Just here to say I REALLY appreciate your brief list of “vegan youtuber foods” that you don’t like. I can’t stand oatmeal and overnight oats, and I’m glad I’ve found a channel that’s not going to swear that a bowl of oats is going to taste just like a strawberry shortcake. 🤦♀️
I looooooove overnight oats. If anyone ever wants to try them (only people who want them, not you OP, that’s okay), this is my recipe: 1/2 cup oats 1/2 cup full fat oat milk (or 1/2 cup unsweetened plain almond milk) usually I’ll add more oat milk since it’s thick - stir and see if it needs more 1 tbsp chia seeds 1 tbsp maple syrup Splash of salt (Unrelated, but I found that adding a splash of salt to my coffee completely got rid of the bitter taste!) I highly recommend using oat milk because it’s DELICIOUS. This is the base, then I add fruit the day of. Usually I add about 1/4 cup of frozen raspberries that I let thaw and peanut butter to taste (2 tbsp?). Or bananas and peanut butter. Or blueberries and peanut butter. I’m not a strawberry person. I hear chocolate and peanut butter tastes good too. Idk, they saved me. I used to never eat breakfast but it takes me literally 10 minutes to make 4 servings. I only use one measuring cup and one container for bulk! 1/4 cup. 4 serving recipe: 2 cups oats 2 1/4 cups full fat oat milk OR 2 cups unsweetened plain almond milk 1/4 chia seeds 1/4 maple syrup See? Only need to use 1/4 cup. Makes it very convenient. I hate regular oatmeal though, I can only stand overnight oats. And to each their own, I just wanted to share ;-; Edit: got rid of the butter -> got rid of the bitter Bruh, even as I type it right now it keeps autocorrecting to butter! Wth.
@@user-sf9gs2pg1b Oh my god, do I hate oat milk (but love oatmeal 🤣). It's on my list of vegan TH-camr favourites that I can't stand. I'd rather go hungry or thirsty than have some oat milk in my mouth. Chia seeds, too - vile, slimy, disgusting bits from hell.
Nisha, thank you so much for these easy recipes! I've been in a rut (depression) and haven't been able to cook like I used to for several months. These look easy enough that I think I can handle them. And I know how delicious and flavorful your recipes are. Thank you!!
Take care of yourself Amanda and hope the depression improves soon. A good diet, walking in the countryside is good for depression too, lifts the soul and of course a good sleep pattern. Much love ❤️
Hey Amanda I don’t know but I know depression, keep fighting it darling, little by little, cooking an easy meal, going for a walk, watch a silly video on TikTok, sending you healing vibes and always be good to yourself ❤️
Nisha, these recipes are so helpful. I love that you can mix and match them. Tonight, I made the garlicky kale, with crispy tofu, and the tahini sauce. It was absolutely delicious! My husband doesn’t even like kale. But he cleaned his plate. Thank you for making eating healthy vegan easy!
Seriously, I have just turned vegan about 10 days ago and I have been cooking various recipes from your channel almost every day. They are so good! Thanks a lot!
Thank you for teaching me how to get the most out of my broccoli stalks! And omg, I hope you squeeze your lemons however YOU want to. If others want to do it another way they can always make their own channel! You rock lady ❤
Thank you! I recently have been struggling with food. I began to find vegan cooking a lot of work and fell off the wagon. I knew I needed simple solutions to get back on track and this fits the bill!
Love all the recipes! To make it easier, the items which are pan fried, use the airfryer. For small items that could fall through holes, use a small pan that can fit in the airfryer. For the rice, I always cook extra and pack them per serving and freeze it. Pickled items I usually make a jar of it so I'll always have some on hand.
The level of detail and the explanations for literally everything is so so helpful and educational. And the quality of this video is 👌👌 I'm not even finished watching but I couldn't help myself from commenting. This is high quality stuff all round. Thank you!!
I can tell this is literally going to change my life! (Like your eat like King video did a few months back... instantly into regular rotation!) Thanks for making me a better and more confident cook!
That's exactly how I fry my tofu! I hate when recipes overcomplicate it. It needs no breading, no pressing, and no freezing. It just needs oil and time! I also recommend (if you haven't already) drooping the fried tofu pieces in a sauce and cook in low heat until it evaporates. It's the best way to pack in the flavor. My go-to sauce is water+soy sauce+sesame oil.
Nisha, I have been a silent follower for a while now and your recipes are an inspiration! I just made charred broccoli and chickpeas over yoghurt and it turned out absolutely heavenly. And the formula is so helpful to eat healthy balanced meals. Using Indian spices makes it feel like i have known the flavors all my life and that's very comforting. Keep on creating and inspiring :)
I will be honest. I am not vegan, but am starting to eat a lot more plant based meals. Your meals are 👌👌👌 Thank you for the inspiration to keep exploring plant based meals.
