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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
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These yummy Mushroom and Lentil Veggie Meatballs by @wildlytasty_uk are a fuss-free #MeatFreeMonday go-to meal for all the family! Pair them with tomato sauce and spaghetti or eat them on their own as a delicious snack. 🍝💚🍝💚🍝💚🍝 ...
If you’re planning a holiday, whether abroad or local, food will likely be on the agenda. Why not explore different flavours and cook up #plantbased cuisine from all around the world.💚 🌍🌱
We hope you enjoy delicious Meat Free Mondays at home and away! Check out the recipe list in our bio link 🔗
www.meatfreemondays.com/around-the-world-in-30-dishes/
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These Indonesian Corn Ribs by @thehungrygecko are the perfect savoury summer treat! 🌽🌽🌽 Great for barbecuing or grilling, serve with some veggie or tofu skewers and a side salad for a colourful, delicious and healthy meal! ...
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Aubergines are part of the ‘deadly nightshade’ family, along with tomatoes and potatoes. While this may evoke images of Shakespearean villains, aubergines are the star of many a #meatfree main. Their spongy texture soaks up lovely flavours in curries, casseroles and dips.
Check out Asian markets for gorgeous Thai aubergines that range in shape and colour: round, small oblongs, stripey, purple and white and pale green.
What ways do you enjoy cooking with aubergines?
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For our recipe of the week, we’re spotlighting this delicious Rendang Curry recipe by @tibatempeh. Ready in record timing AND super flavoursome, this twist on an Indonesian classic will be a great addition to your #MeatFreeMonday recipe repertoire. 🍛🌱 ...
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