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!
French onion soup is one of the coziest recipes you can make in the wintertime. It’s a classic recipe that has warmed hearts since the 18th century, offering a rich depth of flavor through slowly caramelized onions and a hearty, flavorful broth. Traditional French onion soup is made with beef stock, but a simple swap…
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching! You’ve probably been tasked with bringing something to the table this Thanksgiving. Or you’ve been honored with the coveted holiday hosting. If you’re looking for healthy, sustainable meals, then look no further! We’re listing out our top sustainable recipes that you can make this Thanksgiving. The classic Thanksgiving menu consists of…
With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, you might be upset if you don’t see mashed potatoes on the table. Mashed potatoes are a part of a series of classic comfort foods like mac and cheese, especially during the colder months. Here’s a simple yet effective approach to making creamy, flavorful mashed potatoes with tips from a food…
It’s that time of year when the cold weather starts to come in, and the daylight hours decrease – Soup season! But while temperatures are dropping, food prices are not! Vegetarian soups are easy meals you can make on a small budget. From creamy potato leek soup to African-inspired Stews, these healthy soup recipes will inspire…
Although most people think about soup with fall or winter, there are still a couple of weeks of cold weather in early spring that are deserving of a soup day. I’m convinced the perfect recipe for a cold spring night is a cannellini bean and leek soup. The seasonal leeks are freshly available at your…
Looking for a crowd-pleasing yet more sustainable addition to your charcuterie board for your next party? There are plenty of vegan cheeses at the grocery store you can try, ranging from cheddar cheese to vegan cream cheese, and more are coming on the market. But if you’re looking for something a little more upscale, My…
There’s nothing quite like a hearty soup on a cold day, especially up here in the Northeast. Today, I’m sharing my recipe for potato leek soup, which can be made vegan or vegetarian but can be enjoyed by everyone! While most of the ingredients in a potato leek soup recipe are vegetarian already, there are…
Muffins are a quick and easy breakfast food, but homemade muffins are even better. This recipe for whole wheat banana muffins is healthy, moist, dairy-free, and, most importantly, easy to make. Banana nut muffins are a great way to use up ripened bananas to avoid putting them in the trash. It’s a great way to…
There’s nothing quite like a hearty breakfast to get your day started. We’ll show you how to make this delicious and satisfying blueberry flaxseed oatmeal, ready in just under ten minutes to give you energy to start your day. Best of all, it’s budget friendly! Ingredient Spotlight Old fashioned oats Old fashioned oats can also…
Creamy tomato and lentil soup takes a fan favorite and an underdog and combines them together to form a nutrient-packed and hearty soup. With some simple ingredients, you can make a protein-packed version of the classic tomato soup merged with a vegan lentil soup. The result is a velvety smooth soup, rich in color, texture,…
