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Revised and Expanded
ONE-DISH VEGAN
175 Soul-Satisfying Recipes for Easy and Delicious One-Pan and One-Plate Dinners
Robin Robertson
Introduction
We all know those certain special recipes that we return to again and again, particularly the satisfying one-dish family favorites that make us feel good all over. These are the recipes that are so flavorful that they taste like youve spent all day in the kitchen. Thats what One-Dish Vegan is abouta comprehensive collection of vegan favorites filled with nourishing and delicious recipes for every season and every occasion.
One-dish meals are my favorite way to cook. Not only are they easy to make for weeknight dinners, but theyre also ideal for serving company because they allow me to prepare meals in advance and then serve them from a clean kitchen. Another benefit that I especially appreciate on days when Im too busy to cook is being able to prepare weeknight meals ahead to be reheated later.
This revised and expanded edition of One-Dish Vegan contains updates to the original recipes where needed, along with 25 all-new recipes. In addition to being 100 percent vegan, other features include:
many recipes that offer an oil-free option
many recipes that are low in fat
more recipes made with whole grains
handy notations for gluten-free and soy-free dishes
Also included in this book is a clarification of the parameters of a one-dish meal as found in these recipes (see ). Since people have varying interpretations of what constitutes a one-dish meal, I want to be clear that in this book, a one-dish meal doesnt necessarily mean one-pot preparation. Sometimes, one-dish recipes require more than one pot or pan for advance prep, the components of which are then combined in a single pot, pan, or casserole in which the final dish is cooked and served.
One-Dish Vegan is filled with more than 175 great-tasting recipes that complement our busy lifestyles and our desire to eat healthful and great-tasting food without a lot of fuss. The dishes are economical, simple to prepare, and a pleasure to eat. Theyre also versatile and work equally well for simple weeknight dinners or for casual entertaining. Many of the dishes can be made ahead and popped into the oven to heat just before mealtime, and theyre great for feeding a crowd. They also lend themselves to easy transporting, making them ideal for potluck gatherings. These recipes for hearty comfort-food meals include satisfying soups, stews, and chili; lightning-quick stir-fries and sauts; comforting casseroles, lasagna, and baked stuffed vegetables; and pages of tempting pasta dishes and main-dish salads.
The globally inspired recipes in One-Dish Vegan offer tremendous variety and sophisticated flavors that will please vegans and omnivores alike, with choices such as Louisiana Red Beans and Rice, Three-Bean Quinoa Chili, Thai Peanut Bowl with Tofu and Asparagus, One-Pot Cheesy Mac, Frittata Puttanesca, Greek Gyro Salad, and many more.
Among the new recipes in this edition, youll discover flavorful dishes such as Jungle Curry, Nacho-Chilaquile Bake, Vegan Shakshuka, Lentil Tourtiere, and Barbecued Jackfruit with Sweet Potatoes and Cauliflower.
Many of the recipes in this book have long been personal favorites of my family and friends. It is my hope that they will soon become your favorites as well.
In the Kitchen
Before digging into the recipes, Id like to share a few thoughts about the concept of this book and clarify what a one-dish meal means to me. I also want to offer some insights about the types of ingredients youll be using to create these recipes and provide some professional cooking tips that will help you prepare delicious and satisfying meals with ease and confidence.
ONE-DISH WONDERS
We all want to eat healthy, well-balanced meals, but we dont always have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen. Thats why one-dish recipes can be especially appealingthe cooking methods are straightforward and simplified and often the recipes can be assembled ahead of time, making for easy cleanup and less stress at mealtime.
Id like to begin by answering this question: Does one-dish mean one-pot?
My answer to that is: oftentimes, yes it does, but not always.
Let me explain. To me, a one-dish dinner is a meal that comes to the table in a single serving vessel. Sometimes, that can mean it is prepared and served in the same pan or pot. Other times, two or more of the components of the meal are prepared separately and then combined before being served.
Here, then, are the guidelines Ive used to distinguish the various types of one-dish-meal recipes that are contained in this book:
Recipes in which all of the meal componentsvegetables, grain, and proteinare cooked and served in one pot, skillet, or other vessel as a complete meal (such as hearty soups, stews, or stir-fries that contain a balance of vegetables, protein, and complex carbohydrates).
Recipes in which the entire meal arrives at the table in a single pot, skillet, bowl, or dish, but which are not entirely prepared in that single vessel (such as cooking a separate sauce or sauting a vegetable or other ingredient to add to the one-dish recipe). This category includes baked casseroles, where several components may be prepared separately and then combined into a single baking dish to bake and serve.
Recipes that are generally best when rounded out by a simple accompaniment; most notably, those best served on a bed of either a cooked grain or pasta. This category also includes those recipes that I recommend serving with a salad. Obviously, such an accompaniment would require an additional vessel in which to prepare it.
By its very nature, this book is filled with main-dish recipes. You wont find any desserts, appetizers, or side dishes here. What you will find are loads of hearty and nutritious meals, including satisfying soups and stews, casseroles, and even main-dish salads. That said, when feeding a crowd, for example, you could certainly serve many of these recipes as part of a larger meal.
Even though many slow cooker recipes qualify as one-dish meals, there are no slow cooker recipes in this book simply because Ive already written an entire book devoted to vegan slow cooker recipes. If you enjoy using a slow cooker, I invite you to explore Fresh from the Vegan Slow Cooker (The Harvard Common Press, 2012). That said, many of the recipes in this book can be adapted to use in a slow cooker or Instant Pot.
A Vegan Kitchen
Because it is important to include a wide variety of beans, grains, vegetables, and other plant-based ingredients in a vegan diet, I have made a special effort to do so in these recipesnot just for their obvious nutritional value, but also to add interest and variety to your meals. Wherever possible, Ive developed the recipes to include the three basic food groups most people like to find in their meals: vegetables, complex carbohydrates, and a good source of proteinaka a green, a grain, and a bean. For any recipe that lacks one of those three elements, I suggest an easy accompaniment to serve with it.