5-Minute Vegan Lunch Ideas (I timed them!)

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Key Moments
00:00 Introduction
00:12 Meal #1: Edamame Rice Bowl
02:43 Meal #2: Chickpea Salad Sandwich
04:53 Meal #3: Kitchen Sink Salad
07:02 Meal #4: Teriyaki Tofu Stuffed Pita

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@akankshamaddi3036 Жыл бұрын

I so appreciate the fact that these are ACTUALLY quick and aren't just quick provided you cut 15 veggies first LOL

@RainbowPlantLife Жыл бұрын

Lol yes! Sometimes you gotta just use the pre-chopped veggies!

@jessicahedrick854 Жыл бұрын

I'm not even vegan, but I absolutely love your recipes! I wish non-vegans were more open to vegan options... Good food is good food!!!! Great work and thank you!

@RainbowPlantLife Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy my recipes so much! Thank you Jessica!

@trashAndNoStar Жыл бұрын

Saame, I'm an omnivore who eats plant-based a lot, love PUL's recipes!

@thecheshire5762 Жыл бұрын

Same with me

@kerry8461 Жыл бұрын

@@calisongbird I think she means Pick Up Limes, another fantastic channel

@cgt6497 Жыл бұрын

I always make more rice, beans, lentils, etc.than I need and then cool in the fridge and freeze it. That way you don't need to spend so much extra for pre-made items. It's SO much cheaper to cook from scratch - and you'll avoid all the plastic that comes with pre-made foods.

@pbwithjeremy Жыл бұрын

The savings on cooking your own grains/beans is REAL

@sue_m Жыл бұрын

I second this motion!

@tarren452 Жыл бұрын

100%! As soon as I saw the box I thought aha, I could do that myself, great idea!

@ladywytch129 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely! I don't mind occasionally paying for convenience, but overall doing it yourself is significantly cheaper.

@leahpruner4410 Жыл бұрын

I can’t find frozen rice where I live, so I cook a batch, freeze it on a baking sheet, then transfer it to a freezer bag-I imagine it tastes as good as the store bought frozen rice and it’s cheaper than buying the microwave rice packets.

@erykasr1 Жыл бұрын

That is a great hack. I'll have to remember that next time I'm prepping

@TheJillianJiggss Жыл бұрын

also healthier!

@SmileforaSecond Жыл бұрын

“Or if you are one of those people that pretends to have a gluten intolerance so you don’t have to eat carbs.” I laughed so hard when you said this because it’s so true!

@360shadowmoon Жыл бұрын

I do this because I don't like most carbs lol

@EmmaRayne Жыл бұрын

Me too! hahahaha

@pendlera2959 12 күн бұрын

There's no gluten in sugar, potatoes, rice, or corn, so I don't see how pretending to have gluten intolerance will protect you from carbs.

@Harpsoup Жыл бұрын

I so appreciate the reality check on these types of videos! To make a five minute meal essentially requires prepared/prechopped/precooked ingredients. Thank you for not lying, you showed some delicious Ideas! I’m always on a super tight budget, I can’t usually get those prepared luxuries. BUT I have a weak immune system and get sick often, all these little tips and ideas will really help me when I’m down.

@nikkimata9245 Ай бұрын

Yas! You don’t need to apologize about the way you eat. That’s reality and it’s okay! We love your vegan recipes! Thank you for sharing them with us!! 🔥💕

@cherylahia8982 Жыл бұрын

I’m recovering from surgery and cannot stand to cook for long periods. I’ve been using the same rice bowl with frozen rice, frozen microwaveable veggie, edamame, and a jarred sauce or salsa ALOT this last month. So happy to see you include your version and I look forward to trying your almond butter sauce.

@David_Robert_1 Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 How are you doing today ??

@Sarah-un3vk Жыл бұрын

PERFECT timing! Kids are going back to school this week. I'll make the chickpea sandwiches for them and the rest for me and hubby!

