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Nava Atlas

About Nava Atlas

Nava Atlas is the author of many vegetarian and vegan cookbooks. Her books went vegan at the same time she did — the early 2000s. Her most recent titles are Plant Power, Wild About Greens, Vegan Holiday Kitchen, and Vegan Soups and Hearty Stews for all Seasons. Her forthcoming book, 5-Ingredient Vegan, will be published in the fall of 2019.
Nava’s new website, The Vegan Atlas, just launched in January of 2019. Wearing her nerd hat, she also runs Literary Ladies Guide, a site dedicated to women’s classic literature. In addition to her involvement in all things vegan, she creates visually driven nonfiction books for the trade and limited editions for public and university collections.

5 Easy Ways to Eat More Leafy Greens

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Everyone’s wild for greens these days! And with spring around the corner, ramping up your intake of leafy greens will make you feel cleaner and ready to leave those heavy (albeit comforting) winter meals behind. Once you get into the leafy greens habit, it’s hard to stop. And why would you? Greens are one of […]

Recipe: Classic Veggie Chili from Nava Atlas

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This chili recipe isn’t revolutionary, but a plant-based repertoire wouldn’t be complete without it. For a classic combo, serve with Corn Kernel Cornbread and a colorful salad, combining mixed greens, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, olives, and pumpkin or sunflower seeds. Recipe from Plant Power: Transform Your Kitchen, Plate, and Life with More Than 150 Fresh and Flavorful Vegan Recipes by […]

Recipe: Pinto Bean and Quinoa Sloppy Joes

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Seriously—who needs fake meat when you can make hearty, beautifully textured dishes using grains and beans? This serves up deliciously on rolls, but if you’re not a bread person, you can serve the mixture in a lettuce-leaf cup or atop a corn tortilla. Serve with baked potatoes or sweet potatoes and any slaw-style salad. Fresh corn […]

7 Simple Meal-Planning Strategies for the Plant-Based Kitchen

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Back when my kids were growing up and I still was in the midst of the classic juggling act, I was a lot more disciplined about meal planning. I found that it really did buy me time and sanity. For our family of four, I planned three meals per week. If I made ample quantities, […]