BRACKET • ALL MATCH-UPS • ALL RECIPES • HISTORY
A fun, tournament-style contest to see which meat-free dish will be crowned Chompion. Visit our Instagram account at @jhuwellbeing to vote on your favorites each Monday from February 2, 2026 through March 9, 2026!
Bracket
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All Match-Ups
March 9, 2026 – Tasty 2
Spinach and Feta Grilled Cheese (59%) v. Easy Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos (41%)
March 2, 2026 – Fine Dining 4
Spinach and Feta Grilled Cheese (57%) v. Vegan Creamy Mushroom Ramen (43%)
Easy Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos (60%) v. Roasted Red Pepper Soup (40%)
February 23, 2026 – Edible 8
Sweet Bracket
Spinach and Feta Grilled Cheese (56%) v. Tofu Katsu (44%)
Sour Bracket
Garlicky Cherry Tomato Pasta with White Beans (47%) v. Easy Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos (53%)
Salty Bracket
Vegan Creamy Mushroom Ramen (56%) v. Apple Pancakes (44%)
Bitter Bracket
Smoky Tomato Halloumi Bake (40%) v. Roasted Red Pepper Soup (60%)
February 16, 2026 – Savory 16
Sweet Bracket
Pumpkin Risotto with Gorgonzola Cheese (15%) v. Spinach and Feta Grilled Cheese (85%)
Tofu Katsu (70%) v. Vegetarian Red Pozole (30%)
Sour Bracket
Garlicky Cherry Tomato Pasta with White Beans (51%) v. Honey Sriracha Tofu (49%)
Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Rosemary Garlic Butter (41%) v. Easy Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos (59%)
Salty Bracket
Vegan Creamy Mushroom Ramen (60%) v. Creamy Skillet White Beans with Spinach and Basil (40%)
Apple Pancakes (57%) v. Pesto Rosso (43%)
Bitter Bracket
Mexican Black Bean Hand Pies (47%) v. Smoky Tomato Halloumi Bake (53%)
Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad (49%) v. Roasted Red Pepper Soup (51%)
February 9, 2026 – Second Course
Sweet Bracket
Roasted Fennel Brussels Sprouts Salad (32%) v. Pumpkin Risotto with Gorgonzola Cheese (68%)
Spinach and Feta Grilled Cheese (81%) v. Vegan Strawberry Muffins (19%)
15-Minute Tahini Pasta (45%) v. Tofu Katsu (55%)
Asian Cabbage Salad with Ramen Noodles (41%) v. Vegetarian Red Pozole (59%)
Sour Bracket
Garlicky Cherry Tomato Pasta with White Beans (60%) v. Lentil Dal (40%)
Honey Sriracha Tofu (68%) v. Christmas Enchiladas (32%)
Slow Cooker Mushroom Soup (24%) v. Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Rosemary Garlic Butter (76%)
Butternut Squash Curry with Chickpeas (44%) v. Easy Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos (56%)
Salty Bracket
No-Bake Coconut Lime Energy Bites (20%) v. Vegan Creamy Mushroom Ramen (80%)
Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili (39%) v. Creamy Skillet White Beans with Spinach and Basil (61%)
Pear Salad with Feta Cheese (33%) v. Apple Pancakes (67%)
Focaccia with Zucchini and Potatoes (42%) v. Pesto Rosso (58%)
Bitter Bracket
Mexican Black Bean Hand Pies (71%) v. Morning Glory Muffins (29%)
Southwest Quinoa Salad (31%) v. Smoky Tomato Halloumi Bake (69%)
Chocolate Cherry Protein Shake (47%) v. Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad (53%)
Roasted Red Pepper Soup (51%) v. Cheesy Broccoli and Potato Bake (49%)
February 2, 2026 – First Course
Sweet Bracket
Roasted Fennel Brussels Sprouts Salad (51%) v. French-Style Lentils (49%)
Pumpkin Risotto with Gorgonzola Cheese (62%) v. Pan con Tomate (38%)
Teriyaki Tofu (49%) v. Spinach and Feta Grilled Cheese (51%)
Kitchari (25%) v. Vegan Strawberry Muffins (75%)
White Bean & Mushroom Ragout (38%) v. 15-Minute Tahini Pasta (62%)
Puffed Quinoa Oat Bars (31%) v. Tofu Katsu (69%)
Asian Cabbage Salad with Ramen Noodles (74%) v. Lentil Beet Salad (26%)
Vegetarian Red Pozole (67%) v. Lentil Wellington (33%)
Sour Bracket
Garlicky Cherry Tomato Pasta with White Beans (77%) v. Vegan Sloppy Joes (23%)
Lentil Dal (60%) v. Vegan Gumbo (40%)
Honey Sriracha Tofu (83%) v. Maryland Crab-less Soup (17%)
Arugula & Sun-Dried Tomato Dip (42%) v. Christmas Enchiladas (58%)
Slow Cooker Mushroom Soup (63%) v. Kidney Bean Salad (37%)
Lemon Asparagus Tart (20%) v. Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Rosemary Garlic Butter (80%)
Baked Curried Tofu Cubes (38%) v. Butternut Squash Curry with Chickpeas (62%)
Easy Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos (71%) v. One Pot White Bean Stroganoff (24%)