@RainbowPlantLife Жыл бұрын

Haha I like that ratio of meals for kids vs. meals for adults 😜

@Benni777 Жыл бұрын

Yes! I’m going back to college next weekend online, so these are perfect for me too! ☺️

@lisapotts9745 Жыл бұрын

I was running out of ideas for my daughters school lunches, these are great 😊

@hockinghillsalive3624 Жыл бұрын

😳 OKAY. SO, I REALLY appreciate this video. It's okay with me that you use some precooked, store bought items, because as a single person living alone, with a crazy laborious job, working 5x nights weekly, THESE are the exact types of filling, delicious, and appetizing meals I crave and NEED! Thank you!

@hannahlinton16 Жыл бұрын

Would love to see more of these quick meal ideas from you ❤️

@RainbowPlantLife Жыл бұрын

Definitely check out my video from a couple weeks ago - my 20 minute dinner formula :)

@monicapereira4567 Жыл бұрын

I am not Vegan! However, I love watching food cooking videos. I came across your channel a few months ago. I am now unconsciously cooking vegan for breakfast and lunch with some evenings vegan too. I love your recipes! It is a great way to get people into the great food that is vegan.

@RelaxAndSmokeMeth Жыл бұрын

her chickpea quesadillas are amazing

@Alina_Schmidt Жыл бұрын

@@RelaxAndSmokeMeth Yeah! That was the recepie that reconciled me with cheese when becoming vegan. And a lot of other recepies on the blog are worth a try too.

@sarahshealthyrecipes Жыл бұрын

I love how you highlight the Fats, Protein, and healthy Carbs! Gorgeous food as always :)

@tarynbeck6759 10 ай бұрын

I am in love with that Chili Crisp sauce Nisha used. If anyone hasn’t tried it yet, you should give it a try. They sell it at my Walmart so it’s easy to find. I have been adding it to everything including my tahini sauces and the flavor goes well with everything.

@robinesak7819 Жыл бұрын

I LOVED this episode! Thanks for this. An episode showing some of your favorite shortcut foods would be awesome!

@RainbowPlantLife Жыл бұрын

Hi Robin, so happy you enjoyed this video! That’s a great suggestion too!

@lizcoyle4168 Жыл бұрын

You are blessing us with so much vegan goodness. QUEEN!

@RainbowPlantLife Жыл бұрын

🥰 honored! Thank you Liz!

@lkope0903 Жыл бұрын

Super appreciate a video like this! I am like you and love spending some time in the kitchen, but some days with work and stress…. You just need to take advantage of convenience and it’s nice to know that you get a good amount of nutrition and tastes good!

@RainbowPlantLife Жыл бұрын

Totally! I’m glad this was helpful for you!

@Nicole-hj4be Жыл бұрын

I love when you do these! It’s always great to spend time cooking a meal, but these are perfect for a busy work week. I also love how you explain the purpose of each ingredient, super helpful! And your humor cracks me up 🙂

@RainbowPlantLife Жыл бұрын

Aww thanks Nicole ☺ I'm so happy you enjoy all of those things!

@brennaag Жыл бұрын

I’m not vegan, I really enjoy your recipes. The tofu scramble was incredible- my whole family who are also not vegan loved it! Can’t wait to try these!

@vickicrews5883 Ай бұрын

Thank you for the free recipes. I’m looking forward to trying them all.

@MonicaAndLulu Жыл бұрын

Loved this video and would love more of these 5 min ideas :) I’m learning to embrace shortcuts like microwave rice and pre-cut veggies on work days and it’s been great.

@YEUNGMANCOOKING Жыл бұрын

Superb Nisha, I had an amazing Thyme watching this 😎

@RainbowPlantLife Жыл бұрын

You flatter me, Wil! Thank you!

@mariapaularubianoa.6890 Жыл бұрын

U guys are my favorite vegan creators on this platform 😭🥺🥺

@Alina_Schmidt Жыл бұрын

I like Thyme 💚

@smartin2825 Жыл бұрын

Just watched this for the 2nd time, as I ate my super-delicious Chickpea Salad sandwich made from the 2nd recipe in this video. It’s going to be our go-to lunch sandwich with our favorite sourdough bread. My husband came in as I watched this for the 1st time last night, and he said, “all of those look good, can we have ‘em?” Os, I asked him to pick two to start, so, thanks to you, we have lunch today, and Spicy Edamame Rice Bowl for dinner tomorrow. Your videos, recipes and IP cookbook turned us omnivores happily, healthfully, and gratefully vegan. Thank you!

