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    You are here: Home / MSNFB / 24 Earth Day Food Ideas That Are Good for You and the Planet

    24 Earth Day Food Ideas That Are Good for You and the Planet

    Alpa Jain - Author of Culinary Shades.
    Modified: Apr 20, 2026 · Published: Apr 20, 2026 by Alpa Jain · Leave a Comment
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    Celebrate Earth Day with food ideas that are not only delicious but also kind to the planet. These recipes use fresh ingredients and simple cooking methods, a delicious way to honor the planet while enjoying feel-good meals.

    Perfect for everyday meals or small gatherings, these dishes are tasty, simple, and eco-friendly.

    Black-eyed Peas Salad

    Black eyed pea salad in a pasta bowl.

    Celebrate Earth Day with a refreshing black-eyed peas salad packed with protein-rich black-eyed peas, and crisp fresh veggies. Get the black-eyed peas salad recipe.

    Black-eyed Peas Curry

    Black eyed pea curry served in a metallic bowl and garnished with sliced lime and onion.

    Indian black-eyed peas curry is a hearty curry featuring black-eyed peas simmered in a rich and flavorful gravy. It is best served with rice or Indian bread. Get the Indian black-eyed peas curry recipe.

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    Strawberry kulfi chunks served in a plate with cut strawberry.
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    Vegetable Lo Mein

    lo mein served in a grey pasta bowl.

    Vegetable lo mein is loaded with fresh vegetables and perfect to celebrate Earth Day. Get the Vegetable Lo Mein recipe.

    Kung Pao Chickpeas

    chickpea vegetable kung pao in a bowl served with rice, half green pepper and mushroom in background.

    Made from scratch, Kung Pao chickpeas is a delicious vegan dish with chickpeas cooked and your favorite veggies. Get the kung pao chickpeas recipe.

    Aloo Paratha

    Aloo paratha.

    Aloo paratha is a vegan Indian flatbread stuffed with a spiced potato filling, best served with yogurt or pickles. Get the Indian Aloo Paratha recipe.

    Aloo Matar

    Potato and peas curry served in a bowl.

    Aloo matar is a classic Indian vegan dish with potatoes and peas. It is best served with Indian bread. Get the Aloo Matar recipe.

    Mushroom Masala

    Mushroom masala curry served in a serving wok.

    Mushroom masala is an Indian rich and flavorful curry with mushrooms cooked in a creamy, spiced gravy. Get the Mushroom Masala recipe.

    Vegetable Fried Rice

    instant pot fried rice in a bowl.

    Vegetable fried rice is a quick, one-pot meal with stir-fried rice and colorful vegetables. Get the Vegetable Fried Rice recipe.

    Instant Pot Quinoa Pulao

    Quinoa pulao served in a bowl.

    Quinoa pulao is a healthy twist on traditional pulao with protein-packed quinoa and mixed vegetables. Get the Quinoa Pulao recipe.

    Grilled Veggie Wraps

    Grilled vegetable wrap served in a plate.

    A delicious wrap filled with grilled vegetables is perfect for a quick meal. Get the Grilled Veggie Wraps recipe.

    Instant Pot White Bean Soup

    White beans soup in a bowl.

    White bean soup is a comforting, hearty soup with white beans and vegetables, made easily in the Instant Pot without soaking the beans. Get the Instant Pot white bean soup recipe.

    Black Beans

    Black beans in a bowl.

    Mexican black beans are perfect to serve with rice or make burritos and tacos. Get the Instant Pot black beans recipe.

    Cilantro Lime Rice

    cilantro lime rice in a bowl.

    Cilantro lime rice is flavorful and is a great accompaniment to black beans. Get the cilantro lime rice recipe.

    Instant Pot Mung Beans

    Mung Bean Curry in a serving wok.

    Mung bean curry is a flavorful, easy, and delicious Indian dish. It is served with rice or Indian bread. Get the Instant Pot mung beans recipe.

    Instant Pot Tortilla Soup

    Tortilla soup in a bowl garnished with slice of lime and tortilla chips.

    A comforting, hearty tortilla soup is flavorful and loaded with vegetables. It is made easily in the Instant Pot. Get the tortilla soup recipe.

    Instant Pot Minestrone Soup

    Minestrone soup served in a bowl.

    Minestrone is a hearty Italian soup with mixed vegetables, beans, and pasta, made easily in the Instant Pot. Get the Instant Pot minestrone recipe.

    Instant Pot 15 Bean Soup

    Mixed Beans Soup in a bowl.

    15 bean soup is a protein-packed vegan soup made with a mix of 15 beans, vegetables, and a savory vegetable broth. Get the 15 bean soup recipe.

    Instant Pot Split Peas Soup

    split peas soup in a bowl.

    Vegan split peas soup is a comforting, hearty soup with split peas and vegetables, made easily in the Instant Pot. Get the split peas soup recipe.

    Instant Pot Lentil Soup

    Lentil Soup in a bowl.

    Lentil soup is a nutritious soup with lentils and vegetables, perfect for a cozy meal. Get the lentil soup recipe.

    Instant Pot Black Bean Soup

    black bean soup in a bowl.

    Black bean soup is a rich and hearty soup with black beans, vegetables, and spices made easily in the Instant Pot. Get the Instant Pot black bean soup.

    Mixed Bean Curry

    mixed beans in a bowl.

    Mixed bean curry is a hearty curry with a mix of beans cooked in a flavorful gravy. Get the mixed bean curry recipe.

    Veg Manchurian

    veg manchurian in a bowl.

    Vegetable Manchurian is an Asian dish with vegetable balls served in a tangy sauce. It is best served with rice or noodles. Get the veg Manchurian recipe.

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