EP #983: Plant Powered Protein for Ultimate Self-Care

Send us Fan MailLisa is joined by Nava Atlas,  the author of many vegetarian and vegan cookbooks, most recently Plant-Powered Protein: 125 Recipes for Using Today's Amazing Meat Alternatives which she and Lisa dive into in this episode!  Her other books include 5-Ingredient Vegan, Plant Power, Wild About Greens, Vegan Holiday Kitchen, Vegan Soups and Hearty Stews for All Seasons, and others. Visit her on the web at The Vegan Atlas, https://theveganatlas.com.Plant-Powered Protein book description:Whether you're exploring vegan options for environmental, ethical, or health reasons, Nava Atlas's protein-focused recipes extend a warm welcome to the plant-powered protein revolution!Today's innovative meat alternatives prove you don't have to sacrifice meaty flavors to enjoy a plant-based diet. You'll discover new ways to prepare familiar favorites, from nostalgic classics to bold global fare with dishes are kinder to the earth and better for you.Plant-Powered Protein offers 125 recipes for using plant-based proteins thoughtfully, incorporating whole foods and fresh vegetables. Bridging the divide between the traditional comfort food diet and the whole food plant-based approach, you'll find an array of flavorful, easy recipes including: Soups and stews like New England Clamless Chowder and Beefy Barley & Bean StewComfort favorites like Classic Meat Loaf and Italian-Style Sausage & PeppersGlobal-inspired dishes like Korean Bulgogi Bowls, Mongolian-ish Beef, and Thai-Inspired Beefy SaladDinner specialties like Gyros, Philly Cheesesteaks, and "Tuna" Melts;Indulgent eats like Carne Asada Fries; Pulled Protein Tacos, and Baked Spaghetti PieBrunch winners like Biscuits with Sausage Gravy and Spicy Chorizo Tofu Scramble.These budget-friendly, approachable recipes will satisfy staunch meat-lovers, picky eaters, and healthy food fans alike. And for those with a DIY spirit, Nava provides from-scratch recipes for plant-powered ground, meatballs, sausage, bacon-style strips, and more.