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The 30 Minute Vegan by Mark Reinfeld and Jennifer Murray

The 30 Minute Vegan by Mark Reinfeld and Jennifer Murray. Published by Da Capo Press.
Over 175 quick, delicious and healthy recipes for everyday cooking.
I love this book. Since it was written by chefs who also are in the raw food movement it has a little for everyone. I am raw and my family is mid raw vegans- so it is perfect for us. Since we have a large family saving time is important, I love the fact that the recipes take 30 minutes or less but.. there are tips and tricks through out the book for quicker and easier or if you have more time to spend in the kitchen.
Ch 1. Getting Started

  • What you need to set up an awesome vegan pantry
  • Essential kitchen gear
  • 10 keys to success in the kitchen- guidelines for quickness and accuracy

Ch 2 Preparation Basics

  • Knife work
  • Different cooking processes
  • Cooking beans and legumes
  • Cooking grains
  • Toasting spices, nuts and seeds
  • Working with tofu
  • Working with tempeh
  • Grilling
  • Juicing
  • Cracking a coconut

Ch 3 The Lighter Side of the Life- Smoothies and Satiating Beverages

  • Lovely Limeade
  • Cherry-Vanilla Spritzer
  • Indian Chai Latte- from scratch not a tea bag
  • Hazelnut-Fig Milk
  • Almond Butter Smoothie

Ch 4 The Morning Meal- Breakfast and Brunch

  • Tempeh Bacon (my husband loves this)
  • Cosmic Crepes
  • Strawberry-Rhubard Crepe Filling
  • “Buttermilk” pancakes
  • Life Cinnamon Rolls (these are so good)
  • Maple-Almond French Toast
  • Coconut-Lime Banana Bread

Ch 5 Snacks, Pick Me Ups, and Kids Favorites

  • Hot Chocolate
  • Flavored Popcorn
  • Trail Mixes
  • Power-Packed Energy Bar
  • English Muffin Melts

Ch 6 Uplifting Lunches- Wraps, Rolls, Bowls and More

  • Wraps 101
  • Crunchy Salad Wrap
  • Mediterranean Hummus Wrap
  • Live Nori Rolls (so very good!)
  • Pepita Pate
  • Almond-Herb Pate
  • Monk Bowl
  • Japanese Soba Noodle Bowl
  • BBQ Tempeh Sandwich

Ch 7 Extraordinary Salads

  • Versatile Vinaigrette
  • Citrus-Curry Dressing
  • Vegan Ranch Dressing
  • Rainbow Kale Salad
  • Coleslaw with Shaved Fennel
  • Cucumber Sesame Salad
  • Greek Salad

Ch 8 Sumptuous Soups

  • Live Mango Gazpacho
  • Live Hot and Sour Soup
  • Peruvian Quinoa-Vegetable Soup
  • Mexican Tortilla Soup
  • Indian Red Lentil Dhal

Ch 9 Small Plates, Appetizers, Side Dishes and Light Dinners

  • Pan- Seared Oyster Mushrooms (A favorite of my husband)
  • Rawvioli Provencale
  • Bruschetta with Crostini
  • Baked Plantains
  • Stellar Stuffed Mushrooms
  • Jalapeno Poppers
  • Tofu Satay

Ch 10 Wholesome Suppers

  • Live Un-Stir Fry with Cauliflower Rice
  • Raw Pasta Puttanesca
  • Spinach-Herb Stuffed Portobellos
  • Quinoa Kitchari
  • Fajitas Bonitas
  • Life Macadamia Nut-Ricotta Veggie Towers
  • Asian Shitake Tofu
  • Chipotle Chile-Rubbed Southwest Tempeh

Ch 11 Guiltfree Comfort Food- Healthy Translations of Old Standbys

  • Ravin’ Ramen Noodle Soup
  • Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  • Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Biscuits
  • We Will Rock You Three Layer Nachos
  • Pesto Pizza
  • Mac and Cheese

Ch 12 Devine Desserts

  • Live Chocolate Mousse
  • Banana Pudding
  • Live Lemon Bars
  • Strawberry Shortcake
  • Chocolate-Peanut butter Shake
  • Live Chocolate-Sesame Bon Bons
  • Coconut Macaroons
  • Live Coconut Macaroons

Ch 13 Condiments, Infused Oils and Spreads

  • Spice Blends
  • Croutons
  • Infused Oils
  • Pickled Beets
  • Tapenade
  • Vegan Sour Cream
  • Garlic Herb Aioli
  • Basic Nut Cheese

Ch 14 Feasts, Soirees and Slumber Parties- Quick, Healthful and Bountiful

  • Zucchini Roll Ups
  • Chocolate- Covered Strawberries
  • Kids Finger Sandwiches
  • Candy Apples
  • Grilled Vegetable Salad
  • Macadamia Nut-Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Holiday Nog
You will not be disappointed with this book. As I said above it has something for both the vegan and the raw foodie in your life.
Photo Credits go to
Mark Reinfeld and Jennifer Murray

Yummy Fajitas!

Below is a picture of Vegetable Stew with Dumplings that my girls made- it was so good they made it again several times that week!