Health and Science:
⚠ Eating meat is fueling climate extremes that threaten our survival.
🥩 Animal agriculture drives 53% of global greenhouse gas emissions → accelerating global heating.
🌡 2024 saw +41 extra dangerous heat days/year — linked to emissions from livestock, feed production & deforestation.
🧊 Antarctic sea ice hit a record low — melting faster due to warming fueled by meat-heavy diets.
🌍 Cool the planet — savor this vegan recipe that’s tasty, eco-smart, and guilt-free!
Ingredients
Crust:
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1 ½ cups flour, ½ cup vegan butter, pinch salt, 3–4 tbsp ice water
Filling:
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1 ½ cups plant milk, ½ cup lemon juice, 2 tbsp zest, ¾ cup sugar, 4 tbsp cornstarch, pinch salt, ¼ tsp turmeric (optional)
Meringue:
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¾ cup aquafaba, ½ cup sugar, ¼ tsp cream of tartar, 1 tsp vanilla
Method
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Crust: Mix flour + salt, rub in butter, add water till dough forms. Chill 30 mins. Roll out, bake blind at 180°C/350°F for 15 mins, remove weights, bake 10 mins more.
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Filling: Whisk sugar, cornstarch, salt, turmeric. Add milk + lemon juice slowly. Cook over medium heat, stirring till thick (5–7 mins). Add zest, pour into crust.
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Meringue: Whip aquafaba + cream of tartar to soft peaks (4–5 mins). Add sugar gradually till stiff glossy peaks. Beat in vanilla.
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Assemble: Spread meringue over filling. Bake at 200°C/400°F for 5–7 mins or torch top. Cool, chill 3 hrs before slicing.
