Meet the latest addition to New York Times best-selling author Tosca Reno’s phenomenally successful Eat-Clean Diet® series. With The Eat-Clean Diet Vegetarian Cookbook, Tosca shows that you don’t need meat to Eat Clean! This collection of 150 delicious and doable recipes has something to satisfy all your meat-free and Eat-Clean needs. Presented in the inspiring format you’ve come to expect from Tosca, this book will keep you looking and feeling your best!
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106 of 109 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
First of all let me say I'm a big fan of the "clean eating" philosophy. I think it's an important message: to get back to the roots of REAL, whole foods, not the processed junk that makes up 60% of the modern American diet. However, "clean eating" is somewhat more difficult for vegetarians like myself since many Clean recipes seem to rely on meat/fish products. Needless to say I was overjoyed when I found out about this cookbook and I pre-ordered it without hesitation.
When it arrived in the mail I was at first very excited as I flipped through for a preliminary scan. The dishes looked exotic, flavorful, and not too complicated to prepare. However it didn't take long to scope out some MAJOR downsides to this cookbook.
First of all, it is NOT strictly vegetarian--it includes a chapter on seafood. Seeing as this is a total waste to ovo-lacto vegetarians (the most "mainstream" kind of vegetarian in terms of connotation) I feel this cookbook shouldn't have been titled the way it was, but rather perhaps "The Eat Clean Pescetarian Cookbook," seeing as that's what it actually is...oh well.
When I tried to prepare a recipe for the first time, what seemed simple and straightforward at first turned out to be anything but. Even a "safe" looking recipe, when in the supermarket, proved impossible--I couldn't find the ingredients ANYWHERE! And I don't shop at a corner store, either. For example, one recipe alone called for whole cumin seeds, cherry peppers, and black quinoa; I couldn't find any of them at the 3 supermarkets I visited (one of them even being an organic health-food store). HUGE drawback.
This seems to be the way a lot of these recipes turn out, in fact. While seemingly simple, they're actually quite "high-maintenance", and I won't be able to use this cookbook as often as I'd like for my money's worth.
Overall this cookbook has some very valuable recipes, and interesting ideas, that I'm still excited to try; I just wish it had come with more description or even a disclaimer that this diet is NOT easy to follow even if you are committed and willing to spend extra money on ingredients, and extra time in preparation (such as pre-making specialized ingredients, like yogurt cheese, the night before). I'm more than a little disappointed with this one.
When it arrived in the mail I was at first very excited as I flipped through for a preliminary scan. The dishes looked exotic, flavorful, and not too complicated to prepare. However it didn't take long to scope out some MAJOR downsides to this cookbook.
First of all, it is NOT strictly vegetarian--it includes a chapter on seafood. Seeing as this is a total waste to ovo-lacto vegetarians (the most "mainstream" kind of vegetarian in terms of connotation) I feel this cookbook shouldn't have been titled the way it was, but rather perhaps "The Eat Clean Pescetarian Cookbook," seeing as that's what it actually is...oh well.
When I tried to prepare a recipe for the first time, what seemed simple and straightforward at first turned out to be anything but. Even a "safe" looking recipe, when in the supermarket, proved impossible--I couldn't find the ingredients ANYWHERE! And I don't shop at a corner store, either. For example, one recipe alone called for whole cumin seeds, cherry peppers, and black quinoa; I couldn't find any of them at the 3 supermarkets I visited (one of them even being an organic health-food store). HUGE drawback.
This seems to be the way a lot of these recipes turn out, in fact. While seemingly simple, they're actually quite "high-maintenance", and I won't be able to use this cookbook as often as I'd like for my money's worth.
Overall this cookbook has some very valuable recipes, and interesting ideas, that I'm still excited to try; I just wish it had come with more description or even a disclaimer that this diet is NOT easy to follow even if you are committed and willing to spend extra money on ingredients, and extra time in preparation (such as pre-making specialized ingredients, like yogurt cheese, the night before). I'm more than a little disappointed with this one.
