10 Reviews: Best Vegetarian Cookbooks for Beginners (Apr 2024)

The popular blog Cookie + Kate has been turned into a cookbook, and it’s incredible. Kathryne Taylor’s book is mostly about being a vegetarian and has some tips on how to make food for dogs. This book has recipes for everything, from breakfast to happy hour to dessert. Recipes like apple crisp brunch parfaits, butternut chipotle chili, and peppery cucumber margaritas would then maintain you coming back for more.

"Every single recipe we have tried so far has been easy to make and delicious. Love this book."

by me

Even when it refers to vegetarian food, Martha Stewart’s advice is greatly appreciated. The multiple plant-based protein sources are described in an educational introduction as “protein powerhouses.” For those days when you can’t decide what to make or which meals go best together, the more than 200 recipes are even organized into recommended themed menus, such as Fall Harvest Feast or Summer Farmer’s Market Lunch.

"Incredible variation. So many recipes. You'll love it!"

by Amazon Customer

America’s Test Kitchen provides trusted vegetarian resources. 300 of the dishes can be made in 45 minutes or less, 500 are gluten-free, and 250 are vegan-friendly. These dishes seem great and include images to help with challenging processes. The introduction covers pantry and equipment necessities, knife skills, and produce. Summer vegetable gratin, twice-baked potatoes with broccoli, cheese, and scallions, and asparagus and goat cheese frittata will keep you coming back to this book.

"A gift for my son's s vegan partner.she loved it! Very attractive and well constructed as well"

by BustedTrunk

Even vegetarians don’t want to spend hours cooking. These 100 dishes will have you eating a wonderful lunch in under 30 minutes, giving you more time to enjoy your day. Plus? These dishes have 10 ingredients or less, so no long grocery lists. This book covers breakfast through dessert. Mushroom Spaghetti Bolognese, kidney bean and pumpkin chili, and raw pistachio and cashew halva will satisfy meat-eaters. You’ll have more time to savor them.

"Love this book! I am just learning to cook and this book is a great resource. Easy, fresh recipes with great variety."

by Mindi Kay

Author Susan Pridmore says, “There are enough stressful things in life. Not dinner. Instead of categorizing by meal course, the book is separated by ease, so there are lots of quick ideas for busy weeks. An introduction explains vegetarian protein sources, carb swaps, and product preparation. Vegetarians and omnivores will enjoy butternut squash and barley risotto and chickpea and coconut curry soup.

"Great recipes that gave me tons of new ideas! Also love the pictures included."

by Shannon

Jeremy Fox utilizes “nose-to-tail” cooking in On Vegetables. This book invites you to use those vegetable parts creatively. These restaurant-worthy meals are so detailed. The book’s introduction includes storage, buying, and basic cooking tips for over 30 vegetable types. You’ll implement strategies like braising to add complex flavor to veggies.  This book is for home cooks who want to move beyond roasted veggies.

"If you live veggies and are tired of fixing them the same way every time, this book will put end end to mundane habits."

by Edward S Baranowski

EatingWell Vegetables: The Essential Reference prepares and cooks vegetables like an encyclopedia. It’s great if you’re searching for ways to use up leftover vegetables. It provides market insights, cooking principles, nutrition facts, and simple recipes for over 40 vegetables. Each vegetable area includes sample recipes to explain how to use them. You can use this book whenever you need a fast tutorial on vegetable prep and cooking.

"This was a gift for my sister and she says it is great, that they have tried many of the recipes as they try to eat in a more healthy fashion every day."

by D. H. Talley

Love & Lemons Every Day has a variety of flavorful, balanced dishes for everyday cooking. Love & Lemons by blogger Jeanine Donofrio includes quick-flavor fixes, seasonal crop guides, plant-based protein lists, a grains & legumes cooking cheat sheet, and techniques for decreasing food waste. In addition, this book has over 100 vegetarian recipes for breakfast, snacks, soups, salads, dinner, sides, and sauces. 

"I have made several of the dishes in this book that was a gift. I cook everyday and this has been an amazing inspiringly beautiful resource. Love it so far."

by Amazon Customer

This book will inspire you to enjoy a vegetarian lifestyle. Mark Bittman’s How to Cook Everything Vegetarian is a detailed reference on veggies. This remarkable collection features over 1,000 plant-based recipes. It covers teas, smoothies, pasta, cereals, plant-based proteins, desserts, sauces, and more. It gives vegan alternatives for different essentials to make recipes adaptable and step-by-step cooking guides.

"As always, Mark Bittman delivers wonderful recipes that are user friendly."

by Kskorman

Plant-Based on a Budget proves eating vegan isn’t expensive. The introduction covers vegan cooking principles, pantry essentials, and money-saving and grocery-shopping recommendations. Each recipe contains “Toni’s Tips” to avoid common cooking errors and adapt recipes to your taste and pantry. One-pot meals are easy, economical, and versatile. Try the Stovetop Blueberry Oatmeal for a substantial, antioxidant-rich breakfast or the Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowl.

"I love Toni Okamoto's recipes! health & delicious ,and easy to prepare. I'm so glad I found this & will use for ever!"

by Therese