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...And Food Justice for All: 11 Amazing Vegan Recipes (SLIDESHOW)

We can all make a difference right now, by choosing plant-based foods when we eat. Here are 11 delicious recipes to get you started.
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The earth's population recently hit 7 billion, out of which more than a billion people worldwide are starving. At this rate, it is estimated that by 2050 there will be more than 9 billion people living on the planet, leading to potential food, energy and water shortages. If this wasn't concerning enough, our agricultural systems are degrading land, water, biodiversity and the climate on a global scale. Without more sustainable practices in the horizon, our planet is going to become even less able to feed its growing population in the years ahead.

While at an individual level, we may not have the power to change government policies and business practices overnight to ensure food security, we do have the power to control our food choices. The startling truth is 70 percent of the world's agricultural land is used to raise livestock, either for grazing or for growing feed rather than growing food for humans. Further, the world's cattle alone consume a quantity of food equal to the caloric needs of 8.7 billion people -- more than the entire human population on Earth!

We can all make a difference right now, by choosing plant-based foods when we eat. Here are 11 delicious recipes to get you started.

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...And Food Justice For All: 11 Amazing Vegan Recipes (SLIDESHOW)
Vegan Sloppy Joes(01 of11)
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by Robin BurnsA vegan spin on a summer camp classic is just as simple as it is satisfying. Combine crumbled tempeh with some veggies, spices and tomato sauce and you’ve got yourself an easy weeknight dinner that everyone (even the pickiest of eaters) will love!View Recipe
Benny & Flo(02 of11)
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by Sammi McLeanEggs Benedict meets Eggs Florentine, minus the Eggs! This is a new light and healthy vegan breakfast favorite.View Recipe
Sour Cream and Onion Kale Chips(03 of11)
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by Brendan BrazierThis favorite healthy vegan snack is a flavor-bursting and nutrient-dense treat.View Recipe
Cauliflower Picatta(04 of11)
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by Robin RobertsonWhile a traditional Italian picatta dish features meat, vegan versions are usually made with thin slices of seitan or extra-firm tofu, sauteed until lightly crisped, then napped with the refreshingly piquant sauce. But why stop with seitan and tofu? Cauliflower steaks are the perfect foil for the tart flavor of a picatta sauce.View Recipe
Raw Caramel Apple Pie(05 of11)
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by Lisa VigerThis is a raw apple pie, but it’s just as filling and comforting as any cooked version and would be suitable for any of the holiday festivities of the season.View Recipe
Muhammara Spread(06 of11)
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by Laura WrightEveryone’s had hummus or guacamole (and they are great). But have you tried muhammara? This dip/spread is full of smoky, creamy roasted red peppers, toasty walnuts and nutty little hemp seeds.View Recipe
The Ultimate Vegan Brownie(07 of11)
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by Anna BrosterThis brownie (which features a surprising ingredient!) is fudgy, intensely chocolatey, with a whisper-thin, crackly surface on top, and a damp, dense layer underneath.View Recipe
Tempeh Picatta(08 of11)
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by Ayinde HowellA tempeh twist to a traditional zesty (and fancy) Italian favorite!View Recipe
Spicy Sweet Potato Hummus(09 of11)
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by Kathryne TaylorSweet potatoes are complex carbohydrates that can actually help control blood sugar; combined with protein-rich chickpeas, a bit of healthy fat from olive oil, and good-for-you spices, this hummus is a nutritional all-star, and a delicious one at that.View Recipe
Beet Chips(10 of11)
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by Koko BrillKale chips have been quite a craze lately, but it’s easy to make delicious, healthy chips with many different vegetables. Take beets for example, their beautiful rich color only looks more appetizing when crisped up in the oven and tossed with simple ingredients like olive oil and sea salt.View Recipe
Gluten Free Pumpkin Mousse Tarts(11 of11)
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by Ricki HellerThese mousse tarts are slightly indulgent without being unhealthy, with a delicious combination of quintessentially fall flavors.View Recipe

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