49 of 54 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I pre-ordered this cookbook a few months ago, as soon as I heard it was coming out. I have four of Tosca Reno's previous eat-clean books, and have enjoyed them all. About five or six years ago, I used Reno's original version of the The Eat-Clean Diet Recharged: Lasting Fat Loss That's Better than Ever! to shed about sixteen pounds, moving from a size 6 to a size 0/2. Ever since I started using the principles of clean eating, I've been able to keep the weight loss off, and feel like, at the age of 40, I'm in the best shape of my life.
As much as I love Reno's other books, however, I mostly eat a vegetarian diet, so I've found that I can only use a portion of the recipes contained in Reno's previous books, which is why I was so thrilled to order this one. From looking through it, it looks like another nice addition to my library of other books, with a few drawbacks.
Since the clean eating movement emphasizes non-processed foods, all of the recipes call for fresh, natural ingredients. Whole grains are included, and the focus is on using healthy ingredients that nourish your body.
The book contains 150 brand-new recipes, and is divided into the following chapters:
--Chapter 1 A Healthy Start -- focused on breakfast
--Chapter 2 Snack Break
--Chapter 3 Simple Salads
--Chapter 4 Savory Soups and One Pot Meals
--Chapter 5 The Main Course
--Chapter 6 From the Sea -- seafood chapter
--Chapter 7 Vivacious Vegetables and Sides
--Chapter 8 Fast Foods
--Chapter 9 Sweet Treats
--Chapter 10 Vegetarian Holiday Feast
--Supportive Recipes -- for yogurt cheese, wheat pizza dough, etc. that are used in other recipes.
Vegans should be aware that these are *not* all vegan recipes. Most of the breakfast recipes call for eggs and there is a whole chapter on seafood, but there are definitely a lot of vegan options throughout the book that look really tasty. Additionally, Reno also gives suggestions on ways to "veganize" (my term) many of the recipes. I was also hoping that there would be no seafood recipes at all so that the focus was more on lacto-ovo vegetarians, so I was a bit disappointed with that aspect of the book.
This newest cookbook is also larger in size and has a nice, flexible spine, which will make it easy to spread out under a cookbook holder while using it. Almost each recipe is accompanied by a photo, which I also love in cookbooks.
The reason for the four stars I gave this (instead of five) is because of the seafood chapter and because a few of the recipes do call for slightly unusual ingredients that I'm not sure if I'll be able to find without going to a specialty store. Most of the ingredients seem to be ones that I can find at my major grocery store, but I was hoping for more "mainstream" ingredients. Also, quite a few of the recipes call for using Reno's yogurt cheese recipe, which needs to be made ahead of time by letting yogurt drip through several layers of cheese cloth. I wish I had the time and inclination to make this, but, since I don't, I'll have to look for another substitute.
I will update my review as I use this book, but, for now, I'm pleased with it overall. It's got plenty of fresh ideas, and has really motivated me to get into the kitchen to try some new recipes out!
As much as I love Reno's other books, however, I mostly eat a vegetarian diet, so I've found that I can only use a portion of the recipes contained in Reno's previous books, which is why I was so thrilled to order this one. From looking through it, it looks like another nice addition to my library of other books, with a few drawbacks.
Since the clean eating movement emphasizes non-processed foods, all of the recipes call for fresh, natural ingredients. Whole grains are included, and the focus is on using healthy ingredients that nourish your body.
The book contains 150 brand-new recipes, and is divided into the following chapters:
--Chapter 1 A Healthy Start -- focused on breakfast
--Chapter 2 Snack Break
--Chapter 3 Simple Salads
--Chapter 4 Savory Soups and One Pot Meals
--Chapter 5 The Main Course
--Chapter 6 From the Sea -- seafood chapter
--Chapter 7 Vivacious Vegetables and Sides
--Chapter 8 Fast Foods
--Chapter 9 Sweet Treats
--Chapter 10 Vegetarian Holiday Feast
--Supportive Recipes -- for yogurt cheese, wheat pizza dough, etc. that are used in other recipes.
