Make Monday this month meat-free

Eating more plant-based food is a way you can reduce your cancer risk and the risk of other chronic diseases. Another benefit of eating less meat is that it’s good for the environment. Did you know that it can take 30 bathtubs of water to produce just one beefburger?

Ready to do something good for your health and the health of our planet? Then challenge yourself and make Monday meat-free for a month (Bonus points if you make it a long-term habit!). We’ve come up with some delicious and easy-to-make meals to get you inspired.

Week 1

Vegetarian kofta served with tabouli and minty yoghurt sauce

🥕 3.5 serves of veg

Start off your month of meat-free Monday’s with our delicious vegetarian kofta recipe. This simple recipe is full of flavour and veg – just 2 kofta will provide 50% of your recommended daily veg serves! Serve with tabouli and a minty yoghurt sauce to complete the meal.

Week 2

Mushroom risotto bake

🥕 1 serve of veg

Do you like one-pot wonders? Then try this mushroom risotto bake. Did you know that mushrooms have a unique ‘umami’ flavour (Japanese word for ‘tasty’)? This means you don’t need to use as much salt in recipes – which is always a good thing!

Week 3

Eggplant tagine

🥕 6 serves of veg

A perfect comfort meal on a cold night, our eggplant tagine is packed with protein and veg to keep you warm and contented. Make extra and freeze for a quick and easy dinner another night. Serve with wholemeal couscous for a delicious meal.

Week 4

Green frittata

🥕 3.5 serves of veg

End your meat-free Monday month with this gorgeous green frittata. With 3.5 serves of veg per portion and on the table within 35 minutes, this meal will sure to be a hit! Any leftovers can be used for lunch the next day.

Visit the Healthy Lunch Box website

Want to continue your meat-free Monday challenge? Then check out the Healthy Lunch Box for lots more meat-free meals.