These are great blueprints. I fixed a Mediterranean-ish combo today and it was so tasty. I used hummus, quinoa, and a mixed salad of shredded carrot, red cabbage, red bell pepper, and cucumber; all tied with a basil vinaigrette. For the meat eaters I made a few sautéed lemon/paprika shrimps, everyone loved it. Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas, such beautiful soul. 🌈💜
I discovered a trick with chopping broccoli. I cut through the stem but I stop before I reach the florets and just pull it apart then you don't end up with all these little pieces everywhere.
Broccoli stems/stalks are the best bit! If you don't want them in your current recipe, then put them in the fridge and use them in soups, or chop small for salads, Yummy! Nisha, you are truly the best with your free guide - I will find it much easier to put together interesting flavours and combinations using this 20 minute formula. I appreciate you sharing the recipes very much! Wow, no peanuts! I would have to keep eating them though, or using them whenever I was cooking for people but my partner wasn't there. Almond butter is good, but it's not peanut butter, which I love even more. Thanks again for another informative and entertaining video - oh, and don't you listen if people comment negatively about how you use a lemon squeezer (or any other gadget). If they aren't being constructive and suggesting something that would make your life easier, this is your channel - just ignore them!
As for the broccoli stalks- any firm vegetable really - take a vegetable peeler to it! I do this with radishes all the time. It adds a lot to a salad without giving you huge chunks of “Wow, that’s broccoli.” Also works great for the apples in a Waldorf salad.
This is the first of your videos I watch since you announced you’d be taking a break. I’m not sure how long it’s been since you came back but I gotta admit your energy feels different. I hope I’m right when I say you seem…happier, or at least enjoying yourself more. I have always loved your channel and appreciate these videos so much!
This is really useful! My family is living in an airbnb for a while and I have had no idea what to cook that doesn't require thousands of fancy ingredients
I'm not a huge fan of meal prep videos because I find many of them boring and repetitive but this one is honestly great! I saved it, took notes and sent to my sister! Thanks a lot, it's really inspiring!
Just made the Garlic Kale w/Crispy Tofu and Lemony Tahini Sauce, and when I asked my skeptical husband how he lied it, he said “Yum! Foodskis!”: his highest praise. We can’t eat as large of portions as you and The Maxster, so we get yummy leftovers! Thank you!
Your videos are mesmerizing and mouth watering. I can’t thank you enough for sharing this gold. You have helped make it possible for me to stay plant based with your recipes 🙏🙏🙏
OMG!!! I am so thankful I found you. I have been going Vegan-ish for about 3 months not and you make going vegan so easy and fun with the delicious And quick recipes that you have. You finally made me realize what I was missing with your formulas! It’s all about the sauce on the quick meals. The flavors are incredible!
Just made Sesame Cabbage Slaw and Edamame with Spicy Almond Sauce because I knew Hurricane Kay was coming up from Mexico, and we’ve got hot, dry Santa Ana winds, so I bought pre-prepped carrots, cabbage and edamame, and used leftover rice. This was perfect for when it’s too hot to cook. Love the crunch, tartness, richness, and spiceness. Thank you.
Just made the Charred Broccoli with Za’atar Garbanzo Beans and Lemon Garlic Sauce, and it was goooooood! I pickled a jalapeno and we really liked the flavor. Our favorite of all three of these recipes is still the Sesame Cabbage Slaw and Edamame with Spicy Almond Sauce because it’s like a crunch party with colorful decorations. I’ll make all of these recipes again since, like all of your recipes, they’re pantry friendly, delicious, fast and not boring!
OMG I just made the slaw with peanut sauce and tofu, and it was AMAZING! So tasty, my meat eating parents absolutely loved it! Very easy to make and super filling too 😋 Thanks Nisha!
Love how you always give us formulas tips and tricks to build meals. I use your building blocks method for batches through the week. So relatable and useful. Thanks
These are wonderful for increasing plant based meals. Looks great and not boring. (And yes, love a bakery whole wheat sourdough with just about everything). I like the flexibility of these as well.
YUmmmm. Thanks for this!! I feel like i never switch up my meals so this is awesome! Side note: If you want a little extra flavour to your crispy tofu... my go-to that vegans and non seem to LOVE, is putting the slices in coconut oil in the pan and then add garlic powder and sea salt. Flip, add to the other side....brown them. OMG. IF it makes it to the plate, it would go great with that sauce!! But seriously, I usually have to make two batches because I will full on eat a whole package of tofu right out of the pan.
