Honor World Day for Farmed Animals by Trying Some of the GREATEST Vegan Recipes

Since 1983, World Day for Farmed Animals has been dedicated to exposing the suffering and death of farmed animals. Its website states that “World Day for Farmed Animals will continue until animals are no longer seen as commodities, raised for their flesh and by-products.” We agree – there are more than 58 billion farm animals killed each year in the U.S. alone.

In observance of this day, we’ve complied some of the greatest vegan recipes. In honor of farmed animals everywhere, we challenge you to put down the animal products and give plant-based meals a try. You may be surprised that vegan food can be tasty, filling and fun! Don’t let myths of vegan food deter you from making a choice that can not only help yourself feel better, but extend as a positive action that will affect the world as a whole. We all have the power to lessen and eventually completely rid the suffering of sentient beings with the choices we make every day: what we choose to consume.

In honor of farmed animals, here are some of the greatest vegan recipes to choose.

1. The Vegan Eggplant Crunchburger

This is one big, messy burger! It’s a delicious and vegan take on Bobby Flay’s signature burger, The Crunchburger.

2. Coconut Bacon

Forget the charred pig’s flesh; did you know that coconut can be made into a bacon-like snack?

3. Fried Artichokes Over Lemon Butter

Even if you’re a green veggie hater, it’s hard to pass on artichokes when they’re fried to a golden brown like this.

4. Baked Broccoli Burgers

Many people may not like the moist and chewy texture of steamed or boiled broccoli, but try it baked and this vegetable takes on a whole new life.

5. Fresh Summer Vegan Pesto Pizza

Pesto makes for a delicious dip, spread or sauce, but versions you purchase in the store or in a restaurant can often contain some type of cheese. Not on this pizza!

6. Spaghetti Squash With Basil and Creamy Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce

If you’re looking to cut carbs, try using spaghetti squash in place of noodles for a pasta dish.

7. Beginner Green Smoothie

Does drinking something green-colored scare you if it’s not Halloween? Relax a bit and give this smoothie a whirl. It’s perfect for beginners!

8. Mindblowing Banana Chocolate Caramel Vegan Ice Cream Cake

This recipe is aptly titled. If you’re new to plant-based eating, reading the simple ingredients that make up this decadent-looking cake almost seem unreal. It’s amazing what you can do with all natural ingredients!

9. DQ Style Vegan Ice Cream Cake

As plant-based eaters, we can still enjoy our old favorites from restaurants, but re-invented to be 100% cruelty-free!

10. Tandoori Tofu

This recipe includes instructions for a spiced tomato yogurt sauce. Use it as a marinade and pour extra over the top of the tofu, along with veggies and rice.

11. Vegan Cashew Cheese

This is a very easy recipe that you can use in countless dishes. You can use it to replace items like cream cheese or ricotta in recipes that call for dairy ingredients.

12. Raw Vegan Chocolate and Peanut Butter Fudge

Almost everyone loves the rich, creamy taste of fudge. This peanut butter chocolate flavor will not disappoint!

13. Lentil Meat Balls

These lentil meatballs are savory and hearty. Try putting them over your spaghetti dish.

14. Fresh Vegan Moxarella Cheese

This cheese will stretch and melt like mozzarella cheese, so try it on a homemade pizza.

15. Easy Loaded Quesadillas

Use refried beans and hummus to bind these quesadillas together. Inside, they have a filling of onions, spices and assorted fresh veggies.

16. Vegan Falafel Waffle

If you like falafel and waffles, you definitely have to try this recipe!

17. Chickpea Fries

These juicy, crispy chickpea fries will make for a great appetizer or game day snack on the next Football Sunday.

18. Zucchini and Tomato Lasagna With Cashew Herb Cheese

Are you looking for a healthier dinner option? Try this dish, which requires no cooking and contains a delicious cashew herb cheese.

19. Blueberry Strawberry Banana Ice Cream Cake

Doesn’t this cake look gorgeous? Layer the berries on the outside of the cake for a pretty presentation.

20. Deep Dish Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cake

This is the ultimate chocolatey, peanut-buttery explosion, and it’s packed with healthy ingredients like banana, hemp seeds, flax seeds, and cacao powder.

21. Raw Fruit Popsicles with Coconut Milk

These popsicles are so easy to make. All you need is fresh raw coconut milk, raw cane sugar, frozen fruit and optional herbs like thyme, rosemary or basil.

Lead image source: Fresh Summer Vegan Pesto Pizza

These might be the greatest vegan recipes, but if you’re hungry for more, make sure to check out Your 25 Favorite Vegan Recipes From 2014, 25 Vegan Recipes for People Who Think There’s No Life Without Meat and Cheese, and The 30 Most Viral Vegan Recipes of 2016!