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15 Minute Vegan: Fast, Modern Vegan Cooking
15-Minute Vegan features 100 brand new vegan recipes that can be prepared in mere moments. Using ingredients that are available in supermarkets, the recipes are as easy as can be - from shopping to cooking to serving. The book starts with Katy's introduction to vegan cooking and cooking, with advice on the equipment you need to make your cooking go faster, plus essential storecupboard ingredients. In chapters covering Breakfast, Light Bites, Mains, Essentials and Sweet Stuff, Katy offers 100 straightforward recipes and tips about preparation, freezing and storing. Whether you're already eating vegan or just want to try something new, nothing could be simpler and faster than 15-Minute Vegan.
159 pages, Hardcover
First published March 23, 2017
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About the author
Katy Beskow
41 books16 followersAuthor, food writer, cookery tutor, and recipe developer. I have a passion for seasonal ingredients, vibrant food, and fuss-free home cooking.
Once inspired by a bustling and colourful fruit market in South London, I now live in rural Yorkshire and cook from my small (yet perfectly functioning) kitchen.
When I started the vegan recipe blog Little Miss Meat-Free back in 2013, I never dreamed that within a year I’d be teaching cooking classes, demonstrating at food festivals, working with a handful of well-known brands, and writing for a national magazine.
I have since released three best-selling vegan cookbooks that help pave the way for the everyday home cook to enjoy satisfying vegan food without the fuss or the expense.
My fourth book, Five Ingredient Vegan, is out now, and my next will follow in July 2020.
Once inspired by a bustling and colourful fruit market in South London, I now live in rural Yorkshire and cook from my small (yet perfectly functioning) kitchen.
When I started the vegan recipe blog Little Miss Meat-Free back in 2013, I never dreamed that within a year I’d be teaching cooking classes, demonstrating at food festivals, working with a handful of well-known brands, and writing for a national magazine.
I have since released three best-selling vegan cookbooks that help pave the way for the everyday home cook to enjoy satisfying vegan food without the fuss or the expense.
My fourth book, Five Ingredient Vegan, is out now, and my next will follow in July 2020.
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October 14, 2017
Love this book - I am not a vegan but eat a lot of non-meat dishes and this is great as the recipes are so simple and tasty
April 29, 2019
Loved this cook book. Might even buy it. It has so many good recipes that are easy and don’t have obscure ingredients!!
July 24, 2018
4.5? It’s a little hard to rate a cookbook, there’s not much of a plot or characters to get invested in. I will say this seems like a quality book. The pictures are nice and the pages are thick and heavy. It has a bit of an introduction and helpful tip section that I usually wouldn’t bother to read in a cookbook but felt like I had to if I wanted to say I read the book. Each recipe had a little blurb, perhaps similar to the style she uses in her blog, that gave me something to read beyond a list of ingredients and instructions and was never long enough to drag.
I was a little put off by it being a British book. They usually made an effort to be understood by American readers by including ozs and cups and some words in parentheses (ex: every time storecupboard came up they’d include pantry which actually started getting annoying since I was reading this in one sitting and the word is kind of self-explanatory), but they didn’t include other words that I didn’t know like field mushrooms (they’ve got to be big to stuff so maybe portobellos? Or maybe they’re what button mushrooms grow up to be if you wait long enough?) or soft stemmed broccoli (broccoli rabe? Broccolini?). Other things I just don’t think are really available here like golden syrup or flaked rice. There was also just a bit of difference in the taste sensibilities, not much rice pudding or mincemeat happening in my life. I don’t know if the recipes would really only take 15 minutes either. She sometimes was cooking rice in just 10 minutes and I don’t think that’s how rice works unless it’s some kind of instant rice which she didn’t mention. Despite not all of the recipes being something I’d like to try I really can’t fault the quality of the work and I’m sure other people would be happy for them.
I was a little put off by it being a British book. They usually made an effort to be understood by American readers by including ozs and cups and some words in parentheses (ex: every time storecupboard came up they’d include pantry which actually started getting annoying since I was reading this in one sitting and the word is kind of self-explanatory), but they didn’t include other words that I didn’t know like field mushrooms (they’ve got to be big to stuff so maybe portobellos? Or maybe they’re what button mushrooms grow up to be if you wait long enough?) or soft stemmed broccoli (broccoli rabe? Broccolini?). Other things I just don’t think are really available here like golden syrup or flaked rice. There was also just a bit of difference in the taste sensibilities, not much rice pudding or mincemeat happening in my life. I don’t know if the recipes would really only take 15 minutes either. She sometimes was cooking rice in just 10 minutes and I don’t think that’s how rice works unless it’s some kind of instant rice which she didn’t mention. Despite not all of the recipes being something I’d like to try I really can’t fault the quality of the work and I’m sure other people would be happy for them.
