A Simple Hack for Easier Plant-Based Meals

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SAUCE RECIPES
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Beet Hummus: rainbowplantlife.com/beet-hum...
Queso: rainbowplantlife.com/the-best...
Pesto: rainbowplantlife.com/how-to-m...
OTHER RECIPES MENTIONED
Buffalo Chickpea Quesadillas: rainbowplantlife.com/vegan-bu...
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Chickpea Tacos: rainbowplantlife.com/chickpea...
Zucchini Fritters: rainbowplantlife.com/vegan-zu...
Mexican Black Beans: rainbowplantlife.com/mexican-...
Chipotle Burrito Bowl: rainbowplantlife.com/vegan-bu...
Sofritas: rainbowplantlife.com/sofritas/
Breakfast Burritos: rainbowplantlife.com/the-best...
Greek Salad: see this video - • EPIC GREEK FEAST | mus...
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🔑 KEY MOMENTS
00:00 The secret to Easy Plant Based Meals
00:37 How to make Vegan Tzatziki
02:17 How to use Vegan Tzatziki in Weeknight Meals
03:37 How to make Beet Hummus
06:45 How to use Beet Hummus in Weeknight Meals
08:07 How to make Vegan Queso
09:25 How to use Vegan Queso in Weeknight Meals
10:11 How to make Vegan Pesto
11:30 How to use Pesto in Weeknight Meals

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@YEUNGMANCOOKING Жыл бұрын

This comment section is about to get Saucey 😎

@florentinalestaru7273 Жыл бұрын

oh yeah!! let those juices flow 😁😆

@willd6215 Жыл бұрын

You talking about the 🥒?

@renarich4942 Жыл бұрын

Hey man keep at it 💪

@cathyphegley7848 Жыл бұрын

I so agree! All four are brilliant!

@annieesther8405 Жыл бұрын

Ah, the master of puns is here! 😎

@LauraAdamsRodriguez Жыл бұрын

Some of your videos make me wish I could connect a USB with all your recipes to my brain, this is one of them

@hrtutyutyuytuj Жыл бұрын

Actually, I only cook at the weekends with all your pro tips. People at my work don't believe me that I don't cook on the week days, they wait for me to open my lunch box everytime I heat up my lunch at work

@cynthiasmith2334 Жыл бұрын

Oooh I’m going to try this method! Could you also make a video on tips to cook faster? IDK why it usually takes me twice as long as the recipe says it will. And maybe a video on how to enjoy the process of cooking more?

@RainbowPlantLife Жыл бұрын

I have some thoughts on this. If anyone else would like a video related to these topics, let me know!

@savanahwith1n Жыл бұрын

I have a tip for ya! Get out all the ingredients you need before you start cooking. You can also get an electric chopper for anything finely chopped. Fine tuning knife skills or an electric mixer will help a lot with cutting down on time.

@marycharlebois6627 Жыл бұрын

You’re not alone my friend… I’m an organized and experienced cook and yet it takes me twice as long to make any recipe than the recipes states. I find it a bit laughable when, for example, a recipe says it will take 15 minutes to make and I actually know that it will take me at least 15 minutes to organize the ingredients and cooking tools, pots, etc. Great point you’ve made here. Ⓜ️ary🇨🇦

@cynthiasmith2334 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@bronzeowl9 Жыл бұрын

I have a theory that those who make recipes will underestimate how long their recipe takes so people are more likely to try their recipes.... Unrelated but I think people also lie about the amount of oil they use - "use 1/2 tsp of oil to fry 4 cups of chopped veggies", yeah, right. They just want to say their recipe is low-fat.

@MrsPix20 Жыл бұрын

I could seriously eat tzatziki by itself with a spoon! It was one of my pregnancy cravings, and I am still in love with it! Yum! Thank you for sharing a vegan recipe!❤

@sharktalez Жыл бұрын

Making sauces from scratch is a game changer!! Love this video

@lmgtulsa Жыл бұрын

I have yet to make the beet hummus, it’s super popular on social media these days. It does look pretty, but regular hummus is flavor perfection, so I’m reluctant to mess with it. 🙂All of these look so amazing and it’s a great concept. Sauces really do up the game and having them on hand is a good call. Thanks for sharing!

