Plant-Based on a Budget Quick & Easy
100 Fast, Healthy, Meal-Prep, Freezer-Friendly, and One-Pot Vegan Recipes
by Toni Okamoto
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Pub Date Mar 07 2023 | Archive Date Mar 14 2023
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Description
When we're crunched for time, cooking something healthy and tasty often falls off our to-do lists. But with a little planning (and some smart recipes), eating well can fit into even the busiest lifestyle. In this follow-up to her popular first book, Plant-Based on a Budget, Toni Okamoto turns her attention to recipes that save you time and energy in the kitchen—and, of course, save you money, too! In Plant-Based on a Budget Quick & Easy, Toni shares creative ways to cut down on active kitchen time without having to invest in a ton of expensive equipment or resort to pricey premade foods. If meal prep isn't your jam, never fear; Toni offers so much more. Chapters focus on time-saving strategies like make-ahead meals, one-pot or one-pan dishes, sheet pan dishes and casseroles, 30-minute mains, and even simple desserts. Many recipes can be made oil-free, and Toni offers plenty of adaptations for your Instant Pot and air fryer. You’ll find dishes such as:
- Freezer-Friendly Pancakes and Waffles
- Weeknight Pasta
- Spinach Alfredo
- Tater Tot Casserole
- One-Pot Veggie-Packed Potato Leek Soup
- Sheet Pan Ratatouille
- Spicy Peanut Udon Noodles
- Mini Pizza Bagels
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Bark
A Note From the Publisher
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For ABA Booksellers:
- To request physical copies, please contact: heather@benbellabooks.com
- Open to virtual and in-person event opportunities
Advance Praise
"Plant-Based on a Budget Quick & Easy has everything you need to get inspired in the kitchen: a shopping list, meal plan, cooking tips, and gorgeous photos for every recipe. Most importantly, Toni shares how you can get a delicious and nutritious meal on the table without spending a fortune on groceries or too much time in the kitchen."
— Carleigh Bodrug, New York Times–bestselling author of PlantYou
"Add time to your day, money to your wallet, and years to your life all while enjoying delicious food that nourishes both you and your gut microbes. Sounds too good to be true, but it's not. You'll find it in Toni's fantastic book!"
— Will Bulsiewicz, MD, MSCI, New York Times-bestselling author of Fiber Fueled and The Fiber Fueled Cookbook
Marketing Plan
- Aggressive top-tier media outreach via Fortier PR
- Pre-order campaign starting October 2022
- Media travel to NYC, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and more
- Author has combined 950K followers
- Influencer partnerships to a combined audience of 11.3M followers
- Goodreads giveaways and advertising January - April, 2023
Featured Reviews
Colleen C, Bookseller
Plant Based on a Budget Quick & Easy is the second cookbook I’ve read by Toni Okamoto @plantbasedonabudget. What I really like about her recipes is that they are uncomplicated. They usually don’t involve too many ingredients, and the ingredients are ones that I can easily find at my neighborhood grocery store. The recipes are are also easily customizable so that I can add spice and flavorings as I see fit. The instructions are easy to follow and not overwhelming. In this particular cookbook, meals don’t take very long to make, and Instant Pot cooking options are often given. I love this because a year or so ago my sister gave me her unwanted Instant Pot and I really enjoy using it.
These recipes are all vegan but not gluten or sugar free. I love cooking vegan when I can. Recently, I made waffles with the flaxseed meal egg substitute and my family (who are much pickier than I) loved them.
So far, one of my favorites is the Chili Cornbread Casserole, which my husband also really liked. It is surprisingly easy and delicious. I adored the Pinto Bean Dip which uses nutritional yeast to give a cheesy flavor. My greatest weakness is tortilla chips and dip, so I love new dip recipes that are at least somewhat healthy.
Another favorite was Caldo de Tofu, although I didn’t have corn or celery so just doubled the carrots and zucchini. I used the Instant pot option, sautéing the veggies in the pot a bit before starting the pressure cook. The dish was initially more soupy, but the leftovers are creamier because the rice absorbed the liquid a bit. I honestly liked the texture both ways. I added salt, pepper & lime juice to taste, as Toni suggests in the recipe. The result was such a cozy meal that felt perfect for this snowy week.
I think this cookbook is great for busy people who want to cook but don’t want to feel overwhelmed. I also think it would be great for new vegans or new cooks who want recipes that can make their lifestyle choice seem achievable.
