The Plant-Based Diet for Beginners: 75 Delicious, Healthy Whole-Food Recipes

by Gabriel Miller

Overview

Create whole-food, plant-based dishes with ease—no experience required

Eating a diet rich with whole-food, plant-based ingredients is one of the best decisions you can make to support your overall health—and now it's easier than ever! This beginner-friendly cookbook is packed with expert guidance and 75 nutritious recipes that make it enjoyable to eat a plant-based diet.

What sets this book apart from other plant-based diet cookbooks:

• A GUIDE TO GETTING STARTED: Ease the transition to a healthier lifestyle with advice for stocking your kitchen, making smart decisions at the grocery store, sticking to a plant-based diet when dining out, and more.
• SIMPLE, HEALTHY INGREDIENTS: Discover recipes that avoid salt, oil, and sugar while emphasizing minimally processed ingredients that can easily be found at your local grocery store. Find a full shopping list for plant-based staples such as beans, brown rice, broths and more.
• FIND A RANGE OF RECIPES: Enjoy plant-based dishes for every meal with recipes like Southwest Sweet Potato Skillet, Mango-Ginger Chickpea Curry, and Oat Crunch Apple Crisp.

Streamline plant-based eating without sacrificing nutrition—The Plant-Based Diet for Beginners shows you how.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781646110421
Publisher:	Callisto Publishing
Publication date:	12/10/2019
Pages:	168
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

GABRIEL MILLER is an author, speaker, chef, and avid gardener. He runs the blog Plant Based Gabriel (PlantBasedGabriel.com), which helps people transition to a plant based diet and vegan lifestyle. In addition to producing helpful recipes and videos, Gabriel also loves working on his vegan and organic vegetable farm.

Table of Contents

Introduction viii

Part 1 Getting Started

Chapter 1 Why Go Plant-Based? 1

Chapter 2 Shopping List and Sample Menu 27

Part 2 The Recipes

Chapter 3 Breakfasts 39

Chapter 4 Soups, Salads, and Sides 51

Chapter 5 Entrées 71

Chapter 6 Smoothies and Beverages 97

Chapter 7 Snacks and Desserts 111

Chapter 8 Sauces, Dressings, and Dips 123

The Dirty Dozen™ and the Clean Fifteen™ 135

Measurement Conversions 136

Resources 137

References 138

Index 146

Editorial Reviews

"For so many of us the question isn't if we should go plant-based, but how. This book is a rare turn-by-turn GPS that guides you through making the transition. Gabriel's recipes are delicious, and you don't need a culinary degree to replicate them. Finally, a book that empowers us to realize optimal health is achievable by everyone!"—Dr. Mondo, licensed therapist & weight loss coach

"Gabriel draws upon his unique personal journey and shares his passion to encourage and help others to eat healthier. This book is perfect, providing all of the steps, information, and recipes one needs to feel inspired and comfortable either transitioning or jumping right in to eating a whole-food, plant-based diet. The author takes everyday favorite foods and easily converts them to delicious, healthier options—it's all about what you can eat! I'm so excited to add this to Vegan Action's list of recommended books."—Krissi Vandenberg, M.S., executive director for Vegan Action/Vegan Awareness Foundation

"If changing to a plant-based diet seems mystifying or overwhelming, look no further than this new cookbook by Gabriel Miller. He breaks down the science and kitchen wizardry of plant-based eating into easily understood ideas then help newbies make some of the most delicious (and easy!) plant-based recipes I've seen. DO NOT MISS OUT ON HIS NICE CREAM RECIPES! Who knew that frozen sweet potatoes could make dreams come true? Answer: Plant-based Gabriel, that's who!"—Susan L. Fellman, MD, FAAP, DipABLM

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