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A review of Vegan Richa’s new book, Vegan Richa’s Everyday Kitchen, and a recipe for these easy and delicious black bean burgers.

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Who’s ready for another cookbook review + giveaway?!

Today I am reviewing a very special new book, from one of the most-loved bloggers on the internet and someone I consider a friend, Vegan Richa.  After her first book, Vegan Richa’s Indian Kitchen became an instant success and best-seller, Richa decided to go at it again, this time creating a cookbook with everyday flavors from around the world.  Vegan Richa’s Everyday Kitchen is everything you love about her blog AND MORE. Wanna see what I’m talking about?

Let’s dive in!

Cover from Vegan Richa's Everyday Kitchen

Vegan Richa’s Everyday Kitchen Cookbook Review

I’m sure most of you are familiar with Richa’s wildly popular blog, Vegan Richa. So you already know she makes some of the most creative and stunning vegan food. It is no surprise, then, that her cookbooks are absolutely gorgeous. And just like her first book, Richa has created something truly impressive with Vegan Richa’s Everyday Cooking, a book that celebrates bold flavors and easy vegan cooking that allows you to have delicious meals every night of the week.  

With over 200 pages of mouth-water vegan recipes, this book has something for everyone!

Recipe from Vegan Richa's Everyday Kitchen

Why I love Vegan Richa’s Everyday Kitchen

1. Nearly all the recipes in this book are accompanied by beautiful, full-page photography. Richa has a remarkable eye for food photography that makes her recipes jump off the page in a dazzling and mouthwatering way.  I LOVE this clean and simple look which allows the food to really speak for itself in every picture.

2. The recipes in this book are truly inspired. With an emphasis on creating rich and bold flavors, Richa shows you that sauce is the base of every good meal. With a few good sauces, there are endless possibilities. As you would expect, you will find an eclectic array of creative recipes that are based on these sauces.  In the book, you’ll find recipes like Firecracker Jackfruit Sandwiches, Berbere Tofu Bowl with Couscous, Spinach-Artichoke Lasagna with Cauliflower Alfredo, Tiramisu Fudge Bars, and much much more.

3. The book ends with one of my favorite chapters, “My Everyday Kitchen”. This is a comprehensive guide of the necessary ingredients for a well-stocked vegan pantry. Along with each item, you’ll find tips on how to select, store, and prepare each of these ingredients. For people new to plant-based eating, this is key to success.

Recipe from Vegan Richa's Everyday Kitchen

Recipes from Vegan Richa’s Everyday Kitchen

There are so many good recipes from this vegan cookbook. In the book, you’ll find recipes like

  • Firecracker Jackfruit Sandwiches
  • Berbere Tofu Bowl with Couscous
  • Spinach-Artichoke Lasagna with Cauliflower Alfredo
  • Tiramisu Fudge Bars
  • and much much more

The publishers are making it even better. They are letting me share with you one recipe from this cookbook.

Let’s take a look at these Easiest Black Bean Burgers pictured below.

Black Bean Burgers from Vegan Richa's Everyday Kitchen

Easiest Black Bean Burgers

If you have never made burger patties, these are the ones you want to make first. With a simple list of ingredients—such as beans, walnuts, oats, and spices—you can kick-start your veggie burger adventure here. Serve with your favorite burger fixings. 

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Chill Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 
5 from 1 vote
Easiest Black Bean Burgers
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Course: Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Black Bean Burgers
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 80 kcal
Author: Richa Hingle
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup 60g raw walnuts
  • 1/2 cup 40g old-fashioned oats
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 1/2-inch [1cm] knob fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup 30g coarsely chopped onion
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeño slices
  • 1 15-ounce [425g] can black beans or 1 1/2 cups (250g) cooked black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup 10g coarsely chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon ground flax seed or chia seed
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons 10 to 15g dry breadcrumbs or flour (gluten-free if necessary)
Instructions

  1. In a food processor, combine the walnuts, oats, garlic, ginger, onion, and jalapeños and pulse a few times, until the walnuts and onions are evenly chopped, 5 to 10 seconds. Add the beans, cilantro, cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, pepper, and flax seed and process in 5-second intervals, until most of the beans break down. Do not puree—there should still be some whole beans for texture. 

  2. Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Cover the bowl and chill for 15 minutes. If the mixture is too wet, add the breadcrumbs and stir to combine.

  3. Divide the mixture into 7 to 8 equal portions. Shape into tightly packed patties. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat (add oil if desired). Place the patties in the skillet and cook for 4 to 6 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Alternatively, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the patties on a medium baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake the burgers for 15 minutes, flip, and bake another 10 minutes, or until the burgers are golden. 

Nutrition Facts
Easiest Black Bean Burgers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 80 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Sodium 151mg7%
Potassium 69mg2%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 90IU2%
Vitamin C 0.6mg1%
Calcium 23mg2%
Iron 0.7mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

From Vegan Richa’s Everyday Kitchen copyright © 2017 by Richa Hingle. Used by permission Vegan Heritage Press.

Vegan Richa’s Everyday Kitchen Giveaway

Richa’s publisher, Vegan Heritage Press, has offer me the chance to run a giveaway for you! One lucky reader will win a FREE copy of Vegan Richa’s Everyday Kitchen. Enter below for a chance to win.

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Comments

  5. Jennie says

    I haven’t tried any of her recipes yet, but I love making food my husband raves about, and not telling him it’s vegan til after. Haha. These recipes sound amazing!

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  6. Kathy Dempsey says

    I am not sure I have tried any of Vegan Richa’s recipes. If I win this book, I plan to try out a burger recipe or a baked dessert.

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  7. joanne jensen says

    hi. i am just getting started on the vegan lifestyle. i would LOVE a copy of this book! thanks for the chance to win 🙂

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  12. Stacy says

    Richa is a treasure! I eat her chickpea tofu on my bagel every morning and even got my omnivore husband hooked on it 🙂 I also really love her pepperjack “cheese” but i think our very favorite thing is her buffalo chickpea pizza <3

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  18. Michelle says

    My Favorite recipe from Vegan Richa is Black Pepper Celery Tofu. I make it several times a month because it’s quick and loved by the whole family!

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  25. Genevieve says

    This looks SO good! I’m new to plant based eating and haven’t made any if her recipes yet, but am very much looking forward to several! Including these burgers. Yum!

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  31. Heather B. says

    I really love her peanut butter sweet potato curry… yum! I think I saw recipe for lemon donut on her website recently that I’ve been really craving… gotta give that a try this weekend!

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