Everyday Happy Herbivore: Over 175 Quick-and-Easy Fat-Free and Low-Fat Vegan Recipes [Kindle Edition]

Lindsay S. Nixon (Author)

Book Description

After vegan chef Lindsay S. Nixon wrapped up her popular cookbook The Happy Herbivore Cookbook last year, she went back to her kitchen in her new home of St. Maarten. Island living encouraged her to come up with simpler recipes, which led her to create a follow-up cookbook with a focus on recipes that bring tasty back to quick-and-easy.

Now, in Nixon’s much-anticipated follow-up cookbook, Everyday Happy Herbivore, readers will see, once again, that just because plant-based eating is optimal for health, that doesn’t mean it has to be expensive or time-consuming.

Everyday Happy Herbivore will include more than 175 doable recipes—recipes that are so quick and easy, you could cook three healthy meals from scratch every day.

Each of Nixon’s recipes are made with wholesome, easy-to-find, fresh ingredients and include no added fats. With additional notes indicating recipes that are ideal for preparing ahead of time and those you can whip up with just a few dollars, Everyday Happy Herbivore will be the must-have cookbook for anyone desiring a healthier, happier menu!

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Lindsay gets it. She blends guidance, ingredients, and tradition with HEALTH! Everyday Happy Herbivore overflows with information and recipes from every corner of the globe, and they will fill every corner of your belly with plant-based goodness.”
—Jane and Rip Esselstyn (author of the New York Times bestseller Engine 2 Diet)

"Everyday Happy Herbivore will ignite your love for cooking. The recipes are easy, quick to prepare, and delicious. Not only will Lindsay’s low-fat vegan cooking help you stay slim and healthy; your taste buds will thank you many times over."
—Neal Barnard, M.D., President, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

"Everyday Happy Herbivore is easy to use. We look forward to trying every one of the recipes. This is one rare cookbook where we do not have make major alterations in ingredients (like leaving out the oil). We recommend it to followers of the McDougall Program without hesitation.
— John and Mary McDougall, founders of the McDougall Program and bestselling authors

"Lindsay is a vegan rock star. Another epic cookbook destined for greatness!"
—Mark Reinfeld, executive chef of Veganfusion.com and coauthor of The 30-Minute Vegan

About the Author

Lindsay S. Nixon is the bestselling author of the Happy Herbivore cookbook series: The Happy Herbivore Cookbook, Everyday Happy Herbivore and Happy Herbivore Abroad. As of September 2012, Nixon has sold more than 100,000 cookbooks. Nixon has been featured on The Food Network and Dr. Oz, and she has spoken at Google. Her recipes have also been featured in The New York Times, Vegetarian Times magazine, Shape Magazine, Bust, Women's Health, WebMD, and countless other online publications. A rising star in the culinary world, Nixon is praised for her ability to use everyday ingredients to create healthy, low-fat recipes that taste just as delicious as they are nutritious. Learn more about Nixon and try some of her recipes on her award-winning blog happyherbivore.com.

Product Details

• File Size: 7212 KB
• Print Length: 336 pages
• Publisher: BenBella Books; 1 edition (November 29, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B006L8KGKY
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Not Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #31,272 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #15 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Special Diet > Low Fat
  • #33 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Vegetables & Vegetarian
  • #60 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Special Diet > Low Fat

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

166 of 172 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Delicous, heathy, simple recipes that will encourage you to try vegan cooking November 28, 2011

By Patty Kaye TOP 500 REVIEWER

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I haven't had the opportunity to read Lindsay Nixon's first book, Happy Herbivore Cookbook, so I can't make any comparisons. After reading this one, however, I will most likely treat myself to the first book as well.

Lindsay starts off by explaining why she has chosen to eat a vegan diet...health, impact on the environment, animal compassion, cost, etc. She also discusses the harmful traits of oils. I am in total agreement with all of these great reasons to stay away from animals and fats. Personally I don't think I have the willpower to go totally vegan, but with books like this, I hope to at least incorporate vegan cooking into my diet as often as possible.

Lindsay next goes over her basic shopping list of things you should have in your pantry, refrigerator, freezer, and spice cabinet. With these items, you can make most of her dishes. She also points out that most of these items can be bought at your typical grocery store, with an occasional ingredient necessitating a trip to your local health food/whole foods store. The list is pretty basic with items most of us would already have in our cupboards with the exception of maybe quinoa, chickpea flour, tofu, and vital wheat gluten. That is about as exotic as it gets, so you will find that her recipes are quick and call for simple ingredients.

Lindsay next gives you some very basic suggestions for preparations and some "code" emblems that will identify each recipe as F (fat free), 1 (single serving), G (gluten free), $ (budget), and so forth. A handy tool.

