Description

Popular budget-conscious and plant-based chef Toni Okamoto is back to make mealtime delicious, affordable, and easier than ever—with 100 vegan recipes for meal prep, one-pot and one-pan meals, make-ahead dishes, sheet pan suppers, and more.

When we’re crunched for time, cooking something healthy and tasty often falls off our to-do lists. But with a little planning (and some smart recipes), eating well can fit into even the busiest day. In this follow-up to her bestselling Plant-Based on a Budget, Toni Okamoto turns her attention to recipes that save you time and energy in the kitchen—and, of course, save you money, too! 

In Plant-Based on a Budget Quick & Easy, Toni shares creative ways to cut down on active kitchen time without having to invest in a ton of expensive equipment or resort to pricey premade foods. If meal prep isn’t your jam, never fear; Toni offers so much more. Chapters focus on time-saving strategies like make-ahead breakfasts, one-pot or one-pan dishes, sheet pan makes and casseroles, 30-minute mains, and even simple snacks and desserts. Many recipes can be made oil-free, and Toni offers plenty of adaptations for your pressure cooker and air fryer. You’ll find dishes such as:

• Freezer-Friendly Pancakes and Waffles
• Spinach Alfredo
• Tater Tot Casserole
• Veggie-Packed Potato Leek Soup
• Sheet Pan Ratatouille
• Udon Noodles with Peanut Sauce
• Mini Pizza Bagels

• Chocolate Peanut Butter Bark

About the Author

Toni Okamoto is the founder of Plant-Based on a Budget, the popular website, food blog, and meal plan that shows you how to save dough by eating veggies. She's also author of The Super Easy Vegan Slow Cooker Cookbook. Plant Based on a Budget has been featured in Reader's Digest, US News and World Report, and more. Toni's also a regular presence on the FOX affiliate in Sacramento, where she teaches viewers how to break their meat habit without breaking their budget. Toni is a burrito enthusiast, and spends her free time swing dancing across the county. She resides in Sacramento with her wonderful partner, Paul Shapiro.