Calories: 587 Protein: 34g Fat: 20g Carbs: 61g

Method

1. Cook the ‘meatballs’ in a non-stick pan as per packet instructions. 
2. Meanwhile, wash and chop the salad ingredients.
3. Assemble the roll by placing the salad ingredients, meatballs, sauce and cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Cashew ‘Beef’ Noodle Stir-Fry

100g MEET Plant Based Beef Free Strips

5g Ginger Paste

15mL Oyster Sauce

15mL Soy Sauce

60g Green Beans

60g Chinese Broccoli

20g Spring Onion

100g Mc Yee Fresh Egg Noodles

15g Unsalted Cashews

Calories: 607 Protein: 33g Fat:16g Carbs: 67g

Method

1. In a non-stick pan place the ginger, oyster sauce, soy sauce and cook for a minute over medium heat.
2. Add the ‘beef’ in the same pan and cook as per packet instructions. 
3. Meanwhile, cook veggies listed and noodles as per packet instructions.
4. Add the cooked veggies and noodles to the pan and mix until well combined. Serve with cashews.

Creamy Tuscan Tenders Over Mash

100g MEET Tenders

5g Masterfoods Tuscan Seasoning

5g Minced Garlic

20g Onion

80g Cherry Tomatoes

80g Light Thickened Cooking Cream

10g Parmesan

150g Spud Lite Potato

40mL Skim Milk

60g Broccolini

Calories: 539 Protein: 37g Fat: 26g Carbs: 32g

Method

1. In a non-stick pan add the garlic and tenders and cook as per packet instructions. 
2. Add the tomato and spinach to the pan, along with the cooking cream and parmesan then stir until the tenders are evenly covered. 
3. Simmer over a medium-low heat, stirring continuously until the cream thickens to your preferred consistency. 
4. Meanwhile, peel and boil potatoes until soft. Once soft, add the potatoes to a bowl and add the milk and salt and pepper to taste. Mash until smooth. 
5. Cook the veggies as per desired method – steamed, boiled, etc.
Serve the creamy tenders over the mash.