July 22, 2018
I was diagnosed with egg, milk, and soy allergies last year. Cutting out all that stuff led me to a crisis: what the heck can I eat??? Everywhere I looked it was soy in this, egg in that, milk in both. For no reason! So one day I realized hey wait, vegans don't eat milk or egg, and it should be easy to avoid tofu (soybeans)! Well sure, but also...wait for it...I'm picky and don't like pastas. I don't like vegan cheese, and I don't like coconut!
That being said, I found this book at the library. There's a lot in here I want to try. I'm a terrible cook who has to look up how to chop things (finely chopped?? roughly chopped? Do i take it out back and beat it up then chop it??) but a lot of it requires specialised equipment I don't have room for or things I don't care to buy to make one thing. But it is easy to read, easy to follow (basic instructions) and doesn't include things like foaming beans to make an egg substitute (yes, it's a thing). Thank goodness for that.
DEFINITELY excited to try the gazpacho she included!
That being said, I found this book at the library. There's a lot in here I want to try. I'm a terrible cook who has to look up how to chop things (finely chopped?? roughly chopped? Do i take it out back and beat it up then chop it??) but a lot of it requires specialised equipment I don't have room for or things I don't care to buy to make one thing. But it is easy to read, easy to follow (basic instructions) and doesn't include things like foaming beans to make an egg substitute (yes, it's a thing). Thank goodness for that.
DEFINITELY excited to try the gazpacho she included!
February 16, 2021
Easy-to-use, easy-to-follow and yummy, I recommend it.
March 26, 2018
I never rate a cookbook until I’ve actually cooked a few of the recipes. So I am here to attest that these are not quite doable in 15 minutes, at least by someone at my skill level.
The book is nicely laid out, with an uncluttered design that’s easy on the eyes. Measurements are given three ways, two by weight and one by volume, for American cooks. I found most of the ingredients were fairly common and I didn’t have to make special trips to the store (once I laid in some coconut milk, at any rate.)
I made the sweet corn chowder and a cauliflower curry in about 30 minutes each. A mushroom and cherry tomato starter really was done in 15 minutes.
I’m not vegan, so I don’t know how the recipes would fit in to that lifestyle. I enjoyed them. But I did find them to be higher in fat content than I expected. But since I DO get fat content from animal sources (dairy, primarily) it may be that a true vegan would worry less about sunflower oil or coconut milk.
The book is nicely laid out, with an uncluttered design that’s easy on the eyes. Measurements are given three ways, two by weight and one by volume, for American cooks. I found most of the ingredients were fairly common and I didn’t have to make special trips to the store (once I laid in some coconut milk, at any rate.)
I made the sweet corn chowder and a cauliflower curry in about 30 minutes each. A mushroom and cherry tomato starter really was done in 15 minutes.
I’m not vegan, so I don’t know how the recipes would fit in to that lifestyle. I enjoyed them. But I did find them to be higher in fat content than I expected. But since I DO get fat content from animal sources (dairy, primarily) it may be that a true vegan would worry less about sunflower oil or coconut milk.
May 20, 2018
There are only a few recipes I will try, which is mostly desserts or snacks. I hope the snacks without dairy products will work since my past ones were disastrous.
I plan to try the vanilla rice pudding with another coconut rice pudding recipe (from online).
The Japanese miso recipe, with the veggies I have available and already got the miso ginger broth from Trader's Joe, and shinake (sp) noodles from Safeway (organic/vegan area of the store on Madison/Dewey).
The peanut butter oats bars.
I hope it all turns out well. I like that you can complete it in 15 minutes since most vegan recipes I have tried in the past, preparation takes 30-60 minutes to do and then bake or cook another 15-30 minutes depending on recipe, and few minutes sometimes to cool. I tend to take longer to prep and cook these type(s) of meals.
*Colorful photos.
I plan to try the vanilla rice pudding with another coconut rice pudding recipe (from online).
The Japanese miso recipe, with the veggies I have available and already got the miso ginger broth from Trader's Joe, and shinake (sp) noodles from Safeway (organic/vegan area of the store on Madison/Dewey).
The peanut butter oats bars.
I hope it all turns out well. I like that you can complete it in 15 minutes since most vegan recipes I have tried in the past, preparation takes 30-60 minutes to do and then bake or cook another 15-30 minutes depending on recipe, and few minutes sometimes to cool. I tend to take longer to prep and cook these type(s) of meals.
*Colorful photos.
March 25, 2019
First, this is a beautiful looking book. Thick cover and pages, beautiful color photography and a judiciously chosen font.
Every recipe I have tried has been quick and easy without a lot of odd or hard to find ingredients.
Most recipes serve two (which seems to be a rare recipe book feature) making this great for singles and couples who don't want to spend a ton of time in the kitchen.
I dropped a star from the rating because this book doesn't remotely lie flat which is a rather critical feature when trying to follow a recipe in it. I use binder clips when cooking to keep the pages open.
