🥇Top 10 Vegan Cookbooks in 2021

This list is a compilation of our personal favorites, reader recommendations, and top sellers from the Facentials store to make a list for the Top 10 Vegan Cookbooks reviewed in 2021.

Today there are hundreds of Vegan Cookbooks to choose from. And we know how there are different factors people judge a product on.

So, after researching dozens and dozens of them, we were able to break them down to our Top 10 Vegan Cookbooks in 2021.

*Note*: This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

🥇Top 10 Vegan Cookbooks in 2021

1. Forks Over Knives Vegan Cookbook

Features & Benefits

• Over 4,900+ Positive Reviews
• Forks Over Knives—the book, the film, the movement—is back again in a cookbook. The secret is out: If you want to lose weight, lower your cholesterol, avoid cancer, and prevent (or even reverse) type 2 diabetes and heart disease, the right food is your best medicine. Thousands of people have cut out meat, dairy, and oils and seen amazing results. If you’re among them—or you’d like to be—you need this cookbook.
• Breakfast: Very Berry Smoothie, Breakfast Quinoa with Apple Compote
• Salads, Soups and Stews: Kale Salad with Maple-Mustard Dressing, Lotsa Vegetable Chowder, Lucky Black-Eyed Pea Stew
• Pasta and Noodle Dishes: Mushroom Stroganoff, Stir-Fried Noodles with Spring Vegetables
• Stir-Fried, Grilled and Hashed Vegetables: Grilled Eggplant “Steaks”
• Baked and Stuffed Vegetables: Millet-Stuffed Chard Rolls
• The Amazing Bean: White Beans and Escarole with Parsnips
• Great Grains: Polenta Pizza with Tomatoes and Basil
• Desserts: Apricot Fig Squares, Bursting with Berries Cobbler . . . and much more!

Testimonial

"I am having such a good time exploring Del Stroufe's delicious recipes. Eating a whole food plant-based diet has been a joy. First week was challenging: had to say goodbye to my beloved Italian olive oil, eggs, beef, poultry, fish and dairy. Especially yogurt and cheese. However, by the end of the second week, I wasn't missing any of it. By the end of the third week my taste buds woke up. The variety of foods, tastes and pure beauty on the plate makes this a daily adventure. Best of all is how much more energy I have now. Who knew eating plant-based whole foods could be so fulfilling?

Update: I'm writing this update because of a one-star review that declared Del's recipes were not good and to save your money. I've been living the whole food plant-based (wfpb) lifestyle for over two years. I have a large collection (26) of some vegan, but mostly wfpb, cookbooks which serve as daily creative inspirations. After taking the Forks Over Knives cooking course, my skills and abilities expanded exponentially. I learned that recipes are more suggestion than dogma. I've made some of Del's recipes and found them so-so. The next time I tried a different ingredient or spice, and kept tweaking until I could say I really liked the dish, Del Sroufe understands comfort food. There are several of his dishes (like the fava bean ratatouille) that even our meat-eating family members and friends devour. This cookbook is a great introduction to the lifestyle covered in the Forks Over Knives documentary. Most of the recipes are uncomplicated and familiar. Some are more complex; these usually can be prepared over two or three days. A little organization and curiosity can yield a great dinner.

Don't let one bad review stop you from giving it a try. Your body will say thank you...and your doctor may be amazed in a couple of months. Mine was." - Linda Caswell

2. La Vida Verde: Plant-Based Mexican Vegan Cookbook

Features & Benefits

• Over 284+ Positive Reviews
• Follow along with Jocelyn Ramirez as she transforms the traditional dishes she grew up making alongside her Abuela into wonderfully flavorful plant-based meals everyone will love. With only a few simple and affordable substitutions, you can capture all the spicy, earthy, savory deliciousness of authentic Mexican cooking, and help friends, family and even the die-hard meat-eaters enjoy a new side of Latin cuisine.

Testimonial

"Got it today and super excited
I'm Mexican so it's hard to give up our food because the flavors are hard to sacrifice but Jocelyn seems to have spent some long hours to keep our food healthy and delicious. My grandmother has had gallstones and is diabetic so I want to send her a copy.

Thank you girl, you have no idea how this is going to change how people make healthy Mexican food. Besos y abrazos " - Victoria Luevanos

3. The Vegan Cookbook for Athletes

Features & Benefits

• Over 27+ Positive Reviews
• Being an athlete means always striving for ways to enhance performance―and eating vegan is a great way to build endurance and strength while improving overall health. Featuring 101 recipes and 3 meal plans, The Vegan Cookbook for Athletes is one of the most informative vegan cookbooks and will show you how impactful combining your training with solid plant-based macronutrient resources can be―no matter your athletic level.
• Get to know macros―This outstanding selection in vegan cookbooks provides key information on macronutrients that caters to different athletic needs.
• More time to train―With 100-plus recipes that can be made in advance for on-the-go eating using commonly found ingredients, this book is everything vegan cookbooks should be.
• Guided eating―Use one of or all of the 3 meal plans that utilize and combine recipes so you can get the customized nutrition for your athletic requirements.

