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Your top 10 meat free recipes of 2025

This year’s most popular recipes on the Meat Free Monday website and social media channels are revealed …

Posted : 19 December 2025

Throughout 2025, thousands of supporters turned to the Meat Free Monday website and social channels for meat free meal inspiration. From quick Monday dishes to comfort food favourites, these 10 recipes topped the charts during the year.

5 most popular recipes on social

#5

Speedy Lasagne

Creamy béchamel, rich tomato sauce and deliciously al dente pasta – this is everything you could want from a classic lasagne in under an hour!

#4

Butter Chickpea Curry

An irresistible plant-based spin on the takeaway classic, and just as tasty, this curry can be on the table in half an hour!

#3

Marry Me Mushrooms

Enjoy our veggie twist on the viral ‘Marry Me’ dish and feel free to swap in your preferred plant-based protein!

Comforting Veggie Ramen

  • Preparation: 5
  • Cooking: 15
  • Ready: 20
  • Serves: 2

#2

Comforting Veggie Ramen

A comforting bowl of soft noodles, umami broth and fresh veggies that’s bursting with taste and goodness.

And the most popular recipe on social …

#1

Minestrone

Minestrone soup is a daily staple for some of the longest-living families in Sardinia, Italy, and this version is hearty, flavoursome and brimming with plant-powered goodness!

5 most visited recipes on the website

Sri Lankan Sweet Potato and Cashew Nut Curry

  • Preparation: 15
  • Cooking: 60
  • Ready: 75
  • Serves: 6-8

#5

Sri Lankan Sweet Potato and Cashew Nut Curry

A creamy, coconutty curry from world-renowned plant-based restaurant Mildreds.

Pumpkin, Chickpea and Coconut Curry

  • Preparation: 10
  • Cooking: 70
  • Ready: 80
  • Serves: 4

#4

Pumpkin, Chickpea and Coconut Curry


A delicious meat free curry from Jamie Oliver – the perfect warming dish to enjoy with your mates after you’ve been out for the night.

Shepherd’s Pie

  • Preparation: 30
  • Cooking: 30
  • Ready: 60
  • Serves: 4-6

#3

Shepherd's Pie

Another classic from Jamie Oliver – this meat free Shepherd's Pie has a great combination of flavours and is the ultimate in comfort food.

Pumpkin Katsu Curry

  • Preparation: 15
  • Cooking: 45
  • Ready: 60
  • Serves: 4

#2

Pumpkin Katsu Curry

Enjoy crispy pumpkin katsu wedges served with a velvety curry sauce and sticky rice – this is autumn in a bowl!

And the most visited recipe on the website …

Satay Vegetable Stir Fry

  • Preparation: 20
  • Cooking: 25
  • Ready: 45
  • Serves: 4 (as a main) or more as a side

#1

Satay Veg Stir Fry

Oliver Boaler’s simple recipe delivers a rich, delicious satay sauce that pairs beautifully with crisp stir-fried vegetables.

Other popular recipes

Bangers and Mash

Chocolate Orange Cookies

Garlicky Butter Beans

Polenta Tarte Flambée

Easy Mushroom Steak Sandwich

Sweet Chilli Stir Fry

The Big Meat Free Brunch

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