12 Easy Earth Day Recipes For 2017

There are lots of obvious ways to celebrate Earth Day, like picking up trash, supporting environmental causes, vowing to produce less trash, or joining the climate change literacy movement. And then there are some less obvious ways to celebrate Earth Day, that are just a bit tastier. For me, Earth Day is all about establishing good habits and nurturing your relationship with the planet. The best way I know how to do that, is to be a conscious eater — hence, these easy Earth Day recipes for 2017.

Our nutrition relies on the planet's condition. If Earth is clean and healthy, it can produce nutritious foods for us to sustain ourselves with. So paying attention to where your food comes from, learning about the quality of the soil, and understanding the methods of farmers enhances your relationship with not only your food, but your planet.

So this Earth Day, make a big healthy meal, filled with fresh foods that keep your relationship with your planet close. Load your plate with veggies and foods that are not processed or prepared too heavily. Allow your food to be as close to its natural state as possible to celebrate the Earth and how beautiful its bounty is. Here are a few vegetable-based recipes to try out this Earth Day:

Black Bean Burger Salad

Take a break from meat and chow down on this hearty bean salad that feels as filling as a burger. Check out the recipe on Ari's Menu.

Almond Ricotta Dessert Pizza

This is not your average pizza. With honey, ricotta, almond, and figs, it's sweet as pie. Check out the recipe on Ari's Menu.

Parmesan Garlic Brown Butter Spaghetti Squash

It's spaghetti that grows out of the ground! Check out the super easy recipe on Ari's Menu.

Vegan Shepard's Pie

Shepard's pie is usually a carb-heavy, meaty dish of gooey heft. This recipe from Ari's Menu is meat-free and full of veggies.

Middle Eastern Veggie Feast

Feast your eyes on this spicy and fresh veggie dish. Check out the recipe on Big Girls, Small Kitchen.

Nut Butter Coconut Chocolate Tart

Not just any tart, but a nut butter coconut chocolate tart made with a fresh, coconut milk whipped cream. Check out the recipe on A Cozy Kitchen.

Miso Millet "Polenta" With Green Onion Oil And Eggplant Bacon

The fanciest veggie breakfast you've ever had. Recipe on A Cozy Kitchen.

Breakfast Salad With Berry Yogurt Dressing

Don't let the word "salad" deter you. This fruity fresh dish is perfect for the first thing in the morning. Check out the recipe on A Farm Girl's Dabbles.

Pasta With Sun Dried Tomatoes

This hearty and rustic pasta is tomato, on tomato on sun dried tomato. Check out the recipe on A Farm Girl's Dabbles.

Citrus Salad With Orange Poppy Seed Dressing

Veggies and fruits in perfect harmony! Check out the zesty recipe on A Farm Girl's Dabbles.

Bahn Mi Salad With Sriracha Vinaigrette

If you need some extra protein and kick to your salad, this light and fresh Asian dish will be just the thing. Check out the recipe on A Farm Girl's Dabbles.

Lemon Quinoa Egg Bowl

Perfect for any meal, this protein-packed veggie and grain bowl is so Earth friendly. Check out the recipe on A Farm Girl's Dabbles.