Every recipe I have tried has been quick and easy without a lot of odd or hard to find ingredients.
Most recipes serve two (which seems to be a rare recipe book feature) making this great for singles and couples who don't want to spend a ton of time in the kitchen.
I dropped a star from the rating because this book doesn't remotely lie flat which is a rather critical feature when trying to follow a recipe in it. I use binder clips when cooking to keep the pages open.
June 10, 2019
This has some tasty, if rustic, looking vegan recipes. I haven't made anything from this, and even if I did I would probably use it more as an inspiration than as an actual cookbook. There are some good ideas for mixing up some traditional veggie staples including canned beans, frozen peas, tomatoes, couscous, and crusty bread in new ways, partly North African or Middle Eastern inspired. The pictures are gorgeous, bu there isn't one for every recipe and the index is terrible. Might try the couscous with apricots and mint, or some sort of variation.
August 3, 2020
This cookbook is great. I was looking for easy, healthy meals to cook after work when I am exhausted and ravenous and this book has lots of recipes that fit the bill. Her suggestion to pulse everything in a food processor saves a lot of time chopping (I even chop it before work and stick it in the fridge so I can come home and straight go cooking). Can be easily adapted to gluten free as well-- I subbed white rice instead of orzo in a soup.
May 12, 2018
15 Minute Vegan has easy recipes, that are quick, include ingredients that I usually buy, and they taste good. I didn’t believe in a 15 minute vegan, microwaved cookie, but this book proved me wrong. Just enough for me, no leftovers to tempt over eating, yet easy enough to make more instantly. Great inspiration for simple recipes in this book.
August 23, 2018
I am a 75% Vegan. And could be more but I get lazy and go for the easy cooking. When I saw this title I thought "GREAT" and it mostly is. I have tried 3 receipes and have 5 more on my "wish" pile. While some took a little more than 15 - they have all been less than 30. Maybe I chop slower or my stove cooks slower but they were easy and more importantly tastey!
October 10, 2018
This book is fantastic. I picked it up to find meal ideas without meat and diary, which I am drastically reducing in an effort to lower my cholesterol and lose weight.
The recipes are unique, yummy and pretty easy to make. As a non-vegan I can't comment on how it compares to other vegan cookbooks but I am really pleased. Also, I love the size. It fits easily in a drawer.
The recipes are unique, yummy and pretty easy to make. As a non-vegan I can't comment on how it compares to other vegan cookbooks but I am really pleased. Also, I love the size. It fits easily in a drawer.
April 10, 2018
I buy recipe books largely for inspiration, and there are some tasty ideas in this accessible book, which uses commonly-found ingredients and European measurements. Will definitely try some of these out, although I suspect they'll take me longer to prep than 15 mins..!
January 17, 2021
I got this book for Christmas so I could learn how to cook more vegetarian/vegan meals for myself and I really love it! The recipes are so simple, quick and include mainly ingredients that you already have at home, unlike a lot of those books people such as Jamie Oliver bring out. 100% recommend if you’re looking for some easy vegan meals!
March 6, 2022
This book is more of a guide if you want to start a vegan journey . Very good recipes ideas but I think there should be more “basic” recipes. Some recipes are more than 15 minutes for shure but very cute and handy 🍨
February 14, 2018
Simple, quick vegan recipes, good formatting and photos, would check out again.
March 10, 2018
Surprisingly good recipes, great for a beginner. Very clear instructions, sparse text on the page. Wish pics would’ve been full page.
March 14, 2018
You had me at 15 minutes and crispy potato rosti! EXCELLENT.
July 22, 2018
I'm new to being vegan and this book is absolutely fantastic! The recipes are delicious and straightforward. I would recommend this book to everyone, not just vegans.
October 13, 2018
Great!
December 9, 2018
Another must have cookbook! The 15 minute part is a lie. Prep takes more than 15 minutes. Once you have the prep complete, these take 15 to 20 minutes to cook.
April 7, 2019
There were only two recipes I want to try, so this one wasn't very successful for me.
April 13, 2021
Lots of good looking, easy to make recipes.
January 27, 2024
Pretty good. A lot of the flavor profiles have more of a sweet and sour thing going on than I would prefer, but good simple ideas, some very creative ones, and beautiful photos.
February 10, 2024
There are some nice recipes in here even if you're not a strict vegan...or vegan at all. The guac, hummus and salsa look excellent. The breakfast cookies look worth trying, too!
August 1, 2025
I absolutely love this recipe book! It has recipes with simple ingredients and is easy to do. I'm definitely going to try every single recipe in this book and I know I'm going to love it. ❤️
July 22, 2021
15 Minute Vegan is a brilliant book, full of tasty, adaptable recipes that I make time and time again. The peanut stew and 2 minute cookie are favourites in our house!
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