Low-Fat Vegetarian Cooking: Innovative Vegetarian Recipes for the Adventurous Cook by Jenny Stacey

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Congratulations! You've already made the decision to eliminate or cut back on meat in your diet. And now, in the interest of your very best health, you've decided to jump on the low-fat bandwagon. You already know all the benefits of following a low-fat diet, from reduced risk of heart disease to weight control. But you worry that "low fat" may also mean low taste or Spartan portions. Here's the good news: You don't have to sacrifice flavor or skimp on quantity to enjoy the benefits of a low-fat diet. Once you have grasped a few simple principles, practically all your favorite vegetarian fare can be adapted by changing some cooking methods or using alternative ingredients. This cookbook contains nearly 100 recipes for low-fat versions of delicious dishes, from Crudit‚s with Chile Tomato Dip to Endive Pears, Vegetable & Tofu Pie, and Potato & Cheese Layer. Never has low fat tasted so good! Includes full nutritional analyses of each dish. 8 1/2" x 11". Color photos.

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Congratulations! You've already made the decision to eliminate or cut back on meat in your diet. And now, in the interest of your very best health, you've decided to jump on the low-fat bandwagon. You already know all the benefits of following a low-fat diet, from reduced risk of heart disease to weight control. But you worry that "low fat" may also mean low taste or Spartan portions.

Here's the good news: You don't have to sacrifice flavor or skimp on quantity to enjoy the benefits of a low-fat diet. Once you have grasped a few simple principles, practically all your favorite vegetarian fare can be adapted by changing some cooking methods or using alternative ingredients. This cookbook contains nearly 100 recipes for low-fat versions of delicious dishes, from Crudit‚s with Chile Tomato Dip to Endive Pears, Vegetable andTofu Pie, and Potato and Cheese Layer. Never has low fat tasted so good! Includes full nutritional analyses of each dish. 8 1/2" x 11". Color photos.

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