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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  • Gnocchi (page 222)

    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: potatoes; onions; whole-wheat pastry flour; arrowroot powder
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  • Pasta with curried squash sauce (page 224)

    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; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: butternut squash; curry powder; vegetable stock; cilantro; whole grain spaghetti pasta
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  • Creamy pasta and broccoli (page 226)

    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: broccoli; leeks; cauliflower; nutritional yeast flakes; lemons; nutmeg; whole grain penne pasta
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  • Penne with mushrooms and peas (page 228)

    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: dried porcini mushrooms; shallots; mushrooms; garlic; thyme; nutmeg; cauliflower; nutritional yeast flakes; frozen peas; whole grain penne pasta
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  • Del's stuffed "beast" (page 230)

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

    • Categories: Main course; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: yellow onions; celery; dried sage; poultry seasoning; whole-wheat pastry flour; cornmeal; Medjool dates; stevia powder; unsweetened applesauce; unsweetened almond milk; whole wheat breadcrumbs; vegetable stock; extra-firm tofu; maple syrup; Bragg's Liquid Aminos; fresh ginger
    • Accompaniments: The best mushroom gravy ever
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  • Baked tofu (page 232)

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

    • Categories: Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: extra-firm tofu; maple syrup; Bragg's Liquid Aminos; fresh ginger
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  • Sukiyaki (page 234)

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

    • Categories: Pasta, doughs & sauces; Japanese; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: brown rice spaghetti pasta; leeks; shiitake mushrooms; mushroom stock; seitan; brown rice syrup; sake; mirin; low sodium soy sauce; spinach
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  • Bibimbap (page 236)

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

    • Categories: Main course; Korean; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: cooked brown rice; sweet potatoes; Medjool dates; stevia powder; spinach; mung bean sprouts; carrots; gochujang
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  • Mushroom Bourguignon (page 238)

    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; French; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: yellow onions; portobello mushrooms; carrots; garlic; thyme; rosemary; sage; dry red wine; vegetable stock; tomato paste; frozen peas; arrowroot powder
    • Accompaniments: Parsnip mashed potatoes
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  • Hot and sour eggplant ratatouille (page 240)

    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; French; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: eggplants; low sodium soy sauce; Medjool dates; stevia powder; jalapeño peppers; arrowroot powder; onions; red bell peppers; cooked brown rice
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  • Balsamic-glazed Brussels sprouts (page 244)

    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: Brussels sprouts; yellow onions; balsamic vinegar; brown rice syrup
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  • Eat your greens (page 246)

    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: onions; collard greens; vegetable stock; white miso
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  • Mustard greens (page 248)

    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: mustard greens; onions
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  • Tangy BBQ baked beans (page 251)

    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: ketchup; barbecue sauce; Bragg's Liquid Aminos; maple syrup; mustard; canned pinto beans
    • Accompaniments: Black bean burgers; Potato salad
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  • Potato salad (page 252)

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

    • Categories: Salads; Side dish; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: potatoes; cauliflower; granulated onion; Dijon mustard; brown rice vinegar; celery
    • Accompaniments: Black bean burgers; Tangy BBQ baked beans
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  • Coleslaw (page 253)

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

    • Categories: Salads; Side dish; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: granulated onion; cauliflower; brown rice vinegar; coleslaw mix; tarragon; brown rice syrup
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  • Spicy Asian slaw (page 254)

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

    • Categories: Salads; Side dish; Asian; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: granulated onion; cauliflower; brown rice vinegar; coleslaw mix; tarragon; brown rice syrup; red bell peppers; cilantro; green onions; fresh ginger; garlic
    • Accompaniments: Black bean burgers
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  • Cilantro-lime slaw (page 255)

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

    • Categories: Salads; Side dish; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: coleslaw mix; cilantro; limes; brown rice vinegar
    • Accompaniments: Adzuki bean tacos
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  • Jicama slaw with creamy poppy seed dressing (page 256)

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

    • Categories: Salads; Dressings & marinades; Side dish; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: agave nectar; rice wine vinegar; poppy seeds; onion powder; firm silky tofu; jicama; carrots; green onions
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  • Cornbread (page 258)

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

    • Categories: Bread & buns, sweet; Afternoon tea; Vegan
    • Ingredients: whole-wheat pastry flour; cornmeal; Medjool dates; stevia powder; unsweetened almond milk; unsweetened applesauce
    • Accompaniments: Creole corn chowder
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  • Blueberry-cornbread muffins (page 259)

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

    • Categories: Cakes, small; Afternoon tea; Vegan
    • Ingredients: whole-wheat pastry flour; cornmeal; Medjool dates; stevia powder; unsweetened almond milk; unsweetened applesauce; blueberries
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  • Parsnip mashed potatoes (page 262)

    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: red new potatoes; parsnips; ground cayenne pepper
    • Accompaniments: Mushroom Bourguignon
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  • Simple candied sweet potatoes (page 263)

    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: sweet potatoes; Medjool dates; stevia powder
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  • Very berry ice cream (page 266)

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

    • Categories: Ice cream & frozen desserts; Dessert; Vegan
    • Ingredients: bananas; frozen berries; unsweetened almond milk; stevia powder; lemons
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  • Vanilla ice cream (page 267)

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

    • Categories: Ice cream & frozen desserts; Dessert; Vegan
    • Ingredients: bananas; unsweetened almond milk; stevia powder; vanilla extract
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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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