As we celebrate Earth Day, it's time to think about ways to do better for our planet. This includes picking up the trash, planting new trees, and cooking more sustainable recipes that don't contribute to climate change.
We rounded-up a collection of fantastic recipes that are good for you and for the planet. Here, you'll find colorful salads, cozy stews, soups, and cookies. Perhaps these recipes will even take up permanent space in your family's cookbook.
Easy Homemade Hummus
Hummus is very easy to make at home. Just a handful of ingredients, and you'll have a fantastic and healthy dip perfect for snacking or spreading onto your favorite sandwich. Healthy Homemade Hummus.
Healthy Potato Chips Recipe
Potato chips can be healthy, and this easy recipe is proof. Baked in the oven, not fried, these crispy chips will be your new family's favorite snack. Healthy Potato Chips Recipe.
Broccoli Vegetable Soup
If you’re looking for a hearty, easy soup that is loaded with vegetables, this recipe is for you! This healthy broccoli soup is brimming with delicious flavor and nutrients in every single bite. A bowl of this soup is great for lunch or dinner, and it's incredibly easy to make! Broccoli Vegetable Soup Recipe.
Coconut Curry With Chickpeas And Vegetables
This easy Curry Recipe with chickpeas and coconut milk is perfect for cleaning out the fridge. Use any vegetables you have, add some aromatic spices and coconut milk, and boom, you have a fantastic and healthy plant-based meal perfect for busy days! Coconut Curry With Chickpeas And Vegetables.
Easy Mushroom Shawarma
Mushroom Shawarma is a delightful dish that brings together the vibrant and aromatic spices of the Middle East with a plant-based twist. This recipe offers a delicious combination of grilled and spiced mushrooms, wrapped in a warm pita bread, and topped with a delicious homemade garlic yogurt sauce. Easy Mushroom Shawarma.
Eggplant Potato Stew
This thick and hearty Potato Stew recipe features tender potatoes, delicious aromatics, and also some chewy eggplants for a wholesome dinner meal. It's incredibly easy to make and can be ready in just under an hour, making this the ultimate vegan stew. Eggplant Potato Stew Recipe.
Pumpkin And Zucchini Fritters
This Pumpkin Fritter recipe will give you delightfully crispy, golden brown fritters with a soft and fluffy interior for the most delicious, savory fall patties. They’re incredibly easy to make and also include zucchini for added flavor! What’s best is that they’re vegan, and you can make them in just 30 minutes for the perfect fall lunch or dinner! Pumpkin And Zucchini Fritters.
Hearty Lentil Pasta
This Lentil Pasta has the perfect combination of hearty and healthy. The rich, flavorful sauce, the texture of the lentils against the soft pasta, and the hint of spice from the red pepper flakes all come together to create a dish that's truly irresistible. The finishing touch of fresh parsley adds a burst of freshness, making every bite a delight. Hearty Lentil Pasta Recipe.
Delicious Blueberry Cookies
These Blueberry Cookies are perfectly chewy on the outside with a burst of blueberries on the inside. To top it all off, we have a drizzle of vegan white chocolate on top. So easy and delicious. Blueberry Cookies Recipe.
Vegetable Bean Soup
This delicious and healthy Vegetable Bean Soup is the perfect potato and bean soup that's light yet filling. It's made with crunchy cauliflower and protein-packed pinto beans and comes together in just 30 minutes! What's best is that it's entirely vegan and gluten-free too! Vegetable Bean Soup Recipe.
Greek Roasted Potatoes
This Greek Roasted Potatoes (Roasted Mediterranean Potatoes) is the perfect side dish packed with delicious lemony oregano, garlic, and olive oil flavors. This recipe showcases the perfect combination of crispy exteriors and tender interiors, resulting in potatoes that are bursting with flavor. What's best is that they're super easy to make, and you don't even need to boil the potatoes! Greek Roasted Potatoes Recipe.
