I know it can be difficult to want to spend the time finding different delicious, healthy meals that are good for the environment. I will make your life easier and give you different suggestions of what to buy and what to cook.
How you can help
There are simple actions that every person at home can make. Although these suggestions might not seem like much, they will add up as more people make the change.
- Buy Organic foods. When at the supermarket buying organic foods rather than non organic foods is very beneficial. Organic foods limit the amount of chemicals and pesticides that are used. Less chemicals contaminating our water. Less chemicals killing our plants and crops. Less chemicals flowing inside of us.
- Buy Local Foods. Local foods help everyone. They do not need to be transported which means less cars on the roads. The food is cheaper when it is local and you no where it has been and who has touched it. The food is fresher and tastes better. A win win situation.
- Eat Less Meat. Very simple suggestion. Instead of having that simple hamburger that you get from Wendy’s or Mcdonalds, make your own meal from better more nutritious ingredients. The less meat that is eaten, the better. It will slowly help the environment and we will slowly see the impact of our changes.
Recipes
– Stir Fried Sesame Vegetables with Rice
This is a a delicious stir fry full a variety of vegetables that everyone will enjoy. It is good for the environment, good for your body but most tastes amazing.
Total Cook Time: 35 minutes
– Kale Salad with Balsamic, Pine Nuts, and Parmesan Recipe
This is a delicious salad that is full of many different flavors. Although a very simple side, the different ingredients blend together to create an amazing salad. You can always add some kind of protein to make it a meal. It is quick and a great for the family.
Total Cook time: 25 minutes
-Smokey Bean and Spinach Sliders
Trying to replace meat? Every time I eat these sliders I don’t even realize there is no meat. It tastes amazing for meat eaters and vegetarians, everyone can enjoy these sliders.
Total Cook Time: 50 Minutes
-Stadium Green Beans
These green beans are always a fan favorite everywhere. These are a great, healthy side dish that are quick and easy to make. Even if you don’t typically enjoy vegetables these green beans are sure to change your mind.
Total Cook Time: 20 Minutes
-Granny’s Slow Cooker Chili
Chili is a delicious family meal that is healthy, full of protein, and great for the environment. This recipe does take a long time to cook because of the slow cooker, but I can assure you it is well worth the wait. I look forward to this chili all day. I have personally never had a better chili in my life!
Total Cook Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
– Minestrone Soup
If your not looking for a traditional meal, this soup is perfect. It is rich in flavor and is surprisingly healthy for how well it tastes. Easily one of my favorite soups and is very easy to put together.
Total Cook Time: 30 minutes
-Quinoa Black Bean Veggie Burgers
You can ask anyone that has had these burgers they are amazing. These are fun to make and enjoyable to eat. The burgers are full of different vegetables that give them a unique, great taste. Perfect way to slowly replace meat in your household.
Total Cook Time: 33 minutes
-Sweet potato and Black Bean Quinoa Bowls
This recipe yields an excellent result that is almost too healthy for you. The bowls contain several fresh foods and vegetables. They can be a little complicated to make but every person that eats it will be asking for more.
Total Cook Time: 30 minutes
– Stuffed Peppers
These stuffed peppers are built for Whole 30, a diet that I have mentioned before. They are extremely scrumptious and great to share. If serving many people you might want to double the recipe to make a few more, everyone will be thankful to get a little bit more, I promise.
Total Cook Time: 55 minutes
Defeat the Meat 