Whether you are fasting from meat, maybe because it is Lent, you are trying to eat more vegetables, or you are looking for more budget meals because meat is expensive, here are some of my favorite meatless recipes. Sandwiches and Tacos 1. Mushroom Tacos I first came across the idea when I was visiting friends in New Orleans. Our friends took us to a local Mexican restaurant and recommended their mushroom tacos. I was a little skeptical because I don't like mushrooms. Wow!!