Climate Change Committee: Act faster on building plant-based Britain
Posted: 19 Mar 2025
One day a week can make a world of difference
Newsflash
Having at least one plant-based day a week is a fun and easy way to do something good for the planet and our future.
What's in season?
Waste not, want not – join #FoodWasteActionWeek with @lfhw_uk! 🌍
Eat more sustainably by choosing #meatfree, buying loose fruit and veg and getting creative with ingredients nearing their expiry date.
Got leftover bread? Don’t toss it! Drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil, grill to perfection, and voilà – crunchy croutons or rustic toast to complement a vibrant salad.
Try our very own Panzanella recipe for a quick, easy and waste-free #MeatFreeMonday meal! 🥗🥖🍅
Ingredients
½ loaf ciabatta
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, 1 peeled, 1 crushed
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons good-quality red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons freshly chopped flatleaf parsley
1 tablespoon baby capers, drained
6 plum tomatoes, roughly chopped
1 small red onion, finely sliced
½ cucumber, deseeded and cut into chunks
2 celery stalks, finely sliced
12 fresh basil leaves, ripped
50 g stoned black olives, halved
salt and freshly ground black pepper
This year #StPatricksDay falls on a #MeatFreeMonday, so even more reason to go green! 💚🌱☘️
You could kick things off with a hearty bowl of Irish Stew to Get Down You by @pritchardswyd . Bursting with flavour (and a splash of Irish stout), it’s the perfect dish to warm you up and keep you merry!
And of course, no celebration is complete without dessert! How about a BIG slice of Chocolate Guinness Cake by @sovegan? This decadent combo of rich chocolate and bittersweet Guinness makes for the perfect festive sweet treat!
Get the full recipe details in our bio link 🔗💚
💚🌈 Eat the rainbow for #MeatFreeMonday and beyond with these veg-packed Not-So-Summer Rolls! Pair them with our nutty dipping sauce for the perfect quick and healthy snack. 🍎🥕🌽🥒🫐🍠🍆
Ingredients
For the rolls
1 pack rice paper wrapping sheets, also known as spring roll wrapping papers
1-2 nests (roughly 60 g) rice vermicelli noodles
For the filling, an assortment of vegetables such as
½ medium cucumber
1-2 red or yellow peppers
1 carrot
1 small head of gem, romaine or iceberg lettuce or some Swiss chard
1 large handful of mint (15 g)
1 large handful of coriander (10-15 g)
¼ red cabbage
3-4 radishes
For the dipping sauce
3 tablespoons peanut butter, crunchy or smooth
2 tablespoons maple syrup
3 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoons sriracha
1 lime, juiced
Boost your dishes with the power of rosemary! 🌿
Rosemary isn’t just a herb – it’s an incredible superfood that brings bold flavour and fragrance to your kitchen all year round! This evergreen beauty enriches a variety of meat free dishes including pies, tarts, roast vegetables, breads, stews and casseroles.
Did you know that rosemary contains a number of essential oils which have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties? Studies have also shown that sniffing rosemary can improve our ability to remember tasks, while rosemary oil can enhance alertness and support long-term memory!
How do you incorporate rosemary into your cooking or everyday life?
🥞🍌 In preparation for #PancakeDay tomorrow, we’ve got a flippin’ great recipe for Caramelised Banana Pancakes to whip up – ready for feasting in just 25 minutes!
Ingredients
Wet ingredients
1 mashed banana
200 ml oat milk (or other plant milk)
Dry ingredients
150 g plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
pinch of salt
To cook
50-80 g blueberries
vegetable oil, or a lightly flavoured oil, for frying
For the salted caramel sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 bananas, cut into thick slices
6-8 walnuts or pecans, broken into small pieces
4 tablespoons plant-based butter
💚 #MeatFreeMonday can be the start of a journey, and we always love to hear how many people go on to have more #meatfree days!
Overall, the fewer animal products we eat, the better for animals, people and planet.
AND what do you know, it’s #MeatFreeMonday tomorrow so why not give it a go? 🌎🐮