The Live Eat Learn 31 Day Vegetarian Challenge is back! From January 1st to 31st, we’ll be cooking our favorite easy vegetarian dinner recipes. Join the challenge to try some new recipes (and enter yourself to win over $700 in prizes!)
This Contest Is Over
Congrats to our winners, Molly, Tam, and Natalie. Thanks so much to everyone who participated this year!
Info For This Challenge
- This Contest Is Over
- What Is The 31 Day Vegetarian Challenge?
- The Recipes
- Day 1: Eggplant Parmesan
- Day 2: Gnocchi Soup
- Day 3: Vegan Gumbo
- DAY 4: Baked Ziti
- Day 5: Black Bean Burgers
- Day 6: Loaded Silken Tofu
- Day 7: Spaghetti Squash Alfredo
- Day 8: Mushroom Carnitas
- Day 9: Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
- Day 10: Shakshuka
- Day 11: Marry Me Butter Beans
- Day 12: Veggie Wraps
- Day 13: Vegan Mushroom Soup
- Day 14: Butternut Wraps
- Day 15: How To Make Risotto
- Day 16: Vegetable Lasagna
- Day 17: Lemon Pepper Tofu
- Day 18: Herby Ricotta Stuffed Peppers
- Day 19: Chickpea Tuna Salad
- Day 20: Vegan Refried Beans
- Day 21: Mushroom Gyros
- Day 22: Chickpea Burgers
- Day 23: Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos
- Day 24: Kale CHickpea Salad
- Day 25: Vegan Butter Chicken
- Day 26: Chickpeas & Dumplings
- Day 27: Portobello Burgers
- Day 28: Vegan Burritos
- Day 29: Mushroom Risotto
- Day 30: Cavatappi Pesto Pasta
- Day 31: Veggie Fajitas
What Is The 31 Day Vegetarian Challenge?
For everyday of the 31 days in January, I’ll be releasing one of my favorite vegetarian dinner recipes. These are some of my easiest (and most delicious) vegetarian recipes to help inspire your plant-based cooking and set a healthy foundation for the new year!
How It Works
Every day in January I’ll share a dinner recipe idea. The recipes will be released in our Eatmail, Instagram, TikTok, and at the bottom of this page. To enter the challenge and have a chance at winning one of the prizes:
- Make any of the recipes in this series (recipes below)
- Leave a thoughtful review of the recipe
- Fill out this form to let me know you’ve left a review
- Be entered to win prizes! Enter as many times as you want by making as many of the recipes as you’d like.
Bonus Entry: Get a bonus entry for each recipe you make by also sharing a photo of your finished recipe on Instagram, tagging @liveeatlearn!
What Are The Prizes?
There will be 3 winners chosen at random:
- One Grand Prize Winner – Professional Japanese Knife Set from Santoku ($512 value)
- Two Runners Up – a $100 Amazon gift card each
Grand Prize: 5-Piece Japanese Knife Set
My go-to knives! We use these gorgeous Japanese steel knives for all of our test kitchen cooking. They come with a magnetic wooden block for storing them beautifully.
How To Enter
Step 1: Make A Recipe
Make any of the recipes shared in our 31 Day Vegetarian Challenge. I will post a new recipe daily at the bottom of this page, as well as on Instagram, TikTok, and in our Eatmail.
(Please note: you must make and review a recipe in this series – many of the recipes on Live Eat Learn will not be featured in this series. All recipes included in this series can be found at the bottom of this post as I make them public).
Step 2: Leave A Review
Go to the recipe you made and leave a thoughtful review by scrolling to the very bottom of the post to where it says “leave a comment”.
Bonus Entry: Get a bonus entry for each recipe you make by also sharing a photo of your finished recipe on Instagram, tagging @liveeatlearn!
Step 3: Fill Out Form
Fill out 👉 this form 👈 to let me know that you’ve left a review. If you don’t fill out this form, I won’t know that you’ve joined the challenge!
