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!
By: Kelly D’Amico Updated: 12.30.2023 Meat sauce appears in many beloved dishes that often serve as comfort food staples ranging from pasta to lasagna. Unfortunately, those aren’t always the healthiest, although they are very hearty! We’ve created a vegan bolognese with mushrooms and cauliflower for a nutritious spin to meat alternatives. You won’t get this…
By: Kelly D’Amico        Updated: 10.21.2023 Did you notice that every vegan mac and cheese recipe now has vegan butter and vegan cheese in it? Well for us Mac and Cheese purists out there, the vegan cheese just won’t cut it. As a mac and cheese lover and food scientist, I have very high standards for my…
Have you just been invited to brunch and don’t have time to prepare anything? Or are you just in the mood for a quick and tasty light lunch or afternoon snack? Well one trendy item that dare I say has pushed avocado toast on the back burner is Ricotta Toast! This easy recipe can be…
Roasted carrots are a classic side dish that never goes out of style. Not only are they incredibly easy to make, but they also bring out the natural sweetness and earthy flavors of this root vegetable. Whether you’re cooking for a special occasion or simply want to elevate your weeknight dinner, these roasted carrots are…
As the world embraces healthier lifestyles and eco-conscious choices, plant-based diets have experienced a remarkable surge in popularity. However, many of the market products neglect nutrition in the plant-based space. But this creamy and luscious Vegan Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce is one culinary gem that has taken my kitchen by storm! This delightful vegan alfredo recipe…
Crispy Roasted Mushrooms is a dish that can convert even mushroom deniers into mushroom lovers. This recipe is so simple to make, and there are only a few steps to execution. With just a few ingredients and about 10 minutes of preparation time, your roasted mushrooms will be calling your name from your oven. In…
If you’re in a time crunch for lunch, this buffalo chickpea recipe is here to save the day. You’ll need only five ingredients, and this versatile buffalo chickpea recipe can be used to make a great sandwich, wrap, or bowl! Ingredient Spotlight Chickpeas The star of the buffalo chickpea recipe, you can’t make this recipe…
Easy vegan penne vodka recipe that uses cashew cream, vodka, tomato paste, and other aromatics for rich flavor and nutrition. Ready in 15 minutes with prep!
Weeknight meals that are actually easy to make are hard to come by, but ones that are also budget friendly are even better. This vegan creamy tomato recipe is budget friendly, nut free, and ready in about fifteen minutes. Creamy Vegan Tomato Pasta Ingredient Spotlight Cannelini beans Also known as white kidney beans, cannelini beans…
I took a classic baked ziti recipe, and packed it with veggies instead of meat and cheese to get a healthier baked ziti recipe! This healthier baked ziti recipe hits the spot and serves a lot! What’s different from the Baked Ziti I know and love? Why is this Baked Ziti Healthy? Baked Ziti is…
