The Best Vegan Cookbooks, According to BA Editors

This list features a selection of the best vegan cookbooks as recommended by the editors of Bon Appétit. Whether you're a new vegan, a flexitarian looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into your routine, or an omnivore seeking to make your diet more climate-friendly, these cookbooks offer a wealth of inspiration and practical advice. The books highlighted here are not just for vegans; they are great cookbooks that teach you impressive new ways to prepare produce and plant-based pantry items. From vibrant Mexican and Latin American cuisine in 'Provecho' by Edgar Castrejón to the reclamation and reshaping of Afro-diasporic cooking in 'Afro-Vegan' by Bryant Terry, these cookbooks offer a diverse range of culinary traditions and techniques. They also include comprehensive guides like 'Vegan' by Jean-Christian Jury, which features almost 500 recipes from 150 countries, and 'The Korean Vegan' by Joanne Lee Molinaro, which beautifully intertwines delicious recipes with intimate family stories. Each book on this list is a testament to the idea that vegan food is just food—vibrant, flavorful, and fresh—making you feel good inside and out.