The 6 Best Vegan Cookbooks to Get More Plants in Your Diet
If you hadn’t just cooked it, you wouldn’t guess these dishes were vegan.
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Trying to get more plants into your diet isn't always easy, and while we all do our best, switching to a vegan diet can be tough if you are relearning how to cook. The best way to get food ideas, shopping inspiration, and meal planning help is by investing in some good vegan cookbooks.
Fortunately, there are a ton of vegan cookbooks to choose from, but as a former vegan who remains mostly plant-based, I know firsthand that there are some cookbooks you're better off skipping. These, however, have a mix of recipes that include vegan versions of your favorite comfort foods, ethnic dishes, appetizers, and quick meals you can make in a pinch. Check out our top six picks for vegan cookbooks below, and get started on your plant-based journey.
The 6 Best Vegan Cookbooks
How We Selected
To find the best vegan cookbooks among the many options out there, we looked at expert-tested reviews from trusted sources. We then took into account ease of recipes, time commitment, food variety, accessibility of ingredients, and price of meals. Finally, we consulted reviews, written by people who’ve bought these cookbooks on sites like Amazon, to settle on the products you'll find below.
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These vegan recipes are not only delicious, but they are intentionally easy to make. They range from breakfast, lunch, and dinner, to desserts, appetizers, and even salad dressings. It has over 140 recipes, and even has meal plans and shopping guides that help you plan your weekly meals without getting overwhelmed.
If you are trying to entice someone to begrudgingly join your vegan diet, you will have to convince them that they can still have some of their favorite foods. This cookbook has recipes for vegan versions of all your favorite comfort foods that customers described as “fantastic,” and “absolutely delicious.”
Though going vegan is generally cheaper than eating meat, it can sometimes still be pricey, and often takes more time and effort than a non-vegan meal. This book solves both of those problems in one—it has only recipes that cost under $30, and take less than 30 minutes to make.
Appetite by Random House ‘Fast Easy Cheap Vegan’ by Sam Turnbull
This is a great option for new vegans, or just those looking for easy, and budget-friendly recipes. It has 101 healthy, delicious, and 100% vegan recipes that all take under 30 minutes to make, which is great for busy families—and those who hate cooking.
The recipes also use only items that you can easily find at your local grocery store, so you won't have to hunt them down.
‘The Korean Vegan Cookbook’ by Joanne Lee Molinaro
Most Korean food isn’t vegan, but this recipe book by Joanne Lee Molinaro takes both classic recipes and her family’s recipes and makes them into vegan masterpieces.
While the dishes appear complex and gourmet, they are surprisingly easy to follow and give an incredibly delicious result. For the less common Korean ingredients, there is a guide to help you find them, and substitutes if you can’t.
While the language verges on the unsavory, the recipes are quite the opposite. This foul-mouthed cookbook can teach you how to make some d**n good recipes that no one will think twice about asking if they are vegan.
The book includes everything from finger-food appetizers to full meals, and while all are vegan, the goal is flavor, not health food.
Before joining Runner's World, Gabrielle Hondorp spent 6 years in running retail (she has tested top gear from shoes, to watches, to rain jackets which has expanded her expertise—and her closets); she specializes in health and wellness, and is an expert on running gear from head-to-toe. Gabi began her journalism career as a Digital Editorial Fellow for Runner’s World and Bicycling Magazine, and has since advanced to a Runner's World Editor specializing in commerce. She has a double degree in English and Media and Communication from Muhlenberg College where she also ran cross country and track.
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