Epic Vegan Quick and Easy: Simple One-Pot and One-Pan Plant-Based Recipes

by Dustin Harder

Overview

Accessible. Affordable. Delicious. These three words are at the heart of Epic Vegan Quick and Easy, a cookbook of simple one-pot and one-pan meals perfect for anyone who wants to dive into plant-based cooking. 

Veteran author and creator of The Vegan Roadie series, Dustin Harder serves as your guide to all things vegan, showing you how to use straightforward ingredients and techniques to make every meal epic. This book tells you how to create your own masterpieces by adding exciting flavors and textures, stacking layers upon layers of ooey-gooey goodness, and putting variety at your fingertips. No matter where you are on your food journey, the collection of epic recipes in this book will serve as your road map to enjoying flavor-packed, plant-based cooking. Vegetarian, vegan, flexitarian, occasionally meatless—all are welcome here! 

Create fast and delicious dishes such as:
 

• Beyond the Cinnamon Roll Sheet-Pan Pancakes
• Effortless Buttered Pan Biscuits
• Sesame Thai Chili Cauliflower Bites 
• Made in Minutes Mini Pizza Cups
• Cherry Limeade Cobbler Bars 
• Stress Free Reuben Burger 
• Crafty One Pot Mac and Cheese 
• Toasty Pear and Walnut Arugula Flatbread 
• Spiced Hot Chocolate S’mores Brownies

 
From quick breakfast bites to lunch breaks and sweet treats, these recipes cover every meal of the day, as well as scrumptious snacks, apps, and entrees. You'll also find great nutrient-rich staples, sheet-pan meals, and meal prep combos that require very little time and, better yet, minimal clean up!

It's time to relax, play with your food and get epic with Epic Vegan Quick and Easy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781592339860
Publisher:	Fair Winds Press
Publication date:	06/29/2021
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	531,434
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Dustin Harder is the host and creator of the original series, The Vegan Roadie. A graduate of the Natural Gourmet Institute in New York City, he is a vegan chef, cooking instructor and works in culinary development for restaurants and various food brands. Dustin has been seen on The Food Network and appeared in various publications such as Eating Well, VegNews, Vegan Lifestyle Magazine, Chowhound, Vegetarian Times, and Paste magazine. He is the author of The Simply Vegan Cookbook featured by Forbes as one of the “Best Vegan Cookbooks,” Epic Vegan named one of the "Best Vegan Books of 2019" by Eat This, Not That, and Epic Vegan Quick and Easy. Learn more about Dustin Harder at veganroadie.com and on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@TheVeganRoadie).

