17 Perfect Plant-Based Dishes For Earth Day…And Beyond!

Chickpea Pizza With Harissa And Spinach Image by Molly Yeh

By Liza Schoenfein April 21, 2017

Every day is a good day to think about eating sustainably: making food choices that are not only healthy for our bodies, but also help us make the gentlest impact on animals and our environment.

Earth Day feels like a particularly good time to gather some delicious, creative, mostly vegan Spring recipes that offer inspiration for mindful, earth-conscious cooking.

Main Dishes

Soups & Stews

Salads & Sides

Dips & Spreads

Desserts

Liza Schoenfein is food editor at the Forward. Contact her at [email protected] or on Twitter, @LifeDeathDinner

Liza Schoenfein is a former food editor of the Forward and author of the blog Life, Death & Dinner. Follow her on Instagram @LifeDeathDinner.

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