Plant Protein (a book of 80 delicious recipes)
Plant Protein is one of a new wave of vegan recipe books that focuses on healthy natural proteins, rather than expensive faux meats and cheeses.
The author (who runs ultra-marathons) merges her love of cooking with knowledge on how to fuel an active lifestyle, powered by plants.
Before cooking, read up on food safety for people and pets (many foods are unsafe near animal friends). Bin allium scraps (onion, leeks, garlic, shallots, chives) and citrus/tomato/rhubarb scraps, as acids could harm compost creatures. It’s okay to put them in food waste bins (made into biogas).
For tinned foods, fully remove lids (put inside) or pop ring-pulls back over holes (and pinch top opening closed) before recycling, to avoid wildlife getting trapped.
In this book, learn how protein works and how you can easily include it in a vegan lifestyle, without relying on any animal ingredients. Find a handy list of staples for your pantry and fridge, plus tips for batch-cooking on busy weeks. Recipes include:
- Chocolate Brownie Baked Oats
- Corn Fritters with Smoky Beans & Mash
- Harissa Tofu Ciabatta
- Sweet Potato Gochujang Soup with Chickpeas
- ‘Marry Me’ Lentils
- Creamy Harissa Butter Beans
- Smoky Three Bean Chilli-no-Carne
- Sneaky Protein Coffee Chocolate Mousse
Gigi Grassia is a foodie influencer, vegan nutrition coach and personal trainer. Raised in an Italian family, she grew up on home-cooked meals and fresh pasta and now lives in London.
