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The Flexitarian Definition and Meaning
Putting together the words 'flexible' and 'vegetarian', a flexitarian diet is one which is mainly vegetarian that allows animal ingredients to be included every now and then. It is often referred to as 'casual vegetarianism’.
Flexitarians only allow the occasional meat dish, trying to focus mostly on plant-based foods. This is often for personal reasons, to be more eco-friendly or to become more sustainable with what food an individual eats.
Flexitarianism offers lots of the benefits of being a vegetarian, without the commitment. Those who follow a flexitarian meal plan are able to choose from a range of both meat-based and vegetarian recipes. Some find this a lot easier to stick to a balanced diet, as there are no strict restrictions.
What does a flexitarian diet meal plan look like?
One of the best things about a flexitarian diet is that it provides plenty of flexibility to tailor your meals to your tastes and preferences, all the while reducing your meat consumption. A flexitarian diet plan can look however you want it to look, whether you’d like to eat just one meat meal per week or you’d like a couple. Here’s what a typical midweek meal plan may look like for flexitarian dinner:Monday: Plant Based Beef Curry
Tuesday: Apricot-Glazed Falafels & Cheesy Chermoula Veggies
Wednesday: Sweet Chilli-Glazed Haloumi & Bombay Potatoes
Thursday:Mumbai Cheesy Fritters & Pumpkin Seeds
Friday: Creamy Mustard Beef with Parsnip Mash & Steamed Veggies
Delicious Flexitarian Recipes
Try not to think of a flexitarian diet as omitting something, instead think of it as getting the best that vegetarian food has to offer. In our flexitarian recipe collection, you’ll find just that. Many recipes replace meat with vegetables like our Bang Bang Cauliflower recipe, rather than using a substitute like tofu, making it even easier to get your five a day.Other vegetarian recipes replace meat with cheese, such as halloumi. Our Honey-Glazed Halloumi with Roast Veggie Toss adds a sweet taste to the Greek cheese to offer a variety of flavours from a meat-free meal.
Why choose a flexitarian meal plan from HelloFresh?
The brilliant thing about the flexitarian diet is that you don't have to leave meat out completely. This means that you can enjoy a few meat-based meals from our extensive HelloFresh recipe collection without any issues. The main aim is to prioritise vegetarian meals throughout the week, and make your inclusion of meat proteins to a minimum where possible.
HelloFresh makes planning meals even easier, because you choose your favourite recipes each week, before getting the fresh, pre-portioned ingredients delivered to your door. Order your first box today and give flexitarianism a try.
The Benefits of Becoming A Flexitarian
Meals Full of Flavour
What the flexitarian diet lacks in meat, it can make up for in flavour. Compensating the meat with plant-based ingredients or cheeses, our vegetarian recipes are often bursting with flavours, spices and herbs that ensure you're not missing out on anything delicious. With the inclusion of some meat dishes, it means you get the best of both worlds with the flexitarian diet - allowing you to enjoy a huge amount of recipes available from HelloFresh.
Improved Diet Quality
Trying to eat a healthy, balanced diet can be difficult. A flexitarian diet relies heavily on fruits, vegetables and plant-based foods that will help getting your 5-a-day much easier. With HelloFresh recipes, you can make the most of healthier ingredients, ensuring you're still creating some of your favourite meals - just with vegetables at the forefront.
It's Flexible
A huge benefit of the flexitarian diet is its flexibility. Rather than quitting meat 'cold-turkey', this option allows you a more controlled way of reducing the amount of meat you eat, whilst still being able to enjoy all the foods you love. The diet allows a focus on vegetarian meals, allow you to extend your palate whilst not omitting key proteins from your meals.
Meals Full of Flavour
What the flexitarian diet lacks in meat, it can make up for in flavour. Compensating the meat with plant-based ingredients or cheeses, our vegetarian recipes are often bursting with flavours, spices and herbs that ensure you're not missing out on anything delicious. With the inclusion of some meat dishes, it means you get the best of both worlds with the flexitarian diet - allowing you to enjoy a huge amount of recipes available from HelloFresh.
Improved Diet Quality
Trying to eat a healthy, balanced diet can be difficult. A flexitarian diet relies heavily on fruits, vegetables and plant-based foods that will help getting your 5-a-day much easier. With HelloFresh recipes, you can make the most of healthier ingredients, ensuring you're still creating some of your favourite meals - just with vegetables at the forefront.
It's Flexible
A huge benefit of the flexitarian diet is its flexibility. Rather than quitting meat 'cold-turkey', this option allows you a more controlled way of reducing the amount of meat you eat, whilst still being able to enjoy all the foods you love. The diet allows a focus on vegetarian meals, allow you to extend your palate whilst not omitting key proteins from your meals.