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Healthy Meals for a Healthy Year

Start the year off right! Having just one vegan or vegetarian meal a week can drastically reduce your carbon footprint over time. Why not try a new recipe to better both yourself and the Earth? You might like what you find! #IndyPLAdults

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  • Easy Vegan Breakfasts & Lunches

    the Best Way to Eat Plant-based Meals on the Go

    Sozer, Maya,
    This book is for folks who are just starting on their veg-head journey! If you want to experiment with a trial period of recipes for breakfast or lunch, this book will be your saving grace. It has recipes that are easy for the uninitiated but pack a…
    Book, 2016Salem, MA : Page Street Publishing Co., 2016.
  • Naturally Nourished

    Healthy, Delicious Meals Made With Everyday Ingredients

    Britton, Sarah,
    This book has fairly simple recipes with few ingredients. If you like salads and other "fresh" concoctions, I would recommend this book to you!
    Book, 2017New York : Clarkson Potter/Publishers, [2017]
  • Vegan Keto

    60+ High-fat Plant-based Recipes to Nourish Your Mind & Body

    MacDowell, Liz,
    If you're interested in starting a keto diet, but the idea of eating animal products turns your stomach, then this book is for you! It includes hearty and healthy dishes for those looking to incorporate more fat and vegetables in their diet.
    Book, 2018Las Vegas : Victory Belt Publishing, 2018.
  • But I Could Never Go Vegan!

    125 Recipes That Prove You Can Live Without Cheese, It's Not All Rabbit Food, and Your Friends Will Still Come Over for Dinner

    Turner, Kristy,
    Do you hate vegetables? Do salads bore you? Do you rely on a daily cheeseburger for your continuing survival on this mortal coil? If so, definitely give this book a try. It includes recipes that are packed with veggie-based ingredients while not…
    Book, 2014New York : The Experiment, [2014]
  • The Low-carbon Cookbook

    Reduce Food Waste & Combat Climate Change With 140 Sustainable Plant-based Recipes

    Schrader, Alejandra,
    Reducing your carbon footprint through your daily choices is a guilt-free way to participate in eco-friendly practices without completely losing your mind over the state of our planet. These recipes also reduce waste, which means your grocery bill…
    Book, 2021Indianapolis, IN : DK Publishing, 2021.
  • Big Green Cookbook

    Hundreds of Planet-pleasing Recipes & Tips for a Luscious, Low-carbon Lifestyle

    Newgent, Jackie
    While this book is a little dated, the recipes within are comforting, delicious, and easy to take for work lunch or commitments where you're assigned a dish.
    Book, 2009Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, [2009]
  • More Plants Less Waste

    Plant-based Recipes + Zero Waste Life Hacks With Purpose

    La Manna, Max,
    Have you tried zero-waste cooking? Making delicious food while leaving less waste behind is a great way to avoid paying more for groceries, and as an added bonus, you don't have to take the trash out as often!
    Book, 2019London : Yellow Kite, 2019.
  • Pretty Simple Cooking

    100 Easy and Delicious Vegetarian Recipes to Make You Fall in Love With Real Food

    Overhiser, Sonja,
    Would you rather get your teeth pulled than visit the grocery store? These recipes have simple ingredients, which reduce the time you spend in the SuperStore and increase the quality of the nutrition with which you feed yourself.
    Book, 2018New York, NY : Da Capo, Life Long, 2018.
  • Real Food, Really Fast

    Delicious Plant-based Recipes Ready in 10 Minutes or Less

    Kaminsky, Hannah, 1989-
    Do you hate cooking? Is the idea of prepping anything daunting? I promise you, you are not alone. The genius of Hannah Kaminsky will sate your hunger in a timely manner and ensure the health and happiness of your physical form.
    Book, 2018New York, NY : Skyhorse Publishing, [2018]
  • The Happycow Cookbook

    Recipes From Top-rated Vegan Restaurants Around the World

    Have you ever had a great vegan meal but were unable to replicate the magic under your own roof? Well, worry no more! The folks at Happycow will help you go from "blah" to "yeah" in the kitchen with their easy-to-follow recipes and helpful…
    Book, 2014Dallas, Texas : BenBella Books, [2014]
  • Fuss-free Vegan

    101 Everyday Comfort Food Favorites, Veganized

    Turnbull, Sam,
    Comfort food. It's probably not the best for us, but we love it all the same. While the "veganized" form of these dishes isn't usually healthier than their animal-based counterparts, it couldn't hurt to give them a try!
    Book, 2017Canada : Appetite by Random House, [2017]
  • Plant-based Meal Prep

    Simple, Make-ahead Recipes for Vegan, Gluten-free, Comfort Food

    Tornatore, Stephanie,
    We get it, taking lunch to work can be a chore. The same few meals, day in and day out, whacked in the microwave and eaten in 30 minutes are less, it's a recipe for boredom! Which is why I credit author, Stephanie Tornatore, with singlehandedly…
    Book, 2019Indianapolis, Indiana : Alpha, 2019.
  • Plant-based on a Budget

    Delicious Vegan Recipes for Under $30 a Week, for Less Than 30 Minutes a Meal

    Okamoto, Toni,
    Is your budget a bit tight after the holidays? Eating healthily for under $30 a week seems like a stretch, but this book includes great meals at little cost. Good luck cooking!
    Book, 2019Dallas, TX : BenBella Books, Inc., [2019]
  • Forks Over Knives

    the Cookbook ; Over 300 Recipes for Plant-based Eating All Through the Year

    Sroufe, Del
    Forks Over Knives is a 2011 documentary film that started a plant-based phenomenon by educating viewers on where their food came from and the effect of their choices on the overall food industry (as well as their own health). This book has many…
    Book, 2012New York : The Experiment, [2012]
  • Plants-only Kitchen

    Over 70 Delicious, Super -simple, Powerful & Protein-packed Recipes for Busy People

    Oakley, Gaz
    As busy people, we never seem to have enough hours in a day! These quick, easy, and delicious recipes will brighten your day and help your gains as you hit the gym.
    Book, 2020London : Quadrille, 2020.
  • Thug Kitchen

    Eat Like You Give a F*ck : the Official Cookbook

    Eating like a thug means eating like you give a f*ck about yourself, others, and the planet. Filled to the brim with recipes that'll make you say "wow" (in a good way), Thug Kitchen will put a smile on your face and in your heart.
    Book, 2014Emmaus, Pennsylvania : Rodale, [2014]
  • Derek and Chad Sarno are brothers and chefs responsible for the formation and distribution of incredibly tasty vegan goods under the brand name "Wicked Kitchen." Their products are sold at major retailers and include offerings like ice cream, mac &…
    Book, 2018New York : Grand Central Life & Style, 2018.
  • The Veginner's Cookbook

    the Ultimate Starter Guide for New Vegans and the Veg-curious

    Haun, Bianca,
    Are you terrified of cooking? Could you burn water? If so, then this book is for you! The directions are easy to follow and the recipes are a balanced mixture of classic and contemporary. Good luck in the kitchen!
    Book, 2018New York, NY : Skyhorse Publishing, [2018]
  • Are you bored with the vegan options in your mental repertoire? Do you crave a delicious sundae or full-fat meal that isn't another limp salad with vinaigrette? Please, for the love of everything, let yourself live a little with the recipes…
    Book, 2017Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2017.
  • It's okay to want to try new things without committing to them all the way, especially in the case of food. Trying a few vegetarian meals can open new doors to cuisines and combinations you may not be familiar with. It's time to put on your…
    Book, 2021New York : Clarkson Potter, [2021]