Every year November 1 is celebrated as World Vegetarian Day. By now, the vegetarian lifestyle and diet has become very popular around the world. Vegans avoid using leather, wool and products tested on animals. They also avoid places that use animals for entertainment, such as circuses or zoos. The idea is to love and care for animals instead of simply using them for our benefit or, worse, being cruel to animals. A vegetarian diet is based on eating plant-based foods, including vegetables, grains, nuts, and fruits. Vegetarians do not eat foods that come from animals, including dairy products and eggs.
Why do we celebrate World Vegetarian Day?
World Vegetarian Day began in England in 1994, thanks to vegetarian activist Louis Wallis. As president of the Vegetarian Society, she wanted to celebrate its 50th anniversary and draw attention to the word “vegetarian” entering the English language.
Wallis chose November 1 as the date between Halloween on October 31 and ‘Day of the Dead’ on November 2. Since then, November 1 has become a special day for vegetarians around the world to spread awareness about vegetarianism and its benefits.
In honor of World Vegetarian Day, here are some incredibly delicious vegetarian dishes that you can cook and enjoy for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Vegetarian recipes for breakfast
Vegan Pumpkin Pancakes
This is a great pancake option for vegetarians, made with chickpea flour and packed with pumpkin puree. Start your morning with this delicious and healthy pancake. Click here For the recipe.
Oats Idli
Many Indian vegetarian dishes are also vegetarian. Case in point: the healthy and delicious Oats Idli. A perfect breakfast food, this idli replaces semolina with healthy oats which is perfect for the health conscious. Find the full recipe here.
Mung dal chilla
The Indian delicacy of pancakes – chila – is also a nutritious vegetarian option. This delicious vegetarian breakfast recipe comes with delicious toppings of tofu, green chilies and onions, making your morning healthy. Check out the recipe here.
Chilled almond milk
Ditch cow’s milk and use almond milk to make this cool and flavorful Thandai. Thandai also contains aromatic spices and protein-rich seeds. Find the step-by-step recipe here.
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Vegetarian recipes for lunch
BBQ (barley, beets, quinoa)
Start your lunch with this delicious vegetarian recipe with the goodness of quinoa, baby beets, barley and apples. This delicious BBQ dish is all you need to satisfy those cravings. Recipe here.
Vegetarian Pizza
Who says you can’t enjoy your favorite foods on a vegan diet? With vegan cheese readily available in stores, you don’t have to compromise on your favorite pizza. Click here Learn how to make a restaurant-style vegetarian pizza recipe at home with delicious plant-based toppings.
Vegetarian Potato Tikki
Love street-style Indian chaat? This vegetarian potato tikki recipe is for you. This dish uses farm-fresh vegetables and fresh ingredients. Click here For a delicious recipe.
Vegetarian recipes for dinner
Vegan Dal Makhani
Butter is used to make Malaidar Dal Makhni, vegetarian butter is used in this dish. Vegan Dal Makhani uses minimal ingredients from your pantry and tastes great with flatbread and rice. here A delicious recipe.
Vegan Galouti Kebabs
Vegan galouti kebabs are a melt-in-your-mouth delicacy perfect for family gatherings. These kebabs are prepared using gram instead of meat. The addition of spices and cooking techniques make for some delicious kebabs. Get the recipe here.
Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream
Love ice cream but can’t eat anything with milk because you’re vegan? Don’t worry. This delicious vegan ice cream is here to your rescue. This chocolate ice cream is made with almonds and bananas. learn How to make it at home
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