Chef Del's Better Than Vegan: 101 Favorite Low-Fat, Plant-Based Recipes That Helped Me Lose Over 200 Pounds by Del Sroufe

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  • Spicy black bean-sweet potato stew (page 164)

    from Chef Del's Better Than Vegan Chef Del's Better Than Vegan by Del Sroufe and Glen Merzer

    • Categories: Stews & one-pot meals; Main course; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: onions; ground cumin; ground coriander; oranges; sweet potatoes; cooked black beans; vegetable stock; canned diced tomatoes
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  • Smoky black bean bisque (page 166)

    from Chef Del's Better Than Vegan Chef Del's Better Than Vegan by Del Sroufe and Glen Merzer

    • Categories: Soups; French; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: yellow onions; cumin seeds; oregano; cooked black beans; vegetable stock; canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
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  • Watercress-potato soup (page 168)

    from Chef Del's Better Than Vegan Chef Del's Better Than Vegan by Del Sroufe and Glen Merzer

    • Categories: Soups; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: leeks; thyme; potatoes; vegetable stock; watercress
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  • Southwestern corn and potato soup (page 170)

    from Chef Del's Better Than Vegan Chef Del's Better Than Vegan by Del Sroufe and Glen Merzer

    • Categories: Soups; American; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: yellow onions; red bell peppers; corn on the cob; cumin seeds; jalapeño peppers; cilantro; vegetable stock; potatoes
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  • Zucchini pritti-hummus wrap (page 175)

    from Chef Del's Better Than Vegan Chef Del's Better Than Vegan by Del Sroufe and Glen Merzer

    • Categories: Sandwiches & burgers; Main course; Israeli; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: zucchini; yellow onions; green bell peppers; tomatoes; cooked garbanzo beans; garlic; ground cumin; whole wheat tortillas; green onions
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  • Portobello wraps with spicy Asian slaw (page 177)

    from Chef Del's Better Than Vegan Chef Del's Better Than Vegan by Del Sroufe and Glen Merzer

    • Categories: Salads; Sandwiches & burgers; Main course; Asian; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: rice wine vinegar; brown rice syrup; low sodium soy sauce; coleslaw mix; red bell peppers; jalapeño peppers; green onions; cilantro; portobello mushrooms; yellow onions; whole grain tortillas
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  • Black bean burritos (page 180)

    from Chef Del's Better Than Vegan Chef Del's Better Than Vegan by Del Sroufe and Glen Merzer

    • Categories: Sandwiches & burgers; Main course; Mexican; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: yellow onions; red bell peppers; cooked black beans; garlic; ground cumin; limes; cilantro; whole wheat tortillas; cauliflower; shallots; canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
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  • White bean veggie wrap (page 181)

    from Chef Del's Better Than Vegan Chef Del's Better Than Vegan by Del Sroufe and Glen Merzer

    • Categories: Sandwiches & burgers; Main course; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: red onions; red bell peppers; zucchini; yellow squash; basil; cooked cannellini beans; garlic; lemons; rosemary; whole-grain flat bread
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  • Hot and sour ratatouille calzones with white bean pesto (page 185)

    from Chef Del's Better Than Vegan Chef Del's Better Than Vegan by Del Sroufe and Glen Merzer

    • Categories: Pizza & calzones; Dips, spreads & salsas; Main course; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: active dry yeast; whole wheat bread flour; cilantro; canned cannellini beans; garlic; nutritional yeast flakes; cornmeal; eggplants; low sodium soy sauce; Medjool dates; stevia powder; jalapeño peppers; arrowroot powder; onions; red bell peppers; cooked brown rice
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  • Whole-wheat pizza dough (page 186)

    from Chef Del's Better Than Vegan Chef Del's Better Than Vegan by Del Sroufe and Glen Merzer

    • Categories: Pizza & calzones; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: active dry yeast; whole wheat bread flour
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  • Red, white, and green pizza (page 188)

    from Chef Del's Better Than Vegan Chef Del's Better Than Vegan by Del Sroufe and Glen Merzer

    • Categories: Pizza & calzones; Main course; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: cornmeal; active dry yeast; whole wheat bread flour; leeks; thyme; nutmeg; cauliflower; zucchini; cherry tomatoes; basil
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  • Sun-dried tomato pesto flatbread (page 190)

    from Chef Del's Better Than Vegan Chef Del's Better Than Vegan by Del Sroufe and Glen Merzer

    • Categories: Pizza & calzones; Main course; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: onions; sun-dried tomatoes; garlic; basil; nutritional yeast flakes; whole wheat bread flour; active dry yeast; cornmeal; button mushrooms; zucchini
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  • Hummus, pesto, and tomato flatbread (page 193)

    from Chef Del's Better Than Vegan Chef Del's Better Than Vegan by Del Sroufe and Glen Merzer

    • Categories: Pizza & calzones; Main course; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: cornmeal; active dry yeast; whole wheat bread flour; cooked garbanzo beans; garlic; ground cumin; tomatoes; canned cannellini beans; basil; nutritional yeast flakes
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  • Southwestern black bean and pesto flatbread (page 194)

    from Chef Del's Better Than Vegan Chef Del's Better Than Vegan by Del Sroufe and Glen Merzer

    • Categories: Pizza & calzones; Main course; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: cornmeal; active dry yeast; whole wheat bread flour; garlic; tomatoes; canned cannellini beans; nutritional yeast flakes; cilantro; corn on the cob; roasted red peppers; cooked black beans
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  • Smoky black bean flatbread (page 196)

    from Chef Del's Better Than Vegan Chef Del's Better Than Vegan by Del Sroufe and Glen Merzer

