Meatless Monday: 10 Vegetarian Brunch Ideas For Your Long Weekend

Start your morning off right with these vegan, lycopene-rich, slightly-spicy scones. Though, a word of advice--canned tomatoes may contain BPA and tend to be less nutritious than those that come in a jar or fresh, so if you can, swap the canned business with something a little healthier.

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Brunch tends to be a little carb-heavy, so add a little green (and pink) to your spread with this tempting mix. Pea shoots, grapefruits, and avocados give this decadent, crispy salad tons of flavor and good fats, without a lot of added crap.

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Pancakes are a brunch favorite, but they tend to be lacking nutritional value. The added peanut butter and apples in this recipe give these treats a protein and fiber boost--and a leg up on the Bisquick of yore.

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Give your sweet tooth a tiny treat with these adorable, yeast-free cinnamon rolls. Perfect for those of us (like yours truly) who have a tough time making anything bread-related turn out the way it's supposed to, this recipe uses frozen pastry dough, which you can probably get from your favorite bakery or natural food store. Is it cheating? Only if you get caught...

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These delicious little pies from giroVegando in cucina use all of the best ingredients, like seitan and white wine! This ideal main course will not only warm your guests' bellies--it'll also make your home smell amazing. Skip to the bottom of the page for the English recipe.

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Let's take a minute to think about how amazing kale is. Now let's add it to brunch with this hearty, crunchy, yummy salad--which also includes pomegranate, making it one of the healthiest salads of all time. And, it can easily be made vegan.

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You can't have brunch without quiche, but can you have quiche without a lot of unhealthy crud? Apparently so. Eggy without being hugely caloric, these fluffy, vegetable-packed recipe is customizable enough to make it with basically whatever you like--while still being delicious.

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Risotto is really having a moment--probably because it's creamy and delicious and goes with everything. Even brunch. Especially brunch.

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Really, if the name isn't enough to convince you that this is an amazing combination of flavors, maybe you'll be sold on the oodles of health benefits that sweet potatoes bring, like tons of B vitamins and beta carotene?

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Trying to clean up your diet? Incorporate some whole, raw food, like this raw buckwheat porridge, instead of the fruit-and-yogurt that's a brunch standard. Almost a dessert, this light, refreshing dish is creamy, cool, and oh-so-perfect for a lazy day.

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