June 3rd, 2019
June 5th is National Veggie Burger Day! Whether you’re celebrating or always on the lookout for a quick and easy way to satisfy your burger craving, there are plenty of places to do so across the U.S. Below, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite fast food joints that are serving plant-based goodness
Meat Free Monday, launched by Sir Paul, Mary and Stella McCartney in 2009, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month. Meat Free Monday is a global Meatless Monday partner mutually aligned on our mission to raise awareness and action around the benefits of meat consumption reduction. Meat Free Monday partners with celebrities, schools, businesses, restaurants and country organizers to encourage people to help slow climate change, conserve precious natural resources and improve their health by having at least one meat free day each week.
This month, Meat Free Monday is celebrating a decade of action and advocacy with a new campaign encouraging people to join the global meat reduction movement. They are launching #MFMCountMeIn anniversary campaign which aims to bring celebrities, businesses, not-for-profit groups, educational institutions and individual supporters together, to celebrate what people are doing on the meat free front and inspire even more people to get on board.
Get in on the action: Join Meatless Monday and Meat Free Monday in promoting #MFMCountMeIn and #MeatlessMonday on your social media account. Post a photo or video showing your support and how easy it is to go meatless on Mondays. Think recipes, tips or shout out to the Meat Free Monday team. Don’t forget to tag @MeatlessMonday and @MeatFreeMonday.
“We congratulate Meat Free Monday on their 10th Anniversary! We at Meatless Monday are thrilled to work with a great global partner in our joint mission to help reduce meat consumption around the world. With our combined strength, we can effectively raise awareness that cutting meat one day week can benefit personal health and the health of the planet. We look forward to the next decade of partnership and growth with Meat Free Monday.” Sid Lerner, Founder & Chairman, Meatless Monday
How did Meat Free Monday first begin?
The McCartney family has a long history of personal interest in sustainable food – from the Linda McCartney vegetarian food range to Paul’s organic farm – but it was reading a 2006 report by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Livestock’s Long Shadow, that crystallized in Paul, Mary and Stella’s minds the global importance of making planet-friendly food choices. According to Livestock’s Long Shadow, animal agriculture is ‘one of the top two or three most significant contributors to the most serious environmental problems, at every scale from local to global.’ On the basis of this alarming fact the family launched the Meat Free Monday campaign in June 2009.
What is the goal of Meat Free Monday, who should participate, and why?
Meat Free Monday aims to raise awareness of the detrimental environmental impact of animal agriculture and industrial fishing. The campaign encourages individuals, families, businesses, not-for-profit groups and educational institutions to help slow climate change, conserve precious natural resources and improve their health by having at least one plant-based day each week.
What trends or changes have you seen in the past 10 years regarding awareness and interest in meat reduction?
Shopping habits have changed dramatically in the last ten years, with consumer demand leading to many new plant-based products now being available in shops and restaurants. According to research company Kantar World panel, 150 million more meat free dinners were sold in January 2019 compared with the same month the previous year. 21% of UK households have cut down on their meat intake, a shift due in part to campaigns like Meat Free Monday.
What programs and campaigns is Meat Free Monday working on locally or globally?
Meat Free Monday’s aim is to raise awareness and inspire people to make a change in their diets from an easily achievable starting point. Over 3,000 UK schools currently participate in Meat Free Monday, as do local education authorities such as Edinburgh and Trafford. A key project is working with young people and expanding the campaign’s schools programme.
Could you share Sir Paul McCartney’s favorite meat-free recipe?
One of Paul’s favorite recipes is Super Vegetable Salad, which is featured in The Meat Free Monday Cookbook. Please see recipe here.
A quick history of Meatless Monday
Meatless Monday is global movement active in over 40 countries and regions and continues to grow. Meatless Monday was founded in 2003 by Sid Lerner in association with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. In 2009, Ghent, Belgium, became the first non-U.S. city to go meatless. The same year, Paul McCartney introduced the U.K. to Meat Free Mondays, which has also continued to grow internationally.
Meatless Monday is a global movement, followed by millions, with a simple message: one day a week, cut out meat for personal health and the health of the planet. To find out more, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or Instagram!
