Practically Vegan: More Than 100 Easy, Delicious Vegan Dinners on a Budget: A Cookbook
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More than 100 delicious, easy, and colorful vegan dinners on a budget from the founder of the massive social media platform Cooking for Peanuts, with a foreword by Jonathan Safran Foer. Nisha Melvani appreciates that it's hard for many people to commit to being 100% vegan. But committing to one vegan meal a day—dinner—is much more feasible. For those trying to incorporate more vegan meals into your diet, Practically Vegan is your go-to weeknight dinner cookbook and the perfect entry to veganism. A registered dietitian nutritionist, Melvani offers solid, tested vegan recipes and a non-militant approach for those wanting to eat less meat. Plant-based cooking will no longer feel intimidating with easy-to-find ingredients that you will use in the kitchen over and over again. Inspired by the flavors she was introduced to while growing up in Jamaica, England, and Canada, as well as her own Indian heritage, Melvani shares over 100 delicious recipes, including Creamy One-Pot Cheesy Broccoli Pasta Soup, Cauliflower-Sweet Potato Curry, Sesame Noodle Veggie Stir-Fry, Mushroom Bourguignon, and more, accompanied by a foreword written by bestselling author Jonathan Safran Foer, who urged Melvani to write this cookbook after feeding his family her recipes. With easy-to-follow directions and recipe substitutions as well as culinary tips and tricks, Practically Vegan will be the helping hand you need to prepare a vegan dinner for yourself or your family with confidence. Review: Practical, inventive and delicious - I bought this book when it came out and it has become a trusted source of delicious recipes, which can easily be modified to remove oils if you follow a whole foods plant based diet, without affecting the final result. I thought I would list some of my favorite recipes in the book, which I had made countless times: * Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus Pasta -- this recipe is brilliant in its simplicity and such a time saver. Sometimes I use fresh tomatoes instead of sun dried tomatoes to lower the sodium content. If I have time, I make my own hummus with no oil added. I have also made this with a navy bean "hummus" to make a vegan "Alfredo" sauce. * Cheesy Tofu Scramble - this is the best tofu scramble I have eaten. I like to add half a shredded carrot and some shredded kale when cooking to add more veggies. It makes for a killer breakfast burrito. * Smashed Pinto Beans with Tahini - I am usually not a fan of pinto beans but the addition of tahini softens the taste of the pinto beans and makes it creamy. It is delicious spread on tostadas or as a base for vegan nachos. *Eggplant Parmesan Meatballs - another tasty recipe that is a little more labor intensive. It works without the addition of oil. * Artichoke Pinto Burgers - a great alternative to the usual black bean burgers. The taste is unique and the texture a little meat-like thanks to the artichokes. * Vegan Caesar Salad Dressing - this is my staple when I want to make a kale salad. * Butternut Squash Tahini Curry - another brilliant recipe where you get the consistency and flavor of Thai curry but without using any coconut milk. I add a can of chickpeas and a cubed block of tofu to add more protein. Review: 5 stars for clarity, creativity, and wonderful advice and recipes. - Pre and post surgery, this book was and is helpful, well written, and contains delicious recipes. The additional materials which come with a purchase of this book (food journal+) enabled me to better comprehend my body's needs post removal of my gallbladder. Thank you.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 426 Reviews |
V**S
Practical, inventive and delicious
I bought this book when it came out and it has become a trusted source of delicious recipes, which can easily be modified to remove oils if you follow a whole foods plant based diet, without affecting the final result. I thought I would list some of my favorite recipes in the book, which I had made countless times: * Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus Pasta -- this recipe is brilliant in its simplicity and such a time saver. Sometimes I use fresh tomatoes instead of sun dried tomatoes to lower the sodium content. If I have time, I make my own hummus with no oil added. I have also made this with a navy bean "hummus" to make a vegan "Alfredo" sauce. * Cheesy Tofu Scramble - this is the best tofu scramble I have eaten. I like to add half a shredded carrot and some shredded kale when cooking to add more veggies. It makes for a killer breakfast burrito. * Smashed Pinto Beans with Tahini - I am usually not a fan of pinto beans but the addition of tahini softens the taste of the pinto beans and makes it creamy. It is delicious spread on tostadas or as a base for vegan nachos. *Eggplant Parmesan Meatballs - another tasty recipe that is a little more labor intensive. It works without the addition of oil. * Artichoke Pinto Burgers - a great alternative to the usual black bean burgers. The taste is unique and the texture a little meat-like thanks to the artichokes. * Vegan Caesar Salad Dressing - this is my staple when I want to make a kale salad. * Butternut Squash Tahini Curry - another brilliant recipe where you get the consistency and flavor of Thai curry but without using any coconut milk. I add a can of chickpeas and a cubed block of tofu to add more protein.
S**S
5 stars for clarity, creativity, and wonderful advice and recipes.
Pre and post surgery, this book was and is helpful, well written, and contains delicious recipes. The additional materials which come with a purchase of this book (food journal+) enabled me to better comprehend my body's needs post removal of my gallbladder. Thank you.
S**E
Great recipes, horrible binding
I've had this cookbook for a few weeks now and have cooked a number of recipes. My family has enjoyed them and they are all easy to do (even on a week night) with ingredients that I already have on hand, which I think is great. On the negative side, I've had this book for under a month and the cover has already come off - it was apparently very weakly glued on and just detached (no ripping or tearing, just fell off). I'm very careful with books, so this seems to be just shoddy manufacturing.
K**R
Enjoying
I am loving this book!
B**E
Totally Delicious and Easy to Make!
I don't usually write reviews, but I just bought this book and it's made making dinner after work a pleasurable experience. The recipes are straightforward, and I've made 3 dishes in the last two weeks that were all DELICIOUS! I made the miso eggplant steak with spicy noodles tonight and it was a fabulous dish! I have never eaten eggplant that flavorful before! It prompted me to write a review! I look forward to cooking my way through this tasty book!
N**Y
Perfect book!
Beautifully crafted book, very informative, consice and on point. Lots of great and easy vegan recipes. Very recommended!
S**W
Beautiful book, easy to follow vegan recipes!
Easy to follow recipes, beautiful photographs, warm & personal commentary accompanying each recipe describing why it is special to Nisha and her family, or how it came about. She writes like she speaks in her shorts/reels, funny and personable. The recipes are delicious and if you don't like an ingredient, (I hate cilantro!) she offers substitutions for each recipe.
A**R
Nutrition info ?
Love the book, the author’s story wah gwan 🇯🇲 the layout is nicely done with great color photos. Lots of info if you’re new to vegan cooking. Great recipes. I highly recommend. The only thing missing is macros per serving for proteins carbs & fats per serving. If the author updated a new version, would even buy again. Thanks for all your hard work
A**S
Must have for vegans.
Great cookbook, I’ve been using it for a few years now and keep going back to it.
E**A
Great Cook Book
A great every day cookbook. It’s simple and easy to follow. All of the ingredients are readily available.
S**E
Cook book
Cooked an absolute yummy dish from this cook book,so easy to follow would highly recommend 😄
F**I
Highly Recommended
Have flicked through the book and the dishes look enticing. Am more familiar with Nisha's recipes via her You Tube postings, and these have proven to be a success for my Pescatarian eater in the household.
M**S
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