Thanks for your videos. Good tip about roasting the broccoli- I live alone and am partially disabled so I don’t have much energy and the thought of preheating an oven to roast a small amount of broccoli (or any veg) just for me, is too much! Also we’re all being more careful about not using too much fuel for climate crisis reasons, so I’m glad to hear you going for using a pan to roast veggies! I’ll do this more often :)
Thank you!! I’m a mom to a 6mo and cooking is a CHORE. I live on frozen perogies, nachos and super simple salads lol. Will be using this formula from now on ☺️
I've already made the cabbage slaw with peanut sauce a few times since I saw it on your website and it's one of my faves! Definitely a new staple in our house, even my partner who isn't a big salad fan loves it
I love that you say that the type of vegan yoghurt is important. The fact I can actually get ANY vegan yoghurt/tofu/ tahini etc here is a very recent miracle! I miss few things about my home country, but well stocked shops, Asian stores and health food stores are one that I do dream about.😢😢
I was super bummed to learn about the arsenic in rice. We love rice, even my super-picky daughter could eat it every day so now I have no idea how to proceed. Could you give us some tips on how to minimise the arsenic intake, which type is better etc. I love your videos and I’m always proud when you name an ingredient or condiment and I have it. Kitchen goals all the way.
WOW, so many good ideas and recipes. Even though I cook just about all the dishes you demonstrated, I don't always put it together like you showed, so THANK YOU!!!
Dang I made 2 of these this week and your sauces are spot on. The tahini sauce had just the right amount of ingredients I’m less familiar with but was simple to make. It’s so nice to eat something different (and delicious) on a weeknight. Thank you! 🙏🏻
I love your videos, they inspire me to continue cooking vegan dishes. Sometimes I hit a wall where I wonder what to eat next. Thank you for the amazing content!
Just sharing my common way of getting fast meals :) I like to steam or blanch my veggies while cooking my protein in a frying pan, so that they get cooked at the same time. Then I add into my steamed or blanched veggies some soy sauce, aged vinegar, and toasted sesame oil or chili oil, so that they become as flavorful as stir fried.
thank you for this video!! I’m going back to grad school soon and will be working full-time, so I’ve been getting nervous about no longer having time to cook high-quality meals. this video gives me hope!
09:55 This is the only way I'll eat kale now!! I'm not a huge fan of bitter greens, but I know they're good for me, so this garlicky kale recipe is such a life saver! It makes eating veggies feel like a joy rather than a chore!!! (And i know this is an older video, but im commenting bc I always use this kale recipe and always have to go looking for it bc it's not on your recipe website. This is like my 10th time making kale like this, but I still haven't memorized the recipe yet, lol)
Hi Nisha! Love your vids. You, along with other vegan TH-camrs convinced me to be vegan, and now im coming up on one month. I’m a very small TH-camr and your videos really inspire me. Congrats on 800k!!!
Love these recipes, I’ve been struggling for inspiration as I’m new to plant based cooking but these look perfect. I’m one of the people that can’t eat cilantro (yuk) so I’ll just leave that out, or substitute another herb
This is one of those rare 20-min meals that I actually want to try - especially the last one, since I was trying to incorporate kale, but didn't know what to make apart from using it as an add-on to other dishes. You having topped it all with sauerkraut was like a cherry on the cake, because I love it and have it on hand all the time!!! I also would like to make the almond (peanut) sauce and your first recipe too (albeit without chillis)!
Nisha, you are so good! Going to make a couple of these this week. Also i am TOTALLY with you on the foods i can’t stand (Oatmeal!). Your tofu breakfast burrito/tacos are a staple in my morning breakfast rotation. Great to see you back!
Lol I wish I liked oatmeal because it’s good for you but it’s such a boring texture in my mouth 😂 I’m honored my breakfast burritos are a staple for you!
Hi Nisha, I wanted to thank you for your recipes :) You give such a fresh look on indian recipes. There's loads of them online, but your website, your content here, the way you explain it with your positive vibes is just awesome. I really appreciate you, thank you for the long-form content as well, I love that you take time to create these. I'm trying to go from meateater to vegetarian, now trying going full on vegan and you helped me immensely. I started cooking more and more Indian every other day, also shared with my friends and wife, we all love you! Thanks again for your content and what you've been doing. BTW, what was a game-changer for me was tossing all the old spices and buying fresh indian spices. Love you!!💌💌💌
You’re most welcome! This is so wonderful to hear! I’m honored you enjoy my content so much and the Indian recipes in particular. And thrilled you’re able to eat more plant based. Such great news!
I love these easy meal ideas, Nisha! So many options for whether you have or don’t have the time to cook something ‘fancy’. The pan roasted chickpeas = ah-MAZING! 🤤
I just tried the garlicy kale recipe and I’ve gotta say - the flavors in this dish are on point! That said, it did take me well over 20 mins to make. I think if I make the sauce, pickled onions, and prep the kale in advance, I could probably do this recipe in 20 mins
cant wait to make all soon for me i just signed up for the pdf and i received your pdf and your pdf is on my computer right now perfect for my after office meals
I also love roasted broccoli but baking broccoli in 90 degrees heat with no ac is torture!! Love your ideas! Never thought to do that with broccoli! Can't wait to try!
