index
recipes designed for, 4–5
almond milk
Banana Cinnamon Bliss (smoothie), 46
Cha-Cha-Cha Chia Pudding, 72
Raw Vanilla Almond Milk, 39
almonds, 25
Farmhouse Granola, 54
Hemp and Almond Butter Smoothie, 44
“Un” Tuna Salad, 106
American Apple Pie, 209–10
American Farinata, 99
Apple Pie, 209–10
Asian Cowboy BBQ Tofu, 167
Asian Kale Quinoa Salad, 138
Autumn Roasted Veggies, 110
avocado, 27
Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing, 187
Avocado Mint Chutney, 195
Coconut Ceviche, 134
Creamy Chocolate Pudding, 219
Holy Mole Guacamole!, 89
bacon
Fakin’ Bacon BLT, 182
Island-Style Coconut Bacon, 100
baking sheets, 32
bananas
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins, 70
Banana Cinnamon Bliss (smoothie), 46
Banana Walnut Date Bread, 69
Going Bananas Cream Pie, 235
Piña Colada Summer Smoothie, 47
beans and legumes, 23–24
black beans, 23
canned beans, avoiding, 24
chickpeas (garbanzos), 23
DIY preserving, 24
lentils, 23
bean and lentil recipes
Black Bean Burger, 158
Bombay Red Lentil Soup, 118
edamame (Tokyo Soba), 137
Hearty Vegan Chili, 117
Mexican Chop Salad, 131–32
The Monk Bowl, 150
Winter White Bean Soup, 123
Bhagavad Gita, 1, 5, 8, 12, 13, 15–16
bisphenol A (BPA), 24
black beans, 23
Black Bean Burger, 158
Hearty Vegan Chili, 117
Mexican Chop Salad, 131–32
blender, 31
Blissful Blueberry Muffins, 63
BLT, 182
blueberries
Blueberry Beauty (smoothie), 42
Blueberry Muffins, 63
body
physical yoga postures (asanas), 1–2, 16
as temple and vehicle for service, 13–14, 16
Bombay Red Lentil Soup, 118
Boss French Toast, 71
bread
American Farinata, 99
Boss French Toast, 71
Classic Zucchini Bread, 80
corn bread, 181
Crunchy Croutons, 144
Mashed Peas on Toast, 82
Vegan Banana Walnut Date Bread, 69
breakfast, 53–83
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins, 70
Blissful Blueberry Muffins, 63
Boss French Toast, 71
Breakfast Tofu Scramble, 60
Cha-Cha-Cha Chia Pudding, 72
Chickpea Breakfast Crepe, 66
Chocolate Raspberry Muffins, 74
Classic Zucchini Bread, 80
Creamy Homemade Coconut Yogurt, 81
Farmhouse Granola, 54
Gramma’s Buckwheat Pancakes, 56
Mashed Peas on Toast, 82
Mason Jar Peach Crisp Crumble, 77
Mexican Breakfast Hash, 78–79
Raspberry Chia Jam, 59
Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free Lemon Poppy Seed Scones, 83
Superfood Oatmeal, 64
Vegan Banana Walnut Date Bread, 69
brown rice, 20
Brown Rice Crispy Treats, 230
buckwheat, 20
Gramma’s Buckwheat Pancakes, 56
Caesar Salad with Crunchy Croutons, 144–46
canned foods, 24
Carrot Cake, 211–12
Carrot Ginger Soup, 114
cashews, 25
Cashew Cream Everything Sauce, 198
Cashew Parmesan Cheese, 200
Cauliflower Mash, 98
Raw Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake, 216–17
Simple Cream Cheese, 188
cast-iron skillet, 32
Cauliflower Mash, 98
cheese
Cashew Parmesan Cheese, 200
Kanai’s Mac & Cheese, 93
Mama’s Stuffed Shells, 155–56
Movie Nacho Cheese, 90
Simple Cream Cheese, 188
Cheesecake
Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake, 233–34
Key Lime Cheesecake, 244–45
Raw Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake, 216–17
Strawberry Cheesecake with Macadamia Nut Crust, 239–40
chia seeds, 25
Cha-Cha-Cha Chia Pudding, 72
