Gunjan Dudani - One-Pot Vegan Cookbook: 125 Recipes for Your Dutch Oven, Sheet Pan, Electric Pressure Cooker, and More

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For years, I struggled to figure out a healthy way to cook and eat while maintaining a balanced lifestyle. I often ended up ordering takeaway or dining out and, as a result, saw the scales and my blood pressure go up. To embrace a healthier lifestyle I endeavored to cook more at home, and I explored the great potential of one-pot meals. Whether using a skil et, stockpot, electric pressure cooker, or slow cooker, I quickly noticed the benefits of using natural, flavorful ingredients while also spending less time in the kitchen. With one-pot meals, everyday cooking has become so much easier because al I have to do is throw the ingredients in a pot and let them cook until they are done. Gone are the numerous vessels and appliances I once wielded, and there is almost no mess to clean up after.

Now we only order takeaway or eat out on special occasions, which also helps keep our family budget in check. I also have the opportunity to set an example of healthy eating habits for my kids. In terms of my own health and lifestyle, I have final y found a balance between maintaining a wholesome diet and spending quality time with my precious family. My one and only secret is one-pot cooking. As a vegan, Im aware it can sometimes be hard to find easy one-pot recipes that use familiar and affordable ingredients. With this book, I want to share the cost-effective recipes I have devised for my loved ones, using easily available ingredients.

You dont have to be an expert cook to make these meals, nor do you need to spend hours in the kitchen. I have kept things simple and easy, yet each recipe is ful of flavor so even your vegetarian and omnivore friends and family wil be pleased. I hope that through this book you enjoy healthier and tastier one-pot vegan meals in your own home. After an exhausting day at work or out and about, the last thing you want to do is spend forever chopping, cooking, and cleaning up. Nor do you want to fuss around searching for and preparing specialty ingredients. Although there is a common misconception that vegan cooking requires more time and effort, I know firsthand it can be simple, easy, and delicious.

In this chapter, I introduce you to the basics of vegan one-pot cooking, including how to ensure your dietary needs are met, which types of cooking vessels you can use, and how to stock your kitchen with al the basics youl need to make the recipes in this book. One-Pot Cooking When I say, one-pot cooking, I real y mean one pot. You may need bowls to whisk or marinate ingredients, but otherwise al recipes in this book each use a single cooking vessel. For variety, I have included a range of vessel types. Each is perfect for weeknight cooking as prep time is minimal and cooking everything together means youl have fewer things waiting for you in the sink when youre done. SKILLET Skil ets are ideal for frying, sauting, and searing.

Cast iron skil ets are best and can be used on the stovetop and in the oven. A bigger skil et wil hold al the ingredients for one-pot cooking.