I use to not like oatmeal either. Now I put vanilla yogurt, blueberries (which I use to not like either) and sausage! Yes vegan breakfast sausage in it and it’s delicious! I didn’t like oats at all, now I love them! Guess I got use to the flavor but also when I eat something several times, that 1st strong taste magically becomes mild. I tried blueberries with strawberries and gradually the taste became delicious.
These recipes look fabulous. I incorporate garlicky kale and crispy tofu a lot in my vegan meals but can't wait to try these sauces, they look delicious and so easy. Thanks for the tips 😋
So glad to have these quick recipes! I got in a rut where the only dish I’d actually cook every week was PUL’s Spicy Garlic Tofu, and I needed fresh inspiration. It’s way too hot, and I’m too stressed out to do any prep work longer than 20 minutes.
What a great time for a good summertime meal for 3 days and under 30 minutes..WIN Win Win..🧡💛💚💚💚🌱..its 🔥(100's temps) in East Texas.. luv the vivid details of this video and tips..💕💕💕💕👌🏾
By so far you are my FAVORITE youtuber. I appreciate your recipes, EVERYTHING is always delicious. I just received your Insta Pot cookbook. It's awesome, thank you thank you Girl! ❤
Ohhhhh my. Just made the edamame recipe!! Yowza. The sauce and the dressing for the cabbage and carrot is INCREDIBLE. Love the combo! Thank you! This will be my go-to fast, healthy meal from now on! All with ingredients I always have on hand! Merci!
Thank you for giving a new identity to Indian 'raita' (vegan version of course). I always thought of it as a topping but using it as a base is such a great idea! I made the broccoli chickpea dinner ❤️❤️
Love. I like to do quick meals like this as well, a protein, some sort of green veg, and a carb. Lately its been hot and I didn't want a hot meal or a salad, so I made a cold sesame noodle salad with some angel hair, broccoli and tofu
Thank yo so much Nisha for these delectable, easy recipes. You are brilliant and so cute. I have been trying to convert to 100% veggie, but currently at about 90% (still eat some fish and chicken), but it's really difficult with a carnivore loving husband who is a lot a bit stubborn when it comes to food. 🙂
Where have all these creative recipes bean my whole life 😎
One day you'll have to share the secret method you use to come up with all these puns
Just here to say I REALLY appreciate your brief list of “vegan youtuber foods” that you don’t like. I can’t stand oatmeal and overnight oats, and I’m glad I’ve found a channel that’s not going to swear that a bowl of oats is going to taste just like a strawberry shortcake. 🤦♀️
LOL it does not taste like that!
😂😂😂i hate the taste too
I looooooove overnight oats. If anyone ever wants to try them (only people who want them, not you OP, that’s okay), this is my recipe:
1/2 cup oats
1/2 cup full fat oat milk (or 1/2 cup unsweetened plain almond milk) usually I’ll add more oat milk since it’s thick - stir and see if it needs more
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp maple syrup
Splash of salt (Unrelated, but I found that adding a splash of salt to my coffee completely got rid of the bitter taste!)
I highly recommend using oat milk because it’s DELICIOUS.
This is the base, then I add fruit the day of. Usually I add about 1/4 cup of frozen raspberries that I let thaw and peanut butter to taste (2 tbsp?). Or bananas and peanut butter. Or blueberries and peanut butter. I’m not a strawberry person. I hear chocolate and peanut butter tastes good too.
Idk, they saved me. I used to never eat breakfast but it takes me literally 10 minutes to make 4 servings. I only use one measuring cup and one container for bulk! 1/4 cup.
4 serving recipe:
2 cups oats
2 1/4 cups full fat oat milk OR 2 cups unsweetened plain almond milk
1/4 chia seeds
1/4 maple syrup
See? Only need to use 1/4 cup. Makes it very convenient.
I hate regular oatmeal though, I can only stand overnight oats. And to each their own, I just wanted to share ;-;
Edit: got rid of the butter -> got rid of the bitter
Bruh, even as I type it right now it keeps autocorrecting to butter! Wth.
@@user-sf9gs2pg1b Oh my god, do I hate oat milk (but love oatmeal 🤣). It's on my list of vegan TH-camr favourites that I can't stand. I'd rather go hungry or thirsty than have some oat milk in my mouth. Chia seeds, too - vile, slimy, disgusting bits from hell.
@@user-sf9gs2pg1b overnight oats saved me too. I love how quick they are. I add chia seeds too. I love oat milk.
this is the type of food youtube video I want. Ones that are meant to help with the thinking part of making a dinner, without needing a grocery run
Nisha, thank you so much for these easy recipes! I've been in a rut (depression) and haven't been able to cook like I used to for several months. These look easy enough that I think I can handle them. And I know how delicious and flavorful your recipes are. Thank you!!