@kiwichick8857 Жыл бұрын

I'm not a vegan (not even a vegetarian😂), but I have tried quite a few of your recipes and love them. Your chickpea curry is a favourite with my friends. I will definitely try the beet hummus! A tip for the pesto; if you put it in sterilized jars and seal it with olive oil it will keep for ages. This way I make a year's supply of wild garlic pesto without any problems.

@vivienbrauer6081 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! How do you sterilize the jar?

@kiwichick8857 Жыл бұрын

@@vivienbrauer6081 In boiling water. Yes, you can put the pesto into the hot jars. But the most important thing is the olive oil on top. Store the jars in a cool, dark place and once opened keep the pesto in the fridge. Enjoy!

@vivienbrauer6081 Жыл бұрын

@@kiwichick8857 Thank you! Appreciated!

@mcd5478 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this 💚

@ros8986 Жыл бұрын

Roasted beets freeze well. I d peel mine, cut in chunks, toss with only a little olive oil but lots of fresh rosemary, - roast until wrinkled. It is important not to use a lot of oil as the beets do not absorb the oil so you can end up with very greasy beets.

@debbiepalmer1094 Жыл бұрын

I love sauce videos and ideas of how to use them, thanks! When I was in Spain I noticed how soft and delicious the jarred chickpeas were, so when I came back to the UK I tried some from a Portuguese store and they were also soft and far more tasty that the local tinned chickpeas, perhaps in Mediterranean countries they cook them more and serve them softer as standard. I mention this because with soft chickpeas you can skip the additional boiling step and still get a beautiful hummus, for those that have access to Mediterranean stores.

@RainbowPlantLife Жыл бұрын

Oh that’s so interesting to hear! I’ll be on the lookout for that option here.

@freyjasvansdottir9904 Жыл бұрын

Yes, I love Italian canned chickpeas because they’re really soft, and I hate the partially cooked Turkish chickpeas that seem to be 95% of the ones available in the shops in my country

@marycharlebois6627 Жыл бұрын

We are just in the process of cleaning out our winter root cellar and using up last year’s root veggies from the garden. We got beets, Sistah! This beet hummus looks amazing. Thanks for sharing all these valuable tips and fabulous recipes for dips, spreads, and sauces. Defo gonna bookmark this video and will be coming back to it for sure. Thanks!! Ⓜary🇨🇦🌿

@RainbowPlantLife Жыл бұрын

How lucky are you! Homegrown beet hummus! I’m glad you’re enjoying the tips, Mary!

@monicalfd Жыл бұрын

Easy plant based is truly about the sauces! Thank for these delicious recipes. 💗

@Kuoncchi Жыл бұрын

I am just a random guy out of your million subs, but I just wanted to say that your videos are great, I love your presentation and your subtle jokes. Keep it up and thanks for everything :)

@RainbowPlantLife Жыл бұрын

I appreciate it!! Thank you for taking the time to stop by and let me know :)

@ashleyrusse8945 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for always having such simple yummy ideas! I'm always short of ideas and you definitely have helped me simplify meals. Side note: to clean those chickpea skins quickly, put them in a large bowl of water, rub with your hands, and all the skins float to the surface. Skim them off, and drain.

@medusa4944 Жыл бұрын

That's a great technique!

@PleaseDontEatAnimals Жыл бұрын

I've tried using pecans as a replacement for pine nuts in pesto and it worked wonderfully. 😋 Vegan sauces make all the difference for fabulous meals--thanks for sharing the vegan love! ♥️

@jessalinnguyen1504 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate all these recipes and the work you put into this video! I’m not even a beet fan but that hummus looks fantastic!

@kamaliancirranoush1916 Жыл бұрын

Love everything about this video. Thanks for the consistently great content.

