5 Meals That Will Make You Look Forward to Meat-Free Monday

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e are plenty of reasons to give it a try but if you’re used to planning your meals around beef, chicken, or fish it can be difficult to know where to begin, especially with the wide range of plant-based foods on offer.</p><p id="a0c8">I would avoid meat replacements like Quorn, Beyond Burger, and jackfruit to start with. They don’t taste enough like the things they are replacing and can be a disappointment. Instead, look to cuisines that celebrate vegetables. My favourites are Indian, Mexican and Italian, which have a host of meat-free dishes. Here are a few recipe ideas to get you started.</p><h2 id="1c17">Tacos</h2><p id="4707">There’s so much excitement to great Mexican food without having to rely on meat. Mix yourself up some fried peppers and onions, make some refried beans and mash an avocado. Make it a night to remember (or not) with some margaritas too.</p><h2 id="733c">Daal</h2><p id="f32b">A classic Indian dish that’s a Friday classic in my household. You can buy cheap lentils in bulk, along with spice mix. I’ll then throw in any leftover veg from the week for a delicious comforting pot of soup, which can be eaten on its own or with naan or rice f

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or a more filling meal. My favourite veggies include sweet potato, cauliflower, spinach, and butter beans. Experiment with what you have in your fridge.</p><h2 id="4477">Halloumi Traybake</h2><p id="8ae3">This is so easy to make, it’s perfect for a midweek meal. Throw everything in the oven and wait half an hour. Meanwhile, you can unload the dishwasher, clean the kitchen or put your feet up with a glass of wine.</p><h2 id="d9ba">Spaghetti Puttanesca</h2><p id="f33d">An Italian classic, perfect for the lazy. Serve up with some fresh garlic bread, and eat outside on a summer evening to get a real feeling of Italy.</p><h2 id="39b8">Mushroom Risotto</h2><p id="7544">This one is a little more effort and requires some more expensive ingredients. Since I’ve gone flexitarian, I’ve been enjoying spending more on some quality vegetables. I’m still saving money on the meat anyway. This is a great dish to celebrate the earthy mushrooms and a reminder that a meat-free night can still be something special.</p><p id="ebd8">What did you think of my meat-free suggestions? What’s your veggie favourite? Let me know in the comments and subscribe for more!</p></article></body>

Because meat-free doesn’t have to mean flavour-free

Whether it’s for health, ethics, sustainability, or wanting to try something new, there are plenty of reasons to add a meat-free day to your week. Recent research has found that daily meat consumption is down by 17% in the last decade, as people become more aware of the many benefits of saying no to animal-based products. Avoiding meat for just one day a week can reduce your risk of heart problems, stroke, and obesity, and lower the price of your weekly shop!

There are plenty of reasons to give it a try but if you’re used to planning your meals around beef, chicken, or fish it can be difficult to know where to begin, especially with the wide range of plant-based foods on offer.

I would avoid meat replacements like Quorn, Beyond Burger, and jackfruit to start with. They don’t taste enough like the things they are replacing and can be a disappointment. Instead, look to cuisines that celebrate vegetables. My favourites are Indian, Mexican and Italian, which have a host of meat-free dishes. Here are a few recipe ideas to get you started.

Daal

A classic Indian dish that’s a Friday classic in my household. You can buy cheap lentils in bulk, along with spice mix. I’ll then throw in any leftover veg from the week for a delicious comforting pot of soup, which can be eaten on its own or with naan or rice for a more filling meal. My favourite veggies include sweet potato, cauliflower, spinach, and butter beans. Experiment with what you have in your fridge.

Mushroom Risotto

This one is a little more effort and requires some more expensive ingredients. Since I’ve gone flexitarian, I’ve been enjoying spending more on some quality vegetables. I’m still saving money on the meat anyway. This is a great dish to celebrate the earthy mushrooms and a reminder that a meat-free night can still be something special.

What did you think of my meat-free suggestions? What’s your veggie favourite? Let me know in the comments and subscribe for more!