Chocolate Truffles
If you're craving a sweet treat that's both delicious and guilt-free, look no further than these Truffles. You only need four ingredients to make them, and they deliver a rich, chocolatey taste that's perfectly balanced by the creaminess of the avocado. Trust me, you’re going to love them! Chocolate Truffles Recipe.
Seriously Best Sautéed Swiss Chard
Want to know How To cook Swiss Chard? Look no further. My Sautéed Swiss Chard recipe with garlic and tomatoes is simple yet unique. It's ready in minutes and is loaded with nutrients. This easy red chard recipe makes a wonderful and delicious addition to any recipe. Seriously Best Sautéed Swiss Chard Recipe.
Cucumber Red Onion Salad
This cucumber red onion salad is a refreshing, perfect side dish that takes only 5 minutes to make. With its homemade Italian dressing, it's a quick and easy salad recipe that only requires 5 ingredients! Cucumber Red Onion Salad Recipe.
Banana Almond Flour Cookies
These Almond Flour Cookies are an absolute delight! What’s best is that these gluten-free cookies are made using just 5 ingredients. The sweet hint of ripe banana and the unexpected zing of lemon juice all come together to create a cookie that is not just delicious but also has a delightful texture. Banana Almond Flour Cookies.
Slow-Cooker Mushroom Bolognese
This is best Vegan Bolognese made with Portobello mushrooms and in a comfort of your slow cooker! The recipe packs a flavor punch and perfect for meat eaters in your family. They won't be able to tell there's no meat. Slow-Cooker Mushroom Bolognese.
Vegan Caesar Salad
This easy Vegan Caesar Salad is so good, you'll never go back to the original. Even omnivores will never know there’re no anchovies or cheese in the dressing. Vegan Caesar's Salad Recipe.
Korean Style Beet Salad
A roasted vegan beet salad is prepared by cooking the beets and then marinating them in a few flavorful ingredients. This simple beet recipe is incredibly delicious, healthy, and perfect for any time of the year. Korean Style Beet Salad.
Easy White Bean Stew
If you're short on time, consider making this delicious vegan Bean Stew. It's not only a quick and easy dish, but it definitely doesn't compromise on flavor either. Plus, it's hearty, comforting, and absolutely nourishing making it perfect for the family. And what's best is that it's also healthy! Easy White Bean Stew Recipe.
Curried Cauliflower Tomato Soup
This rich Curried Cauliflower Tomato Soup is packed with comforting flavors and good for you ingredients. It's easy to make, naturally vegan, paleo and gluten-free and is sure to warm you up from the inside out. Curried Cauliflower Tomato Soup Recipe.
Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies
This almond flour peanut butter cookies recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves a good, healthy treat. These cookies are moist, have crunchy edges, and are packed with nutty flavor, all while being made with just 7 clean ingredients in less than 30 minutes. Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe.
Mashed Potato Pancakes
When you don’t feel like spending hours cooking, these Vegan Potato Pancakes are just the answer. Crisp and golden, these easy savory pancakes are made from mashed potatoes and a few delicious additions. They're good for a vegan breakfast, side dish, or even dinner. Mashed Potato Pancakes Recipe.
Searching for meatless meal ideas that still deliver on protein power? Lentils are your new best friend! These lentil dishes are sure to satisfy your taste buds and keep you feeling full and energized. Lentils are not only delicious but also loaded with protein, making them the perfect addition to any diet. 19 Protein-Packed Lentil Dishes That Are Perfect for Meatless Mondays (or Tuesdays!).
Iryna Bychkiv is the founder and writer of the culinary website Lavender & Macarons, where she shares clean, European-inspired recipes that are delicious, easy to prepare, and made with wholesome ingredients. Iryna loves creating meals that are simple yet healthy and unique, including vegan and vegetarian recipes.
Iryna is also a freelance writer for MSN and Associated Press Wire.
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