@RainbowPlantLife Жыл бұрын

Thanks for being here! ☺️

@anciareuterbach3928 Жыл бұрын

I really love your way of cooking. Patiently waiting for your second cookbook 😌 Love from Hamburg, Germany

@compassioncucumbersveganpod Жыл бұрын

It’s so true that a good sauce can elevate your food! These are great! Thank you!💚💚

@galfromwi Жыл бұрын

Ok, this is genius! Toasted quinoa is going to be a game-changer -- on top of baked mac n cheez, breading for tofu...the possibilities are endless😋

@atulpatel2850 Жыл бұрын

Love all these ideas. Thank you.

@TJ-kz1ul Жыл бұрын

Your recipes have really been a game-changer for me!! This is probably your most helpful video yet as I am focusing on eating easier, quick meals. I have Pinned it for weekly reference. I already made the beet hummus and it is so delicious. I am so looking forward to making the tzatziki next week.

@sandraedstrom8491 Жыл бұрын

Made your salted chocolate cream tart for the first time for my non vegan friends this weekend. It was amazing and my friends were impressed! Your recipes are always a hit, thank you! These sauces look good and I’m excited to try several of them!

@RainbowPlantLife Жыл бұрын

Hi Sandra! I love that desert 😋 So glad everyone enjoyed it too and that you’re loving my recipes!

@franciscachesca Жыл бұрын

Love your video's, your vibe and most important your help to life an easy and delicious plant based life🙏 I love the way you build up the bowls

@Sky-Child Жыл бұрын

You must know I am batch cooking tomorrow! Going to try these for my lunches this week. And roasting beets is an absolute game changer, I urge my fellow viewers to try it

@rowenaanderson3739 Жыл бұрын

So much effort put into one video! I'm sure this will help a lot of people.

@jmk1962 Жыл бұрын

Wow, so many good ideas in this video. Will have to watch it numerous times.

@rapunzelz5520 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Can’t wait to try these!

@SuperKatWorld Жыл бұрын

Omg yes thank you!! I really want to learn some sauces to spice up my meals! This is perfect!!

@debbiecs1964 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all these ideas.

@SourabhaRao Жыл бұрын

This is brilliant! Thank you, Nisha! 🧑🏻‍🍳💗

@lyssarida236 Жыл бұрын

Mmmm, I LOVED this video! Great food ideas with the sauces 😋

@LaLoutreDanoise Жыл бұрын

These all look so yummy! Thank you!

@jdrigot Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to trying these

@suewhite98 Жыл бұрын

Tip on the beets, you can steam them in Instant pot too in about 10 minutes, I make a batch for the week in one go (and sweet potatoes!)

@leomerlo8522 Жыл бұрын

your channel is the best! thanks a lot!

@Sandivho Жыл бұрын

I make pesto using fresh kale and eliminate the oil by adding Tamari/lemon juice besides tahini to the mix. For the herb touch I use dried Basil and it works! Then I freeze it in ice cube trays, pop into baggies and enjoy one or two at a time with pasta, etc. I'm oil free so I don't use oil in almost anything because not healthy and there's alternative ways to get the same texture and taste. Love your show because of the variety of recipes you fix. Thanks for being out there and don't change because you're charming, funny and informative all at the same time!

@The_Healthy_Habits_Hub Жыл бұрын

Great advises. Great video. I am a big fan of sauces and looks just amazing. Will definitely have a go. Thaanks ❤❤❤

@whybrch 11 ай бұрын

I can't believe this one doesn"t have more views, it's such a great video! Easily one of your best. Thank you so much

@jackiecuba3414 Жыл бұрын

Your queso is something I make very often. It's so versatile and delicious! My favorite way to enjoy it is in your chickpea quesadilla. Also love it in a breakfast tofu burrito or in sandwiches. I will def be trying your tzatziki and pesto soon. Thank you for another awesome video, Nisha! 🙂

@SandyL9316 Жыл бұрын

Oh, I needed this. Thank you so much!

