Our World in Data articles are always interesting to look at, partly just to see how they visualize data. We also know (at at least I think it is clear) that eating less meat is a key way to reduce our species’ ecological footprint. In the UK, which is probably a reasonable indicator for a range of Anglo-American and European countries, meat eating has declined over time and younger people tend to eat less meat. Around 80% of retirees eat a traditional amount of meat, but only about 50% of young adults (18-24) do.
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grilled pizza
In my quest for interesting vegetarian recipes, I continue to be intrigued by the idea of grilling pizza. Recently, I threw some left over pizza on the grill and it turned out really tasty. I can’t believe I never thought of it before. But let’s be honest, throwing some grilled meat on there would also taste pretty good, too.
meatless grilling
From Meatless Monday, here are a bunch of ideas for grilling vegetables and even fruits.
Court the usual suspects. Traditional candidates for the grill are peppers, carrots, beets, turnips, zucchini, corn, green beans, asparagus, tomato (firm ones), onion, eggplant, garlic (whole cloves), potato, squash, peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, and turnips. For fruits, consider peaches, apples, pineapple, and figs.
But also try the unusual. Avocado, artichoke, romaine lettuce, portobello mushroom, and watermelon are just some of the new grillees that are becoming trendy.
Oil down first. Many vegetables need just a light brushing of olive oil before grilling. For extra kick, add spices and marinate overnight,
I also like the idea of marinating tofu. Let’s be honest, chicken is kind of bland, and it is the wonderful marinades and sauces we put on it that makes it so delicious. So if it is the sauce we really want to taste, we can try dropping the chicken.
Finally, grilling pizza is an interesting idea that had never occurred to me before.