@sebeckley Жыл бұрын

You can also buy shelf-stable precooked rice. It's next to the regular rice in the store. It cooks in 90 seconds.

@annalavoie9535 4 ай бұрын

I just made your chickpea salad and it came together so fast and is REALLY tasty! My food processor is in storage so I just used a potato masher and it might have gone faster than if I'd had to clean the processor. Didn't have relish so I just chopped up a dill pickle spear. Didn't have dijon mustard but had a bourbon molasses mustard to use instead. Again I say, it turned out REALLY tasty!! Thanks so much for sharing actually fast recipes!

@presentlycrescent Жыл бұрын

I just started working full time and I realized that I needed to change my monthly meal plan. Almost everything I would usually eat is one of your recipes (the breakfast burritos and the cauliflower curry are some of my favorites - plus the cauliflower soup with pan bread I found on KZfaq is so yummy and warming) but some of them just take too long given my new schedule so I came here to look for some things to swap out and these all look incredible! I look forward to incorporating these recipes into my meal plan for ease of access

@comom2055 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for these!!! I can’t wait to try them all! I just started a new job and I’m starving when I get home and need something FAST!

@dibamoca9885 Жыл бұрын

💜 love her honesty!

@vanessastannett5702 Жыл бұрын

This was perfect for work lunches! I'm really at a food block and this was just the cure!

@RainbowPlantLife Жыл бұрын

So glad the timing was just right!

@lindawicker7138 Жыл бұрын

Having the rice bowl for lunch it's so yummy. Topped with peanuts and cilantro

@RainbowPlantLife Жыл бұрын

So happy to hear you’re enjoying it! Cilantro is such a great topping!

@embodyinggrace8321 Жыл бұрын

I love how you said "as much as you want or as much as your body needs" - that language needs to be more widespread! Sometimes we need more than we want

@joyfulparadise Жыл бұрын

I tried the chickpea tuna and served it to my husband on a sandwhich and he thought he was eating tuna! I was floored by how this turned out. Just like tuna! Im new to your channel but am falling in love with ur receipes. Im not vegan but am leaning that direction because it seems so do-able, healthier, and still be delicious and pack a bunch of flavor. It makes me feel like I wont miss out at all. Thanks so much for inspiring me to go this route. Btw, i love the quality of your videos. No wasted time. Its go go go. Love it. ❤

@megancanflyy123 Жыл бұрын

i like to make that tahini dressing with ranch seasoning (dill, parsley, chives, onion powder, garlic powder) and it’s AMAZINGGG

@RillaG Жыл бұрын

I make a version of the chickpea salad with finely diced red onion & celery, dill relish, vegan mayo, spicy smoked paprika, roasted garlic powder, salt & pepper. Yum!

@LoveCrumb Жыл бұрын

I need more recipes like this in my life. I used to have more time & the ability to cook more complicated foods, but my chronic health issues have made that impossible as of this year. I so appreciate Rainbow Plant Life actually making these recipes quick to make using accessible shortcuts AND they're high in protein. I can't believe I've been missing edamame all my life- I've completely overlooked it but now I'm going to try it as an add-in for protein in more recipes. I'm excited to try the rest!

@madisonmcdonald445 Жыл бұрын

I'm so excited to make these! My meal prep game has definitely leveled up since watching your videos. Thank you!!!

@debbiepalmer1094 Жыл бұрын

Every time I cook rice or quinoa I make a load extra and freeze it in souper cubes so I always have home cooked frozen grains in the freezer, such a time saver. Recipes look delish, thanks!! Your hair looks lovely by the way. xx

@GS-lq2is Жыл бұрын

What’s a souper cube?

@killiano.4783 Жыл бұрын

@@GS-lq2is ice cube trays but bigger because they’re made to freeze individual portions of soup

@GS-lq2is Жыл бұрын

@@killiano.4783 Cool, thanks!

