Thank you to my good friend Roberta Miller, for her constant patience, her preference for order, and her invaluable advice.
I am grateful to my husband, Richard Raymond, who reminded me along the way to laugh a lot.
And giant hugs and deepest thanks to my children, family, and friends.
Special thanks and appreciation to Brandi Bowles, my editor at Random House, for her enthusiastic help in making this book better in every way.
Thank you to Kathryn McHugh at Random House, for her help in the beginning of this process; and thanks to Elina Nudelman, for her design, and Rita Madrigal, for her copyediting.
Contents
Cereal ThrillerIrish Oatmeal with Apple Raisin Topping
Walnut and Fig Old-Fashioned Oatmeal
Pineapple-Ginger Oatmeal
Tofu Scramble Asian-Style
Tofu Scramble Burrito-Style
Tofu Bacon Scramble
Crunchy Blueberry Pancakes
Banana-Walnut Pancakes
Apple-Pecan French Toast
Hash in a Flash
Cinnamon-Maple Granola
Hot Pocket Mushroom Saut
Bagel Tahini Carrot Spread
Basic Baked Tofu
Rosemary-Lemon Baked Tofu
Thai Spring Rolls with Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce
Lettuce Wraps
Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Vegetable Pancakes with Sesame Sauce
Energy Orbs with Dates and Walnuts
Black-Eyed Pea Salsa
Avocado and Orange Salsa
Fresh Cilantro Dip
Mediterranean Eggplant Spread
Creamy Tofu Veggie Dip
Greek Sandwiches with Tofu Feta Cheese
Open-Faced Santa Fe Sandwiches with Tempeh
Seitan Salad Sandwiches
Tempeh Reuben Sandwiches
Tofu-Basil Sandwiches
Portobello Burger
Chipotle Chili-Black Bean Burgers with Sweet Corn Relish
Millet Patties with Zesty Tomato Relish
Tex-Mex Tempeh Tacos
Indian Sweet Potato Wraps with Chutney
Greens and Black Bean Quesadilla
Avocado and White Bean Burritos
TemakiHand-Rolled Sushi
Steadfast Winter Soup
Spanish Tomato Soup
Rice Noodles with Shiitake-Ginger Broth
Red Lentil and Beet Soup
Quinoa and Butternut Squash Soup
Green Split Pea Soup with Seitan
Yellow Split Pea Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Carrots
Creamy Portobello Mushroom Soup
Chilean Two-Potato Soup
Pumpkin Scones
Quinoa Corn Bread
Rustic Olive Rolls
Three-Grain Molasses Bread with Walnuts and Raisins
Baby Spinach Salad with Apples
Jicama and Orange Salad
Mango Slaw with Sesame Vinaigrette
Chipotle Slaw
Fruited Slaw with Sunflower Seeds
Fattoush Bread Salad with Hummus
Millet Salad with Curry-Ginger Dressing
Mixed Greens with Figs
Quinoa Tabouli
Carrot Salad with Chutney and Peanuts
Tropical Fruit Medley
Pear and Apple Chutney
GomasioSesame Salt
Shallot and Mushroom Gravy
Marinara Sauce
Spanish HazelnutRed Pepper Sauce
Rustic Garlic Croutons
Italian-Flavored Tempeh Nuggets
Tofu Sour Cream
Fresh Basil Pesto
Tofu Wasabi Spread
Gremolata
SEVEN Vegetables
Twice-Baked Potato Stuffed with Broccoli
Batter-Fried Cauliflower Pakoras
Go for the Green with Kale, Collards, and Chard
Basic Blanched Greens
Sauted Greens
Green Beans with Mustard Dressing
Roasted Root Vegetables with Garlic Butter
Seasoned Oven-Fries
Coconut-Flavored Creamed Corn
Maple-Flavored Brussels Sprouts with Carrots and Toasted Pecans
Basic Beans
Cooking Dried Beans
Stovetop Cooking Guide for Soaked Beans
Cooking Grains
Rice
Whole-Grain Brown Rice
Polenta
Stovetop Polenta
Microwaved Polenta
Baked Polenta Squares
Quinoa
Stovetop Quinoa
Whole-Grain Couscous
Millet
Stovetop Cooking Guide for Grains
Pasta with Alfredo Sauce
