9 Vegetarian Cookbooks Even Meat Lovers Will Adore

We've always known that eating our veggies will help us stay strong and healthy (thanks, Mom!), but now more than ever people are embracing plant-forward diets. Whether you've gone full-on vegetarian — five percent of the U.S. population, nearly 16 million people, have according to one poll — or commited to carving out one night a week to serve up a meatless meal the family will love, regularly filling your plate with more veggies is likely front of mind. Getting your hands on the right vegetarian cookbooks can be just the things you need to make eating healthier at home not only easy but extremely delicious.

Our list of the best vegetarian cookbooks of 2022 includes a range of tantalizing picks for all types of eaters. Think international fare, including Korean and Mexican, as well as recipes for people who eat vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free. There's even a vegetarian cookbook geared for the kiddie coooks in your household. Authors range from celebrity chefs like José Andrés to social media food stars. While some recipes encourage experimentation and unique ingredient sourcing, others are great simple recipes for busy people that can be ready in 30 minutes or less or use just five ingredients easily found at any local grocery store.

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Ready to add some new plant-based meals to yoour repertoire or even commit to a healthy lifestyle change? Check out our list of the best vegetarian cookbooks for all kinds of tastes and kitchen skill levels.