Before each recipe, Lindsay offers a little side note or suggestion. Most, but not all, recipes have colored photos of the finished product.... I will list a small sampling of the over 175 recipes here so you have an idea of the book's contents:

Smoothies, Yogurts, & Granola: Mojito Smoothie, Banana Frosty, Granola Bars
Hot Breakfasts & Brunch: Spinach Artichoke Frittata, Carrot Cake Pancakes
Muffins, Biscuits, & Breads: Chocolate Spice Muffins, Glazed Pumpkin Biscuits
Sandwiches Burgers, & More: "Oyster" Po' Boys, Island Portobello Burgers, Bella Tacos Soups, Stews, & Dal: Quick Sweet Potato Soup, Rustic Chili, Sweet Potato Dal
Salads & Dressings: Cherry Quinoa Salad, Strawberry & Spinach Salad, Thai Lettuce Wraps Veggie Dishes, Stir Fries & Curries: Broccoli & Red Pepper Stir Fry, Spicy Mushroom Stir Fry Casseroles & Rice Dishes: Veggie Biscuit Potpie, Mardi Gras Beans & Rice Beans & Faux Meat: Chickpea Tikka Masala, Cajun Black-Eyed Pea Cakes
Pasta & Noodles: Veggie Lo Mein, Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
Simple Sides: Garlicky Spinach, Caribbean Sweet Potatoes
Desserts: Apple Fritter Cups, Tortuga Rum Cake, Carrot Cake Rice Pudding
Condiments & Spice Blends: Smoky Cajun Mayo, Caribbean Dressing
Sauces & Gravies: Enchilada Sauce, Sage Gravy, Simple Cheese Sauce
Do-It-Yourself: Instant Applesauce, Vegetable Broth, Brody's Gluten-Free Flour Blend

At the end of the book, Lindsay includes an informative glossary of ingredients in which she gives a short description of the ingredient and makes some suggestions on how it is used, where to buy it, and a few brand recommendations. She offers a substitution chart, metric conversion chart, an index, and even a "Kitchen Prep Lingo" list; basically everything you need to shop for, prepare, and enjoy these delicious, healthy, simple recipes. Read more ›

89 of 92 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Lindsay Gets It December 4, 2011

By Susan D Bair

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

Lindsay Nixon gets it. She gets what it's like to be a working person who doesn't want to spend an hour just to prepare what it will take another hour to cook. She gets that I don't work for "pocket change" and so she makes her recipes economical. She gets that we not only need inexpensive and quick, but nutritious, extremely low or non fat, and easy. She just gets it all. Her adventurous and kind spirit are shown throughout her books. From big names in the culinary and medical world to little names like mine, Lindsay has won the hearts and taste buds of all who she touches. Take a bite and you'll agree.

105 of 112 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The food tastes great November 26, 2011

By Kdog

Format:Paperback

I'm not vegan and don't usually like low-fat, healthy food. But thanks to my wife cooking from this cookbook and Lindsay's first cookbook, I've been able to lose some weight while enjoying the food. My cholesterol has also dropped. While I don't know the names of specific recipes, my wife cooks from these two cookbooks every single day, and I always look forward to the meals.

47 of 48 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious, Easy, Nutritious: My Favorite Cookbook! December 29, 2011

By Veggie Burgher

Format:Paperback

I've been vegan for 1.5 years, and this is my second Happy Herbivore cookbook...and may be my all-time favorite cookbook.

These recipes truly are for everyday meals. I work full-time and am very busy, so I rarely have the time or motivation to cook elaborate meals after work. These recipes are a godsend. I can make most of them in less than 10 minutes; the longest took 30. And for most of the recipes, I have the ingredients on hand so don't have to buy anything additional. When I do have to buy ingredients, they were always easy to find at my local grocery store and would usually cost me less than $5.

And these fat-free and low-fat recipes also helped me to maintain my 30+ pound weight loss. To maintain my weight loss, I eat veggies, whole grains, and protein (legumes or soy) at every meal. I can make endless meals of this combination using these recipes.

In addition to being quick and easy to make, using everyday ingredients I had on hand or were inexpensive to buy, and helping me stay slim, these recipes are delicious! When I first started making Lindsay's recipes, I was skeptical whether fat-free (the recipes have no added fat, like oils) could be good. Now, I'm a true believer. I use Lindsay's fat-free cooking techniques all the time, but I never feel like I'm dieting or restricting what I eat because everything is so good. I've made some of these recipes every single week because I love them so much.