    • Categories: Pizza & calzones; Main course; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: brown rice vinegar; brown rice syrup; whole cloves; red onions; cornmeal; cooked black beans; chipotle peppers; active dry yeast; whole wheat bread flour; cherry tomatoes; yellow peppers
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  • Tropical "chicken" salad (page 201)

    from Chef Del's Better Than Vegan Chef Del's Better Than Vegan by Del Sroufe and Glen Merzer

    • Categories: Salads; Main course; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: limes; low sodium soy sauce; Medjool dates; stevia powder; brown rice vinegar; vegan chicken-flavored seitan; red bell peppers; mangoes; pineapple; mung bean sprouts; green onions; cilantro
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  • Gado gado (page 202)

    from Chef Del's Better Than Vegan Chef Del's Better Than Vegan by Del Sroufe and Glen Merzer

    • Categories: Salads; Main course; Indonesian; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: sweet potatoes; beets; Chinese cabbage; carrots; lettuce; tomatoes; cucumbers; cooked vegetables of your choice
    • Accompaniments: Ginger-miso dressing
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  • Black bean burgers (page 204)

    from Chef Del's Better Than Vegan Chef Del's Better Than Vegan by Del Sroufe and Glen Merzer

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  • Scalloped potatoes (page 206)

    from Chef Del's Better Than Vegan Chef Del's Better Than Vegan by Del Sroufe and Glen Merzer

    • Categories: Side dish; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: potatoes; cauliflower; nutritional yeast flakes; nutmeg
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  • Mushroom tacos with chipotle cream (page 208)

    from Chef Del's Better Than Vegan Chef Del's Better Than Vegan by Del Sroufe and Glen Merzer

    • Categories: Sandwiches & burgers; Main course; Mexican; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: red onions; portobello mushrooms; garlic; corn tortillas; romaine lettuce; cilantro; chipotle peppers; cauliflower; shallots
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  • Sweet potato-black bean enchiladas (page 210)

    from Chef Del's Better Than Vegan Chef Del's Better Than Vegan by Del Sroufe and Glen Merzer

    • Categories: Main course; Mexican; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: yellow onions; sweet potatoes; garlic; jalapeño peppers; ancho chile powder; ground cinnamon; ground allspice; ground cumin; limes; cooked black beans; corn tortillas; dried oregano; cauliflower
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  • Three sisters enchiladas (page 214)

    from Chef Del's Better Than Vegan Chef Del's Better Than Vegan by Del Sroufe and Glen Merzer

    • Categories: Main course; Mexican; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: yellow onions; butternut squash; corn; cooked pinto beans; garlic; ground cumin; ancho chile powder; corn tortillas; cauliflower; dried oregano
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  • Adzuki bean tacos (page 216)

    from Chef Del's Better Than Vegan Chef Del's Better Than Vegan by Del Sroufe and Glen Merzer

    • Categories: Sandwiches & burgers; Main course; Mexican; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: onions; jalapeño peppers; tomatoes; cumin seeds; ancho chile powder; ground cayenne pepper; adzuki beans; corn tortillas; cilantro; coleslaw mix; limes; brown rice vinegar
    • Accompaniments: Cilantro-lime slaw
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  • Bangkok noodles (page 218)

    from Chef Del's Better Than Vegan Chef Del's Better Than Vegan by Del Sroufe and Glen Merzer

    • Categories: Pasta, doughs & sauces; Main course; Thai; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: yellow onions; tomatoes; garlic; fresh ginger; vegetable stock; cauliflower; coconut extract; Thai red curry paste; low sodium soy sauce; baby spinach; mung bean sprouts; brown rice noodles; cilantro; green chiles
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  • Summer pasta with veggies and "cream" (page 220)

    from Chef Del's Better Than Vegan Chef Del's Better Than Vegan by Del Sroufe and Glen Merzer

    • Categories: Pasta, doughs & sauces; Main course; Italian; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: yellow onions; red bell peppers; corn on the cob; zucchini; cauliflower; basil; whole wheat rotini pasta
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  • ISBN 10 1306442451
  • ISBN 13 9781306442459
  • Published Jun 15 2014
  • Format eBook
  • Page Count 305
  • Language English
  • Countries United States
  • Publisher BenBella Books
  • Imprint BenBella Books

Publishers Text

Eating healthy just got a whole lot easier.

The science is very clear. A whole-foods, plant-based diet is the healthiest possible way to eat—but veganism itself doesn’t mean health, as Chef Del Sroufe, author of the New York Times bestseller Forks Over Knives—The Cookbook, knows better than anyone. Sroufe managed to reach 475 pounds while eating a vegan diet rich in pastries, peanut butter, and potato chips. After converting to a vegan diet with minimal processed foods, sugars and added oils, he lost more than 240 pounds without giving up taste.

In Better than Vegan, Sroufe relates with humor and humility his remarkable journey of how he lost hundreds of pounds on a healthy vegan diet and then shares the kinds of meals that restored his body. Proving that the healithiest diet can also be the most delicious, Sroufe offers more than 100 recipes in Better than Vegan, such as:

Portobello Wraps with Spicy Asian Slaw
Three Sisters Enchiladas
Lemon Berry Sorbet
Creole Corn Chowder

Written with Food Over Medicine and Mad Cowboy coauthor Glen Merzer and featuring photographs from Robert Metzger, Better Than Vegan offers healthy and professional cooking tips with nutritional advice to help you achieve the optimal plant-based diet.

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