Salty Bracket
No-Bake Coconut Lime Energy Bites (62%) v. No-Bake Vegan Enchiladas (38%)
Vegan Creamy Mushroom Ramen (70%) v. Vegan Jamaican Patties (30%)
Greek Broccoli Salad (38%) v. Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili (62%)
Creamy Skillet White Beans with Spinach and Basil (59%) v. Sweet and Sour Tofu (41%)
Lentil Spring Rolls (44%) v. Pear Salad with Feta Cheese (56%)
Lentil Chili (31%) v. Apple Pancakes (69%)
Roasted Poblano Soup (34%) v. Focaccia with Zucchini and Potatoes (66%)
French Onion Baked Lentils and Farro (33%) v. Pesto Rosso (67%)
Bitter Bracket
Mexican Black Bean Hand Pies (55%) v. Portuguese Garlic Soup and Bread with Cilantro (45%)
Spicy Sesame Soba with Kohlrabi (38%) v. Morning Glory Muffins (62%)
Vegetarian BLT Sandwich (45%) v. Southwest Quinoa Salad (55%)
Smoky Tomato Halloumi Bake (60%) v. Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Harissa Glaze and White Bean Puree (40%)
Tomato Basil Soup with Tortellini (25%) v. Chocolate Cherry Protein Shake (75%)
Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad (83%) v. Miso Butter Beans and Greens (17%)
Roasted Red Pepper Soup (51%) v. Butter Chickpeas (49%)
Spinach and Artichoke Pan Pizza (35%) v. Cheesy Broccoli and Potato Bake (65%)
All Recipes
Thank you to all of the recipe creators that contributed to this year’s bracket: Ale Cooks, Beaming Baker, Budget Bytes, Chili Pepper Madness, Cookie and Kate, Cooking My Dreams, The Full Helping, Happy Veggie Kitchen, Jessica in the Kitchen, Mexican Please, Minimalist Baker, Nora Cooks, Quite Good Food, Running to the Kitchen, Simple Vegan Blog, The Simple Veganista, Smitten Kitchen, Two Healthy Kitchens, Vegan Family Recipes, and Vegan Richa.
- 15-Minute Tahini Pasta
- Apple Pancakes
- Arugula & Sun-Dried Tomato Dip
- Asian Cabbage Salad with Ramen Noodles
- Baked Curried Tofu Cubes
- Butter Chickpeas
- Butternut Squash Curry with Chickpeas
- Cheesy Broccoli and Potato Bake
- Chocolate Cherry Protein Shake
- Christmas Enchiladas
- Creamy Skillet White Beans with Spinach and Basil
- Easy Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos
- Focaccia with Zucchini and Potatoes
- French Onion Baked Lentils and Farro
- French-Style Lentils
- Garlicky Cherry Tomato Pasta with White Beans
- Greek Broccoli Salad
- Honey Sriracha Tofu
- Kidney Bean Salad
- Kitchari
- Lemon Asparagus Tart
- Lentil Beet Salad
- Lentil Chili
- Lentil Dal
- Lentil Spring Rolls
- Lentil Wellington
- Maryland Crab-less Soup
- Mexican Black Bean Hand Pies
- Miso Butter Beans and Greens
- Morning Glory Muffins
- No-Bake Coconut Lime Energy Bites
- No-Bake Vegan Enchiladas
- One Pot White Bean Stroganoff
- Pan con Tomate
- Pear Salad with Feta Cheese
- Pesto Rosso
- Portuguese Garlic Soup and Bread with Cilantro
- Puffed Quinoa Oat Bars
- Pumpkin Risotto with Gorgonzola Cheese
- Roasted Fennel Brussels Sprouts Salad
- Roasted Poblano Soup
- Roasted Red Pepper Soup
- Slow Cooker Mushroom Soup
- Smoky Tomato Halloumi Bake
- Southwest Quinoa Salad
- Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad
- Spicy Sesame Soba with Kohlrabi
- Spinach and Artichoke Pan Pizza
- Spinach and Feta Grilled Cheese
- Sweet and Sour Tofu
- Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili
- Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Rosemary Garlic Butter
- Teriyaki Tofu
- Tofu Katsu
- Tomato Basil Soup with Tortellini
- Vegan Creamy Mushroom Ramen
- Vegan Gumbo
- Vegan Jamaican Patties
- Vegan Sloppy Joes
- Vegan Strawberry Muffins
- Vegetarian BLT Sandwich
- Vegetarian Red Pozole
- White Bean & Mushroom Ragout
- Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Harissa Glaze and White Bean Puree
History
Meatless Monday has its modern roots in the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future. Check out this video to learn more about it, or visit the Meatless Monday site for even more information (and recipes).
Meatless Madness was created by the Office of Health Promotion and Well-Being in 2020, as a way to promote plant-forward eating among Hopkins students. Past Chompions include:
2020: Garlicky White Bean Avocado Toast with BBQ Drizzle
2021: Homemade Dumplings
2022: Vegan Chocolate Chip Pancakes
2023: Scallion Pancakes
2024: Vegan Wonton Soup
2025: Vegetarian Burrito Bowl