Professional athletes use their bodies in incredible ways. Whether serving as a human bulldozer or striking a ball with colossal force, their bodies require loads of fuel in order to function as powerfully and efficiently as possible. And as the athletes prove below, fuel can come in many forms, and plant-based fuel has helped many achieve great things. Read on to see what this diverse bunch has to say about running on plants.
Lewis Hamilton, Formula 1 Champion
“I have plenty of protein in my diet and I’ve gained muscle, and I’m healthier and happier than I’ve ever been. Wish I did it sooner.” Five-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton, via Instagram, discussing the benefits of adopting a plant-based diet. According to Forbes, Hamilton was the world’s 12th highest-paid athlete in 2018 and is the highest-paid Formula 1 driver. Hamilton sites his concerns for the environment around climate change and animal welfare as his motivations for switching to a plant-based diet. He is vocal across his social media platforms about the benefits of plant-based eating and encourages his fans to also reduce meat in their diets.
Venus Williams, professional tennis player
“I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, and I wanted to maintain my performance on the court. Once I started, I fell in love with the concept of fueling your body in the best way possible [through raw, vegan food],” she told Health. “Not only does it help me on the court, but I feel like I’m doing the right thing for me.”
Derrick Morgan, American professional football player
“Overcoming the preconceived notions is the biggest part. I was a part of it. I used to believe athletes had to eat meat to maintain play, then I educated myself,” Derrick Morgan, NFL football player to ESPN. Morgan is a 100 percent plant-based athlete who has encouraged many of his Tennessee Titans teammates to join him in eating plant-based. He and many of the Titans players have also attributed improved energy, reduced inflammation and better performance to switching to a meatless diet.
Kyrie Irving, professional basketball player for the NBA’s Boston Celtics
“I’ve been on more of a plant-based diet, getting away from all the animals [products],” Irving told ESPN’s Chauncey Billups. Irving also credits plant-based eating with giving him more energy and endurance, which helps him sustain a high performance level throughout games. “So my energy is up, my body feels amazing.”
Hannah Teter, American Olympian snowboarder
“I feel stronger than I’ve ever been, mentally, physically, and emotionally,” Teter told HuffPost. “My plant-based diet has opened up more doors to being an athlete. It’s a whole other level that I’m elevating to. I stopped eating animals about a year ago, and it’s a new life. I feel like a new person, a new athlete.”
Scott Jurek, American Ultramarathoner
“I grew up hating vegetables, eating meat and potatoes,” he told GQ. “When I was in college I started reading more about different diets and the vegetarian and vegan diets really came up quite a bit. As I worked in hospitals through physical therapy school it became clear to me that I needed to change my diet to avoid the health problems I was seeing. It was definitely a long-term decision rather than one made for short-term performance gains.”
Jermain Defoe, English professional footballer
“I think I’ve managed [to adopt veganism] successfully,” he told the Guardian. “I don’t find anything hard to give up, as such, because I know the feeling scoring goals gives me. So, while getting in an ice bath isn’t nice, I just think: ‘You know what? I’m going to do this and be rewarded.’ It’s hard but in another way it’s easy because all I want to do is play well and score goals.”
Tia Blanco, Puerto Rican professional surfer
“I feel really great eating a plant-based diet and love the way it makes me feel physically and mentally,” she said in an interview with Teen Vogue. “Many of us know the effects of diet on one’s health, but fail to realize that diet plays a huge role in more than just your personal well-being.”
Austin Aries, American professional wrestler
“I’m usually concerned with keeping my calories up to maintain my size, though I adjust my calories depending on if I need to bulk up or cut weight,” he told Men’s Journal. “I try to limit my intake of things like soy, gluten, and overly processed foods. The easiest way to do this is by making sure I’m eating a variety of different foods every day. This also ensures I am consuming all different types of plant-based protein to cover the full amino acid profile as well as my vitamins and nutrients.”
JJ Redick, American professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers
“During the season, my main focus is staying healthy and feeling strong, he said in an interview with Men’s Journal. “I’ve always had a leaner frame, so balancing my intake of protein, fat, and carbs is an important focus that guides my food choices. I’ve found that incorporating plant-based protein items like Beyond Meat into my diet can deliver just as much protein, if not more, than some traditional meat items, while making me feel healthy, fit, and agile.”