@som1 Жыл бұрын

Amazing cannot wait to try this.

@madamecurious Жыл бұрын

Just what I needed!!😋 thank you 💚

@liesjebeverly Жыл бұрын

Would love more recipes without oil please!

@caitlinh8613 Жыл бұрын

Your queso recipe is my absolute favorite! I find it’s good on almost anything! Sometimes I’ll add BBQ sauce to it and it makes a great dressing on a southwest style salad 🤤

@emmelienbreeman7924 Жыл бұрын

I'm also obsessed with her queso and adding BBQ sauce sounds delicious! Definitely gonna try that, thanks for the tip!

@pattibullock3642 Жыл бұрын

so helpful !!! I am new to making my own sauces. TY !!! :)

@ChrissyChrissyChrissy333 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I love these recipes and the various ideas how to use them... this content was suuuper helpful!! :)

@judysoberanis5730 Жыл бұрын

Incredible! Thank you!!!!!

@kararaehsler3581 Жыл бұрын

Love your recipes!

@cnessa206 Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to try these!

@suzy1750 Жыл бұрын

Your cooking is next level...

@winterfoxx6363 4 ай бұрын

Finally made the beet hummous! I added Cayenne, substituted nutritional yeast + sunflower seeds for the tahini for a sesame seed allergy. Turned out so good! And so cute for our galentines day

@lisasturm2621 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video, Nisha! Definitely have to make those 😍❤

@rudyseidl7645 Жыл бұрын

This was amazing - thank you so much! I've made the beet hummus - it is unbelievable. I can't wait to make the others.☺

@Michelle7.17 Жыл бұрын

If you haven’t tried Culina yogurt… oh my goodness it’s the bomb diggity!

@RainbowPlantLife Жыл бұрын

It’s my absolute favorite! The BEST!

@nilam1214 Жыл бұрын

Where do you buy it?

@michelemicha4266 Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to making these, thanks!

@oxysoxos Жыл бұрын

The video I needed. Thank you! 🙂

@karenk3339 Жыл бұрын

Great sauces, thanks. Re beets, use a peeler to remove beet skins, and trim before putting in oven. Yes, on gloves. No need for oil if adding cover to dish to roast.

@vegan.enlightenment Жыл бұрын

So true about the sauces! :)

@barrbuff Жыл бұрын

Love those sauces!🥰🥰🥰

@helenasmith5686 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip about boiling chickpeas before blending!

@Tina-tz2cl Жыл бұрын

try blanching the basil, this helps the pesto stay green and fresh longer :) great content Nisha as always

@RainbowPlantLife Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tina! Love that tip!

@tabimimja7672 Жыл бұрын

Great concept with the sauces! I would love to see a part 2 with pasta and Buddha bowl sauces 😊

@lizintas8396 Жыл бұрын

that vegan queso is sublime :D thankyou

@gunjantoora863 Жыл бұрын

I was sooooo waiting for this video!!!

@12manushi Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Very helpful.

@rachelleo8881 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous ideas….. 👍🏼👍🏼

@andrejmucic5003 Жыл бұрын

great idea!

@hausofhanna5254 Жыл бұрын

this is one of the most visually pleasing food videos i've seen on yt ever

@RainbowPlantLife Жыл бұрын

That’s so nice to hear ☺️

@homemakingwithdenise Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, everything looked so good. I will try the sauces and let you know how it turns out.

@SageRosemaryTime Жыл бұрын

I'm impressed out of my wits. No wonder I liked and subscribed. So healthy and pretty and practical - and the sauces are great too. Kidding. I really needed these for health , convenience, color and flavor. I'm going to try many variations now i have something to start with . 😋😍🙂

@alexavasquez1992 Жыл бұрын

Bruh this girl's a genius

@MrRKWRIGHT Жыл бұрын

Good Sunday morning Rainbow Plant Life. Excellent video. I'm glad to see you're doing well - fit and fantastic. . Everything looks absolutely delicious. Thanks for sharing your simple hack for easier plant based meals. I'm happy to report that thanks to your recommendations for healthy eating, I'm on my way to meeting my weight loss goals for 2023!! 😊😊👍👍

@RainbowPlantLife Жыл бұрын

Hi Richard, glad to hear you’re enjoying more plant based meals and feeling great!

