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Dried beans, lentils and other pulses are super soil helpers. Unlike most plants, which pull nitrogen from the soil as a food source, beans work with soil microbes to pull nitrogen from the air, which both enriches the soil and reduces the need for fertilizer.

Mushrooms have a remarkably low environmental footprint. Research shows that a pound of mushrooms requires only 1.8 gallons of water to grow. Comparatively, it takes 2,000 gallons of water to produce a pound of beef.

The holiday table often centers on a large piece of meat or poultry. Give tradition a twist with a main dish that has a much smaller impact on the environment, such as this colorful vegetarian pasta you can serve family style.

Make the most of every ingredient. Prior to juicing the blood oranges, remove the zest of two oranges and save it to make Holiday Chocolate Bark.

Not only is dried fruit delicious, but as a preservation method, it reduces food waste. Dried fruit also creates year-round harvest seasons, making for a more sustainable agriculture model for many fruit farmers.

This creamy, delicious smoothie can jumpstart your morning and tame tummy rumblings before your next meal.

This Zucchini Squash Bake makes for delicious comfort food when the weather outside is frightful.

Spaghetti squash, coconut oil and a blend of cheeses combine to make delicious fritters that kids and adults alike will love.

Swap traditional pumpkin pie for these pumpkin bars with a gluten-free crust.