David Carter, American professional football player
“Football is a machismo sport, which is great, but everything can’t be machismo. On the field and at practice, yes, you can be machismo, but when it comes to diet, you need to have compassion for your body,” he told NFL.com in an interview.
Barny du Plessis, British professional body builder and Mr. Universe winner
“I am the best I’ve ever been. I feel fantastic, no aches, pains or niggles. No delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMs) after heavy sessions,” du Plessis said in an interview with the Thinking Vegan.” All my workouts are on fire; endurance and energy are awesome, strength and power are as good as I want them to be. I feel really healthy, fit, and buzzing with energy. I feel lighter, and not bloated, but I’m still as heavy as I was when eating meat and animal products. Being leaner on more calories – that’s always a good thing!”
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June 5th is National Veggie Burger Day! Whether you’re celebrating or always on the lookout for a quick and easy way to satisfy your burger craving, there are plenty of places to do so across the U.S. Below, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite fast food joints that are serving plant-based goodness.
Bareburger
Bareburger has your favorite, whether it’s the Beyond Burger, the Impossible Burger or a veggie packed black bean or sweet potato burger, they serve them all. The restaurant chain also serves plant-based eggs, tempeh bacon and the Beyond Bratwurst. It’s pretty much plant-based heaven here.
Burger King
When the news first dropped that Burger King launched its very own Impossible-Burger-Based Whopper, it became the largest chain to embrace plant-based meat. And, at least according to this video taste test, self-proclaimed carnivores are just as wild as the plant-based option. The Impossible Whopper is served with tomatoes, lettuce, mayo, ketchup, pickles, and onions on a sesame seed bun.
Red Robin
At Red Robin, you can order the Impossible Burger patty in place of any beef patty on the menu – it’ll cost you an extra $3.50, which, when you think about all of the promising benefits of the plant-based option, could very well be worth. Red Robin also makes its own custom veggie burger that is quinoa-based, with both vegan and vegetarian options available.
White Castle
If you want an Impossible Burger in slider form, White Castle’s your spot. White Castle is an OG plant-based supporter, as it was the first fast food chain to feature the Impossible Burger on its menu.
Carl’s Jr.
The Beyond Burger has a home at Carl’s Jr. in the form of what’s called the Beyond Famous Star. Their signature Beyond Burger comes with cheese, but you can also substitute the patty in for any of Carl’s Jr. beef burgers for an extra $2.
TGI Fridays
At participating TGI Friday’s, the Beyond Burger comes grilled and topped with white cheddar, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles and Fridays sauce. Of course, you can also order it in place of other burgers. Check out Meatless Monday’s visit to TGI Friday’s to help launch their Beyond Burger.
Wahlburgers
Get yourself the Impossible Burger at Wahlburgers. Here, it’s a 4oz patty topped with smoked cheddar, lettuce, caramelized onions, chili spiced tomatoes and “Wahl sauce.” Paul Wahlburger said that “it’s the best vegetarian burger out there.”
BurgerFi
BurgerFi was the first national burger-chain in the U.S. to put the Beyond Burger on its menu, so make sure to give credit where credit’s due. Here, you can order it in two ways: a traditional style, with onions, pickles, lettuce, tomatoes and cheese, or 100% vegan, which you can get wrapped in lettuce or served atop a vegan bun. They also serve a Vegefi Burger made from crispy quinoa, veggies and cheese.
Fatburger
It’s now possible to get the Impossible Burger at this chain. You can dress it up however you like, whether that’s with cheese and 1,000 island sauce or bun-less, packing tomatoes, onions and relish. Fatburger also serves a Boca veggie burger, so you’ve got options, including the recent addition of plant-based Daiya cheese being tested in their LA market.
McDonald’s (International)
In the U.S., Mickey D’s has been slow to hop on the plant-based bandwagon. It does serve the McVegan in Finland and Sweden, which is a soy-based patty served with vegan toppings. Fingers crossed that it drops by our country sooner than later.
Get in on the action. On June 5th post your favorite veggie burger using #VeggieBurgerDay.
Want more veggie burger inspiration? We’ve got tons of plant-based burger recipes on our site. Check them out here. Head over to the Meatless Monday Summer Cookout Pinterest Board, where you’ll find plenty of tasty, plant-based BBQ ideas.
