10 simple and delicious recipes to face the meatless Monday

Created in 2003 by the organization The Mondays Campaign with the aim of promoting health initiatives, the meatless Monday has gained supporters all over the world, including Brazil. The practice of staying one day a week (usually the second) without consuming any type of meat has led restaurants to adapt and one of its most famous supporters is none other than ex-Beatle Paul McCartney.

O Incredible.club shows you more about the subject and brings you information about the issue, the importance and risks of meat consumption and some recipes in case you decide to test this idea. Check out.

Meat consumption is an ancient practice that is deeply rooted in most cultures. On the other hand, there are several groups that have preached from a partial reduction in consumption (in the case of the second without meat) to the total abandonment, not only of meat but of any food of animal origin, which includes, for example, honey and articles leather. The reasons for abandoning meat consumption are many and range from health concerns to religious, environmental and animal health and welfare issues. For those who continue to eat meat, it is important to know that, as with any food, moderation is the key word.

Meat consumption is more harmful to health depending on the way it is prepared and also the amount consumed. A study pointed out that the more “well done” the meat, for example, the greater the propensity for the emergence of cancer and other diseases. Another point is quantity. According to the American Cancer Institute, the maximum weekly limit to be consumed is 500 grams. In the city of São Paulo, for example, 75% of the population eats red and processed meat above this limit. Check out simple recipes below that will help you if you decide to change the meat at least one day a week or even add new flavors to your dish.

Ingredients

2 cups of chickpeas 50 grams of walnuts (or other seeds of your choice) mint leaves salt, pepper and olive oil to taste

Preparation

Cook the chickpeas over low heat until softened, drain and let cool Wash the mint and dry the leaves, finely chopping Once the chickpeas have cooled, mix with the mint and season

Ingredients

1 cauliflower 1 egg 1 tablespoon of functional flour (oatmeal, amaranth, buckwheat or quinoa) 2 tablespoons of grated cheese (standard, semi-cured or other of your preference) Oil for greasing the skillet salt, specials and pepper to taste

Preparation

Cook the cauliflower in plenty of water until it softens Grate the cauliflower and mix with the egg Put the flour, seasonings and mix with the cheese Turn on the skillet, add a little oil and a small portion of the mixture Let it fry until the dough firm up and turn You can spice up the pancake by adding fresh tomatoes or cream cheese

Ingredients

8 ripe Italian tomatoes 1 cup breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons chopped green olives 2 tablespoons chopped onion 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 hearts of palm Oil, salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Cut the tomatoes in half, remove the pulp and seeds. Book Wrap the hearts of palm in aluminum foil and bake at 180º for 45 minutes. Reserve Fry the onion in oil until golden. Turn off the heat and add the breadcrumbs, olives, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to the pan. Stuff the tomatoes with this mixture and place in the oven on high until the farofa is golden (about 10 minutes). Assemble the dish with a little mustard, hearts of palm and tomato

Ingredients

1 cup cooked broccoli 2 tablespoons grated onion 2 eggs 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Olive oil, salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Grind the broccoli. In a frying pan, add the oil and brown the onion. Turn off the heat, add the broccoli, wheat flour and season to taste. Reserve In the same skillet, add a little oil, let it heat up a little on low heat and add some of the pasta When golden, turn, heat the other side and serve Tomato, cheese and tahini can add to the dish

Ingredients

1 egg 50 g cooked and mashed cassava (1 medium piece) 15 g flaxseed flour (1 heaped tablespoon) 30 g minced cheese Pinch of yeast

Preparation

Mix the egg, cassava and flour After very homogeneous mix the yeast Place the dough in silicone molds and then add the pieces of cheese “sinking” them into the dough Bake for about 30 min in the oven or in a skillet style airfryer

Ingredients

200 g of cooked chickpeas 6 tablespoons of rolled oats 1/2 onion, chopped into small cubes Functional flour (oatmeal, quinoa, etc.) extra flavor, add chopped parsley, cilantro, chives or carrots, grated broccoli and beets

Preparation

Grind the chickpeas in a large bowl If you choose to add an extra flavor, mix in the chickpeas of your choice (parsley, chives, carrots, etc). In a frying pan, add oil and brown the onion and garlic (optional) Then add the chosen flour and a little water. Turn off the heat and set aside Take this content and mix it in the bowl with the chickpeas. Keep stirring until it’s possible to make a mold Pass olive oil on your hands and assemble the burgers. Then put it on a greased baking sheet and put it in the oven As soon as one side is golden, open the oven, turn it over and only take it out when that other side is also baked.

Ingredients ⠀

6 potatoes, peeled, cut into slices and cooked until al dente 1 large broccoli, cooked and with the florets torn apart ⠀⠀ 300g of mozzarella cheese, chopped with a knife ⠀ 100g of cured Minas cheese (also serves Emmenthal, Gruyère or even Parmesan) chopped with a knife 50g of margarine 2 tablespoons of semolina (also wheat flour) 500ml of milk 200g of fresh cream 1 medium onion chopped 2 cloves of garlic crushed Olive oil and salt and pepper to taste

Preparation ⠀

Sauce

In a pan, melt the margarine over low heat and sprinkle the semolina. Fry without letting it burn or create balls. Slowly pour in the milk and stir until thickened. Turn off the pan, put the milk cream and hit the point with salt and Syrian pepper. In a large skillet, heat a little oil and quickly fry the onion and garlic. Add the broccoli and fry for about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and turn off the heat.

Mounting

Spread a drizzle of oil on the bottom of a platter. Line the bottom with the potatoes, broccoli and cover with the sauce. Spread the cheeses on top. Make as many layers as you want.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In a refractory, make a layer with the potato, spread the sautéed broccoli on top and cover with the white sauce. Bake in the oven at 180º for 20 minutes, or until browned.

Ingredients

3 plantains Butter or olive oil for brushing

Preparation

turn on the skillet style airfryer at a temperature of 200º for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, peel the bananas and cut them into slices Brush the slices with oil or butter and place in the airfryer for 20 minutes, turning halfway through If you want to make the sweet version, add butter and sprinkle with sugar

Ingredients 1 whole cauliflower, cut into pieces 1 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 cup flaxseed meal 1 cup oatmeal 1 egg Olive oil, salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Boil water in a large pot Open the lid and add the cauliflower pieces, salt and pepper Cover the pot and let it cook for a minute Remove the cauliflower florets from the water and immediately rinse in cold water In a bowl, whisk the egg and add a little water, salt and pepper. Reserve In another bowl, mix the flours. Set aside Take each foil and pass it first in the egg, then in the flour mixture and then place it in a non-stick pan Do the same procedure with all of them and then sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top Put it in the oven until golden on top and crispy

Ingredients

1 cup mushroom of your choice (shimeji, paris, shitake, funghi secchi, portobello, etc) 2 tablespoons onion 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon soy sauce ( shoyu) Parsley, chives, salt and pepper to taste Preparation In a high skillet (if possible a model wok, of those used to make yakisoba) add the butter and brown the onion over moderate heat. dry, add some sesame oil If necessary, add more butter To finish, use the soy sauce, chives, parsley, pepper, and before using the salt, taste to see if it is not salty enough.

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