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Vegan Express (Paperback)

by Nava Atlas (Author)
Key Phrases: white pizza, soy sausage, gado gado, Recipe Not Required, Easy Ways, Paprika Potatoes (more...)
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Atlas (Vegetarian Soups for All Seasons) defies the stereotype of convenience vegan food as being heavy on rubbery, unappetizing substitutes for normal ingredients. Though many of the dishes require only around half an hour to make, they skew more toward fresh vegetables and herbs rather than to faux meat. Spicy, flavorful recipes such as Curried Chickpeas with Chutney Bulgur and Salsa Orzo and Black Bean Salad send a clear message that one can cook vegan meals that satisfy even nonvegans. Atlas does use the basic protein alternatives (seitan, tofu and tempeh) as well as vegan cheeses and creamers at times, but these are incorporated so skillfully that people who usually turn up their noses at them will have no grounds to object. The book has strong international flair, with tofu replacing eggs in a Middleeastern Shakshouka and standing in for paneer in the Indian Tofu Aloo Gobi, as well as traditional meatless favorites like Pasta Puttanesca and Pad Thai. A few snacks and desserts are included, but most of the recipes are for dishes that, with a simple side, comprise a meal, facilitating speed, and Atlas sprinkles helpful tips on menu planning and variations throughout. The lack of photos to emphasize the food's appetizing potential is disappointing, but vegan, vegetarian and health-conscious omnivores just might be convinced after trying it out. (Feb.)
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“Think cooking vegan takes too much time? Then get in the vegan fast-lane with Nava Atlas! With Vegan Express, you can deliver delicious, healthy vegan meals to your table in a flash. Nava's culinary wisdom shines through in these creative, wholesome vegan recipes that are short on time, but big on flavor! Before ordering yet another veggie pizza, pick up Vegan Express instead... your taste buds will thank you!”
—Dreena Burton, best-selling author of Vive Le Vegan!, The Everyday Vegan and Eat, Drink and Be Vegan


Vegan Express is the perfect answer to great food preparation. It’s the only cookbook you need in your kitchen.
—Howard Lyman, author of Mad Cowboy and president of Voice for a Viable Future

Vegan Express is the perfect match for today’s busy health-conscious cooks.”
—Robin Robertson, author of Quick-Fix Vegetarian and Vegan Planet
--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Broadway; illustrated edition edition (February 12, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 076792617X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0767926171
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 8 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #112,636 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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57 of 59 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Quick and Delicious, February 12, 2008
By S. Voisin (Jackson, MS) - See all my reviews
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I'll admit that I'm a little biased because I shot the photos for this cookbook, but I'm very happy about how it came out and recommend it without reservation for anyone looking for quick, healthy meals that don't require a trip to the health-foods store for ingredients. Some of the things I like about it are...

1. It has a light, airy layout that's fresh and appealing and filled with Nava's delightful illustrations.
2. The 160 delicious recipes take less than 45 minutes (and often less than 30) to prepare.
3. Each recipe has a nutritional analysis.
4. There's a pantry supply list tailored to the recipes in the book.
5. Menu suggestions accompany most recipes.
6. Most ingredients are available at your local supermarket.
7. Each page sparkles with Nava's wit and wisdom. I enjoyed reading about how her family, led by her 10-year-old son, became vegan.

Some of my favorite recipes are Pink Bean, Quinoa, and Spinach Soup; Seitan and Polenta Skillet with Fresh Greens; Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Cashew Butter Sauce; and Our Favorite Chocolate Cake. The cashew butter sauce, in particular, has become a staple in my kitchen.

Probably what I like best about this book is that it is busy-person tested. Nava wrote it while raising a family and working on her graduate thesis, a sure sign that these recipes fit right into a hectic lifestyle.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Flexible, Easy, Delicious, March 12, 2008
By R. Heller (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews
I had never tried Nava's recipes before and received this book as a result of a contest, so decided to review it on my blog. I tested seven recipes. I loved every single one!

From the review:
"Vegan Express provides an antidote for the kitchen weary by proving the truism untrue after all: turns out you can prepare fresh, healthy, vegetable-rich dishes in less time than it takes to watch the evening newscast! Every recipe in the book, from appetizer to dessert, takes between 30 and 45 minutes from assembling the ingredients to digging your fork into that first steaming mouthful (and many take even less time)." (To read the full review, see [..]).

The recipes are very clear, easy to follow, and, most importantly, work. They are also flexible enough to allow the cook some leeway in customizing the flavors as desired. In recipes where I preferred more spice (we are spice hounds in our house), I simply increased the amounts in the original. In others, I liked the results just as they were.

I absolutely loved the Very Green Veggie Pesto Pizza, the Nearly Instant Thai Corn Coconut Soup, the Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cake, and the Butterscotch Mousse Pie.

