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The cookbook shelf of a former vegetarian. Photo: emdot, Flickr.

Whether you're a full-fledged veg or a pro-greens protein fiend, vegetarian cookbooks are the door to a world where beans, greens and grains are celebrated. These books will introduce you to a whole new pantry of ingredients. Just as a meat eater might strive to make use of the entire animal, vegetarian cooks grab inspiration from far and wide and turn every bit of edible, natural earth into a grand culinary experience.

What follows after the jump are five vegetarian cookbooks that any veggie lover must have, covering the staples of meatless cookery -- secret recipes from restaurants, classic culinary bibles, respected names and haute vegetarian food. Which do you think will reign supreme?

One of the universal facts of modern life is that there never seems to be enough time. Cooking often gets shoved to the side and we find ourselves nuking something frozen, eating yet another turkey sandwich or calling out for something that comes in a flat cardboard box.

Thankfully, the always creative Urban Vegan comes to our aid with her Autumn Express: 101 Simple Vegan Meals Ready in 10 Minutes or Less. She has a bunch of terrific and quick meal suggestions that will appeal to vegans and omnivores alike. A few of my favorites include #11, the Savory Bread Pudding, #17, the Inauthentic-but-Fast Dal and #33, Mushrooms and Grains.

What are your favorite quick autumn meals?

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