Testimonial

"Just bought this book yesterday and I've already made one recipe (Mediterranean couscous salad, it was so good!) and have a bunch more lined up that I'm excited to try. I really love that it includes nutrition information and meal plans along with the recipes, it's a great resource for anyone. I just recommended it to a friend of mine who's really interested in nutrition and has been wanting to try out more vegan meals." - Munirah

4. Southern Vegan Cookbook

Features & Benefits

• Over 290+ Positive Reviews
• Here to ring in a new era of vegan cooking is Lauren Hartmann, native Southerner, chef and founder of the food blog Rabbit and Wolves. In these 60 recipes, Lauren shows you how to make rich, buttery, decadent plant- based versions of all your favorite southern foods, so you never again have to miss out on the tastes you love. With foolproof cooking methods and easy substitutions, every bite of these spot-on vegan dishes will transport you to a warm summer night, full of family, tradition and (of course) a little sweet tea.

Testimonial

"Been anxiously awaiting this cookbook! Huge fan of the blog. Raised in Georgia and living in South Florida I miss country food! Got the book yesterday and this morning we made the giant gooey cinnamon roll. MASSIVE in size and flavor. Have flipped thru the entire book and am excited to try so many of the books. I do wish there was a time listed for prep etc so I’d have an idea without needing to skim but by no means a deal breaker" - Christopher

5. Jordan Worthen Vegan Cookbook

Features & Benefits

• Over 72+ Positive Reviews
• How the plant-based diet works
• What foods are allowed and what need to be avoided
• What are the main benefits of living on a plant-based diet
• What are the main risks and how to avoid them
• Many delicious recipes to cook at home

Testimonial

"Wow this book is full of yummy recipes! I have been trying to prepare a lot of plant based food for my lifestyle, trying to stay healthy. This is the book that every plant based lover should have!" - Dyan Shares

6. America's Test Kitchen Vegan Cookbook

Features & Benefits

• Over 1,000+ Positive Reviews
• Can vegan cooking be flavorful? Satisfying? Easy to make? Through rigorous testing on the science of vegan cooking, America's Test Kitchen addresses these questions head-on, finding great-tasting and filling vegan protein options, cooking without dairy, preparing different whole grains and vegetables, and even baking. Reimagine mealtime by celebrating vegetables at the center of the plate and in salads and grain bowls. Take a new look at comfort foods with a surprisingly rich and creamy lasagna or hearty burger with all the fixings. Bake the perfect chewy chocolate chip cookie or a layer cake that stands tall for any celebration. With more than 200 rigorously-tested vibrant recipes, this cookbook has something satisfying for everyone--the committed vegan or simply those looking to freshen up their cooking.

Testimonial

"I'm a fan of ATK. This cookbook rounds out my vegan collection very nicely. I have others that focus on nutrition, saving money and saving time and I've found favorite flavorful recipes in each. But sometimes the vegan foods I've grown to like don't have wide appeal for people not used to eating this way. These recipes aren't that hard, save them for your days off if you're new to cooking, you'll still get your money's worth. Only 3 recipes use meat substitutes (1 uses seitan and 2 use unspecified "vegan crumbles" which can be made with bulgur, brown lentils, mushrooms and walnuts cooked for 25 minutes in a rice cooker). Some reviewers are misleading in that respect. For those who don't want soy, you might skip most of the Dinner recipes, but note that only 4 out of 18 recipes use soy in the Bowls chapter. ATK uses traditional soy foods: tempeh, tofu, miso, soy sauce, not TVP or products using isolated soy protein. There is a mayo recipe that does not use soy. I am pleased that so many recipes use only whole foods. I never expect to use every recipe in any cookbook, but I can easily find a dozen (at least) in this cookbook that I will use over and over again. For instance, I love the easy Vegetable Soup Base that stores in the freezer, the Chiclpea Noodle Soup (which also works in a slow cooker) and the Black Bean Burgers which hold together beautifully. Borrow a copy at the library and I'm pretty sure you'll find a least a few recipes that meet your criteria for good eating!" - Lego Mom

7. The Friendly Vegan Cookbook

Features & Benefits

• Over 27+ Positive Reviews
• Enter Michelle Cehn and Toni Okamoto, longtime friends and two of the most trusted figures in the online vegan community. Through their popular food blogs, videos, podcast, and cookbooks, the two have helped millions of people make living vegan easy, fun, and delicious. Michelle and Toni share 100 amazing recipes for satisfying meals, snacks, and treats, designed for both the veggie-curious and longtime vegans looking for a trusted recipe resource.
• Fettuccine Alfredo
• Sushi
• Pot Pie
• Breakfast Burritos
• Pop Tarts
• Chocolate Mousse
• Cinnamon Rolls
• Mac 'n' Cheese
• Corn Chowder
• Chewy Brownies

8. Instant Pot Vegan Cookbook

Features & Benefits

• Over 1,224+ Positive Reviews
• With food and photos as vivid, joyous, and wholesome as the title of her popular cooking blog--Rainbow Plant Life--suggests, Nisha Vora shares nourishing recipes with her loyal followers daily. Now, in her debut cookbook, she makes healthy, delicious everyday cooking a snap with more than 90 nutritious (and colorful!) recipes you can make easily with the magic of an Instant Pot pressure cooker. With a comprehensive primer to the machine and all its functions, you, too, can taste the rainbow with a full repertoire of vegan dishes. Start the day with Nisha's Homemade Coconut Yogurt or Breakfast Enchilada Casserole, then move on to hearty mains like Miso Mushroom Risotto, and even decadent desserts including Double Fudge Chocolate Cake and Red Wine-Poached Pears. The Vegan Instant Pot Cookbook will quickly become a go-to source of inspiration in your kitchen.