Meatless Monday is a global movement, followed by millions, with a simple message: one day a week, cut out meat for personal health and the health of the planet. To find out more, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or Instagram!
Grilling season is officially here, and while many may associate hot dogs and hamburgers with outdoor cooking, there are endless ways to satisfy your hungry guests with meatless ingredients. You might decide to skewer a mélange of veggies on a kebab, give new life to an avocado or stick a few ears of corn on the grill. The limit is your imagination.
As an added bonus, meatless recipes tend to cost less and be better for both the planet’s and your health compared to their meaty counterparts.
This Memorial Day is the perfect opportunity to host a meatless BBQ; if your group is craving something sandwiched between a bun, consider one of these mouthwatering meatless burgers. For recipes more out of the box, check out these unexpected fruits and veggies, including grapes and romaine lettuce, that truly shine when grilled. And of course, take a look at some of our favorites below to get your Meatless Monday ideas cooking!
Grilled Tofu Steaks With Spicy Strawberry-Ginger Glaze from Jackie Newgent, RDN
Grilled Mushroom Cobb Salad from The Mushroom Council
Grilled Vegetable Flatbread Pizza from Craving Something Healthy
Grilled Avocado with Salsa from Circle B Kitchen
Grilled Artichokes from Sharon Palmer, the Plant-Powered Dietitian
Pineapple Ginger Tofu over Edamame from The Pink Apron
Grilled Vegetable Tacos from Homemade Nutrition
Hungry for more? Head over to the Meatless Monday Summer Cookout Pinterest Board, where you’ll find plenty of tasty, plant-based BBQ ideas.
Meatless Monday is a global movement, followed by millions, with a simple message: one day a week, cut out meat for personal health and the health of the planet. To find out more, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or Instagram!
Protein-packed salads are a great way to keep you going all day, and won’t leave you feeling weighed down and tired post-lunch. Leave the rabbit food for the rabbits and enjoy these hearty salad options that are loaded with plant-based protein and delicious flavor.
Salads are also perfect shareable dishes. Treat your friends, family and co-workers to a tasty Meatless Monday meal with these powerhouse recipes featuring tofu, beans, grains and legumes. Experiencing delicious plant-based food together is one of the best ways to show your crew how amazing and satisfying meatless proteins can be.
Spinach Salad with Baked Tofu and Carrot Ginger Dressing from Triad to Wellness
Tahini Quinoa Bean Salad from FormerChef
Mango, Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salad from Parsnips and Pastries
Red, White & Blueberry Quinoa Salad from Apron Strings
Summer Corn Wheat Berry Salad from Flavorista
Lemon Mint Quinoa Salad from Tofu ‘n Sprouts
Spicy Couscous and Chickpea Salad
Plant-based protein questions? We have answers. Check out our plant-based protein page to learn more about how easy it is to get protein through plant-based meals.
Meatless Monday is a global movement, followed by millions, with a simple message: one day a week, cut out meat for personal health and the health of the planet. To find out more, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or Instagram!
Want to add new tastes and techniques to your Meatless Monday repertoire? We’ve compiled some of our favorite, meatless cookbooks to offer a little inspiration. In the list, you’ll find endless ways to liven up your meals: Whether you’re an Instant Pot fanatic or want to finally put your extensive spice collection to use, you’re bound to find something that sparks joy below.
The Complete Vegan Cookbook: Over 150 Whole-Foods, Plant-Based Recipes and Techniques
The Natural Gourmet Center compiled pages upon pages of satiating recipes that can help you up your plant-based cooking game using whole foods and local ingredients. The book is teeming with techniques that explain how to transform animal-free foods into divine dinners like a pro, along with seasonal-driven recipes that’ll have even the most skeptical diner forget about the meat. Find it on Amazon.
Mostly Plants: 101 Delicious Flexitarian Recipes from the Pollan Family
The Pollan Family — Tracy, Dana, Lori, and Corky — have been producing inspiring recipes for years that follow Michael Pollan’s famous food advice — “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants.” In Mostly Plants, their new, flexitarian-focused cookbook, the Pollan Family shows how vegetables can shine when they’re at the center of the meal rather than a side. Most of the recipes in these pages can be cooked up in 35 minutes or less, and many can be easily modified for any dietary need. Find it on Amazon.
