Going vegetarian is the most delicious (and easiest) way to do your part for the planet. Whether you’re a full-on zero-animal-products-ever vegan or an occasional flexitarian who goes moderate on meat for health and wellness, Better Homes & Gardens Plant-Based Recipes promises to fill you up with wholesome, well-balanced veggie-based meals. With the helpful guidance of the editor (who happens to be a Registered Dietician), you’ll start out by learning how to stock your pantry and balance your food choices so you get all the nutrients and protein you need when you cut out meat. Then dive in to find your new go-to recipes: Soups & Stews, The Mighty Mushroom, Remakes on Meat Meals, Protein for Breakfast, Entertaining Without Meat, Going Global, and more. There’s something here for everyone, even if you want to just cut meat once or twice a week. It’s all good, and it’s all good for you! How are you helping this globe we live on? One of the biggest causes of global-harming gasses comes from raising cattle and hogs. And how are you helping yourself? By eliminating or reducing the consumption of animal products you can help reset your health and wellness.
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Editor’s Letter
Veggie Power • GOING VEGETARIAN CAN BE INTIMIDATING, SO WE MADE IT EASY. IF YOU’RE JUST GETTING STARTED OR ARE SIMPLY VEGGIE-CURIOUS, USE THIS PRIMER TO GUIDE YOU. EVEN LONGTIME, STRICT VEGETARIANS CAN USE THIS TO BRUSH UP ON THEIR MEAT-FREE LIFESTYLE.ENJOY THE PLANT-FUELED JOURNEY!
“Cheese,” Please! • EVEN VEGANS CAN ENJOY A PHOTO-WORTHY “CHEESE” PLATE. CHECK OUT THESE PLANT-BASED VEGAN CHEESES AND THREE DIY RECIPES TO FILL OUT YOUR BOARD.
Power Up • NUTRIENT-PACKED BREAKFASTS DON’T HAVE TO RELY ON MEAT. THESE VEGGIE-FORWARD RECIPES, CLASSICS WITH A VEGAN TWIST, AND MAKE-AHEAD BREAKFAST SANDWICHES HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO FUEL YOUR DAY.
Oatmeal 4 Ways • START YOUR DAY RIGHT WITH A POWERHOUSE BOWL OF OATS. THEY ADAPT TO ANY FLAVOR PROFILE, SO USE WHATEVER INGREDIENTS YOU HAVE ON HAND TO SPRUCE THEM UP. USE OUR BASIC FORMULA TO CUSTOMIZE OR START WITH ONE OF THESE FLAVOR COMBOS.
Oh, Nuts • BREAK OUT OF YOUR CULINARY SHELL WITH THESE SIX RECIPES HIGHLIGHTING NUTS. PACKED WITH PROTEIN AND HEALTHY FATS, SMALL BUT MIGHTY NUTS KEEP HUNGER UNDER CONTROL SO YOU WON’T MISS THE MEAT.
Comfort Food Makeovers • IT’S COMMON TO CRAVE THE DECADENT FOODS OF YOUR MEAT-EATING PAST. IT MIGHT NOT EVEN BE THE MEAT YOU’RE CRAVING, BUT RATHER THE MEMORIES AND FEEL-GOOD VIBES ASSOCIATED WITH THESE FOODS. REST ASSURED THAT YOU CAN STILL ENJOY ALL YOUR FAVORITES WITH THESE MEATLESS MAKEOVERS OF ALL THE BEST COMFORT FOODS.
Mock Meats • IF IT HAS BEEN A FEW YEARS SINCE YOU LAST TRIED MEAT ALTERNATIVES, IT’S TIME TO GIVE THESE IMITATORS A SECOND GO. THEY’VE COME A LONG WAY. HERE ARE A FEW OF OUR FAVORITES AND THE BEST WAY TO UTILIZE THEM.
On The Pulse • INEXPENSIVE AND PROTEIN-PACKED PULSES—AKA BEANS, PEAS, AND LENTILS—ARE A MUST FOR ANY VEGETARIAN KITCHEN. WHETHER YOU’RE COOKING FROM DRY OR WHIPPING OUT THE CAN OPENER, YOU’LL NEVER TIRE OF PULSES’ ADAPTABILITY.
The All-Purpose Protein: Soy • SOY IS A VERSATILE PLANT. YOU CAN FIND IT AS TOFU, EDAMAME, TEMPEH, MISO, AND MORE. LEARN ALL THE DIFFERENT WAYS TO USE THIS PROTEIN-RICH INGREDIENT.
Goodness in a Bowl • DUST OFF YOUR DUTCH OVEN AND SLOW COOKER FOR THIS LINEUP OF HEARTY SOUPS AND STEWS. SERVE A BIG-BATCH RECIPE TO GUESTS OR FREEZE THE EXTRAS FOR FUTURE MEALS. EITHER WAY, EACH POTFUL DELIVERS PLENTY OF MEAT-FREE NOURISHMENT TO GO AROUND.
Hummus 4 Ways • SNACK AND SCOOP YOUR WAY THROUGH A RAINBOW OF HUMMUS DIPS. START WITH THE BASE RECIPE, THEN SWAP IN A FEW EXTRA INGREDIENTS TO CHANGE UP THE FLAVOR. SERVE WITH CRACKERS, PITA CHIPS, AND FRESH VEGETABLES.
The Power of Cauliflower • VEGETARIANS HAVE LONG KNOWN THAT...