Raspberry Chia Jam, 59
Superfood Oatmeal, 64
chickpeas (garbanzos), 23
Chickpea Breakfast Crepe, 66
See also garbanzos
children
plant-based diets and, 10–11
rituals and, 18
chili (Hearty Vegan Chili), 117
chocolate
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins, 70
Chocolate Chip Cookies, 222
Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake, 233–34
Chocolate–Peanut Butter Smoothie, 38
Chocolate Raspberry Muffins, 74
Creamy Chocolate Pudding, 219
Raw Chocolate Brownie Bites, 220
Salty Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars, 236–37
Sweet and Salty Bites, 226
The Ultimate Chocolate Cake, 213–14
coconut(s), 81
coconut milk, 47
coconut sugar, 28
coconut water, 48
health benefits of, 81
how to open a coconut, 81, 134
coconut recipes
Coconut Ceviche, 134
Coconut Yogurt, 81
Island-Style Coconut Bacon, 100
Piña Colada Summer Smoothie, 47
Vegan Banana Walnut Date Bread, 69
Watermelon Coconut Mint Cooler, 48
collard greens, 181
conversions, 246–47
corn
corn bread, 181
Elote (Mexican Street Corn), 92
dal
Bombay Red Lentil Soup, 118
Masala Dosa, 174–75
dates, 28
Banana Walnut Date Bread, 69
Sweet and Salty Bites, 226
desserts, 206–45
American Apple Pie, 209–10
Brown Rice Crispy Treats, 230
Chocolate Chip Cookies, 222
Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake, 233–34
Country-Style Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble, 241
Creamy Chocolate Pudding, 219
Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies, 225
Going Bananas Cream Pie, 235
Key Lime Cheesecake, 244–45
Mason Jar Peach Crisp Crumble, 77
The Peanut Butter Cup, 242
Raw Chocolate Brownie Bites, 220
Raw Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake, 216–17
Rawsome Carrot Cake, 211–12
Salty Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars, 236–37
Strawberry Cheesecake with Macadamia Nut Crust, 239–40
Sweet and Salty Bites, 226
The Ultimate Chocolate Cake, 213–14
The Vanilla Cupcake, 229
dinner. See evening meal (yin)
dips and sauces, 185–204
Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing, 187
Avocado Mint Chutney, 195
Cashew Cream Everything Sauce, 198
Cashew Parmesan Cheese, 200
Creamy Vegan Ranch, 202
Fresh and Creamy Pesto, 197
Magic Tahini Sauce, 189
Mango Salsa, 199
Miso Ginger Dressing, 201
Oaxaca Mole Sauce, 191
Shiitake Holiday Gravy, 203
Simple Cream Cheese, 188
Sun-Dried Garden Marinara, 193–94
Thai Peanut Sauce, 190
Vegan Sour Cream, 186
Whipped Cream from Heaven, 204
dressings. See dips and sauces
eating: mind-set when eating, 3, 5, 9–10, 15
See also food/eating
Eggplant Curry, 169
eggs
Eggless Egg Salad, 105
flaxseed as replacement for, 25, 56
Eight Limbs of Yoga (Patanjali), 2, 4, 6
meditation (dhyana), 5
yamas and niyamas, 6
Elote (Mexican Street Corn), 92
enchiladas (Green Machine Enchiladas), 165–66
entrées, 149–82
Asian Cowboy BBQ Tofu, 167
Black Bean Burger, 158
Eggplant Curry, 169
Fakin’ Bacon BLT, 182
Green Machine Enchiladas, 165–66
Hella Falafels, 170
Mama’s Stuffed Shells, 155–56
Masala Dosa, 174–75
The Monk Bowl, 150
Poblano Mexicano Tofu, 163
Samosa Pot Pie, 153–54
Soul Bowl, 179–80
Stuffed Mexican Sweet Potato, 173
Tamal’s Sweet Potato and Apple Tamales, 177–78
We Love Jackfruit Tacos, 161–62