I hope cooking good food for yourself will give you some nice energy 🥰❤❤
Take care of yourself Amanda and hope the depression improves soon. A good diet, walking in the countryside is good for depression too, lifts the soul and of course a good sleep pattern. Much love ❤️
Hey Amanda I don’t know but I know depression, keep fighting it darling, little by little, cooking an easy meal, going for a walk, watch a silly video on TikTok, sending you healing vibes and always be good to yourself ❤️
I haven't been able to cook also. Pain does get better with time. Feel better soon.
love u and i hope things get easier for u
Nisha, these recipes are so helpful. I love that you can mix and match them. Tonight, I made the garlicky kale, with crispy tofu, and the tahini sauce. It was absolutely delicious! My husband doesn’t even like kale. But he cleaned his plate. Thank you for making eating healthy vegan easy!
Woohoo, that's a big win! So happy you and your hubby enjoyed this meal :)
Seriously, I have just turned vegan about 10 days ago and I have been cooking various recipes from your channel almost every day. They are so good! Thanks a lot!
Thank you for teaching me how to get the most out of my broccoli stalks!
And omg, I hope you squeeze your lemons however YOU want to. If others want to do it another way they can always make their own channel! You rock lady ❤
Thank you! I recently have been struggling with food. I began to find vegan cooking a lot of work and fell off the wagon. I knew I needed simple solutions to get back on track and this fits the bill!
Love all the recipes! To make it easier, the items which are pan fried, use the airfryer. For small items that could fall through holes, use a small pan that can fit in the airfryer. For the rice, I always cook extra and pack them per serving and freeze it. Pickled items I usually make a jar of it so I'll always have some on hand.
The level of detail and the explanations for literally everything is so so helpful and educational. And the quality of this video is 👌👌 I'm not even finished watching but I couldn't help myself from commenting. This is high quality stuff all round. Thank you!!
This channel has literally healed my gut you don’t even know the positive impact this channel has made on my life thank you so much
I'm so flattered and honored to hear that. Thank you for sharing this!
I can tell this is literally going to change my life! (Like your eat like King video did a few months back... instantly into regular rotation!) Thanks for making me a better and more confident cook!
I'm flattered to hear that and so happy you're feeling like a more confident cook!
That's exactly how I fry my tofu! I hate when recipes overcomplicate it. It needs no breading, no pressing, and no freezing. It just needs oil and time!
I also recommend (if you haven't already) drooping the fried tofu pieces in a sauce and cook in low heat until it evaporates. It's the best way to pack in the flavor. My go-to sauce is water+soy sauce+sesame oil.
Nisha, I have been a silent follower for a while now and your recipes are an inspiration! I just made charred broccoli and chickpeas over yoghurt and it turned out absolutely heavenly. And the formula is so helpful to eat healthy balanced meals. Using Indian spices makes it feel like i have known the flavors all my life and that's very comforting. Keep on creating and inspiring :)
I love how you teach me to be an amazing cook but I am really loving these simple recipes that I can do everyday!
I grew up eating collard greens so I always use them in place of Kale in recipes. It’s great and underrated imo :)
I will be honest. I am not vegan, but am starting to eat a lot more plant based meals. Your meals are 👌👌👌
Thank you for the inspiration to keep exploring plant based meals.
Underrated advice here. This will change the way I eat.
These are great blueprints. I fixed a Mediterranean-ish combo today and it was so tasty. I used hummus, quinoa, and a mixed salad of shredded carrot, red cabbage, red bell pepper, and cucumber; all tied with a basil vinaigrette. For the meat eaters I made a few sautéed lemon/paprika shrimps, everyone loved it. Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas, such beautiful soul. 🌈💜
I discovered a trick with chopping broccoli. I cut through the stem but I stop before I reach the florets and just pull it apart then you don't end up with all these little pieces everywhere.
That’s what pro chefs do. So good reco… :)
ohh, thanks for that! Might try it
Your creativity in the kitchen has truly changed my life. THANK YOU!
Broccoli stems/stalks are the best bit! If you don't want them in your current recipe, then put them in the fridge and use them in soups, or chop small for salads, Yummy! Nisha, you are truly the best with your free guide - I will find it much easier to put together interesting flavours and combinations using this 20 minute formula. I appreciate you sharing the recipes very much! Wow, no peanuts! I would have to keep eating them though, or using them whenever I was cooking for people but my partner wasn't there. Almond butter is good, but it's not peanut butter, which I love even more. Thanks again for another informative and entertaining video - oh, and don't you listen if people comment negatively about how you use a lemon squeezer (or any other gadget). If they aren't being constructive and suggesting something that would make your life easier, this is your channel - just ignore them!
As for the broccoli stalks- any firm vegetable really - take a vegetable peeler to it! I do this with radishes all the time. It adds a lot to a salad without giving you huge chunks of “Wow, that’s broccoli.” Also works great for the apples in a Waldorf salad.
