15 Min Meals for a Busy Life. (vegan & comforting)

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Today I’ve got 5 super quick, super easy and comforting vegan meal ideas to share with you! 10 min dumpling soup, fresh pistachio pasta, pizza tacos and more! They are mostly single - serving, low effort and so very cozy.

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INGREDIENTS & NOTES

#1 Ten Minute Dumpling Soup 0:31

½ tbsp gochujang (korean chili paste) , or to taste
1 ½ cups vegetable broth (375ml)
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp white wine vinegar (or rice vinegar)
1-2 tsp chili crisp oil (lao gan ma)
½ cup coconut milk (125ml), full fat or light
if needed - pinch of salt to taste (depends on how salty your veg broth is)
2-3 tbsp vegan kimchi
1 small zucchini, cut into ribbons
100g firm tofu, cut into cubes (3.5oz)
8-10 frozen dumplings of choice (i went with spicy kimchi gyoza)
1 spring onion, chopped
sesame seeds for the top

→ serves 1


#2 Lemon Curry Tofu Wrap 3:22

200g firm tofu (7oz)
1 tbsp cornstarch
pinch of salt
1 tbsp veg oil for the pan

for the curry sauce:
1-2 shallots
2 cloves garlic
1 ½ tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp yellow curry paste
½ tsp lemon zest
juice of ½ lemon
spices of choice (for example 1-2 dashes bird’s eye chili, ground cumin, ground cloves)
1-2 tsp agave syrup or sugar
100ml water (⅓ cup plus 2 tbsp)

another splash of water or so to thin out the sauce as it’s cooking
handful of fresh coriander
handful of fresh spinach
2 flatbreads, pitas or tortilla wraps

for the yogurt sauce:
⅓ cup unsweetened plain soy yogurt (80ml)
2 tsp lemon juice
1-2 tsp olive oil
salt, pepper to taste


→ serves 1-2


#3 Pistachio Pasta 5:52

1-2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ tbsp olive oil
1 medium zucchini, cut into ribbons
1 serving pasta of choice (90 - 100g = 3.2oz - 3.5oz)
1 handful pistachios, roasted and salted (save 1-2 tbsp for serving)
½ tsp lemon zest
1-2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, if needed more for serving
~ ½ cup pasta water (120ml)
2-3 tbsp vegan parmesan*, plus more for serving
salt, pepper to taste



*For DIY vegan parmesan blend:
¾ cup unsalted cashews, raw or roasted (115g)
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt

→ serves 1

#4 Pizza Tacos 7:59

1 red onion, minced
200g oyster mushrooms* (7 oz)
veg oil for the pan

350ml your favorite store bought tomato sauce (~12 fluid oz)
~100g shredded cheese, vegan
5-6 small tortillas

serve with
steamed greens (topped with salt, sesame and lemon zest)
tomato salad/salsa mix SO GOOD (1 medium tomato, 1 small red onion, 1-2 tbsp fresh coriander - all finely minced - then mixed with 1 drizzle olive oil, vinegar or lime juice and salt)


substitute the mushrooms with 200g of
the crispy tofu from recipe #2 (minus curry sauce)
1 can beans of choice
seitan (marinated or plain)
roasted veg of choice
store bought vegan meat products


→ omg I lied this recipe serves 2 oop
→ can also be a great meal prep idea, to prepare all the tacos in advance and cook one whenever you like


#5 Healthy Cauli Mac & Cheese 9:50

1 small head of cauliflower (~300g)
1 tbsp vegan butter
salt to taste
1 tbsp light miso PLUS ¼ cup hot water
1 serving cooked pasta or noodles of choice
1-2 tsp white wine vinegar
2-3 tbsp vegan parmesan*, plus more for serving

*Make your own vegan parmesan! see recipe #3

→ serves 1


MUSIC:
Intro by Shelly: https://open.spotify.com/track/6VLjdr...
Keven:    / @beatsbykeven  
Outro by Ibrahim:   / in-the-city-of-gardens