Recipes for biodiversity

Food and sustainability are widely known to be inherently linked, with the devastating impact of modern agriculture on the planet being clear. But what about food and biodiversity specifically? While the food debate is often simplified to plant based vs. ‘the rest’, the issue is actually much more complex and oftentimes the impacts are felt closer to home than we expect.

Should you need to spur your culinary creativity during these times, please check out this content put together by student volunteers for fun new recipes that do not have a big impact on biodiversity.

  • Home-made oat milk

    The dairy-farming industry is the biggest consumer of land within the Netherlands. Swap your dairy milk for home-made oat milk by following this recipe.

  • Carrots green pesto

    Learn how to turn a negative impact into a positive one by making pesto with carrot greens and sunflower seeds.

  • Grow your own: green onions and sprouts

    Want to try out urban gardening? Here are some easy step-by-step guides to get you started.

  • No food waste

    Prevent biodiversity loss by limiting the amount of food you waste. Here are some tips and tricks.

  • Recipe for swiss chard risotto

    We have taken risotto (the rice of which is grown in Italy) and put a local twist on the dish by using swiss chard alongside vegetables easily grown in the Netherlands such as onions. Enjoy!

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