While meat has long dominated the Australian dinner plate, nutritional experts say that changing the balance to eating more plant-?based foods and less meat provides a much better balance and according to a recent study by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, less than 1 in 10 Australians aged 12 and over usually eat sufficient serves of vegetables.
Today Australians are being urged to hang up the BBQ tongs, put down their steaks and have a Meat Free Monday.
Meat Free Mondays is not about becoming vegetarian or vegan but it urges people to be aware of the numerous personal health and environmental benefits of reducing Australia’s meat consumption. Read more about the campaign here and check out our recipes below
Stella McCartney's Spiced Wholewheat Couscous with Sweet Potato and Pistachios
Olivia Newton John's Lentil and Spinach Casserole
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Maggie Beer's Spinach & Ricotta Gnocchi with Tomato & Chilli Sugo
Janella Purcell's Lasagne
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