Veg: Easy and Delicious Meals for Everyone
Chef Jamie Oliver’s newest cookbook, which will be released on August 22, 2019, celebrates tasty and simple food that, as Oliver puts it, “just happens to be meatless.” Beyond its very viable recipes, the book shares cooking hacks and tricks that’ll help any level chef become more comfortable in the kitchen. Find in on Amazon.
Dinner for Everyone: 100 Iconic Dishes Made 3 Ways — Easy, Vegan, or Perfect for Company
Mark Bittman shares 100 straightforward recipes in his new cookbook that can feed a group filled with all types of dietary needs. Every recipe can be modified to appease the palate of any guest, making this cookbook an essential manual for anyone tasked with the challenge of feeding a vegan and a carnivore at the same time. Find it on Amazon.
Vegan Instant Pot Cookbook: 500 Simple Plant-Based Recipes to Feel Better. Ultimate Pressure Cooker Vegan Cookbook for Beginners and Pros
Healthful eating doesn’t have to be hard or time-consuming. The Instant Pot has gained a cult following for its quick, dump-and-bake technique. Mary Goodrich proves through her recipes that plant-based food works just as nicely with the convenient cooking gadget. Whether you’ve been obsessed with your Instant Pot forever or you want to see what all the buzz is about, this extensive recipe book will serve you well. Find it on Amazon.
Food Is the Solution: What to Eat to Save the World—80+ Recipes for a Greener Planet and a Healthier You
The easiest thing a person can do to combat climate change is to eat less meat. Matthew Prescott, the senior food policy director of the Humane Society, incorporated this philosophy into his first cookbook, which is equal parts educational and drool-inducing. Let this book guide you in changing the way you feed yourself and the way you think about food. Find it on Amazon.
The Indian Vegetarian Cookbook
Indian food is a staple for many plant-based eaters because there are so many flavorful, meatless recipes integral to Indian cooking. Pushpesh Pant makes Indian cooking accessible to western readers while maintaining the integrity of what’s so good about Indian food in the first place. Vegetables are anything but boring, but if you needed convincing, this book should do it. Find it on Amazon.
OMD: The Simple, Plant-Based Program to Save Your Health, Save Your Waistline, and Save the Planet
Suzy Amis Cameron is a mom of five, so she understands how important it is for meals to be effortless and kid-friendly. The author is the founder of the MUSE School in California, where Meatless Monday is implemented. This book will help any parent make meatless meals that their children will love, and also offers great wisdom around why eating meatless is so crucial in the first place. Find it on Amazon.
Heirloom Kitchen: Heritage Recipes and Family Stories from the Tables of Immigrant Women
Without immigrants, there’d be nothing good to eat. Anna Francese Gass, who migrated to the U.S. from Italy as a young girl, recognizes the importance of immigrant women cooks through her own experience growing up in the U.S. Her new cookbook serves as a record of history; in it she collects and preserves her Italian mother’s recipes so that they can be enjoyed by generations to come. And they are simply timeless. Find it on Amazon.
Masala Mamas: Recipes and Stories from Indian Women Changing Their Communities Through Food and Love
This incredible story is peppered with recipes from the Masala Mamas — 16 women who live in the Kalwa slum in India who’ve dedicated their lives to cooking up hot and nutritious meals for school children who often can’t afford much to eat. All proceeds from this cookbook support the Masala Mamas in their mission. Find it on Amazon.
Have a favorite cookbook that deserves to be on the list? Let us know about it on our Facebook page. And for even more recipe inspiration, check out our recipe gallery.
Mother’s Day is approaching. If you’re still struggling to come up with a gift for the inspiring maternal figure in your life, we’ve got you covered with some mouthwatering recipes! Cooking up a meatless, homemade breakfast is the perfect way to show your love – brownie points if you serve it to her in bed.
