World Meat Free Day
Our Favourite Vegetarian & Vegan RecipesAccording to www.worldmeatfreeday.com , if 10 million people (that’s less than one percent of the global population) switch the meat in one meal, for a vegetarian option on World Meat Free Day it would:
- Reduce enough CO2 emissions to drive around the world 2,438 times
- Save 885 million calories…
- …And 48 tonnes of Sat Fat – the weight of 3.5 Big Bens
- Save up to 5,700 acres of land – the equivalent of 89,000 tennis courts
- Reduce water usage by 13 million tonnes – equivalent to 5,000 Olympic swimming pools
We are still scratching our heads here at PAREdown as we realize that World Meat Free Day is a new initiative. June 15th, 2015 is the first ever World Meat Free Day. In our effort to support awareness of the environmental impacts created by meat consumption, we have put together a list of a few favourite vegetarian/vegan recipes.
Jamie Oliver’s Summer Chickpea Salad
A light refreshing protein packed meal. Perfect for summer, and make sure to make extra for lunch the next day!
Recipe Here
Weelicious Vegan Sesame Dressing
Great as a dressing or dip for veggies. This healthy,flavourful dressing is loved by everyone in the Smith-Arnsdorf household!
Recipe Here
Serious Eat’s Chickpea, Potato and Spinach Jalfrezi with Cilantro Chutney
The title says it all! This one has been tucked away for too long, it’s making a dinner-time appearance this week.
Recipe Here
Barefoot Contessa’s Panzanella Salad
Tomatoes, crunchy bread and vinaigrette. The perfect combination, like bruchetta in a bowl, but perhaps better!
Recipe Here
Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free (Guilt Free) Ah-Mazing Strawberry Crisp.
So good you will eat it for breakfast… no seriously, you will.
Oh She Glows’ 15 Minute Creamy Avocado Pasta
The BEST dairy-free pasta – a Must try! Also great for an easy nutritious kids meal.
Recipe Here
All Recipe’s Quinoa Black Bean Veggie Burger Patty.
This recipe has been a staple in our house for a few years now. Any number of flavour combinations will do but our personal favourite is with chipotle aioli, caramelized onions and spinach. Yum!
Recipe Here
Serious Eat’s Korean Fried Cauliflower
Waiting for unwrapped cauliflower to arrive at farmers markets and grocery stores makes adding this recipe feel like a bit of a tease. However this is definitely one to try when this veggie makes it’s seasonal appearance!
Recipe Here
Oh She Glow’s Shredded Kale Salad
Kale enthusiasts unite! This is a good one.
Recipe Here
Popsugar’s Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burrito
All I can say is “nom nom nom!”
I have made our own tortillas for this recipe and they need a little, ummm…work. I would love it if you would share your tortilla recipes with me below (oh ya, I love corn…. )!
Recipe Here
Serious Eat’s Coconut Cashew Curry
You’ll need a well stocked spice cabinet for this one, but your taste buds will thank you!
Recipe Here
We hope we have been able to get your salivary glands going and “wake up” the little veggie in you. Our families have committed to eating two to three vegetarian meals a week. We are always looking for inspiration so please share your favorite vegetarian recipes with us below!
I started using Cooksmarts.com last year, it’s a meal planning service that puts out 4 new dinners each week. My favorite part about it is that each dish has a radio button where you can choose from 4 versions: original, paleo, gluten free, or vegetarian. I’ve recently started choosing the vegetarian option more often to lessen my impact. I’ve been really surprised how satisfying they are! This week we are black bean and chard enchiladas with rice, and veggie pot pie. So tasty! Another favorite is paneer tomato curry, though it involves animal products