This is the first of your videos I watch since you announced you’d be taking a break. I’m not sure how long it’s been since you came back but I gotta admit your energy feels different. I hope I’m right when I say you seem…happier, or at least enjoying yourself more. I have always loved your channel and appreciate these videos so much!
This is really useful! My family is living in an airbnb for a while and I have had no idea what to cook that doesn't require thousands of fancy ingredients
I'm not a huge fan of meal prep videos because I find many of them boring and repetitive but this one is honestly great! I saved it, took notes and sent to my sister! Thanks a lot, it's really inspiring!
I just tried charring broccoli after watching this yesterday and it was amazing! Thank you for all the wonderful recipes as always
Love to hear that! You’re most welcome :)
Just made the Garlic Kale w/Crispy Tofu and Lemony Tahini Sauce, and when I asked my skeptical husband how he lied it, he said “Yum! Foodskis!”: his highest praise. We can’t eat as large of portions as you and The Maxster, so we get yummy leftovers! Thank you!
Good gravy! I love her recipes so much. As a former meat eater, I cannot believe how much I love these meals. I save so many to favorites.
Your videos are mesmerizing and mouth watering. I can’t thank you enough for sharing this gold. You have helped make it possible for me to stay plant based with your recipes 🙏🙏🙏
OMG!!! I am so thankful I found you. I have been going Vegan-ish for about 3 months not and you make going vegan so easy and fun with the delicious And quick recipes that you have. You finally made me realize what I was missing with your formulas! It’s all about the sauce on the quick meals. The flavors are incredible!
Just made Sesame Cabbage Slaw and Edamame with Spicy Almond Sauce because I knew Hurricane Kay was coming up from Mexico, and we’ve got hot, dry Santa Ana winds, so I bought pre-prepped carrots, cabbage and edamame, and used leftover rice. This was perfect for when it’s too hot to cook. Love the crunch, tartness, richness, and spiceness. Thank you.
Thank you so much for breaking down into fat,carbs, protein & veggies! This is so balanced and healthy and I really needed this formula
Just made the Charred Broccoli with Za’atar Garbanzo Beans and Lemon Garlic Sauce, and it was goooooood! I pickled a jalapeno and we really liked the flavor. Our favorite of all three of these recipes is still the Sesame Cabbage Slaw and Edamame with Spicy Almond Sauce because it’s like a crunch party with colorful decorations. I’ll make all of these recipes again since, like all of your recipes, they’re pantry friendly, delicious, fast and not boring!
OMG I just made the slaw with peanut sauce and tofu, and it was AMAZING! So tasty, my meat eating parents absolutely loved it! Very easy to make and super filling too 😋 Thanks Nisha!
Oh just a note: step 6 for Garlicky Kale and Crispy Tofu seems to align with the wrong recipe, the broccoli and chickpea one. Just so you know!
Love how you always give us formulas tips and tricks to build meals. I use your building blocks method for batches through the week. So relatable and useful. Thanks
These are great. Thank you for showing them. You're absolutely right - once you have a good sauce, any meal is possible and easier!
These are wonderful for increasing plant based meals. Looks great and not boring. (And yes, love a bakery whole wheat sourdough with just about everything). I like the flexibility of these as well.
YUmmmm. Thanks for this!! I feel like i never switch up my meals so this is awesome! Side note: If you want a little extra flavour to your crispy tofu... my go-to that vegans and non seem to LOVE, is putting the slices in coconut oil in the pan and then add garlic powder and sea salt. Flip, add to the other side....brown them. OMG. IF it makes it to the plate, it would go great with that sauce!! But seriously, I usually have to make two batches because I will full on eat a whole package of tofu right out of the pan.
Thanks for your videos.
Good tip about roasting the broccoli- I live alone and am partially disabled so I don’t have much energy and the thought of preheating an oven to roast a small amount of broccoli (or any veg) just for me, is too much!
Also we’re all being more careful about not using too much fuel for climate crisis reasons, so I’m glad to hear you going for using a pan to roast veggies! I’ll do this more often :)
Broccoli stalks are the BEST part of the vegetable! Thanks for these great quick tips!
Thank you!! I’m a mom to a 6mo and cooking is a CHORE. I live on frozen perogies, nachos and super simple salads lol. Will be using this formula from now on ☺️
I’m so glad this is a formula that feels doable for you!
THIS IS LIFE-CHANGING INFORMATION THANK YOU!! lol the best formula i’ve seen to make things so much easier. i can’t wait to make these!
I’m pumped to hear that! Thank you Samantha!
“Carbs are wonderful and make life worth living.”
Amen curlfriend!