We’ve put together some of our favorite morning meals that mom – and the whole family – will adore. Why not use Mother’s Day as an opportunity to get kids cooking? Our sister campaign, The Kids Cook Monday, encourages families to set aside the first night of every week for cooking and eating together. When kids are involved in preparing meals, they’re empowered to consider portions, vitamins and nutrients. Cooking also helps to reinforce skills like math, teamwork and following instructions. Find some truly tasty breakfast recipes below from The Kids Cook Monday that the whole family can get involved in.
Avocado Toast with Fresh Beet Hummus
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins from Inspired RD
Potato, Black Bean and Swiss Chard Hash from Potato Goodness
Quinoa Cranberry-Almond Granola from School Nutrition Plus
PB&J French Toast from The Gourmand Mom
Overnight Egg, Spinach & Hash Brown Strata from Jackie Newgent, RD
Walnut Cinnamon Quinoa from The Veggie Converter
Are you cooking for mom? Let us know what you’re making on our Facebook page or post it using #MeatlessMonday.
Meatless Monday is a global movement, followed by millions, with a simple message: one day a week, cut out meat for personal health and the health of the planet. To find out more, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or Instagram!
Spring is in full swing! Tree buds are beginning to blossom and the produce aisle is overflowing with seasonal crunchy, colorful offerings that had been hibernating all winter.
This season is packed with tasty ingredients for impeccable, meatless recipes. Colorful cauliflower hummus, a vibrant spring pasta and a veggie-packed vegan quiche are just some of the stars of this week’s recipe roundup. There’s no better way to celebrate the seasons changing than by cooking up something fresh and in season, don’t you think?
Roast Purple Cauliflower Hummus from Habits of a Modern Hippie
Green Spring Pasta from Parsnips and Pastries
Chili Lime Jackfruit Tacos from Simply Healthyish
Vegan Quiche from Happy Kitchen.Rocks
Cucumber, Avocado & Sweet Pea Chilled Summer Soup from Mango Tomato
Rhubarb Almond Bars from Robin Asbell
Fresh Green Smoothie from Picky Diet
Pasta Primavera from Su’s Healthy Living
Asian Green Bean Salad from The Quotable Kitchen
Invite your friends and family to join you in a celebration of spring with these plant-based recipes. If you’re looking for other meatless recipe inspiration, check out our recipe gallery.
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Happy Earth Day! This 49-year-old holiday honors the planet and raises awareness around how we humans can better protect it, and we’re ready to celebrate.
One of the easiest ways to do good by the environment is to eat less meat: Eating less meat decreases greenhouse gas emissions, water use and land use. And by the way…it’s also good for YOU.
This Earth Day, we’ve teamed-up with our friends at Gardein to help you host a delicious Earth Day ‘clean-up’ event at home with new, creative plant-based recipes. We challenged our talented influencer and blogger community to come up with marvelous, meatless recipes, that make going green easy and delish.
Every time you swap a meat-based meal for a plant-based one, you can feel good about helping out the planet. Check out how your meatless meal makes an impact:
On this Meatless Monday, celebrate Earth Day with one of these earth-friendly Gardein dishes:
Meatless Meatball Chickpea Curry from WoonHeng
One-Pot Chili Mac from JL Goes Vegan
Vegetarian Loco Moco from Simply Healthyish
Vegan Coconut Curry Chick’n Tenders Skillet from Jackie Newgent
Spicy Indo Chinese Crispy Chick’n from Chef Priyanka
‘Chicken’ Scallopini Sandwich from Life Currents
Crisp and Crunch Chick’n Salad from Kat Loves Kale
Open-Face Bean Tacos with Beefless Ground Crumbles from Fit Fathers
Curried Lentil Soup from I Crashed the Web
Vegan Cottage Pie from Di Hickman
Malai Kofta Meatless Meatballs from The Kitchen Docs
Watercress Salad with Gardein Crabless Cakes from The Levantess
Spaghetti with Gardein Meatless Meatball from Su’s Healthy Living
Vegetarian Meatballs in Coconut Sauce from The Quotable Kitchen
Mexicorn and Beefless Ground Burritos from Lydia’s Flexitarian Kitchen
Did you make something extra special for Earth Day this year? Tell us about it by leaving a comment on our Facebook page or post it using #MeatlessMonday. If you’re looking for other meatless recipe inspiration, be sure to check out our recipe gallery.
