7 Vegan Cookbooks That Will Liven Up Your Meals

Following a plant-based diet can be an exciting, vibrant, and flavoursome way of life. Countless people worldwide choose to be vegan and vegetarian, and the number is steadily rising. Also, many cultures and religions have embraced plant-based diets for centuries, such as Ethiopian cuisine to Hinduism. 

If you're short on ideas for making plants taste amazing, you just need to look in the right places. We all need a bit of an inspiration boost once in a while. 

So whether you have found yourself in a creative cooking rut or you're a newbie looking for a place to start, the following cookbooks hold a vast variety of wonderful recipes for all capabilities. There's spicy Sri Lankan Curry, Caribbean Waffles, indulgent Southwest Sliders, and much more to explore. 

In this book, Lauren Toyota shares a collection of more than 100 comfort food recipes. Recipes are lurking in Vegan Comfort Classics that you may never have imagined could be vegan, such as Philly cheesesteak and fried chicken. So if you want to be blown away by some crave-worthy, indulgent food, this is the one for you. Vegan food will never be called bland again!

Internet sensations BOSH! have got you busy folks covered with this cookbook. There are over 100 mouthwatering dishes that can be prepped and on the table in 30 minutes or less. The beauty of Speedy BOSH! is not just that everything's easy to make, but you can also get all the bits and pieces you need from your nearest major supermarket. 

Nigella Lawson herself has praised this cookbook, and I think that's more than enough reason to grab this book off the shelf straight away. Rachel Ama's Vegan Eats is full of quick and often one-pot recipes that will get you through the weekday. She takes inspiration from naturally vegan dishes and various cuisines such as Caribbean and West African. And there's even a playlist to go alongside every plate of delicious food. Because who doesn't love to listen to music while they cook?

Gaz Oakley, who you may also know as Avant-Garde Vegan, has been learning in restaurant kitchens since he was a teen. Today he's a published cookbook author and YouTuber sharing plant-powered creations with his followers. The Plants Only Kitchen cookbook offers more than 70 vegan recipes that promise to work around your lifestyle. "No fuss, no fancy ingredients - just fantastic food using plants, only." Sounds good to me! 

Deliciously Ella is the queen of plant-based, healthy recipes. The Plant-Based Cookbook features the most popular, tried and tested recipes from Ella's supper clubs, pop-ups and deli to show how truly delicious vegan cooking can be. There are over 100 recipes from creamy dips and sides, hearty curries, simple breakfasts, and more. We also get an insight into Ella's life and her journey towards building the Deliciously Ella empire. 

Indian food is spicy, flavoursome, and the perfect cuisine for veganizing. From dals, flatbreads, rich curries, chutneys, and tikka masalas to savoury breakfasts and snacks, Vegan Richa's Indian Kitchen has got something for anyone who likes good food. Trust me; you'll be reaching for this cookbook on a Friday night rather than a takeaway menu! 

Whoever says that vegan food is boring, send them this cookbook. These healthy and satisfying twists on junk food favourites allow you to have the best of both worlds. Vegan Junk Food, Expanded Edition features over 200 recipes, from loaded nachos to cheesy chips. They're the perfect creations for when you're entertaining guests at a party or for when you're craving a late-night treat!