The Complete Plant-Based Cookbook for Beginners 2025 - by Jl Fields (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Embrace a healthy, whole food lifestyle with this easy 2025 BEGINNER'S PLANT-BASED DIET PLAN AND COOKBOOK! Includes 115 recipes!

What does it mean to eat plant-based? A plant-exclusive plate is fresh and vibrant: the centerpiece is veggies and legumes, accompanied by hearty grains, creamy nut-based sauces, and juicy pieces of fruit. The plant-based plate is abundant and so good for you, but switching to a plant-based diet and lifestyle comes with many questions: Is it expensive? How do I press tofu? What's the deal with soy, salt, oil, and sugar?

That's why this COMPLETE GUIDE to whole food, plant-based eating includes information and advice for making a plant-based diet more sustainable and more enjoyable.

With a detailed introduction, a 21-day meal plan, and more than 115 recipes, this book shows you how to embrace whole foods and fall in love with eating healthy.

LEARN THE ESSENTIALS: Discover everything you need to know about a plant-based diet, from how to build a balanced meal, to how to get enough protein, and how to build flavor through the five tastes.

A 21-DAY MEAL PLAN: Kick-start your healthy new plant-based diet with a detailed meal plan that lays out exactly what to eat for every meal for the next 3 weeks! No deciding what's for dinner!

EXPERT GUIDANCE: Author JL Fields is a vegan chef, National Board-certified Health and Wellness Coach, and Certified Nutrition Coach.

MADE FOR BEGINNERS: Never tried plant-based eating? Never spent much time in the kitchen? Don't stress! This cookbook was created with beginners in mind, featuring clear explanations and step-by-step instructions.

DIVERSE RECIPES: Enjoy 115+ easy plant-based dishes featuring globally inspired, affordable ingredients, including Cheesy Jackfruit Chilaquiles, Avocado Sushi Rolls, Three-Bean Chili, Summer Squash Lasagna, BBQ Baked French Fries, Chocolatey Mousse, and more!

COMPLETE NUTRITION INFORMATION: Every recipe lists the nutrition facts you need to know to meet your health goals.

Start your new plant-based diet NOW with the only diet book you'll ever need!

Review Quotes

"JL has done it again--and this time with over 100 recipes made from whole plant foods free of sugar, oil, and salt. In addition to finding many delicious and easy-to-make favorites like pizza and mac and cheese, this book is a treasure trove of healthy, creative recipes like Scalloped Hearts of Palm Provencal, Caramelized Onion Jam, and Watermelon Fries. You no longer have to sacrifice taste for good health." --Chef AJ, Author of The Secrets To Ultimate Weight Loss

"JL Fields is the vegan food whisperer. In her latest offering, she gives us comfort food that our arteries can get behind, too. This the best of botanical cuisine, with the complexity removed and the flavor amplified." --Victoria Moran, Author of Main Street Vegan and host of Main Street Vegan Podcast

"Plant-based diets are a powerful tool in helping to manage weight, prevent chronic disease, and lower cholesterol. JL Fields is here to set you up for success as you dive into all that a plant-based diet has to offer! In her latest book, she'll guide you through the best kitchen tools to have on hand, how to build a balanced meal, and she'll leave you ready to make more than 100 recipes in no time! Don't miss out on this incredible blueprint for good health from an authority in the kitchen!" --Neal Barnard, MD, FACC, President, Physicians Committee