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Whether you’re in it for the love of the game or the delectable ballpark eats, baseball season is in full swing. In 2019, stadiums are offering more meatless options than ever before: From the Impossible Burger to falafel-packed pitas to meat-free Philly cheesesteaks, there’s no shortage of tasty ways to fill up at the concession stands. Find a few notable favorites below.
Photo Credit: Beyond Meat
Dodger Stadium
Burgers and hot dogs are ballpark staples, and now meatless options are, too, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Find the Impossible Burger topped with herb mayo, lettuce, tomato and onions at Field Section 47 and Reserve section 29, according to Eater. Beyond Meat is also available, in the form of a “Dodger Sausage,” at Field 10, Loge 133, and Reserve 4.
Citi Field
Mets fans can whet their appetites at the Goya Burrito Bar (Section 414), where they can choose from bean, rice and veggie burritos, bowls, or nachos, Eater reported. In the mood for something else? You’re in the right place, as AM New York highlighted. Score a margarita pizza cupcake (Jim Beam Highball Club on the Promenade), Shake Shack’s Portobello ‘Shroom Burger (Section 140, Field Level Concourse), a veggie taco at El Verano Taqueria (Section 139, Field Level Concourse), or a veggie dog at Hain Celestial Gluten Free & Organic Stand (Section 105).
Globe Life Park Stadium
The Texas Rangers provide their fans with a meatless haven at Globe Life Park Stadium. The Ballpark Vegan (near section 16) serves up a variety of meatless eats, including a Beyond Burger topped with vegan cheese, street tacos loaded with Beyond Meat crumbles and vegan chili.
T-Mobile Park
If you have tickets to a Seattle Mariners home game, come hungry! Find the seemingly ubiquitous Impossible Burger at Li’l Woody’s Burger & Shakes (at the ‘Pen). This version is built the old fashioned way, topped with chopped onion, diced pickle, tomato, lettuce, ketchup and mayo. Hit It Here Café (Right Field Hit It Here Terrace) serves a fully vegan Beyond Burger, which is paired with vegan Just Mayo. At The Natural (Section 105), Beyond Meat is served in the form of a sweet and spicy sausage. Here you can also order avocado toast – not yet a ballgame staple, but who’s to judge? At Paseo (Edgar’s Cantina and Edgar’s Home Run Porch), you can chow down on the Tofu Delight Sandwich, which features sautéed organic tofu with garlic aioli, caramelized onion, cilantro, pickled jalapeño and romaine lettuce, all served on a toasted baguette.
Yankee Stadium
Yankee Stadium boasts tons of meatless dining options. At Bareburger (section 132), choose between the Beyond Sausage sandwich, avocado bites or the Changeup Burger (Impossible Burger, pickled red onions, spinach, guacamole, spicy pico de gallo on a sprout bun). At the Toyota Terrace (in the right field bleachers), try a crispy buffalo cauliflower bun that’s served with celery slaw and creamy bleu cheese. If you’re craving something sweet, it’s important to know there’s a Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop located in Sections 125 and 318.
Oracle Park
The three-time World Champion San Francisco Giants are winners in more ways than one: Their stadium food options are truly trophy-worthy. The venue hosts a culinary garden behind the centerfield wall, from which two restaurants source fresh produce like kale and avocado. Beyond an assortment of fresh veggies, there are tons of meatless meals available here. The Garden Table offers an Impossible beef-based chili, and the standard Impossible Burger is available at Derby Grill outposts. Guests can go beyond classic ball game fare with the rice bowl (baby bok choy and baked tofu) or the noodle bowl (roasted eggplant, wok-seared bell peppers, crispy tofu) at Fong’s, located on the second floor promenade.
Citizens Bank Park
Grammy Award-winning musician Questlove has certainly upped the Philadelphia Philly’s cool factor. Launched at the end of March 2019, the team’s Citizens Bank Park is now serving “Questlove’s Cheesesteak,” a meatless riff on the city’s iconic dish made with – you guessed it – Impossible Meat (Sections 108 and 120). In addition to the new menu item, plant-based meals can be found at Shake Shack, the first sit-down Shake Shack in a sports venue (near the Third Base Gate) and at Harry the K’s Broadcast Bar and Grille, which is serving up curry cauliflower lettuce (Left Field Gate).
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