Earth Day may be around the corner, but it’s important to make climate-friendly food decisions year-round. Agriculture contributes about 25 percent of the world’s carbon emissions, so the choices we make about the food on our plates — and the food that winds up in the trash — matter. There’s plenty of advice swirling around about how to make those choices better, but sometimes it can feel overwhelming. We’re here to help you turn this information into action — at least in the kitchen.
We’ve picked out recipes that feature eco-friendly, low-impact ingredients to show you that reducing your carbon footprint can both feel and taste good. For more dishes that feature legumes, vegetables and no-waste hacks, head to our archive of over 10,000 tested recipes.
Persian-Style Tomato and Lentil Soup
Above. We can’t get enough lentils, and for good reason. Beyond being delicious, the protein-rich legume is a resilient, efficient crop that generally doesn’t need irrigation to grow and helps improve soil quality. There are a million ways to cook with them, but one our favorite recipes is this simple soup. Get the recipe.
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