Pasta with Marinara Sauce, Tempeh, and Black Olives
Chinese Vegetable Lo Mein with Tofu
Penne with White Beans and Greens
Soba Noodles with Broccoli and Peanut Sauce
One-Pot Pasta
Lickety-Split Burger Hash
Dj Vu Sloppy Joes
Edamame Stir-Fry with Rice and Mustard Sauce
Indonesian Tempeh Stew
Quinoa Corn and Potato Stew
Ratatouille
Seitan Saut with Pineapple
Barbecued Beans
Italian White Bean and Vegetable Stew
Lentil Stew with Butternut Squash
Red-Bean Chili with Corn
ELEVEN Pizza and Oven Meals
Pizza Dough
Tomato-and-Black-Olive Pizza
Caramelized Onion, Walnut, and Sage Pizza
Lasagna with Herbed Tofu
Macaroni and Cheese
Shepherds Pie
Stuffed Winter Squash
Crusty Tempeh Cutlets
Oatmeal Walnut Gems
Ten-Minute Brownies
Moms Apple Crisp
Dark Chocolate Rice Pudding
Coconut Tapioca
Blueberry Breeze Smoothie
Raspberry Ripple Smoothie
Pear with Flair Smoothie
Soporific Tea
Caf Mexicano
INTRODUCTION
Vegan Perspective
When youre cramming for a physics final and hunger pangs hit at 3 A.M. , what do you do? If youre a vegan, you dont call Dominos or grab a pint of frozen yogurt from the freezer. But you can turn to the recipes in the Students Go Vegan Cookbook and enter a world of great-tasting food in a matter of minutes.
Vegan students are like other studentsshort on time and money, hungry for variety, and sometimes in need of comfort food. Whether youre a full-time vegan enthusiast or a flexitarian who eats mostly vegetables, Students Go Vegan Cookbook meets your needs with easy, inexpensive meals full of color and flavor. Youll find recipes that tantalize the most discerning palates, including Creamy Portobello Mushroom Soup, Crusty Tempeh Cutlets, Jicama and Orange Salad, Dark Chocolate Rice Pudding, One-Pot Pasta, and Pumpkin Scones. When you feel like a night of conversation, invite your friends into the kitchen and cook up a fresh, crowd-pleasing pizza.
People who enjoy a vegan diet are often quizzed with questions such as What do you eat? The answer is every food on the planetexcept for animal-derived items such as meat, fish, eggs, cheese, milk, and honey. The vegan table is laden with fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans, and nuts. But figuring out how to prepare plant-based foods can seem formidable to those of us who didnt grow up learning how to cook this way. The Students Go Vegan Cookbook suggests how to stock a vegan pantry and offers cooking tips and liberating recipes. Whatever your position on the food philosophy continuum, and whatever your culinary experience, the Students Go Vegan Cookbook will be your partner in preparing satisfying snacks and meals any time of the day or night.
Food for Thought
Records on food history dating back as far as the fifth century B.C. find the Greek philosophers Pythagoras and Plato espousing fleshless eating. People are attracted to plant-based diets for reasons of personal and environmental health, ethics, and religion. Whatever the reason, today its common to see shopping carts piled with tofu, soy milk, and veggie burgers.
Vegan BasicsGetting All You Need
People choosing a vegan lifestyle want to know: Is it safe? Will I get enough protein? Will I get the full range of nutrients without meat and dairy products? The answer to all three questions is a resounding yes. Researchers have verified that a balanced, whole-food vegan diet is positively good for you. Vegan eating is about thriving.