evening meal (yin)
dips and sauces, 185–204
entrées, 149–82
exchange, act of, 9–10
Fahrenheit to Celsius conversions, 247
Fakin’ Bacon BLT, 182
falafels (Hella Falafels), 170
family
mealtime interactions, 15
rituals for, 18
Farinata, 99
Farmhouse Granola, 54
fats, 26–27
avocado, 27
coconut oil, 26–27
grape-seed oil, 27
olive oil, 27
flaxseeds, 25
ground, as egg replacement, 25, 56
flours, 20–22
garbanzo bean flour, 23
oat flour, 20
spelt flour, 22
white whole-wheat pastry flour, 22
food/eating
ahimsa (nonharm) and, 4–5
food rituals, 14–16
material culture and, 4
mind-set when eating, 3, 5, 9–10, 15
as offering and exchange, 9–10, 14–16
food processor, 31
French Toast, 71
Gandhi, Mahatma, 17
garbanzos, 23
Boss French Toast, 71
Chickpea Breakfast Crepe, 66
Classic Hummus, 94
Hella Falafels, 170
Sprouted Cilantro Jalapeño Hummus, 97
gluten-free diet
chickpeas (garbanzos) and, 23
gluten-free baking flour, 83
gluten-free bread (Farinata), 99
Gluten-Free Lemon Poppy Seed Scones, 83
gluten-free oats, 20
Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies, 225
quinoa and, 20
grains and flours, 20–22
brown rice, 20
buckwheat, 20
oats and oat flour, 20
quinoa, 20
white whole-wheat pastry flour, 22
Gramma’s Buckwheat Pancakes, 56
granola, Farmhouse Granola, 54
grape-seed oil, 27
Autumn Roasted Veggies, 110
gravy (Shiitake Holiday Gravy), 203
Green Machine Enchiladas, 165–66
Green Soup, 125
Hella Falafels, 170
hemp seeds, 26
Hemp and Almond Butter Smoothie, 44
Hemp Matcha Latte, 49
Himalayan pink salt, 29
Hippocrates, 19
Holy Mole Guacamole!, 89
Hummus
Classic Hummus, 94
Sprouted Cilantro Jalapeño Hummus, 97
immune system
Bombay Red Lentil Soup, 118
coconut oil and, 27
Miso Ramen Bowl, 120
Pretty in Pink Pitaya Smoothie, 45
ingredient labels, 30
ingredients. See pantry
Island-Style Coconut Bacon, 100
Jackfruit Tacos, 161–62
jam (Raspberry Chia Jam), 59
japa meditation, 18
juicer, 32
kale
Asian Kale Quinoa Salad, 138
Our Favorite Kale Salad, 129–30
Yogi (smoothie), 41
Kanai’s Mac & Cheese, 93
Kanai’s Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie, 50
kasha, 20
Key Lime Cheesecake, 244–45
King, Martin Luther, Jr., 6
kitchen
metric conversions, 246–47
organizing, 29–31
pantry, 19–32
tools and equipment, 31–32
yoga kitchen, 1–32
knives, 32
labels, reading, 30
Lemon Poppy Seed Scones, 83
Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake, 216–17
length conversions, 247
lentils, 23
Bombay Red Lentil Soup, 118
The Monk Bowl, 150
mala, 18
Mango Salsa, 199
maple syrup, 28
Marinara sauce, 193–94
Mashed Peas on Toast, 82
mason jars, 32
Mason Jar Peach Crisp Crumble, 77
as fixing mind and senses, 12–13, 18
japa meditation, 18
meditative mind-set, 13–14
morning rituals, 13–14
moving meditation, vii, 12–18, 36
offering and exchange, 9–10, 14–16
rituals for everyone, 18
See also yoga
menus, planning, 29
metric conversions, 246–47
Mexican Breakfast Hash, 78–79
Mexican Chop Salad, 131–32
mint
Avocado Mint Chutney, 195
Watermelon Coconut Mint Cooler, 48
Miso Ginger Dressing, 201
Miso Ramen Bowl, 120
Mole Sauce, 191
The Monk Bowl, 150
morning meditation (recipes), 36–83
breakfast, 53–83
smoothies and teas, 37–50
morning rituals, 13–14
Movie Nacho Cheese, 90