Vegans should be aware that these are *not* all vegan recipes. Most of the breakfast recipes call for eggs and there is a whole chapter on seafood, but there are definitely a lot of vegan options throughout the book that look really tasty. Additionally, Reno also gives suggestions on ways to "veganize" (my term) many of the recipes. I was also hoping that there would be no seafood recipes at all so that the focus was more on lacto-ovo vegetarians, so I was a bit disappointed with that aspect of the book.
This newest cookbook is also larger in size and has a nice, flexible spine, which will make it easy to spread out under a cookbook holder while using it. Almost each recipe is accompanied by a photo, which I also love in cookbooks.
The reason for the four stars I gave this (instead of five) is because of the seafood chapter and because a few of the recipes do call for slightly unusual ingredients that I'm not sure if I'll be able to find without going to a specialty store. Most of the ingredients seem to be ones that I can find at my major grocery store, but I was hoping for more "mainstream" ingredients. Also, quite a few of the recipes call for using Reno's yogurt cheese recipe, which needs to be made ahead of time by letting yogurt drip through several layers of cheese cloth. I wish I had the time and inclination to make this, but, since I don't, I'll have to look for another substitute.
I will update my review as I use this book, but, for now, I'm pleased with it overall. It's got plenty of fresh ideas, and has really motivated me to get into the kitchen to try some new recipes out!
41 of 50 people found the following review helpful
By jengo
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
First of all I like Tosca and I love her column in oxygen magazine, so when I saw that she was coming out with a eat clean vegetarian cookbook I got super excited... Finally a book where I didn't have to make to many substitutions other then the eggs and dairy because I'm vegan... Well I receive my book in the mail today and open it up to a random page and it's on the "Under the Sea" chapter.. Cool I think, sea vegetables... Wrong!!!! A whole chapter on seafood... Really Tosca I'm disappointed... Vegetarians don't eat fish and we don't like pescatarians calling themselves vegetarians because it confuses people into thinking that eating fish is something us veggies do... I don't have a problem with most of the recipes in this book as they look yummy and healthy but I do have a problem with the vegetarian title on the cover of the book.. It's very misleading and I'm quite disappointed.. Next time leave the veggie title off unless it is a true vegetarian cookbook :)
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
This book is okay.
This book is okay, not my favorite from Tosca. I have all her other books but this one is lacking in recipe variation.
Published 25 days ago by Cheyanne Imbriaco
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great recipes!
The book has fish dishes in it. I think that's a bonus, some people don't like that. Anyway, the recipes are easy and delicious and use ingredients that I have in my pantry... Read more
Published 1 month ago by K. Poole
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect all in one cookbook
Since we have been vegan Feb 2013), one of our challenges is to make a plan and follow that plan with great, tasty food. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Elizabeth J. DeArmond
5.0 out of 5 stars
I really like this cookbook!
I eliminated red meat from my diet awhile ago and have been on the quest to improve my diet as much as possible. I have the Dr. Read more
Published 1 month ago by danzon#2
3.0 out of 5 stars
Inspirational but needs adjustments
I was really excited to get my hands on a copy of this book. I've always eaten fairly healthy but after the birth of my two sons, I've fallen off the bandwagon a bit and I've been... Read more
Published 2 months ago by thenaturalama
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not impressed
Okay, first of all - protein combining? Is this 1985? That myth has been well debunked and I'm disappointed to see it here. Read more
Published 2 months ago by SB
3.0 out of 5 stars
Technical recipes?
i have all the eat clean books and love tosca reno's ideas. And while i eat a mainly vegetarian diet this book is a little more intense than i expected. Read more
Published 2 months ago by jessica arnold
5.0 out of 5 stars
So Happy
After making the choice to become a vegetarian I needed some new recipe books and this one is fantastic. I haven't been disappointed yet with a recipe I have made
Published 2 months ago by Stahl
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very pleased
I purchased this for my daughter and it was exactly what she wanted. Recipes along with facts and information. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lizabeth Jenkins-Dale
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book
Fast n easy transaction. If you love to eat healthy and need more options, this book is for you! Easy to follow recipes and loaded with nutrition.
Published 3 months ago by Stella Leone
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