Staff Pick
All I really have to say to sell this cookbook is: Terry Hope Romero. Romero is the self-proclaimed "Vegan Cookbookista," and why not? Author of multiple vegan cookbooks, and coauthor with Isa Chandra Moskowitz of Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook, her vegan books have helped to bring about a new vegan renaissance. Protein Ninja follows the same format of the popular Salad Samurai, except they've mostly left behind the light text on black background. Protein Ninja addresses the concern many healthy food advocates have with a vegan diet — the lack of protein. There are breads, snacks, desserts, and most of all, bowls. And let me just say this: I'm an omnivore and I'll happily cook from Protein Ninja. (Featured Cookbook, "On the Table") Recommended By Tracey T., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
I wanted protein recipes other than that mashing a vanilla-flavored powder with almond butter and flax seeds and calling it a day. I wanted something that really made me feel as if I was cooking. And yes, even good old-fashioned baking! Adding pure, unflavored, but wholesome plant-based protein powders to recipes brings out my inner foodie alchemist. I heard the call of the protein ninja.
Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, or eat-everything-you-can-get-your-hands-on, a weeknight home chef, everyday athlete, or just a busy person looking wholesome, protein-rich snacks and meals, you deserve something better than another chia seed ball or protein shake for dinner. Award-winning vegan chef Terry Hope Romero leads the charge with 100 lean, mean recipes using a wide range of readily available ingredients—from supermarket-friendly staples to cutting-edge superfoods and an arsenal of gluten- and soy-free options. With an everything-you-need-to-know rundown on plant-based protein sources, and chapters like Stealthy Protein Pancakes, Waffles, Scrambles, & Much Much More, Super Toast: Savory or Sweet, and Better than Ever Burger Bowls, you’ll soon be sneaking plant-based protein into your breakfasts, dinners, and everything in between.
Dig into:
Chocolate Avocado Smoothie Bowl
Golden Corn Hemp Protein Waffles
Baked Veggie Pan Omelet
Edamame Spelt Flatbreads
Garam Masala Red Lentil Toast
Cheezy Herb Kale Scones
Green Goddess Burger & Roasted Potatoes Bowl
Tomato Gravy & Biscuit Kale Bowl
Korean Tofu Taco Salad
Lemongrass Tempeh Meatballs with Peanut Satay Sauce
Waffled Tofu, Waffles & Collards Bowl
Black Bean Hemp Brownies
Peanut Butter Coconut Cherry Chewies
…and many more!
Review
“We’ve all heard the dreaded ‘but where do you get your protein?’ question, and thanks to Terry Hope Romero, we’ve now got answers, as the vegan icon’s latest cookbook features 100 plant-protein-packed recipes perfect for everyone from professional athletes to people on the go.” VegNews
About the Author
Terry Hope Romero is the author of several bestselling and award-winning cookbooks. In 2011 she was named Favorite Cookbook Author by VegNews. She lives, cooks, and eats in Queens, NYC.