I'd highly recommend this book to anyone looking for foolproof, easy, varied recipes that are kid and adult friendly--and take almost no time at all.
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Nava's best yet!, May 12, 2008
When I hear the word "express" in the name of a cookbook, I immediately think packaged mixes, fake meat products, and premade ingredients. So I was pleasantly surprised to open Nava Atlas's latest cookbook to find lots of quick, easy meals that can made from whole, natural foods.

For busy vegan families, "Vegan Express" can't be beat. The recipes really are quick, delicious, and healthy. My family really loves soup so we started with the Nearly Instant Corn Soup made with coconut milk and curry paste. It was impressive enough to serve company while being ridiculously easy to make. Nava listed the White Bean and Escarole Soup as one of her personal favorites so I had to give it a try. She was right - it was yummy, even with kale substituted for the escarole.

Not in the mood for a hot soup, the book offers a large selection of salads - both as main dishes and sides. We really liked the Thai Tossed Salad coated in Coconut-Peanut Sauce and the refreshing Cauliflower and Carrot Salad. I'm looking forward to trying the Warm Potato and Black Bean Salad with Red Peppers and Artichokes as well as the Creole Coleslaw.

There are plenty of hassle-free entrées to choose from. I have my eye on the Paris-inspired Seitan and Mushrooms in Paprika Cream and the Tortilla Casserole topped with homemade vegan sour cream. Pasta dishes include Pasta with Roasted Vegetables and Olives and we just loved the Creamy Pasta with Asparagus and Peas (an excellent dish for spring!) Kid-friendly meals include five kinds of pizza and three versions of the Big Quesadilla. Each entrée includes suggestions for side dishes and serving ideas.

We love beans of all kinds so we really enjoyed the section: Glorious Grains and Bountiful Beans. The Lentils with Greens and Sun-Dried Tomatoes were wonderful and we also enjoyed the Paella Vegetariana. There is also a variety of tasty dressings and sauces. The Pineapple Salsa was especially good.

Since no one is ever too busy for dessert, the book also includes sweets. My nine-year-old daughter made the Dense and Fruity Banana Bread which she proudly packed in her and her sister's lunch boxes (until my husband found it and finished it off!) Next on her list to bake are the Walnut-Cinnamon Crumble Coffee Cake and Chocolatey Banana Pizza.

"Vegan Express" is a necessity for busy parents. It's so nice to come home after a busy day and be able to put together a tasty, healthy meal that looks like I spent hours in the kitchen. And it's nice to have a cookbook that's simple enough for my daughter (a beginning cook) or my husband (a non-cook) to use. I highly recommend this cookbook.

Review by Cathe Olson as seen on www.vegfamily.com .
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best vegan cookbook we own
My husband and I own all the requisite vegan cookbooks, but this one holds the beloved #1 spot in our kitchen. Read more
Published 12 days ago by M. Mills

4.0 out of 5 stars I am NOT Vegan
Although I am not Vegan I do enjoy this book for ideas on salad, grains and pasta compositions. I substitute or add ingredients at will but follow the recipes for basic... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Sylvia MANIA

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy, affordable, and healthful dishes
Nava Atlas has done a great job with Vegan Express. I am a college student and cannot afford a completely stocked pantry full of obscure ingredients. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Jennifer Davis

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great cookbook from Nava Atlas
This is my fifth (!) cookbook by Nava Atlas, and it does not disappoint.

I was hoping that this book would provide complete meals like an earlier book, Vegetarian... Read more
Published 11 months ago by iBeth

4.0 out of 5 stars Super fast recipes
I'm really happy with this book. Although I wouldn't say the recipes are overly memorable, they are good basic recipes that can be fixed very quickly and call for ingredients... Read more
Published 12 months ago by D. Gildersleeve

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful treat every time!
I've had this book since around its release, and i have yet to be disappointed with a recipe! I make meals from this book often and am always surprised by how easy these recipes... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Evan

5.0 out of 5 stars helpful & inspiring
I don't normally write reviews, but it seems to me that this cookbook hasn't been getting the credit it deserves here. Read more
Published 13 months ago by a grad student vegan

2.0 out of 5 stars Really bland
When I first got the book, I was so excited by the concept. I planned two days worth of dinners based on her book... Read more
Published 13 months ago by smalltownvegan

5.0 out of 5 stars Expanded horizons
I love this book, both for reading and for cooking from. It makes a great companion to Atlas' Vegetarian Family Cookbook. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Cat Paws

4.0 out of 5 stars trying vegan
I am new at trying vegan food, inspired by my daughter's egg allergy and yoga practise. So in saying this this was my first vegan book. It doesn't have lots and lots of pics. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Tamzin Mulder

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