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Earth Day: Celebrate Mother Earth with Veggie Loaded Recipes

The Foodies' KitchenApril 22, 2013

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Today is Earth Day and millions of people around the globe are engaging in activities to help lower our carbon footprint. In Argentina, volunteers from the Surfrider Foundation are cleaning up the local beaches and planting evergreens and Tamarisk shrubs to help prevent wind and water erosion. In Milan, Italy, thousands of people are gathering for the Earth Day Italia Festival to learn about environmental issues and spur action on local green initiatives. In Veracruz, Mexico, Tortugas Fundacion Yepez is mobilizing volunteers to protect the habitat of sea turtles by cleaning up the local beaches and organizing a reforestation campaign. What are you doing on Earth Day?

To celebrate this day, we’re posting our list of recipes featuring vegetables and fruits:

Couscous Tomato (Pico de Gallo) and Zucchinni Salad
Jicama Salad
Avocado and Corn Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette
Capellini with Cherry Tomatoes, Basil & Goat Cheese
Warm Butternut Squash Salad
Corn Soup
Sweet Corn & Quinoa with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette
Sun-Dried Tomato, Arugula and Fresh Cheese Mini Pitas
Roasted Eggplant Soup
Creamed Spinach
Baby Corn
Grilled Asparagus
Mushroom Ceviche
Corn Fritters
Summery Mango and Avocado Tacos
Kiwi, Strawberry and Spinach Salad
Green Beans with Lemon & Garlic
Brussel Sprouts with Vinegar Glazed Onions
Radicchio and Raisin Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Watermelon, Manchego and Serrano Ham Salad with Pedro Ximénez Wine Reduction
Honey Balsamic Strawberry Galette
Balsamic Strawberry-Mango Jam
Spring Mascarpone & Fruit Tart
Lychee Panna Cotta
Concord Grape Muffins