Simply Plants
Feel-Good Vegan Recipes to Nourish the Body and Soul: A Cookbook
By: Sadia Badiei
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Over 100 plant-based recipes that make cooking joyful, nourishing, and effortless.
From Canadian recipe developer with over 4M subscribers on her YouTube channel Pick Up Limes, comes the highly anticipated vegan cookbook from Sadia Badiei - Simply Plants: Feel-Good Vegan Recipes to Nourish the Body and Soul: A Cookbook, launching October 20.
Making plant-based eating more accessible to everyone with vibrant and wholesome recipes, Sadia's dishes are guided by nutrition science and grounded in joy. With food designed to nourish both the body and the soul, Sadia shares everyday dishes that are simple to make, satisfying to eat, and easy to keep coming back to.
In Simply Plants, Sadia offers a curated collection of over 100 recipes that encourage a kinder way of eating: rooted in nourishment, free from pressure, and full of flavour. Backed by evidence-based nutrition and designed with simplicity in mind, these dishes are quick to prepare and so delicious, they'll earn a spot in your regular rotation. You'll find easy and appealing recipes for every meal of the day, including:
- Breakfasts: High Protein Peanut Butter & Jelly Smoothie; Butter Bean Shakshuka; Blended Tiramisu Oats
- Handhelds: Spicy Pulled Mushroom Tacos; Sticky Loaded Tempeh Flatbread; Green Summer Rolls with Peanut Sauce
- Pastas & Noodles: Sesame Udon Noodles with Five-Spice Tofu Crumble; Creamy Green Macaroni; Lemony Tahini Tagliatelle with Burst Cherry Tomatoes
- Curries & Stews: Vegan Butter “Chicken”; One-Pot Creamy Tomato Chickpea Curry; Eggplant Lentil Stew with Hummus & Pita
Simply Plants shows readers just how joyful and rewarding a plant-based diet can be.
About the Author
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Sadia Badiei is the creator of Pick Up Limes, a platform that promotes plant-based living through recipes, nutrition tools, and practical lifestyle tips. With a background in clinical dietetics, she approaches veganism through the lens of evidence-based nutrition, paired with a gentle food philosophy that supports mental well-being. Through her website, mobile app, and YouTube channel, Sadia inspires millions to nourish themselves and others with compassion. Originally from Vancouver, Canada, she now lives in the Netherlands with her husband and daughter.
Instagram: @pickuplimes
TikTok: @pick_up_limes
Website: www.pickuplimes.com
Nicole Grossman