Step 4: Enter As Many Times As You Want!
Make as many of the recipes in our 31 Day Vegetarian Challenge as you want (more entries = more chances of winning). Just be sure to leave a review and fill out the form for each recipe you make! You can enter a total of 62 times (31 thoughtful reviews + 31 shares on Instagram).
Entry Deadlines
We will be accepting entries from January 1st until February 13th 2024. Submissions will close on February 13th at 11:59 pm CST. Winners will be selected and notified on February 14th 2024.
Other Important Details
What if I need to make dietary modifications to a recipe?
Go for it! We often include some possible ingredient and dietary swaps in the recipes, but you’re welcome to change up the recipe to suit your tastes or dietary needs. When you leave your review, it’s helpful if you note what you changed about the recipe in case others want to do the same!
How old do I have to be to participate?
You will need to be 18 years or older to enter to win a prize.
Can I enter multiple times?
For each recipe you try, you can enter once by leaving a thoughtful review, and again by sharing a photo of your version of the recipe on Instagram (tagging @liveeatlearn).
Do I need to live in the U.S. to win?
Prizes can be won by anyone worldwide.
How will winners be chosen?
By filling out this form, you are entered to win one of the three prizes. Winners will be selected at random using a random number generator on February 14th.
The Recipes
Day 1: Eggplant Parmesan
A classic vegetarian dish perfect for serving a crowd.
Grab recipe + leave review: Eggplant Parmesan Recipe
Day 2: Gnocchi Soup
A dreamy soup recipe ready in under 15 minutes (inspired by the gnocchi soup from Olive Garden!)
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Day 3: Vegan Gumbo
A New Orleans-style gumbo that’s packed with authentic flavor.
Grab recipe + leave review: Vegan Gumbo Recipe
DAY 4: Baked Ziti
A healthy comfort food you’ll feel good about diving into.
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Day 5: Black Bean Burgers
Great for prepping in advance, with options to cook them on the stove, oven, or grill.
Grab recipe + leave review: Black Bean Burgers Recipe
Day 6: Loaded Silken Tofu
An easy show-stopping vegetarian meal that’s ready to eat in less than 5 minutes.
Grab recipe + leave review: Silken Tofu Recipe
Day 7: Spaghetti Squash Alfredo
A 5-ingredient casserole that’s packed with flavor (but not with carbs!)
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Day 8: Mushroom Carnitas
A flavorful vegan carnitas made from shredded king oyster mushrooms.
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Day 9: Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
These Mexican-style stuffed peppers are loaded with veggies and so easy to make!
Grab recipe + leave review: Mexican Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Day 10: Shakshuka
A traditional North African meal that’s incredibly easy to make and packed with flavor! It’s breakfast for dinner!
Grab recipe + leave review: How To Make Shakshuka
Day 11: Marry Me Butter Beans
Back by popular demand, we’re pairing our creamy Tuscan “Marry Me” sauce with butter beans and spinach for a proposal-worthy dish!
Grab recipe + leave review: Marry Me Butter Beans
Day 12: Veggie Wraps
My tried and true formula for the perfect veggie wraps makes an easy lunch that you won’t get bored of!
Grab recipe + leave review: Veggie Wraps Recipe
Day 13: Vegan Mushroom Soup
It has a secret ingredient that makes it so creamy and rich (while being totally plant-based)!
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Day 14: Butternut Wraps
Of the 1000+ recipes I’ve developed over the years on Live Eat Learn, this is in my top 10 personal favorites!
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Day 15: How To Make Risotto
Ever wonder how to make risotto at home? This creamy comfort dish is simple to make in one pan on the stove.
Grab recipe + leave review: Easy Risotto Recipe
Day 16: Vegetable Lasagna
As someone who never liked lasagna (namely because of the gritty texture from the ricotta), my goal here was to make…the best lasagna ever. The secret? A quick and easy béchamel!
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Day 17: Lemon Pepper Tofu
Made with only 4 simple ingredients, this has quickly become a favorite in our house.
