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Plant-based cookbooks to try in 2026
by Abigail Spooner
As the new year rolls around once again, Veganuary continues to inspire many to embrace plant-based eating, either just for January or as a longer commitment to veg-packed, feel-good food. Whether you’re going fully vegan, dabbling in a few meat-free meals, or simply looking for a recipe refresh, a new cookbook is the perfect place to start. Proving that plants are anything but boring, these are our top picks of plant-based cookbooks to add to your shelf for the year ahead.
Bubala: Middle Eastern-inspired vegetarian recipes to share, Marc Summers
Bringing the bold, vibrant flavours of the much-loved London restaurant group Bubala into the home kitchen, this debut cookbook from founder Marc Summers celebrates vegetables in all their glory. With over 100 Middle Eastern-inspired recipes designed for sharing, expect tempting dips, flavour-packed skewers and generous, colourful salads.
Nourished Kitchen: Nourishing Vegetarian Recipes to Enjoy Everyday, Erica Rodriguez
The debut cookbook from registered nutritionist Erica Rodriguez, Nourished Kitchen is packed full of approachable, wholesome recipes for everyday cooking. Grounded in Erica’s belief that optimal health begins with what’s on your plate, the book places a strong emphasis on nutrient-dense ingredients. Each recipe helpfully highlights its key health benefits, making it easy to cook with both flavour and wellbeing in mind. Out January 29th.
Plant Fuel, Jeffrey Boadi
Think vegan cooking won’t keep you satisfied? Plant-based health coach and influencer Jeffrey Boadi is here to prove otherwise. Plant Fuel focuses on energising, protein- and fibre-rich recipes that deliver on both nourishment and flavour. From energy-boosting snacks to speedy weeknight dinners, it’s ideal for anyone looking to stay fuelled on a vegan diet.
Quick Wins: Healthy Cooking for Busy Lives, Ella Mills
Created to make healthy eating effortless while cutting down on ultra-processed food, Quick Wins by Ella Mills (of Deliciously Ella) features 75 fuss-free recipes, alongside practical meal plans and shopping lists. Organised into six chapters, including Fridge-Raid Suppers and One Pan, each recipe includes a ‘plant points’ count. The Pulled Miso Aubergine Ragu is already on our must-make list…
Vegetables: The Indian Way, Camellia Panjabi
Mumbai-born Camellia Panjabi has established hotels and restaurants across the globe, including Chutney Mary and Masala Zone in the UK. In Vegetables The Indian Way, she showcases authentic, flavourful Indian recipes that place vegetables centre stage, celebrating the diversity of Indian vegetarian cooking, from comforting everyday meals to impressive dishes for entertaining.
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