Testimonial

"I absolutely love love LOVE this cookbook! As soon as I opened my copy, I just had to flip through the WHOLE book while still standing in my apartment mail delivery room! The photos are absolutely beautiful with vibrant colors and artistic plating. The recipes are also creative and so easy to follow! Not to mention the author is so funny and such a good story teller. The author, Nisha Vora, does an amazing job at curating chapter after chapter of enticing vegan food.

Oh and most importantly--every recipe I have made from this book has turned out amazing and so delicious!! Coming from someone who is not vegan and who also frequently cooks for a significant other who loves to eat meat, I couldn't recommend this book more. You don't have to be vegan to enjoy these amazing recipes-- they are delicious, flavorful and have added great variety to my meals.

Additionally, the author did a great job of explaining how to use the Instant pot. She has great tips and tricks for a novice or expert Instant Pot/electric pressure cooker alike! Who knew you could make such delicious desserts in an IP?? I am so glad that I bought this cookbook, and can't wait to incorporate the dishes into my weekly meal prep." - SMB

9. The Essential Vegan Cookbook

Features & Benefits

• Over 601+ Positive Reviews
• Discover the incredible health benefits of going vegan with Vegan Cookbook for Beginners. Eating a vegan diet that is free of animal products requires creativity. For those who are exploring veganism for the first time, Vegan Cookbook for Beginners will inspire you to create filling and flavorful plant-based meals to please even the most skeptical carnivore. With more than 150 versatile vegan recipes, Vegan Cookbook for Beginners will let you experience the benefits of improved health and increased energy through eating vegan with recipes that are hearty, comforting, and nutritious. Going vegan is a smart choice for your body and the planet, and Vegan Cookbook for Beginners will take the guesswork out of cooking everyday vegan meals. Vegan Cookbook for Beginners will help you enjoy the benefits of veganism today with: * More than 150 easy and delicious vegan recipes straight from Vegan Cookbook * 2-week Vegan Cookbook meal plan * Introduction to the core principles of veganism * Overview of the health benefits of going vegan * Advice on equipping your kitchen and stocking your pantry from the editors of Vegan Cookbook With help from Vegan Cookbook for Beginners, the transition to a vegan lifestyle will be easy and enjoyable.

Testimonial

"My husband is a type 2 diabetic and we wanted to explore the vegan diet option to help... First I will say that this cookbook has NO photos. I am always a little disappointed by this, but seems like more and more cookbooks these days are photo-less. 🙁 On the upside, there is a very good informational (in my opinion as a vegan newbee) forward in this book with useful info about substitutes and options... The recipes seem to be fairly straightforward (no culinary degree needed or super special equipment) and tasty. I really love the chilled watermelon soup - it's more delicious than one might think. Wish the book had photos and a spiral back to help keep it open while in use, but even without that I think this cookbook is worth owning if you are interested in trying the vegan lifestyle." - ForeverYoung

10. Recipes in 30 Minutes Vegan Cookbook

Features & Benefits

• Over 506+ Positive Reviews
• Vegan Recipes in 30 Minutes is the cookbook for busy vegans. Filled with healthy, whole food recipes that take 30 minutes or less from start to finish, this vegan cookbook makes it easy to prepare fresh and savory foods for every meal―no matter how little time you have.
• New to vegan dining? Vegan Recipes in 30 Minutes contains bushels of useful information about why being vegan is good for you. Discover how to save money, reduce your waste, and protect the environment.
• 106 Fast and Easy Vegan Recipes―From Blueberry Chia Smoothies to Naked Burritos, sink your teeth into scrumptious vegan dishes that take 30 minutes or less to prepare and cook.
• Better Food for a Better Life―Learn about the health benefits of going vegan, as well as how to start a vegan diet, save money, and more.
  

Testimonial

"This book is an arguably indispensable help not only to anyone yearning to adopt a vegan life style, but also for those who do not have the time or income to spend hours preparing vegan meals. It offers recipes for every important meal of the day. These include everything from breakfast parfaits, jicama and guacamole for snacks, ruby grapefruit and radicchio salads, Italian eggplant sandwiches, various soups, and main courses like rigatoni with roasted tomatoes and arugula. Perhaps, most importantly, all of the dishes presented can be cooked within ten to thirty minutes and have ingredients that are affordable. In addition, to offering enticing recipes this book also gives detailed histories of veganism, its doctrines, outlines a seven day plan one can make when first becoming a vegan, and shows how he or she can do so without possessing immense wealth. Therefore, if you are interested in turning to veganism, but always thought that it would be too expensive and time consuming to do so, pick this up. It will change your thinking." - Andris

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