Each year, Meatout Day is celebrated on March 20th. This is a great day to encourage non-vegetarians to go meatless. Below are some vegan recipes to enjoy while celebrating Meatout Day with friends and family.

Wayne’s Tofu Chili (From Simply Vegan)
Serves 8

1 pound tofu, cubed in small pieces
2 Tablespoons oil
2 onions, chopped
3 green peppers, chopped
28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
15-ounce can black-eyed peas, drained
15-ounce can kidney beans, drained
15-ounce can white beans, drained
2 jalapeño peppers, minced
Garlic and chili powder to taste

Sauté tofu in oil over medium heat for 10 minutes. Add chopped onions and green peppers, and stir-fry for 5 minutes longer. Lower heat. Add tomatoes, peas, beans, peppers, and spices. Simmer for 12 minutes. You can add some tomato paste if the sauce is too thin. You can also freeze the chili.

Pasta in Paradise (From Vegan Meals for One or Two)
Serves 2

4 ounces uncooked vermicelli, rice noodles, or spaghetti
¼ cup red or yellow bell pepper strips (about 1 medium pepper)
1 cup ripe chopped papaya (about 1 small papaya)
1 cup ripe chopped tomatoes (about 1 medium tomato)
½ cup ripe chopped mango (about 1 half mango)
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or flat leafed parsley
2 teaspoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon white pepper
2 Tablespoons chopped peanuts

Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse, drain, and set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, combine pepper, papaya, tomatoes, mango, cilantro, oil, cinnamon, and white pepper. Toss to mix. Add pasta and toss to mix. Top with peanuts before serving.

Black Bean and Corn Chowder (From Conveniently Vegan)
Serves 6

15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
14-ounce can diced tomatoes or whole tomatoes, chopped
10-ounce box frozen corn kernels
Small onion, finely chopped
2 cups soy milk or other milk alternative
4 cups water
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Heat all the ingredients together in a large pot over medium heat for 25 minutes. Serve warm.