moving meditation, vii, 12–18, 36
muffins
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins, 70
Blissful Blueberry Muffins, 63
Chocolate Raspberry Muffins, 74
The Vanilla Cupcake, 229
Nacho Cheese, 90
nonharm. See ahimsa (nonharm)
Miso Ramen Bowl, 120
Tokyo Soba, 137
zucchini noodles, 140
nut milk bags, 32
of specific ingredients, 20–29
nuts and seeds, 25–26
almonds, 25
cashews, 25
chia seeds, 25
flax seeds, 25
hemp seeds, 26
pumpkin seeds, 26
oats and oat flour, 20
Farmhouse Granola, 54
Superfood Oatmeal, 64
Oaxaca Mole Sauce, 191
food rituals, 14–16
offering back, 14–15
oils
grape-seed oil, 27
Fresh and Creamy Pesto, 197
storing, 27
omega-6 fatty acid, 27
On-the-Go Hemp and Almond Butter Smoothie, 44
oven temperatures, 247
pancakes (Gramma’s Buckwheat Pancakes), 56
pantry, 19–32
beans and legumes, 23–24
fats, 26–27
nuts and seeds, 25–26
organizing and tools, 29–32
salt, 29
sweeteners, 28
whole grains and flours, 20–22
parchment paper, 32
Peach Crisp Crumble, 77
peanuts
Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies, 225
Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie, 50
The Peanut Butter Cup, 242
Salty Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars, 236–37
Simple Peanut Dressing, 147
Summer Rolls with Thai Peanut Sauce, 103–4
Thai Peanut Sauce, 190
peas
black-eyed peas (Soup Bowl), 179–80
Mashed Peas on Toast, 82
See also chickpeas
pesto (Fresh and Creamy Pesto), 197
physical movement, rituals for, 16
Picnic Potato Salad, 106
Piña Colada Summer Smoothie, 47
pineapple (Piña Colada Summer Smoothie), 47
pitaya, 45
Pretty in Pink Pitaya Smoothie, 45
ahimsa (nonharm) and, 4–5, 6–8
children and, 10–11
lifestyle and, viii
resource use, vs. meat-based diets, 4, 7
sustainability and, 4
Poblano Mexicano Tofu, 163
Pot Pie (Samosa Pot Pie), 153–54
potatoes
Cauliflower Mash, 98
Potato Salad, 106
Stuffed Mexican Sweet Potato, 173
Sweet Potato and Apple Tamales, 177–78
prana, 84–147
salads, 127–47
snacks and sides, 85–100
soups, 113–25
Prana Power Bar, 86
prasadam, 9
prayer beads (mala), 18
Pretty in Pink Pitaya Smoothie, 45
in brown rice, 20
in buckwheat, 20
in chickpeas, 23
in lentils, 23
in nuts and seeds, 25–26
in quinoa, 20
vegan protein powder, 38
pumpkin seeds (pepitas), 26
quinoa, 20
Asian Kale Quinoa Salad, 138
Refreshing Summer Quinoa Salad, 143
ramen (Miso Ramen Bowl), 120
Raspberry Chia Jam, 59
Raw Vanilla Almond Milk, 39
recipes, 34–245
breakfast, 53–83
desserts, 206–45
dips and sauces, 185–204
entrées, 149–82
morning meditation, 36–83
prana, 84–147
salads, 127–47
smoothies and teas, 37–50
snacks and sides, 85–100
soups, 113–25
yin (evening meal), 149–204
See also specific groups and recipes by name
rhubarb (Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble), 241
rice
brown rice, 20
Brown Rice Crispy Treats, 230
rituals
food rituals, 14–16
meditation rituals, 18
morning rituals, 13–14
for physical movement, 16
Roasted Veggies, 110
salads, 127–47
Asian Kale Quinoa Salad, 138
Coconut Ceviche, 134
Creamy Caesar Salad with Crunchy Croutons, 144–46
Crunchy Thai Salad, 147
Eggless Egg Salad, 105
Mexican Chop Salad, 131–32
Our Favorite Kale Salad, 129–30
Picnic Potato Salad, 106
Refreshing Summer Quinoa Salad, 143
