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Simple ways we can save time and the planet. Written by Jenna Byers I llustrations by Jasmine Ni
Zero waste meals are life-changing for both the world and your body. Here’s how you can reduce your carbon footprint by incorporating zero waste meals into your everyday routine!
Tip 1 Meal Prep It Up!
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great way to wrap up your Sunday is to sit down and plan your meals for the upcoming week. Meal prepping can be as easy as doubling your veggies from Monday’s meal, so that Tuesday and Wednesday’s dinner are taken care of.
Go-To Recipes One of my all-time favorite recipes is the “Everything But the Kitchen Sink Buddha Bowl’’ (vegan unless you throw an egg on top). Start with a base (I like to use quinoa, but you can do farro, rice, cauliflower rice, etc). All you need to do is cook about two cups of quinoa, according to package instructions. Then, grab any leftover vegetables that you may have. Typically my family has some leftover spinach, onions, and garlic, so I sauté them and then throw them on top of the quinoa and refrigerate the rest. Another go-to is taking a sweet potato and roasting it with Trader Joe’s Chili Lime seasoning—a pantry staple. I take any leftover corn and edamame from the freezer and add it on top of the sweet potato.
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