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION
Why Epic Vegan Quick and Easy?
+ Ingredients
+ Tools
+ Epic Your Way
+ How to Use This Book
+ Meal Prep Suggestions
CHAPTER ONE 018
Back to Basics: Staples to Make the Dull Delicious
+ Quick Quinoa
+ Rice Realness
+ Basic Betty Beans
+ Veggie Pasta-bilities
+ Tasty Tempeh Variations
+ Everyday Greens
+ One-Sheet Roasted Vegetables
+ Quick Country Gravy
+ Cauliflower Rice for the Win
+ 3-Minute Cashew Cream Sauce
+ Instant Almond Cheese Crumble
+ Tempting Tofu
+ Scrappy Veggie Broth
CHAPTER TWO 036
Brekky Bites: Putting the FAST in BreakFAST
+ All-in-One Breakfast Sheet-Pan Bowls
+ Pumpkin Cranberry Oatmeal Bread
+ Skillet Bagel Breakfast Sandwiches for Two
+ Beyond the Cinnamon Roll Sheet-Pan Pancakes
+ Effortless Buttered Pan Biscuits
+ Maple Balsamic Brussels and Sweet Potato Hash
+ Baked French Toast Sticks
+ Sweet and Savory Scones
+ Presto Pesto Avocado Toast
+ Matcha Blueberry Granola
+ The Little Sisters Cheesy Potatoes
+ Peanut Butter Cherry Chip Granola
+ Cheap ‘n Cheesy Jalapeno Grits
+ Easiest Carrot Bacon Ever
CHAPTER THREE
Snacks and Apps: Movie Night Bites
+ Smoky Tempeh
Peanut Satay
+ Game Day Pub Cheese
+ Layers of Greek Dip
+ Cheesy Burger Tater Tots
+ Easily Epic Charcuterie Board
+ Nashville Hot Tots
+ Quick Queso with Chili-Lime Chips
+ Baked Thai Chili Cauliflower Bites
+ Loaded Sheet-Pan Nachos
+ Stove Top Movie Theater Popcorn
+ Simple Southwest Quesadilla with Pineapple Dream Sauce
+ Made in Minutes Mini Pizza Cups
+ Fast Ooey Gooey Cast Party Bean Dip
+ Miso-Garlic Cheese Bread
CHAPTER FOUR
Soups ‘n Such: Let’s Give Them Something to Stew About!
+ Very Fast Veggie Lentil Soup
+ 5-Ingredient Pasta Fagioli as seen on The Vegan Roadie
+ Creamy Chickpea Potpie Soup
+ Beefless Red Wine Stew
+ Mindful Mushroom and Corn Chowder
+ Say Cheese! …and Broccoli Soup
+ Minute Made Miso Soup
+ Easy Black Bean Soup
+ Spicy Chickpea Almond and Kale Soup
+ Simple Seitan Tikka Masala
+ Zippy Zuppa Toscana
CHAPTER FIVE
It’s a Handful: Sandwiches, Tacos, and Burritos that Pack a Punch
+ The Coffeehouse Veggie Sandwich
+ Stress-Free Reuben Burger
+ Hawaiian Tofu and Pineapple Sando
+ One-Sheet BBQ Mushroom Jack ‘n Peaches Sandwiches
+ Easy Peasy Olive Burger
+ Deli Deluxe Italian Hoagie
+ Mushroom Carnitas and Brussels Burrito with Sweet Red Onion
+ Easy 5-Alarm 2-Bean Tacos
+ Simple Sloppy Tempeh and Avocado Burritos
+ Pad Thai Burgers
+ Crunchy CLT Sammy
+ Breezy Cauliflower and Chorizo Brunch Tacos
CHAPTER SIX
Lunch Break! Meals on the Go for the Office, Break Room, or Home
+ Crafty One-Pot Mac and Cheese
+ Rainbow Vegetables and Tofu Sheet Pan
+ Bahn Mi Arugula Bowl
+ Italian Cheesy Herbed Tofu and Kale Bowl
+ Good Goddess Choppy Salad
+ Overstuffed Avocado Bowls
+ Garlicky Nooch Broccoli and Potatoes
+ Not-So-Tuna Jackfruit Macaroni Salad or Melt
+ Dustin’s Favorite Summer Salad
+ Skillet-Kissed Green Beans with Red Grapes
+ Warm Rotini and Spinach Pesto Pasta Salad
+ Fiesta Quinoa Bowl with Sweet Lime Vinaigrette
+ The Beet Goes On Sheet-Pan Bowl
+ Lemon and Garlic and Thyme, Oh My!
CHAPTER SEVEN
The Main Event: Fast and Flavorful Dinnertime Entrees
+ Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Lasagna
+ Stove Top Mushroom Tetrazzini
+ One-Pot Pomodoro Puttanesca
+ Baked Not So Stir-Fry in a Flash
+ Toasty Pear, Walnut, and Arugula Flatbread
+ Whole Roasted Maple-Dijon Cauliflower
+ Bow-tie Alfredo with Broccoli and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
+ One-Pan Super Saucy Garlic Ziti
+ Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers
+ Coco Loco Pad Thai
+ Fuss-Free French Bread Pizzas
+ Punk Cheddah Mac Bake
+ Smoky Kale and Black Bean Tostada 158
+ Creamy Shiitake and Cauliflower Rice Risotto
+ Easy Bake Black Bean and Corn Enchiladas
CHAPTER EIGHT
Sweet Treats: Sweet Dreams Are Made of These!
+ Cinnamon-Sugar Nice Crispy Treats
+ Gooey Snickerdoodle Oat Brownies
+ Cherry Limeade Cobbler Bars
+ PB & J Banana Muffins
+ No-Churn Pineapple Basil Sorbet
+ So Easy Sunbutter Cookies
+ Salted Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
+ No-Bake Everything Cookies
+ Crunchy PB Pretzel Chip Bites
+ Celebration Cowboy Cookie Bars
+ Straightforward Strawberry Icebox Cake
+ Mr. Benson’s Puppy Bites
+ Spiced Hot Chocolate S’mores Brownies
acknowledgments
Index
ABOUT THE Author
 

Editorial Reviews

An array of healthy, fantastic meals on the table quickly and (almost) effortlessly.”—Isa Chandra Moskowitz, chef/owner of Modern Love and author of Veganomicon and Isa Does It

“Dustin's latest book is truly quick and easy with huge taste and an explosion of flavor! This is the one cookbook you will be using over and over again!”—Chloe Coscarelli, vegan chef and author of Chloe Flavor

“Simple and fun recipes with big, bold flavors… Epic!”—Henry Firth & Ian Theasby, BOSH!

