Welcome to Made to Sustain’s Recipe Collection! This is your ultimate destination for sustainable recipes that taste great and sustain you and the planet. Â We create every recipe with this in mind. Our sustainable recipe collection emphasizes eco-friendly ingredients, mindful cooking practices, reducing food waste, and empowers you to make sustainable choices in creative ways. Embracing sustainable recipes is a delicious way to reduce your carbon footprint, contribute to a healthier planet, and eat a healthy diet. By selecting plant-based meals, minimizing food waste, and sourcing seasonal ingredients, you take small steps toward combating climate change and promoting sustainable food systems.
Our recipe index features a variety of dishes crafted with sustainability in mind, including plant-forward recipes that showcase the versatility of plant-based recipes, eco-friendly seafood options that support healthy oceans, and creative ways to reduce food waste by utilizing simple ingredients. Enjoy dishes that highlight in-season fresh vegetables and fruits available in your area, supporting local farmers and reducing the distance food travels. By making these sustainable choices, you can have a positive impact on your plate and the planet. Learn sustainability tips and clever ways to reduce your environmental impact.
Many people think that in order to make eco-friendly recipes or eat healthily, you need to abide by a plant-based diet. While plant-based foods or a vegan diet is undeniably a great way to reduce your carbon emissions, it’s not always the easiest or most sustainable diet choice for everyone. A small step in the right direction is to eat with plant-forward ingredients. Every recipe in this collection meets the following sustainability criteria in a creative way. Things we prioritize are using seasonal ingredients, using what you have, and reducing food waste by eating leftovers and using food scraps. We also prioritize low-carbon, plant-based, sustainable ingredients and whole foods over processed foods. A sustainable recipe is one that works for your lifestyle. An easy way to do that is to include our meal plans and meal prep tips!
Soup season is at its peak. A delicious soup that’s often neglected is cream of mushroom soup. Most times, we think of this soup in its condensed form that comes in a can. It’s found at most grocery stores and is used in casseroles. But this easy gluten-free cream of mushroom soup recipe uses whole ingredients….
It’s Soup Season Here in the North East. One thing that I love about a really cold winter’s day is that it’s a great excuse to make a big pot of soup. Today I want to share my super-easy dairy free butternut squash soup recipe, which uses minimal ingredients and takes less than 30 minutes to…
Every scrap of food wasted is a lost opportunity—for flavor, for savings, for impact. Zero-waste cooking isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a movement that invites home cooks into a lifestyle of creativity and consciousness. The good news? It’ll save you money, cut down on your garbage, and teach you more about the hidden value of…
There’s a few ingredients that go into making a traditional pesto. The unfortunate part is that all of those ingredients are expensive. This spinach pesto recipe is a fun twist on pesto, and it’s a great way to use up leftover veggies. Click the Jump to Recipe button to go straight to the recipe card…
Protein is everywhere these days – people just can’t seem to get enough of it. But one thing that really gets me frustrated in this space is that I’m seeing viral TikTok recipes make high protein recipes while using protein powder. Protein powder is fine, but it’s expensive and there are so many protein rich…
Hey there, eco-conscious foodies! If you’re still digesting your Thanksgiving holiday feast, and your fridge is likely bursting with leftovers, especially mashed potatoes. If you’ve run out of ideas on how to use your leftovers on Thanksgiving, don’t throw them away! Thanksgiving is a time for feasting and family, but it can also be a time where…
Every day, edible food ends up in landfills. Perhaps it’s just nearing the end of its life, or it’s the unwanted parts of vegetables like onion scraps or broccoli stems. But what if there were a way to reduce your food waste and save money? We’re sharing the best tips for how to make homemade…
This whole food plant-based cashew-based vegan roasted red pepper pasta sauce recipe will have your carnivores coming back for seconds. Learn how to make this vegan creamy roasted red pepper sauce in thirty minutes or less. What’s in the roasted red pepper recipe? Cashew Cream There are plenty of good recipes for cashew cream, but…
Meal Prep Videos always seem to go viral. But between purchasing plastic containers in bulk, the toxicity of plastics, and the expensive aesthetic containers, one common thread seems to be missing. How can you meal prep with eco-friendly food containers? And which are the best non-toxic food storage containers? If you’re meal prepping, it’s inevitable you’ll…
Lentils are a powerhouse ingredient that deserves a spot in every kitchen. They’re packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, making them a great choice for anyone looking to eat healthier, save money, and cook more sustainably. Plus, they’re incredibly versatile—you can use them in soups, salads, burgers, and even hearty stews. Whether you’re a vegan or vegetarian, a longtime lentil lover, or just starting to explore plant-based meals, this list of easy and delicious lentil recipes will help you create flavorful, satisfying dishes with minimal effort. Explore Recipes here!
