Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music-based entertainment company – and Paul McCartney’s record label – has been taking part in Meat Free Monday since 2017 at its London headquarters.
Touted as a superfood, as well as an aphrodisiac, asparagus has long been considered a delicacy and is at its best in spring. Loaded with nutrients and low in calories (less than four kcal per average spear), asparagus can be boiled, steamed, grilled, fried and roasted.
Aubergine
With deep purple, glossy skins encasing cream coloured flesh, aubergines (or eggplants) are full of vitamins, minerals and dietary fibre and can help lower cholesterol.
Radish
Crisp and crunchy with a peppery kick, radishes are low in calories and carbs, and full of vitamins and minerals. If you like things milder, try a white radish such as daikon (popular in Japanese cuisine).
Spinach
Spinach contains iron as well as an abundance of other essential vitamins and minerals. Throw into pastas and pestos, ragu and ravioli, soups and smoothies – spinach is a real all-rounder!
Peas
At their best in early summer, peas grow inside long, rounded pods. A cup of these little green gems contains less than 100 calories but provides plenty of protein, fibre and micronutrients.
“We know that this is THE most important thing we can do to save our earth, and it’s also the best thing we can do for our health. Plus it’s so yummy! Join me on this adventure of plant-based living and please be meat-free Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and if you can only do Monday we’ll be OK with that too. The more the merrier, thank you!”
— Alicia Silverstone
“Try it, you might like it … and the planet definitely will appreciate it.”
— Woody Harrelson
“I grew up in the ‘meat and two veg’ era but there’s so much more choice now in terms of plant-based food – it’s far more exciting on the plate! I’m consciously reducing how much meat I eat, and that’s no bad thing for the planet and all of us living on it.”
— Ainsley Harriott
“Meat Free Monday is a simple idea which makes so much sense! By not eating meat at least one day a week we help the environment, save animals and improve our health. Try it, get your friends and family to try it and why not encourage your school to try it too?”
— Fearne Cotton
“Meat Free Mondays is a great idea though I live meat free every day. Being vegetarian is good for your body, good for the planet and a peace and loving thing to do.”
— Ringo Starr
“Thank you for inspiring the way I live my life now. Even if you’re not veggie, vegan or plant-based, reducing our meat and dairy consumption, even for just one day a week, has a positive impact on our planet, the animals we share it with and our own personal health.”
BOO! 👻 It’s officially spooky season and we’ve got a spread to satisfy your sweet cravings, #MeatFreeMonday style. What plant-based (trick or) treats are you making this Halloween?
Fancy adding some fresh meat free recipe inspiration to your cookbook shelf? 🌱
We’re giving away FIVE copies of ‘No Meat Disco’ by Sam Jones, packed with plant-forward recipes that bring plenty of flavour, colour and texture to the table, without overcomplicating things.
To enter:
💫 Follow @MeatFreeMonday and @NoMeatDisco 💫 Like this post 💫 Tag your foodie-loving bestie in the comments – 1 comment = 1 entry, multiple entries permitted
Five lucky winners will each receive a copy! 🪩
Good luck! 🤞
Please find the T&Cs summary in the comment below and the full T&Cs on the Meat Free Monday website at: https://meatfreemondays.com/no-meat-disco/
This handy and inexpensive store cupboard ingredient is a great way to add texture, protein and fibre to your favourite meat free recipes. It’s also really versatile and can be used in everything from spag bol and chilli to tacos, pies and more! 🌱
In our latest Kitchen Conversation, we chatted to chef and founder of @covenofwiches, Annabelle, about why she opened the cafe, her top kitchen tip and the one sandwich that’s a permanent fixture on the menu. What do you think it is? 🥪 🌱