@MrRKWRIGHT Жыл бұрын

@@RainbowPlantLife Absolutely!!!. 👍👍

@swetha2244 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the wonderful video, I did pesto with some chickweed that grew in my yard, it was delicious.

@jenniferbogartz4924 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@willd6215 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous looking food right there and superbly made video

@svenpanakkaparambil88 Жыл бұрын

Great Recipies❤

@cgeorge6250 Жыл бұрын

Hello new to channel. Just getting started to learn about vegan cooking. We are in our 60's. Working on eating meatless. For physical and mental health. I have enjoyed your cooking and instructions. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

@priyavisweswaran5573 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@shelbymuir9724 Жыл бұрын

Wow!! Those beets dyed your gloves so perfectly and evenly 😄

@Cindy-ni6lb Жыл бұрын

Love this video and the great vegan recipes! Thank you!

@florentinalestaru7273 Жыл бұрын

🥰🥰🥰 thaaaaaaaank you!! ❤❤❤

@georgeorwell9503 10 ай бұрын

Pesto is : 2 big bunchs of basil (1 large salad bowl) , 1 full gallic head, 1 tbs pine nuts, 6 tbs of olive oil. Keep in sealed jar, add olive ail above to keep out of air, in the fridge for weeks. Add olive oil above after each serving. Add 1 tbs of this pesto to your dish for intense flavors.

@Michelleamicheal Жыл бұрын

I make my own yogurt using the recipe from Jill at Whole Foods Plant Based. So easy and wholesome. I also put pesto on roasted vegetable sandwiches

@cynthiasmith2334 Жыл бұрын

I'm eating the beet hummus with some crackers right now, and it's so pretty! I just keep staring at it every time I'm about to take a bite. I also tried it with a grain bowl, and it was delicious.

@pagirl913. Жыл бұрын

I agree it is the best vegan queso I’ve ever made. In fact it’s the best queso EVER! 🙌🏼

@RainbowPlantLife Жыл бұрын

☺️ so happy you love the queso, Linda!

@DebraFlower Жыл бұрын

Great ideas

@tatianadimitriadou1818 Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏾

@nonewherelistens1906 Жыл бұрын

Excellent. Sauces make the meal.

@LukeDwellington Жыл бұрын

OMG! Where have you been all my life?? Im making all the stuff... right now. A flower for you .🌻

@tmnprlsaicntr Жыл бұрын

Innovative, cute & invigorating!

@lachileritalachilerita4381 Жыл бұрын

I agree!

@nsmith4155 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks

@tammyhengst8773 Жыл бұрын

These look AMAZING~! Thanks muchly`! :)

@KiKiQuiQuiKiKi Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the yoghurt recommendations-so hard to find a palatable one that isn’t sweet ot coconutty! 🥥

@VeganTKDMaster Жыл бұрын

These all look so good! I like to put vegan nacho cheese sauce on my basic beans and greens, and I think your queso would be great with beans and greens made with black beans, Yum!

@mcd5478 Жыл бұрын

Excellent, helpful video!! 🔥🔥 Sauces with recipe ideas - perfect❣️ 🔥🔥 I feel like I always need something “saucy” on my food so it’s not so dry 🤷🏼‍♀️😅

@suzannemccabe386 Жыл бұрын

I love sauces they do take foods to another level especially sometimes boring veggies

@user-yf4sm9ql9w Жыл бұрын

by far the hardest part of fasting is the boredom. If you've never done a multiday fast, you have no idea the enormous amount of your daily time is spent thinking about, preparing, or eating food. Depending on your lifestyle, it can be really hard to fill all that extra free time. If you want a fast to be easy, start it when you are very busy