Fat-Free and Low-Fat Vegan Recipes from Around the World Happy Herbivore Abroad: A Travelogue and Over 135

446 Pages·2013·25.47 MB·English

by  Nixon

PRAISE FOR
happy herbivore abroad
“In Lindsay Nixon’s new cookbook, Happy Herbivore Abroad, you’ll
find delicious, healthful, low-fat recipes from around the world. Travel
to France, Mexico, India, Vietnam, Lebanon, and more without leaving your
kitchen. If you are looking to transition to a vegan diet or add more creative
plant-based foods, this is the cookbook for you.”
—Neal Barnard, M.D., president, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
“In Happy Herbivore Abroad, Lindsay shows there are truly no limits
to plant-based eating. She has collected the most iconic recipes from
around the world and made them completely accessible, absolutely delicious,
and plant perfect.”
—Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., M.D., New York Times bestselling author, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease
“The latest in the Happy Herbivore series captures tasty cuisine from
around the world and brings it to the table in way that is both healthy
and easy-to-prepare.”
—Brian Wendel, executive producer, Forks Over Knives
“Lindsay has provided easy-to-prepare recipes with readily available
ingredients in this worldly view of eating and enjoying a low-fat tasty
vegan diet (McDougall-style). We recommend you add the ‘abroad’ edition to
your Happy Herbivore book collection.”
—John and Mary McDougall, The McDougall Program
“Lindsay is on a roll! Her third book, Happy Herbivore Abroad, is a
culinary treasure with stellar recipes from around the world.”
—Mark Reinfeld, executive chef, VeganFusion.com; award-winning author, The 30-Minute Vegan series
“Lindsay Nixon is one of the few plant-based chefs who writes
cookbooks that meet all of my criteria—her recipes are plant-based,
low-fat, easy-to-make, inexpensive, and, very important, delicious! Her latest,
Happy Herbivore Abroad, features interesting dishes that are different than the
standard plant-based fare and can be enjoyed by everyone, including those who
have not yet adopted a plant-based diet. The descriptions of her travels added to
the book’s appeal; I found myself dreaming of enjoying sumptuous meals in
faraway places. A must-have for everyone’s kitchen!”
—Pamela A. Popper, Ph. D., N.D., executive director, The Wellness Forum
“Happy Herbivore Abroad takes the mystery out of international
flavors and brings delectable, low-fat, budget-friendly food, with
incredibly accessible ingredients from around the world to your kitchen table.”
—Alicia C. Simpson, author of Quick and Easy Vegan Comfort Food
“This book makes food as thrilling as traveling!”
—Jane Esselstyn, R.N.
“Lindsay’s latest cookbook takes you around the world on a culinary
plant-strong adventure! It is packed with healthy, nutritious, and most
of all delicious recipes that will help you become your healthiest. Your favorite
cuisines from around the world just got a new healthy twist! Like Lindsay’s first
two cookbooks, Happy Herbivore Abroad uses everyday ingredients and
combines them into making plant-strong masterpieces.”
—Rip Esselstyn, New York Times bestselling author, The Engine 2 Diet
HAPPY HERBIVORE
abroad
A TRAVELOGUE & OVER 135 FAT-FREE & LOW-FAT VEGAN
RECIPES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Lindsay S. Nixon
BenBella Books, Inc.
Dallas, Texas
to scott & courtney
table of contents
INTRODUCTION
a word from lindsay
why eat vegan?
why fat-free & low-fat?
getting started
how to use icons
SOUPS, STEWS, & CHILIS
german lentil soup
cuban black bean soup
cassoulet
goulash
cream of vegetables
taco soup
swedish split pea soup
quick chili mole
thai noodle soup
gazpacho
bavarian onion soup
LEGUME-BASED DISHES
lentil taco “meat”
spicy mustard chickpeas
chickpea cacciatore
masoor dal
lemon-balsamic chickpeas
drunken beans
nona’s chickpeas
german sandwich spread
taquitos
migas
VEGETABLE SIDES
colcannon
saag
german potato salad
champ
mediterranean chard
patatas bravas
andrea’s salt and vinegar potatoes
french fries
“cheater” african green beans
savory glazed carrots
spring rolls
lemony kale
edamame
STIR-FRIES & VEGGIE DISHES
bok choy delight
chili bok choy
thai mango curry
thai pineapple curry
stuffed poblanos
pesto-stuffed mushrooms
vegetable korma
aloo matar
vegetable enchiladas
moroccan vegetables
african delight
aloo gobi
insalata fantasia
GRAIN-BASED DISHES
mama d’s spanakorizo
polenta
tostada con tomate
roasted tomato pilaf
easy spanish rice
paella
african jollof
orange teriyaki rice
tabbouleh
müesli
sushi rice
hand rolls
pineapple rice
DESSERTS & BAKED GOODS
almond cookies
anise cookies
blueberry bundt cake
cherry clafoutis
chocolate glazed doughnuts
bread pudding
date bread
crêpes
whole-wheat pizza dough
courtney’s waffles
asparagus quiche
PASTA, NOODLES, & SAUCE
bolognese sauce
“cheater” romesco sauce
vodka sauce
spaghetti alla puttanesca
gin’s gnocchi
pasta e fagioli
lasagna
“cheater” pad thai
swedish “meatballs”
no-meat “meatballs”
quick pesto
GRAVIES, CONDIMENTS, SAUCES, & TOPPERS
curry ketchup
creamy dijon gravy
pineapple & black bean salsa
hummus
“cheater” tofu satay
chermoula (moroccan pesto)
quick queso
enchilada sauce
aj’s pico de gallo
tofu feta
tofu ricotta
olive tapenade