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Day 18: Herby Ricotta Stuffed Peppers
These taste straight out of Tuscany with fresh herbs, creamy ricotta, and sharp parmesan.
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Day 19: Chickpea Tuna Salad
Craving tuna but on a plant-based diet? You’ll love this recipe, a vegan (or vegetarian) option featuring that same classic savory, tangy flavor!
Grab recipe + leave review: Chickpea Tuna Salad Recipe
Day 20: Vegan Refried Beans
I put on my sensory scientist hat to find the perfect oil for replacing lard in this plant-based version of refried beans!
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Day 21: Mushroom Gyros
Seasoned with Mediterranean spices, sautéed to meaty perfection, and drizzled with creamy tzatziki.
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Day 22: Chickpea Burgers
The dough comes together in no time and the patties can be made on the stove, in the oven, and even on the grill!
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Day 23: Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos
Roasted to perfection and topped with a smoky chipotle creme, it’s an all-time family-favorite in our house!
Grab recipe + leave review: Sweet Potato And Black Bean Tacos
Day 24: Kale CHickpea Salad
Featuring a new trick for roasting chickpeas so they turn out SO CRUNCHY and delicious.
Grab recipe + leave review: Crunchy Kale Chickpea Recipes
Day 25: Vegan Butter Chicken
The perfect quick weeknight Indian-inspired classic turned vegan.
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Day 26: Chickpeas & Dumplings
With quick drop biscuits and a creamy vegan broth, these vegan chicken and dumplings make the perfect cozy soup for lunch or dinner.
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Day 27: Portobello Burgers
With melted sharp cheddar, the perfectly meaty texture, and my favorite “fancy sauce”, these burgers will have you craving mushrooms for dinner.
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Day 28: Vegan Burritos
Made in one pot and loaded with flavor, this recipe is a classic for meal prep or feeding crowds (serves 6!)
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Day 29: Mushroom Risotto
A hearty comfort food perfect for curling up on the couch with (aka, the perfect lazy night TV dinner).
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Day 30: Cavatappi Pesto Pasta
Made with fun cavatappi spiral pasta, this is a quick dinner perfect for weeknights!
Grab recipe + leave review: Pesto Cavatappi Pasta
Day 31: Veggie Fajitas
Ready in about 30 minutes and all on one sheet pan, these vegetarian fajitas are a favorite in our house.
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Lois says
Hi,
I would like to do this, but I live alone and I don’t want to do a lot of preparing. Also, how much does this cost?
Sarah Bond says
This challenge is totally free! You can make as many of the recipes as you would like at your own pace. The giveaway closes on February 7th, details on how to enter above 😀
Zachary zern says
My wife is a big fan of the blog, so I wanted to make a nice, vegetarian meal for our lunches tomorrow.
This exceeded my expectations. I had a bowl when it cooled on the stove with some leftover rice, and it was both satisfying and delicious. The warm spices, coupled with the easy prep, ensures I will make this again.
Looking forward to trying other recipes in the challenge, but I cannot recommend this one enough.
Sarah Bond says
I’m so happy to hear it, Zachary! Thanks for popping in! 😀
Evelyne says
Hi Sarah,
I have a question about the recipes that are included in the 31 Day Vegetarian Challenge: I have subscribed to receive the recipes by email, but I seem to be getting two different lists of recipes… on this page, I see Eggplant Parmesan for day 1 and Gnocchi Soup for day 2, but I’ve received the following three recipes by email (in addition to the previous 2): Chickpea Gyros (day 1), BBQ Mushrooms (day 2) and Orange Cauliflower Wings (day 3)… Would any one of those 5 recipes count towards the challenge? I’m a bit confused… Thanks in advance for the clarification!
Sarah Bond says
Thanks so much for pointing that out! I somehow made a mistake in our email system, those were last year’s recipes (although if you want to make them I’ll count them for this challenge as a thank you for bringing this to my attention! 😅)