Every year 1 November is celebrated as World Vegetarian Day. By now, the vegetarian lifestyle and diet has become quite 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 simply love and care for animals rather than using them for your own benefit or, worse, being cruel to animals. A vegetarian diet is based on eating plants and plant-based foods, including vegetables, grains, nuts and fruits. Vegetarians do not eat foods derived from animals, including dairy products and eggs.
Why do we celebrate World Vegetarian Day?
World Vegetarian Day started in England in 1994 thanks to vegetarian activist Lewis Wallis. As president of the Vegan Society, she wanted to celebrate its 50th anniversary and draw attention to the word “vegan” entering the English language.
Wallis chose November 1 as the date, right in the middle of Halloween on October 31 and ‘Day of the Dead’ on November 2. Since then, November 1 has been a special day for vegetarians across the world to celebrate and 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 dishes for breakfast
Vegan Pumpkin Pancakes
This is a great pancake option for vegetarians, made with chickpea flour and filled 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: Healthy and delicious Oats Idli. A perfect breakfast food, this idli uses semolina in place of healthy oats which is best for those who are health conscious. Get the full recipe here.
Moong Dal Chilla
The Indian savory pancake – cheela – is also a nutritious vegetarian option. This delicious vegetarian breakfast recipe comes with a delicious topping of tofu, green chillies and onions, which will make your morning delicious. Check out the recipe here.
Almond Milk Thandai
To make this cold and delicious thandai, skip cow’s milk and use almond milk. Thandai also includes aromatic spices and protein-rich seeds. Get the step-by-step recipe here.
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Vegetarian dishes for lunch
BBQ (barley, beetroot, quinoa)
Start your lunch off right with this delicious vegetarian recipe with the goodness of quinoa, baby beetroot, barley and apple. This delicious barbecue dish is all you need to satisfy your hunger. Recipe here.
Vegetarian Pizza
Who says you can’t enjoy your favorite foods on a vegan diet? With vegan cheese easily available in stores, you don’t need to compromise on your favorite pizza. Click here to learn how to make restaurant-style vegan pizza recipe at home with delicious plant-based toppings.
Veg Aloo Tikki
Do you like street-style Indian chaat? This vegetarian aloo tikki recipe is for you. Farm fresh vegetables and fresh ingredients are used in this dish. Click here for delicious recipes.
Vegetarian dishes for dinner
Veg Dal Makhani
Since butter is used to make creamy dal makhani, vegan butter is used in this recipe. Vegetarian Dal Makhani uses minimal ingredients from your pantry and tastes best with flatbread and rice. Here is a delicious recipe.
Veg Galouti Kebab
Vegetarian Galouti Kebab is a melt-in-the-mouth dish that is perfect for family gatherings. These kebabs are prepared using chickpeas instead of meat. The combination of spices and cooking techniques result in some delicious kebabs. Get the recipe here.
Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream
Do you love ice cream but you can’t eat anything with milk because you’re vegetarian? don’t care. This delicious vegan ice cream is here to your rescue. This chocolate ice cream is made from almonds and bananas. Know how to make it at home.
Do you follow a vegetarian lifestyle? Share your experiences in the comments section.