Summer Zucchini Salad, 140
Tokyo Soba, 137
“Un” Tuna Salad, 106
salt, 29
Himalayan pink salt, 29
sodium level in canned foods, 24
Salty Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars, 236–37
Samosa Pot Pie, 153–54
sauces. See dips and sauces
savasana, 206
scones (Lemon Poppy Seed Scones), 83
seeds. See nuts and seeds
Shiitake Holiday Gravy, 203
shopping, 29–30
See also pantry
side dishes. See snacks and sides
Simple Cream Cheese, 188
smoothies and teas, 37–50
Banana Cinnamon Bliss, 46
Blueberry Beauty, 42
Chocolate–Peanut Butter Smoothie, 38
Hemp Matcha Latte, 49
Kanai’s Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie, 50
On-the-Go Hemp and Almond Butter Smoothie, 44
Piña Colada Summer Smoothie, 47
Pretty in Pink Pitaya Smoothie, 45
Raw Vanilla Almond Milk, 39
Watermelon Coconut Mint Cooler, 48
The Yogi, 41
snacks and sides, 85–100
American Farinata, 99
Autumn Roasted Veggies, 110
Cauliflower Mash, 98
Classic Hummus, 94
Eggless Egg Salad, 105
Elote (Mexican Street Corn), 92
Holy Mole Guacamole!, 89
Island-Style Coconut Bacon, 100
Kanai’s Mac & Cheese, 93
Movie Nacho Cheese, 90
Picnic Potato Salad, 106
Prana Power Bar, 86
Summer Rolls with Thai Peanut Sauce, 103–4
“Un” Tuna Salad, 106
soba (Tokyo Soba), 137
sodium. See salt
soups, 113–25
Bombay Red Lentil Soup, 118
Carrot Ginger Soup, 114
Cozy Winter White Bean Soup, 123
Green Soup, 125
Hearty Vegan Chili, 117
Miso Ramen Bowl, 120
Soul Bowl, 179–80
Sour Cream, Vegan, 186
spelt flour, 22
Strawberry Cheesecake with Macadamia Nut Crust, 239–40
Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble, 241
Stuffed Mexican Sweet Potato, 173
Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free Lemon Poppy Seed Scones, 83
Summer Rolls with Thai Peanut Sauce, 103–4
Summer Zucchini Salad, 140
Sun-Dried Garden Marinara, 193–94
Superfood Oatmeal, 64
offering our food to, 10
rituals and, 18
term use, 3
sustainability, 4
Sweet and Salty Bites, 226
Sweet Potato and Apple Tamales, 177–78
sweeteners, 28
coconut sugar, 28
dates, 28
maple syrup, 28
Tahini Sauce, 189
Tamales, 177–78
Tamal’s Sweet Potato and Apple Tamales, 177–78
teas
Hemp Matcha Latte, 49
matcha green tea, 49
temperature conversions, 247
Thai Peanut Sauce, 190
Thai Salad, 147
tofu
Asian Cowboy BBQ Tofu, 167
Breakfast Tofu Scramble, 60
Eggless Egg Salad, 165
Poblano Mexicano Tofu, 163
Tokyo Soba, 137
tools and equipment, 31–32
Tuna Salad (“Un” Tuna Salad), 106
“Un” Tuna Salad, 106
Vanilla Almond Milk, 39
The Vanilla Cupcake, 229
Vegan Banana Walnut Date Bread, 69
volume conversions, 246
Watermelon Coconut Mint Cooler, 48
weight conversions, 246
Whipped Cream from Heaven, 204
Wigmore, Ann, 35
Winter White Bean Soup, 123
working for love, 17
yamas and niyamas, 6
yin (evening meal)
dips and sauces, 185–204
entrées, 149–82
yoga, 2–5
ahimsa (nonharm) and, 6–8
authors’ journey, vii-ix
definition of, 2–3
Eight Limbs of Yoga (Patanjali), 2, 4, 6
food rituals and, 14–16
physical postures (asana), 1–2, 16
prana, 84
savasana, 206
senses, viewed in, 3–4
yamas and niyamas, 6
See also meditation; rituals
yoga kitchen, 1–32
The Yogi (smoothie), 41
yogurt (Creamy Homemade Coconut Yogurt), 81
Zucchini Bread, 80
Zucchini Salad, 140