Pulses and Grains: Your Guide to Healthy Eastern Mediterranean Style Recipes

This is a simple recipe book containing a delicious collection of recipes of a high nutritional value that is an essential in every household. It is designed for vegans and those who are adapting to veganism but need a hand in learning to cook a variety of healthy vegan dishes. Additionally this book is for anyone wanting to add variety to their diet and pursue a healthier lifestyle.This book focuses on the process of cooking and mixing pulses and grains as it is the main source of vegan protein. Mixing pulses and grains in cooking maximises their protein content and achieves complete protein that the body requires. The book takes you on a simple step-by-step journey which leads you to the most delicious meals at low prices whilst saving energy and preserving the environment at the same time. This book also includes a brief explanation of the benefits of different pulses and grains. Some of the meals in this book are traditional in the Levant region some have been developed from traditional recipes and some are newly designed. You will be shown healthy cooking methods at all stages and be provided useful information to explain some stages of preparation and cooking. These recipes include the way to prepare and cook vegan burgers and kofta/kebab with a distinctive and tasty flavour by mixing pulses and grains with functional herbs. The author of this book is a nutritionist and a registered member of the Association for Nutrition. She holds a degree in nutrition and a post graduate certificate in clinical and public health nutrition. Her experience in cooking and preparing healthy food extends over 30 years.