Crisp and bright, carrots add colour to salads, flavour to soups and plenty of crunch to crudités! They’re full of the good stuff too – for example vitamin K, vitamin C, and beta-carotene which the body is able to convert into vitamin A.
Curries, crudités, salads, soups, bakes, fritters, tempura, ‘steaks’, mash and more – cauliflower is a great choice of vegetable in meat free cooking!
Brussels sprouts are low in fat and loaded with cancer-preventing nutrients and dietary fibre. And while many people reach for the oranges when they’re ill, Brussels sprouts actually contain more vitamin C!
A member of the celery family, but with a milder, sweeter and slightly nutty taste than celery, celeriac is a root vegetable which can be mashed, used for added flavour in soups and stews, and enjoyed as a standalone dish.
Rich in fibre and vitamin C, parsnips are cheap, easy to prepare and have a sweet earthy flavour.
Low in saturated fat and cholesterol, celery makes a great base for a whole range of vegetable dishes – once cooked until soft, its peppery taste can add real punch. It’s also great as the star of soups, salads, wraps and as crunchy crudités to accompany dips.
Mushrooms are super nutritious, full of B vitamins and antioxidants. Place them in the sun for 30 minutes to help them create natural vitamin D, essential in the grey winter months.
Loaded with vitamins and antioxidants, kale is super tasty and contains more iron than beef!
“We know that this is THE most important thing we can do to save our earth, and it’s also the best thing we can do for our health. Plus it’s so yummy! Join me on this adventure of plant-based living and please be meat-free Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and if you can only do Monday we’ll be OK with that too. The more the merrier, thank you!”
— Alicia Silverstone
“Try it, you might like it … and the planet definitely will appreciate it.”
— Woody Harrelson
“I grew up in the ‘meat and two veg’ era but there’s so much more choice now in terms of plant-based food – it’s far more exciting on the plate! I’m consciously reducing how much meat I eat, and that’s no bad thing for the planet and all of us living on it.”
— Ainsley Harriott
“Meat Free Monday is a simple idea which makes so much sense! By not eating meat at least one day a week we help the environment, save animals and improve our health. Try it, get your friends and family to try it and why not encourage your school to try it too?”
— Fearne Cotton
“Meat Free Mondays is a great idea though I live meat free every day. Being vegetarian is good for your body, good for the planet and a peace and loving thing to do.”
— Ringo Starr
“Thank you for inspiring the way I live my life now. Even if you’re not veggie, vegan or plant-based, reducing our meat and dairy consumption, even for just one day a week, has a positive impact on our planet, the animals we share it with and our own personal health.”
— Gabrielle Aplin
“It’s a great initiative and an opportunity for us to really reduce meat consumption that not only saves our lives but saves our planet. Let’s continue to move towards a Meat Free Monday!”
— Eric Adams
Fancy a luxurious lasagne but don’t think you have the time? Think again! Our Speedy #PlantBased Lasagne comes together in under an hour packed with all the deliciousness you could want. Try it tonight for a #MeatFreeMonday to remember!
For the full recipe, head to the link in bio or to https://meatfreemondays.com/recipes/speedy-lasagne/
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Looking for an easy midweek recipe for a spring treat? Try out this gorgeous Spring Vegetable Soup by Nava Atlas and find your new seasonal favourite! 🥬🥕🍅🥔
Head to the link in bio or go to https://meatfreemondays.com/recipes/spring-vegetable-soup/ for the full recipe!
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Happy Easter Sunday! Chocolate fondant eggs are a classic Easter treat, so why not try making your own with this fun recipe by @lucysfriendlyfoods, courtesy of @mezepublishing?
Link in bio or head to https://meatfreemondays.com/recipes/fondant-filled-creme-eggs/ for the full written recipe.
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Hot Cross Buns are the ultimate Easter weekend treat! Why not make your own using our special #MeatFreeMonday recipe? Serve them hot with #plantbased butter and jam, and say goodbye to store-bought!
Link in bio or head to https://meatfreemondays.com/recipes/hot-cross-buns/ for the full recipe.
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Planning a traditional Easter lunch next weekend but want to keep it #meatfree? This delicious Lentil and Chickpea Roast is a great alternative to meat, and it`s nut-free and can be made gluten-free! Serve with your other favourite roast trimmings and enjoy! #MeatFreeMonday
Link in bio or head to https://meatfreemondays.com/recipes/lentil-and-chickpea-roast/ for the full recipe.
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It’s @earthhourofficial at 8:30pm GMT today! You can do anything good for the planet during that hour, so why not cook up a #plantbased storm? We have lots of recipes to try on the #MeatFreeMonday website.
Share what you do with the hashtag #MyHourForEarth 💚
https://meatfreemondays.com/our-recipes/
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Around 60% of the world’s agricultural land is used for beef production, yet beef produces less than 2% of the world's calories.
I've been getting my family to go meatless at least 3 times a week. It's healthier for everyone and better for the planet.
Vickie
Meat Free Monday has given me the opportunity to educate myself on foods that I would not have usually have eaten before.
George
It keeps me creative in the kitchen, and I am helping reduce my impact.
Rebecca
Previously dinner planning always started with ‘what meat’, and the rest of the meal was built around it. Meat Free Monday helps change that mindset.
Kristina
Meat Free Monday is a great initiative to encourage people to have a healthier diet, save animals and the planet for at least once a week.
Geraldine