The recipes I've made the most are

Miso Gravy. If I need more greens or grains in my day, I whip up some of this gravy in about three minutes and pour it over steamed kale or quinoa, or make a bowl of steamed greens, brown rice, and either beans or tofu and pour this on. It's one of the best all-purpose gravies I've tried.
Tofu Fries.... These "fries" are easy to prepare and have a great texture from the tofu having been frozen. And they're delicious. I often have a meal of tofu fries and steamed kale and brown rice with miso gravy. It's a nutritionally complete meal that's quick and easy to make and delicious.
Everyday Mushroom Gravy. This is another fantastic gravy for pouring over steamed greens or grains, and it has the added benefit of being filled with nutritious mushrooms. It's so delicious, I've eaten it by the spoon like soup!
Cheese Sauce. This is the best all-purpose vegan cheese sauce out there! It makes my steamed kale sing, and it's also delicious on other steamed veggies, potatoes, and the tofu fries (as cheese fries!).
Greens Quiche. This quiche takes about five minutes to prepare and 30 to bake. It's a high-protein meal with tofu and greens and is a perfect breakfast on mornings when I strength train and need a high-protein breakfast. It also makes a good lunch served with a simple salad and a grain.
Smoothies. I have one of these pretty much every single day. My favorites are Cinnamon Bun, Neapolitan, Oatmeal Cookie, P. Chocolate, and Peanut Butter Cup.
Balsamic-Dijon Vinaigrette. This salad dressing takes about one minute to make, and I have it every week if not every day. It's a great dressing for a salad of mixed greens, walnuts, and apples.

Other great recipes I tried are

Spinach and Artichoke Fritatta. Another good high-protein breakfast dish, this eggless fritatta has a perfect texture and tastes amazing.
"Oyster" Po'Boys. Made with oyster mushrooms, these sandwiches were phenomenal!
Island Portobello Burgers. These are the antidote if you're bored with regular portobello burgers. These are extremely flavorful and very easy to prepare.
Smoked Cauliflower Soup. This five-minute recipe brings a new, smoky taste to traditional cauliflower soup...and takes about five minutes to make.
Spicy Mushroom Stir-Fry. I love, love, love this dish. It uses sweet red chili sauce and is super quick and easy to make. It's great over brown rice with steamed broccoli on the side.
Cauliflower-Pumpkin Curry. This is another of my favorites from the book. I've made the Peanut Pumpkin Curry variation over and over. It's a fabulous complete meal when I add chickpeas and serve it over brown rice.
Skillet Frijoles Negros. This has to be my all-time favorite black bean recipe. I've had these beans on a tortilla with some cheese sauce, or as a side.
Chickpea Tenders. Wow! These high-protein tenders have a taste reminiscent of chicken without tasting like it so much that it's gross. The texture is great too.
Pablo Pasta. This Mexican take on classic mac and cheese is amazing! It has a spicy creamy sauce and includes black beans.
Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce. This creamy sauce is amazing over pasta.
French Toast Muffins. Amazing! I made these muffins several times and even brought them into an early work meeting. No one could believe they're fat free! I topped them with Lindsay's maple glaze from her first cookbook, and they were incredible. Read more ›

70 of 79 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Not exactly what I had hoped. April 12, 2012

By Becky

Format:Paperback

As a vegetarian I am always looking forward to healthy recipes that are plant based. Both lowfat AND low calorie. I was disappointed by the lack of completely healty recipes and the addition of high caloric ones. The French Toast recipe alone has 61.5 grams of sugar per serving! That is about three times as much as you should consume in an entire day, if you are a woman. I would not recommend this book to those individuals who are trying to trim their fat. Lowfat often times means high in sugar and I believe this book is a prime example of that. There are numerous recipes that have agave in them and although most people think that agave is a healthier alternative to sugar it really may not be. [...] is a great source for information about it. One other small issue I had with the book was the minimal ingredient "recipes". Just a few of them but enough to bother me. The Salsa Chickpea Lettuce wraps contain canned chickpeas, a jar of salsa, some bell peppers, and lettuce. That is not a recipe to me. Rather a suggestion of a few ingredients to layer together. One recipe called "Quick Fruit Sauce" is merely a jar of jam that is processed with some water in a food processor. I am not trying to be super picky here but had I peeked at the book before I had purchased it I am sure I would have passed it up in favor of a healthier one. I believe the review at the top of the front cover, which claims the cookbook's low-fat, plant based dishes promote health in a delectable and wholesome way", is a bit misleading. I really wanted to love this book but I just didn't. If you are not watching your calories and want a cookbook with super simple recipes you might like this one.

More About the Author

Lindsay S. Nixon is the bestselling author of the Happy Herbivore Cookbook Series: The Happy Herbivore Cookbook (Jan 2011), Everyday Happy Herbivore (Dec 2011) and Happy Herbivore Abroad (Dec 2012). As of September 2012, Nixon has sold more than 100,000 cookbooks. Nixon has been featured on The Food Network and Dr. Oz, and she has spoken at Google. Her recipes have also been featured in the New York Times, Vegetarian Times magazine, Shape Magazine, Fitness Magazine, Bust, Women's Health, WebMD, and countless other online publications. A rising star in the culinary world, Nixon is praised for her ability to use everyday ingredients to create healthy, low fat recipes that taste just as delicious as they are nutritious. Learn more about Nixon and try some of her recipes on her award-winning blog happyherbivore.com.