I've already made the cabbage slaw with peanut sauce a few times since I saw it on your website and it's one of my faves! Definitely a new staple in our house, even my partner who isn't a big salad fan loves it
So glad! It's one of my go-to meals for getting Max to eat salad too!
I love that you say that the type of vegan yoghurt is important. The fact I can actually get ANY vegan yoghurt/tofu/ tahini etc here is a very recent miracle! I miss few things about my home country, but well stocked shops, Asian stores and health food stores are one that I do dream about.😢😢
I was super bummed to learn about the arsenic in rice. We love rice, even my super-picky daughter could eat it every day so now I have no idea how to proceed. Could you give us some tips on how to minimise the arsenic intake, which type is better etc. I love your videos and I’m always proud when you name an ingredient or condiment and I have it. Kitchen goals all the way.
WOW, so many good ideas and recipes. Even though I cook just about all the dishes you demonstrated, I don't always put it together like you showed, so THANK YOU!!!
I’m so glad this was so helpful for you, Annu!
Thanks for all the amazing recipes ❤. To make my Kale softer I message it with avocado oil and a little kosher salt for about 10 mins.
God bless you and love you both. Thanks for taking care of us vegetarians.🙏
instant subscribe, love the high-quality and densely packed but lighthearted tone of this video
Dang I made 2 of these this week and your sauces are spot on. The tahini sauce had just the right amount of ingredients I’m less familiar with but was simple to make. It’s so nice to eat something different (and delicious) on a weeknight. Thank you! 🙏🏻
Yay! I love making sauces so much haha. Glad you enjoyed them!
I love your videos, they inspire me to continue cooking vegan dishes. Sometimes I hit a wall where I wonder what to eat next. Thank you for the amazing content!
I like the back to basics, get it done, approach! Quick and simple is a great way to go, and add under 20 minutes? You have me!
So glad you are back! Thanks for the great recipes, always!
Just sharing my common way of getting fast meals :) I like to steam or blanch my veggies while cooking my protein in a frying pan, so that they get cooked at the same time. Then I add into my steamed or blanched veggies some soy sauce, aged vinegar, and toasted sesame oil or chili oil, so that they become as flavorful as stir fried.
thank you for this video!! I’m going back to grad school soon and will be working full-time, so I’ve been getting nervous about no longer having time to cook high-quality meals. this video gives me hope!
09:55 This is the only way I'll eat kale now!! I'm not a huge fan of bitter greens, but I know they're good for me, so this garlicky kale recipe is such a life saver! It makes eating veggies feel like a joy rather than a chore!!!
(And i know this is an older video, but im commenting bc I always use this kale recipe and always have to go looking for it bc it's not on your recipe website. This is like my 10th time making kale like this, but I still haven't memorized the recipe yet, lol)
Hi Nisha! Love your vids. You, along with other vegan TH-camrs convinced me to be vegan, and now im coming up on one month. I’m a very small TH-camr and your videos really inspire me. Congrats on 800k!!!
Love these recipes, I’ve been struggling for inspiration as I’m new to plant based cooking but these look perfect. I’m one of the people that can’t eat cilantro (yuk) so I’ll just leave that out, or substitute another herb
This is one of those rare 20-min meals that I actually want to try - especially the last one, since I was trying to incorporate kale, but didn't know what to make apart from using it as an add-on to other dishes. You having topped it all with sauerkraut was like a cherry on the cake, because I love it and have it on hand all the time!!! I also would like to make the almond (peanut) sauce and your first recipe too (albeit without chillis)!
Nisha, you are so good! Going to make a couple of these this week. Also i am TOTALLY with you on the foods i can’t stand (Oatmeal!). Your tofu breakfast burrito/tacos are a staple in my morning breakfast rotation. Great to see you back!
Lol I wish I liked oatmeal because it’s good for you but it’s such a boring texture in my mouth 😂 I’m honored my breakfast burritos are a staple for you!
Hi Nisha, I wanted to thank you for your recipes :) You give such a fresh look on indian recipes. There's loads of them online, but your website, your content here, the way you explain it with your positive vibes is just awesome. I really appreciate you, thank you for the long-form content as well, I love that you take time to create these. I'm trying to go from meateater to vegetarian, now trying going full on vegan and you helped me immensely. I started cooking more and more Indian every other day, also shared with my friends and wife, we all love you! Thanks again for your content and what you've been doing. BTW, what was a game-changer for me was tossing all the old spices and buying fresh indian spices. Love you!!💌💌💌
You’re most welcome! This is so wonderful to hear! I’m honored you enjoy my content so much and the Indian recipes in particular. And thrilled you’re able to eat more plant based. Such great news!
