Introduction
Nowadays veganism is one of the most popular trends all over the world. Thousands of people prefer to refuse animal products and follow a natural lifestyle. A vegan diet has started its history since the 1944 year and in five years later Leslie J Cross suggested to get the definition for veganism. He supported the idea of the emancipation of animals from the humans exploitation. During the years the definition of veganism had been modified and now it became the lifestyle which supports respectful attitude to animals and nature in general. Veganism is the type of vegetarianism which implies the restriction of meat, poultry, seafood, and dairy products.
What do vegans eat? The vegan diet is very diverse. There are a million recipes that can satisfy the most demanded tastes. Cakes, pastries, pies, stews, curries each of this meal is included in a vegan diet. There is only one condition: every meal should be cooked from plant-based ingredients. Vegans get all the vital vitamins, minerals, and proteins from vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts, and seeds. The right combination of ingredients and cooking technology makes vegan meals delicious and useful.
There is a huge range of vegan food. For instance, there are vegan ice cream, burritos, cheese, burgers, mayonnaise, etc. If you become a vegan it doesnt mean you will avoid all your favorite food. Veganism involves eating such regular non-vegan food as lettuce, pasta, chips, bread, and different sauces. People make a solution to become vegans for many reasons. Anyways this lifestyle has a range of advantages for everyone! First of all plant-based diet (vegan diet) allows the body to receive enough amount of iron, folic acid, magnesium, vitamins C and B1 that are vital for our organism.
In the same time during a vegan diet, it is impossible to consume a high amount of saturated fats and cholesterol. Veganism helps to decrease such dangerous diseases as stroke, Type 2 diabetes, obesity, colon and prostate cancer, Hypertension, and Ischemic heart disease. The diet is indicated for people of any age. However, to avoid the lack of nutrient deficiencies such way of eating requires special attention to your daily meal ratio. In this book, you will find various recipes for any occasion. There is no need to come up with what to cook.
The cookbook includes breakfast recipes, side dishes, recipes of burgers, patties, snack, appetizers, beans and lentils meals, sauces, grains, pasta, and delicious desserts! Everything you need is the inspiration and desire to cook masterpieces!
Breakfast
Apple Oatmeal
Prep time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Servings: Ingredients: 1 cup cut oats 2 teaspoon coconut oil 1 cup apples, chopped 2 cup water 3 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions:
- Press the Saute mode on your instant pot.
- Place the coconut oil, apples, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon in the instant pot.
- Add cut oats and stir.
- Saute the mixture for 4-5 minutes. Stir it from time to time.
- Then add water and mix it up.
- Close the lid and press Manual mode (High pressure).
- Cook the oatmeal for 13 minutes on High.
- Then make quick pressure release.
- Mix up the meal well before serving.
Nutrition value/serving: calories 236, fat 6.2, fiber 5, carbs 42.9, protein 6.2
French Toast Pudding
Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 16 minutes Servings: Ingredients: 4 bananas, chopped 1 cup almond milk 4 slices vegan French bread 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon almond butter 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon teaspoon ground cloves 1 cup water, for cooking Directions:
- Pour water in the instant pot.
- Chop the bread and place it in the round pan.
- Blend together maple syrup, chopped bananas, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves until smooth.
- Pour the liquid over the bread.
- Cover the pan with the foil and secure the edges well.
- Transfer the pan in the instant pot and close the lid.
- Set the manual mode and cook pudding on High for 16 minutes.
- Then make quick pressure release.
- Open the lid and remove foil from the pan.
- Add almond butter and stir gently.
Nutrition value/serving: calories 387, fat 14.5, fiber 5.3, carbs 59.6, protein 8.9
Breakfast Quiche
Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Servings: Ingredients: 10 oz firm tofu 1 cup spinach 1 oz mushrooms, chopped teaspoon turmeric teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon coconut oil teaspoon ground cumin cup fresh dill, chopped 1 cup water, for cooking Directions:
- Chop tofu and put in the blender.
- Add spinach, mushrooms, turmeric, salt, coconut oil, ground cumin, dill, and blend the mixture until smooth.
- Pour water in the instant pot.
- When the tofu mixture is done pour it in the pan and flatten gently.
- Place the pan in the instant pot (in water) and cover with foil.
- Make the medium hole in the foil and close the lid.
- Cook the quiche for 25 minutes on High (Manual mode).
- Then make a quick pressure release.
- Chill the quiche for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition value/serving: calories 144, fat 8.7, fiber 2.8, carbs 7.4, protein 13.8
Pot Pancake
Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 50 minutes Servings: Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/3 cup almond milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon almond butter 5 teaspoon maple syrup Directions:
- Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, lemon juice, almond milk, and vanilla extract.
- When the mixture is homogenous and smooth let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, set the Saute mode and toss almond butter inside the instant pot.
- Melt it.
- Pour the flour mixture in the instant pot and flatten it gently to get the shape of a pancake.
- Set the Manual mode (Low Pressure) and close the lid.
- Cook the pancake for 50 minutes.
- Check if the pancake is cooked with the help of the toothpick.
- Transfer it on the plate. Pour it over with the maple syrup.
Nutrition value/serving: calories 99, fat 5.6, fiber 0.9, carbs 11.2, protein 1.7
Monkey Bread
Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 40 minutes Servings: Ingredients: 3 refrigerated biscuits 3 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 tablespoon coconut oil 2 tablespoons maple syrup Cooking spray Directions:
- Chop the biscuits into medium pieces.
- Spray the instant pot with the cooking spray from inside.
- Then transfer the chopped biscuits in the instant pot and sprinkle with brown sugar.
- Add maple syrup and coconut oil.
- Stir the mixture well.
- Close the lid and set Manual mode (High pressure).
- Cook monkey bread for 40 minutes.
- Then make quick pressure release and chill the meal for 5 minutes.
Nutrition value/serving: calories 219, fat 14.4, fiber 0.3, carbs 22.2, protein 1.2
Morning Muffins
Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Servings: Ingredients: 1 banana, chopped 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 4 tablespoon flax meal 4 teaspoon almond butter 3 teaspoon white sugar 2 tablespoons almond milk teaspoon baking powder 1 cup water, for cooking Directions:
- Blend chopped banana until smooth and transfer it in the mixing bowl.
- Add vanilla extract, cocoa powder, flax meal, almond butter, white sugar, almond milk, and baking powder.
- Mix up the mixture and place it in the muffin molds. Fill part of every muffin mold.
- Pour water in the instant pot and set the rack.