“This is a bright, innovative collection brimming with creativity and a wide array of flavor.”—Miyoko Schinner, Founder & CEO Miyoko's Creamery

“Dustin takes Epic Vegan to the next level with tons of quick and easy ways to eat more plant-based comfort food.”—Lauren Toyota, creator of Hot for Food and bestselling author of Vegan Comfort Classics

“This book is a total feast for the senses, as friendly to use as it is gorgeous. Bravo!”—Jason Wrobel, celebrity vegan chef, cooking channel TV star & host of This Might Get Uncomfortable

“Not only are the recipes in this book simple and easy, they are also delicious with bold flavor and enough variety to keep you coming back for more.”—Robin Robertson, author of Vegan Planet and The Plant Protein Revolution Cookbook

“A worthwhile read for anyone who wants to elevate their cooking skills and receive solid introduction on the value of plant-based eating.”—Toni Okamoto, author of Plant-Based on a Budget and The Friendly Vegan Cookbook

“Every recipe in this book packs in the yum-factor with minimal ingredients—it takes the intimidation out of vegan cooking and makes it something everyone will enjoy!”—Devon O’Brien, Senior Food Editor, EatingWell magazine

“This book will recharge any seasoned vegan chef with its must-make imagery and inspire plant-based newcomers seeking truly doable recipes.”—Chefs Kate Jacoby and Rich Landau, Vedge Restaurant

“With layers of flavor and simple ingredients, you’ll dazzle friends, family, and yourself as you cook through this visually stunning cookbook!”—JL Fields, author of The Complete Plant-Based Diet and Fast & Easy Vegan

“Each recipe in this book is flavor packed and nutrient dense creating and array of easy meals and snacks for everyone. You’ll use this one, trust me!”—Fran Costigan, Director Vegan Pastry at Rouxbe Online Culinary School and cookbook author

“No junky ultra-processed ingredients, just truly helpful recipes to add to everyone’s everyday repertoire. A must-have addition to your bourgeoning shelf of amazing vegan cookbooks by queer chefs.”—Lagusta Yearwood, author of Sweet + Salty and owner of Lagusta’s Luscious

“Big, hearty, fun one-sheet meals and epic and easy weeknight options, Dustin brings something for cooks of every skill level.”—Terry Hope Romero, author of Show Up For Salad, Salad Samurai, and Vegan Eats World

“This is guaranteed to level-up your cooking game. You won't be able to flip through the pages of this without dropping everything and running to the kitchen to whip up some magic.”—Michelle Cehn, author of The Friendly Vegan Cookbook

“Dustin's cookbook delivers bold flavors in an easy manner so that you can create an outstanding meals even with a busy schedule.”—Jackie Sobon, author of Vegan Yack Attack’s Plant-Based Meal Prep

“This is a must own for people who love fast, craveable, compassionate food.”—Gena Hamshaw, author of Power Plates and founder of The Full Helping

“Dustin is on a mission to use his creativity to build a better world and better meals. His energy, humor and skill in the kitchen, and in performing these recipes, is absolutely delightful.”—Michelle Schwegmann, co-founder Herbivore Clothing

“A choose your own adventure for veteran vegans and the veg-curious alike. The best part is these flavorful recipes won't keep you in the kitchen all day because they are indeed quick and easy!”—Natalie Slater, author and founder of Bake and Destroy

“From breakfast through dessert and everything in between, you’ll want to cook and eat your way through this book, from cover to cover!”—Nava Atlas, author of Plant-Powered Protein and 5-Ingredient Vegan

“Dustin's lighthearted approach to healthy and delicious cooking paired with quick and efficient recipes is a game changer. Every recipe is foolproof and designed to take the stress and concern out of wholesome cooking. If you want healthy plant-forward cooking on the table in minutes, this book is for you!”—Eric Adams, former New York State Senator and author of Healthy at Last

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