Explore the Environmental Performance of Example Recipes
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Planet Friendliest
(A rating)
Hearty Lentil Soup
A delicious and wholesome plant-based soup, demonstrating a very low environmental impact.
Hearty Vegan Chili
A classic, flavourful, and entirely plant-based chilli. This dish showcases an exceptionally low environmental footprint.
Vegan Beetroot Burger
A delicious, plant-based burger with a savoury "meaty" texture from soy and beetroot. A fantastic low-impact alternative.
Classic Chickpea Curry
A hearty and flavourful plant-based Indian curry. This dish has a very low environmental impact.
Moroccan Carrot Soup
A vibrant and warmly spiced vegetarian soup. A low-impact, flavorful, and healthy option.
Pasta Primavera
A classic Italian-American pasta dish loaded with fresh vegetables. A delicious and low-impact vegetarian meal.
Simple Vegetable Frittata
A light and fluffy egg-based dish, perfect for breakfast or brunch. A low-impact and protein-rich vegetarian option.
Vegetarian Sausage and Mash
A classic comfort dish made vegetarian. Plant-based sausages served with creamy mashed potatoes, peas, and a rich onion gravy. A low-impact vegetarian meal.
Vegan Nut Roast Dinner
A hearty and savoury plant-based roast, a classic low-impact alternative to traditional meat roasts.
Less Impactful Choices
(B-C rating)
Simple Chicken Stir-fry
A quick, versatile meal with chicken and mixed vegetables. Represents a moderate-impact dish.
Hainanese Chicken Rice
A beloved Singaporean classic, featuring poached chicken and fragrant rice. A comforting dish with a moderate environmental impact.
Grilled Chicken Burger
A lighter burger alternative featuring a tender grilled chicken breast with simple, fresh toppings.
Chicken Curry
A popular and comforting Indian curry featuring tender chicken. This dish has a good to moderate environmental impact.
Chicken Katsu Curry
A popular Japanese comfort food featuring a crispy breaded chicken cutlet with a savory curry sauce with rice.
Pan-Seared Salmon with Asparagus
A light and healthy meal, highlighting the moderate impact of farmed salmon balanced with low-impact vegetables.
Skillet Apple Pork Chops
A savory and sweet one-pan meal, combining a tender pork chop with roasted potatoes and a simple apple pan sauce.
Chicken Caesar Salad
A globally popular salad with grilled chicken, crisp lettuce, Parmesan, and a creamy dressing.
Classic Turkey Roast Dinner
A traditional festive meal. Turkey has a more moderate environmental impact compared to red meats.
Full English Breakfast
The quintessential hearty breakfast, large amounts of processed and fried meat make it not very sustainable for planet or health but very tasty. Reducing meat portion sizes would help
Higher Impact
(D-E rating)
Classic Spaghetti Bolognese
A rich and savory meat-based pasta dish. A hearty classic with a noticeable environmental footprint.
Lamb Tzatziki Burger
A flavourful Greek-inspired burger with a juicy lamb patty and refreshing tzatziki sauce.
Classic Beef Burger
A timeless American classic with a seasoned beef patty, cheese, and fresh toppings. Represents a high-impact meal.
Lamb Curry
An aromatic Indian curry with slow-cooked lamb. This dish has a high environmental impact.
Moroccan Lamb Tagine
A classic, aromatic North African stew. Features lamb, a high-impact ingredient, balanced with spices and vegetables.
Large Ribeye Steak with Chips & Green Beans
A classic, premium steakhouse meal. This dish has a very high environmental impact, primarily due to the large portion of beef.
Chongqing Mutton Hotpot
A fiery and aromatic Sichuan hotpot featuring tender mutton. A flavourful dish with a high environmental impact due to the lamb.
West African Goat Meat Stew
A rich and aromatic stew, showcasing tender goat meat. This traditional dish carries a high environmental impact.
Classic Beef Roast Dinner
A classic British Sunday roast. A hearty meal with a significant environmental footprint due to the beef.