Frequently Asked Questions

Simple Legumes is available in three formats: Digital PDF, Paperback, and Hardcover.

All editions include 100 high-protein plant-based recipes. The printed editions are large-format, full-color books designed for comfortable everyday use in the kitchen.

The Paperback contains 124 pages, while the Hardcover contains 128 pages and includes a few additional reference and notes pages.

Simple Legumes includes 100 plant-based, high-protein recipes built around legumes and other nourishing everyday ingredients.

The book is designed to make plant-based cooking feel practical, satisfying, and approachable — whether you already eat plant-based or simply want to add more nutritious meals to your routine.

The recipes are the same in both printed editions.

The main difference is the physical format: Paperback — lighter and more flexible, with a matte laminated cover. Hardcover — a more substantial premium edition with a durable hard case and additional reference and notes pages.

Both editions are printed in full color on matte coated paper.

The printed editions measure 216 × 279 mm (about 8.5 × 11 inches).

It is a generous cookbook format designed to make recipes, ingredients, and photography easy to read while cooking.

No. The Digital PDF and the printed editions are separate products and are purchased separately.

Physical books are purchased through Stripe, while the Digital PDF is purchased separately through Paddle.

Not at all.

Simple Legumes is for anyone who wants to cook more satisfying plant-based meals.

You do not need to follow a vegan or fully plant-based diet. The recipes can simply become part of whatever way of eating works for you.

Simple Legumes was created around high-protein plant-based cooking, with legumes playing a central role throughout the book.

The goal is to make plant-based meals more satisfying and practical without making the recipes feel overly complicated or restrictive.

Yes. Each recipe includes nutritional information to help you better understand the approximate nutritional profile of the meal.

Nutritional values are estimates and may vary depending on the exact ingredients, brands, and quantities used.

The recipes are designed to be approachable and easy to follow, with clear ingredient lists and step-by-step instructions.

You do not need advanced cooking skills or professional kitchen equipment to use the book.

Digital orders are delivered electronically after successful payment.

You will receive access to your PDF through the email address used at checkout.

If you do not see the delivery email shortly after purchasing, please check your spam or promotions folder before contacting support.

Yes.

The PDF can be opened on most modern phones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers using a standard PDF reader.

Yes. You may print the Digital PDF for your own personal use.

The PDF may not be commercially reproduced, resold, distributed, uploaded, or shared with others.

The Digital PDF is licensed for personal use only.

Please do not redistribute, resell, upload, or publicly share the PDF or its download access.

If someone else would like a copy, please direct them to Simple Legumes to purchase their own edition.

Digital purchases are processed through Paddle, which acts as the Merchant of Record for the transaction.

Refund eligibility for Digital PDF purchases is handled in accordance with Paddle’s applicable buyer terms and refund policies.

Please see our Refund & Return Policy for full details.

Yes.

The price shown for your destination includes FedEx Priority shipping.

Because international shipping costs vary significantly by country, printed book prices may differ depending on the delivery destination.

There is no additional standard shipping charge added at checkout for eligible destinations.

Printed editions are shipped internationally from the Czech Republic.

Shipping is available to most countries worldwide, subject to carrier availability and applicable shipping restrictions.

Availability and pricing are based on the destination country.

Orders are typically prepared and dispatched within 1–2 business days after payment is confirmed.

During busy periods, processing may occasionally take slightly longer.

All physical orders are prepared and packed in the Czech Republic and shipped using FedEx Priority.

You will receive tracking information once your order has been dispatched.

Estimated transit time after dispatch is approximately 2–4 business days within the European Union and 3–7 business days for most destinations outside the European Union.

These are estimates and may be affected by customs clearance, local holidays, weather, or carrier delays.

You will receive tracking information by email once your order has been handed over to FedEx.

You can use the tracking number to follow the shipment and view the latest delivery updates.

International shipping costs vary significantly depending on destination.

Instead of showing a lower book price and adding a large shipping fee later at checkout, Simple Legumes uses destination-based pricing with FedEx Priority shipping already included.

That means the price you see is designed to be much closer to the final amount you will pay.

Each printed book is individually checked and packed before shipment.

Orders are prepared with protective packaging designed to help keep the book secure during international transit.

Tracking information is provided once the shipment is on its way.

Please contact us at support@simplelegumes.com as soon as possible if you notice an error in your shipping address.

If the order has not yet been dispatched, we will do our best to correct the address.

Once the shipment has been handed over to FedEx, changes may no longer be possible or may be subject to additional carrier charges.

If your parcel appears to be seriously delayed or lost, please contact us at support@simplelegumes.com and include your order number.

We will review the tracking information and work with FedEx to resolve the issue.

If your parcel arrives damaged, please contact us as soon as possible at support@simplelegumes.com and include your order number, clear photographs of the packaging, and photographs of the book.

We will review the issue and arrange an appropriate solution in accordance with applicable consumer law.

We accept major credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal for printed editions.

Physical book payments are processed securely through Stripe.

Digital PDF purchases are processed separately through Paddle.

All physical book prices on simplelegumes.com are displayed and charged in United States dollars (USD).

Your bank or card issuer may convert the transaction into your local currency and may charge a foreign transaction or currency conversion fee.

Any such fees are determined by your bank or payment provider and are not charged by Simple Legumes.

Yes. Simple Legumes does not receive or store your full payment card number. Payment information is handled securely by Stripe or Paddle, depending on the product purchased.

Stripe and Paddle use industry-standard security measures to process payments securely.

Yes. After a successful physical book purchase, you will receive an order confirmation by email.

Digital purchases are confirmed separately through Paddle.

Simple Legumes does not collect import duties, customs taxes, brokerage fees, or customs clearance fees at checkout. Shipping is included in the product price.

However, depending on the destination, local customs authorities or the carrier may apply additional charges upon import or delivery.

These charges, if any, are determined locally and are not collected by Simple Legumes.

If your physical order has not yet been dispatched, please contact us as soon as possible at support@simplelegumes.com.

We will do our best to accommodate changes or cancellations before shipment, but we cannot guarantee that changes will still be possible once fulfillment has begun.

No. Printed editions can only be purchased when they are physically in stock.

If an edition is sold out, ordering will be unavailable until new stock becomes available.

Yes. You can order multiple copies while stock is available.

Large or bulk orders may require a separate shipping arrangement, so please contact us at support@simplelegumes.com before placing a high-quantity order.

Yes. You may enter the recipient’s shipping address during checkout.

Please make sure the delivery details are complete and accurate before submitting the order.

Consumers in the European Union generally have the right to withdraw from an online purchase of physical goods within 14 days after receiving the order, subject to applicable legal conditions.

Full return instructions and conditions are available in our Refund & Return Policy.

For a voluntary return or statutory withdrawal where the product is not defective, the customer is responsible for the direct cost of returning the item unless applicable law requires otherwise.

If the product is defective, damaged, or incorrect, please contact us before returning it. Where required by applicable consumer law, reasonable return costs will be covered by Simple Legumes.

Refunds are issued to the original payment method after the returned item has been received and inspected, or after sufficient proof of return has been provided where required by law.

Processing times may vary depending on the payment provider.

Refund and return conditions differ between digital and physical products. Please see our Refund & Return Policy for full details before purchasing.

If your printed book arrives damaged or there is a problem with your order, please contact us as soon as possible so we can help.