Nisha, your recipes are such a perfection! You are my gastronomic soulmate 🥰
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I love these easy meal ideas, Nisha! So many options for whether you have or don’t have the time to cook something ‘fancy’. The pan roasted chickpeas = ah-MAZING! 🤤
I just tried the garlicy kale recipe and I’ve gotta say - the flavors in this dish are on point! That said, it did take me well over 20 mins to make. I think if I make the sauce, pickled onions, and prep the kale in advance, I could probably do this recipe in 20 mins
I look forward to your recipes soo much because I know I can trust them! They are so so good! Thank you so much!
cant wait to make all soon for me i just signed up for the pdf and i received your pdf and your pdf is on my computer right now perfect for my after office meals
I also love roasted broccoli but baking broccoli in 90 degrees heat with no ac is torture!! Love your ideas! Never thought to do that with broccoli! Can't wait to try!
These look phenomenal Nisha! You are so fun to watch and learn from. Thank you for sharing!
I hope you had a lovely vacation, Nisha! ☺️
Thank you!! It was amazing (and much needed)
I use to not like oatmeal either. Now I put vanilla yogurt, blueberries (which I use to not like either) and sausage! Yes vegan breakfast sausage in it and it’s delicious! I didn’t like oats at all, now I love them! Guess I got use to the flavor but also when I eat something several times, that 1st strong taste magically becomes mild. I tried blueberries with strawberries and gradually the taste became delicious.
These recipes look fabulous. I incorporate garlicky kale and crispy tofu a lot in my vegan meals but can't wait to try these sauces, they look delicious and so easy. Thanks for the tips 😋
So glad to have these quick recipes! I got in a rut where the only dish I’d actually cook every week was PUL’s Spicy Garlic Tofu, and I needed fresh inspiration. It’s way too hot, and I’m too stressed out to do any prep work longer than 20 minutes.
Massaging kale also help it to pick up even more flavor for spices/seasoning
What a great time for a good summertime meal for 3 days and under 30 minutes..WIN Win Win..🧡💛💚💚💚🌱..its 🔥(100's temps) in East Texas.. luv the vivid details of this video and tips..💕💕💕💕👌🏾
By so far you are my FAVORITE youtuber. I appreciate your recipes, EVERYTHING is always delicious. I just received your Insta Pot cookbook. It's awesome, thank you thank you Girl! ❤
How adorable & awesome to see you again Nisha. ☺️🙏🏼
😊 thank you vivian!!
Hello Vivian
Ohhhhh my. Just made the edamame recipe!! Yowza. The sauce and the dressing for the cabbage and carrot is INCREDIBLE. Love the combo! Thank you! This will be my go-to fast, healthy meal from now on! All with ingredients I always have on hand! Merci!
i made your Creamy Tahini twice in a week, i love it! And i made a (messy) video where im making your Blueberry muffins which tasted great
Thank you for all the creative recipes! I tried the Tahini sauce and it was fantastic!
So excited to try each of these this week. I’m so happy you’re a saucy girl. Me tooooo!
I tried the first recipe last night and LOVED IT.
You are a LEGEND! ❤ Love your recipes, and your bright and informative videos ❤❤❤
Really like all the recipes and ideas in this video. Thanks so much @rainbow plant life! :)
Thankful for the ideas
I definitely need to incorporate more sauces and layers in my dishes!!!
Excited to try them !!
Thank you ! 🙏🏼 Thank you ! 🙏🏼 Thank you ! 🙏🏼
All of these recipes look so yummy!! Thanks especially for the tofu recipe. Another food I didn’t think I’d ever like that I now love and crave!!
You did it again! 3 awesome meals, Nisha!!!
Thank you again!
Thank you for this video. Lately I don't have the energy to cook. I will definitely try variations of those recepies.
This video is perfect! Thank you for the great recipes. The foundation is also a really helpful formula!
I’m so happy you think so, Allison! Thanks ☺️
Thanks so much for quick recipes! I'm often so tired after work but would love healthy food to eat, so I'm gonna try the first recipe this week 😋
Thank you for giving a new identity to Indian 'raita' (vegan version of course). I always thought of it as a topping but using it as a base is such a great idea! I made the broccoli chickpea dinner ❤️❤️
This is just amazing. Can't wait to try these when I get back home. Almost resenting going to see my family now XD
I am taking notes! Thanks so much Nisha. Hope you keep going 💪
Love. I like to do quick meals like this as well, a protein, some sort of green veg, and a carb. Lately its been hot and I didn't want a hot meal or a salad, so I made a cold sesame noodle salad with some angel hair, broccoli and tofu
Thank yo so much Nisha for these delectable, easy recipes. You are brilliant and so cute. I have been trying to convert to 100% veggie, but currently at about 90% (still eat some fish and chicken), but it's really difficult with a carnivore loving husband who is a lot a bit stubborn when it comes to food. 🙂
Oh Yum, definitely cooking these this week. 😋
Lacinato kale for the win! IMHO it’s the best option for any kale skeptics.
These all look delicious! 😋
I agree with your list of foods. I do not care for them either!
Thank you for the inspiration.