There is growing evidence that the farming of animals (for food, dairy and eggs) is responsible for a whopping 51% of our carbon emissions worldwide. This is because in calculating its impact, we need to take into account the tropical forest lost to provide land for grazing and for growing animal feed. We also need to factor in emissions from fish farming.
Find out how the food you choose to buy directly affects the standard of animal welfare (and what labels to look out for) on the Compassion in World Farming website.
The single most effective way of stalling and reversing climate change is for all of us to eat less meat and dairy, which is why we have created this page of delicious and easy vegan recipes. Better for your health, better for animals and better for the planet!
Wilderhood Watch members have been regularly adding recipes to this page since we first launched our Sustainable Eating project. If you have one you’d like to add, please contact nadia@wilderhoodwatch.org
Read about Veganism (plus more vegan recipes) on the Animal Aid website. The WWF website also has a fantastic Healthy and Sustainable Recipes page.
Pasta Dishes
- Broccoli Tree Pasta
- Mushroom and Pepper Pasta
- Roasted Tomato Pasta Sauce
- Aubergine Pasta
- Leek Pasta
- Vegan Lasagne
Noodle Dishes
Rice Dishes
- Aubergine and Chickpea Curry
- Madeleine’s Quorn Stir-Fry
- Quick Microwave Risotto
- Vegan Paella
- Granny’s Cauliflower Curry
- West African Peanut Stew
- Thai Vegetable Curry
- Beetroot, Chickpea and Coconut Curry
- Colourful Vegetable and Chickpea Curry
- Caribbean Plantain Curry
- Three Bean Chilli
- Crispy Chilli Tofu
External websites
- Delia Smith’s Stuffed Yellow Peppers
- Burnt Aubergine Chilli
- Cashew Buckwheat Curry
- Jamie Oliver’s Veggie Chilli
- Chickpea Curry
- Vegan Chickpea Satay Curry
- Spicy Root and Lentil Casserole
- Vegan Thai Red Curry
Burgers, Fritters and Roasts
External websites
Soups
- Butternut Squash and Harissa Soup
- Carrot and Lentil Soup
- Butternut Squash & Red Lentil Soup
- Middle Eastern Lentil Soup
External websites
Salads
- Roasted Carrot and Maple Winter Salad
- Tomato and Spring Onion Salad
- The Ultimate Pitta Bread Salad
- Green Bean Salad
- Butter Beans with Fennel, Lemon and Tomato
- Rainbow Salad
- Carrot Salad
Vegetables
- Sweet Roasted Courgettes
- Balsamic Roasted Mushrooms with Herby Mash
- Lime and Coriander Mushrooms with Pak Choi and Asparagus
- Potatoes Boulangeres with Rosemary
External websites
Dips and Savoury Snacks
Baking
- Ginger Biscuits
- Chai Bara Brith
- Blueberry Muffins
- Lemon Drizzle Cake
- Chocolate Brownies
- Victoria Sponge Cake
- Vegan Banana Bread
- Rhubarb and Ginger Muffins
- Pumpkin Pie
- Date and Walnut Loaf
External websites
Vegan Christmas Menu
- Christmas Savoury Strudel
- Onion Gravy
- Pine nut Stuffing
- Roast potatoes
- Carrot salad
- Green Bean salad
Climate change: Which vegan milk is best?
Check out this recent BBC article comparing the environmental impacts of milk alternatives, including an interactive calculator that works out the greenhouse gas emissions and water usage associated with different food products.
If you’ve discovered any vegan recipes that you’d like to share, please email them to us!
