Just because you are observing a vegan lifestyle doesn’t mean your food needs to be bland. Just as there are flavorings for non-vegans, there are seasonings that are vegan. Here are a few vegan flavorings from Plant Bases Recipe Cookbook author Justin Kaye.

Tahini

Tahini, a paste made from ground sesame seeds, is high in protein and calcium and adds creaminess to dips, dressings, and other dishes. You can find it in most grocery stores.

Yeast Extract

Marmite and Vegemite are the best-known brands of yeast extract, a salty, slightly bitter black paste that comes in jars and tubes. Some people like it spread on toast, and a little bit adds saltiness and depth
of flavor to savory dishes. You’ll find it in natural food stores and in some supermarkets.

Sweet chili sauce

Sweet chili sauce is made from chilies and a sweetener. It’s a popular condiment in Asian cooking and can be found in Asian grocery stores, and in the ethnic food aisle of supermarkets.

Worcestershire Sauce

Worcestershire sauce often contains anchovies, so look for vegetarian varieties in natural food stores.

Rose water, Rose Essence, Rose Syrup, Rose Petal

These add a lovely floral flavor to desserts and savory dishes. You can find rosewater and rose essence (also called rose extract) in natural food stores or natural pharmacies; the essence is much more
concentrated. Rose syrup, which is sweetened, is usually available in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Asian grocery stores and in some supermarkets.

About Justin Kaye

Writing this book has been a very exciting experience to take on, and it is the result of spending years experimenting with healthy food choices over the years.

I’ve been a vegan for over 2 years now and it took me a while to get used to eating a whole, food plant-based diet and the tasty recipes that you will find in this book. But now brands like Tofurkey, Gardein, Beyond Meat, Tofutti, and so many more came out with meat substitutes that can make cooking a lot more fun, tasty, and quick!

In this book, you will find the total estimated macronutrient for each recipe. What are macronutrients? Macronutrients are nutrients required in large amounts, for example, protein, carbohydrates, and fats.

Macronutrients are essential in our diet because each macro plays a vital part in the human diet, especially for muscle building and weight loss. Switching to a whole food, Plant-based Vegan Diet was the best choice I made and I hope the recipes found in his book will help you perform better, recover faster, and feel great!