Resolution: Eat Less Meat

By: Kirsten Vala

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Sag and Paneer

As far as resolutions go, eating less meat is a two-fer' — if you do it right, you're eating healthier and saving some money. Thanks to a wide variety of meatless recipes on Cooking Channel, you'll also be savoring every bite.

Less Meat, More Indian Spice:
Kidney Bean Stew

Bal Arneson's Kidney Bean Stew with Sweet Potatoes and Oranges for Main Dishes as seen on Cooking Channel's Spice Goddess

Photo by: Alice Gao ©2014, Cooking Channel, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Alice Gao, 2014, Cooking Channel, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Classics, Rethought:
Vegetarian Pot Pie

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Easy, Meatless Pastas:
Orecchiette Pasta with Ricotta and Cherry Tomatoes

Cooking Channel David Rocco Orecchiette Pasta Ricotta Cherry Tomatoes Dinner in 30 Minutes or Less,Cooking Channel David Rocco Orecchiette Pasta Ricotta Cherry Tomatoes Dinner in 30 Minutes or Less

Photo by: Armando Rafael Moutela ©2014, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved. 2014, Cooking Channel, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Armando Rafael Moutela, 2014, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved. 2014, Cooking Channel, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Are you eating less meat in 2011? What are your go-to meatless mains?

See the entire Cooking Channel vegetarian gallery.

Next Up

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Meatless Monday: Potato and Corn Tacos

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Meatless Monday: Veggie Burgers

A round-up of our best veggie burger recipes for Meatless Monday and Labor Day.

Meatless Monday: Grilled Vegetables

Grill up a bunch of vegetables tonight and eat like a king for the rest of the week; use the veggies to make pasta dishes, omelets, burritos, sandwiches and pizza.

Meatless Monday: Zucchini Parmesan Subs With Tomatoes and Basil

Eggplant isn't the only vegetable that can get the Parmesan treatment. Layer breaded zucchini, cheese and tomato sauce on baguettes as an alternative.

Meatless Monday: Butternut Squash Soup

Butternut squash soup is a restaurant menu favorite this time of year, but it's super easy to make at home.

Meatless Monday: Obsessed With Hummus

How do I love hummus? Let me count the ways.

Meatless Monday: Autumn Rice Salad

Quick-cooking rice makes this Autumn Rice Salad a speedy weeknight dinner.

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