Healthy Plant-Based Recipes For World Environment Day

How are you going to celebrate World Environment Day this year? Are you going to spend it relaxing under the sun with family and friends? Or perhaps go walking through your favourite forest for some tranquil me-time? Or how about creating lots of delicious, planet-friendly food?

If you're thinking the latter, then keep on reading to discover new nourishing, vegan recipes to try out on June 5th! 

By: Violife

Method: Tossing

Difficulty: Beginner

Tabbouleh is a plant-based salad made with a mixture of parsley, tomato, bulgur, onion, olive oil, lemon juice and salt. This particular recipe has a few extra nourishing ingredients, including coriander and cucumber, making the perfect light lunch. Recipe here.

By: Bit of the Good Stuff

Method: Other

Difficulty: Beginner

Sandwiches are appropriate for just about any occasion, and egg mayonnaise is one of the most popular fillings out there. This delicious, nutritious vegan twist is a tasty, easy lunch that you can whip up in just 5 minutes. You can also use the tofu 'egg mayo' as a topping for toast! Recipe here.

By: SweetFreedomUK

Method: Baking

Difficulty: Beginner

If you're a fan of pumpkin, then you need to try this granola recipe! You only need three ingredients in total to make it, and you can serve up with a sweet yoghurt or your favourite plant-based milk. Recipe here.

By: Explore Cuisine

Method: Cooking

Difficulty: Beginner

Sometimes all you need is to tuck into a large bowl of hearty pasta to finish your day off right, and that's just what this recipe is. The Explore Cuisine Organic Edamame & Mungbean Fettuccine makes a healthy base to this dish and the addition of cream and ricotta cheese makes it creamy and rich. Recipe here.

By: Bit of the Good Stuff

Method: Cooking

Difficulty: Beginner

Dhal is an Indian dish made from pulses and a mixture of exciting spices. It's high in protein and is the perfect side dish to have with curry. This particular recipe is mild in flavour and soft in texture. It's also cheap and easy to make, so go all out this World Environment Day and cook yourself up a vegan Indian feast! Recipe here.

By: Mighty Pea

Method: Simmering

Difficulty: Beginner

Cardamom has numerous health benefits, from lowering blood pressure to fighting inflammation. This recipe is the ultimate healthy breakfast as it incorporates the super cardamom pods, quinoa, oats, peaches, AND Mighty Pea M*lk! It takes less than 20 minutes to prepare, and looks pretty darn photogenic, too. Recipe here.

By: Better Nature

Method: Frying, Boiling

Difficulty: Beginner

This recipe uses tempeh as a replacement for mince meat that's usually used in bolognese, and it works so well. Tempeh has just the right firmness to replicate meat textures and it can also be flavoured however you like. Remember to add extra vegan parmesan and nooch on top for extra cheesiness! Recipe here.

By: The Lupin Company

Method: Blending, Cooking

Difficulty: Beginner

Hummus is one of the greatest snack foods on earth. It's high in protein, bursting with flavour and smooth texture, and offers an excellent source of dietary fibre and other nutrients. Serve this up with pitta bread, crackers, in a wrap, in a sandwich, or however else you like to have your hummus! Recipe here.