@debbiepalmer1094 Жыл бұрын

Then you can pop it out of the souper cube and store it in bags in your freezer so it takes up less room and you can use your cubes for something else.

@greciaequihua1415 Жыл бұрын

Made the edamame bowl and kitchen salad, since I had everything on hand and they are delicious!! So much love for you and everything you put into these videos! ♥️ Thanks Nisha!

@barida1712 Жыл бұрын

I find your channel so helpful!! Thank you so much for spreading you knowledge with others💞

@Jazzy232Fizzle Жыл бұрын

I honestly can’t express how much I love your page and your recipes. And the PDFs? Seriously next level!! 😍

@lazr47 Жыл бұрын

These recipes all look amazingly delicious, I will try them all!

@RainbowPlantLife Жыл бұрын

Yay! Love to hear that :)

@calliebolstad1345 7 ай бұрын

Great ideas! Also, YES to salt and pepper in salad. I think many people don’t think of that in salad, but it can make all the difference!!

@mercurivale17 Жыл бұрын

Everything looks so delicious Nisha! Well done! Even without the shortcuts, these dishes are so easy to replicate! Can't wait to try them!

@ceciliaquinonez352 Жыл бұрын

Everything looks so delicious 😋

@t.k.3895 Жыл бұрын

Perfect. I’m very glad I have found your channel. The color, the variety combo. The combinations are great and helping me help my family add more vegetables to our diet.

@Sunfrogg Жыл бұрын

I just ate the Chickpea Salad Sandwich. I followed the recipe exactly and added some left over pickled beets from a different recipe just to get rid of them. They added a surprise sweetness here and there. Very good sandwich!

@tendercare Жыл бұрын

Love that these are truly quick! Thank you for sharing!!

@christinaolin1436 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for these ideas! I love making all of your recipes but with my crazy schedule coming up I’ve been trying to think of quicker lunch ideas. These are great!

@jessicagranzeau8840 Жыл бұрын

We’ve got a busy week this week and each of these are in my meal plan. Perfect timing!

@mainman127 Жыл бұрын

I freaking love this channel 😊

@RainbowPlantLife Жыл бұрын

🥰 thank you!

@elladadavtyan836 Жыл бұрын

I always love your recipes. You're amazing!

@chibivampiregirl Жыл бұрын

chickpea salad is one of my FAVOURITE lunches!! im in a caloric deficit right now so having satisfying, filling meals is essential to make sure I don't snack, and this absolutely does the trick!!! ty for the recipes!

@melissadoner933 Жыл бұрын

You are so creative and just love watching your videos. Excited to try these recipes!

@lcrowley4667 Жыл бұрын

Love! Thank you for the dressings AND actual salad recipes... I tend to make the same salads, you know, stick with what I know. I look forward to trying these recipes.

@Sarah_Apgar Жыл бұрын

Omg thank you!!! I just started a new WFH job and I was looking for quick recipes to make during my lunch break.

@codyraschella5133 Жыл бұрын

Tried the rice bowl and the chickpea salad sandwich this week and they 👏🏻 are 👏🏻 so 👏🏻 delicious 🤤. Thank you so much for these. They’ve really spiced up my lunches and the fact that they are so quick to make is the cherry on top. All of your recipes are alway so good!

@klimtkahlo Жыл бұрын

These are just what I needed!!! Thank you lovely human!!! 💛☀️🌈🥦🍎🍋🧄🧅

@steamyvegan Жыл бұрын

Mmmmm, edamame rice bowls are my favourite! Will definitely try out this version. Great vid!

@RainbowPlantLife Жыл бұрын

perfect 🤩 thank you!

@jeannenabozny5675 Жыл бұрын

Improvised the recipe and did quiche today from your book. Put it all in one pot lowered it into the main pot of water and followed cook time. Came out fabulous.

@noodledoo1234 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful options!! Loved this video!

@somegirlontheinterwebs Жыл бұрын

Everything looks amazing thank you for some good work lunch ideas!!!

@potatospud9365 Жыл бұрын

Starting my full time job soon now that i'm done with college. This came just in time! Thank you so much!

@honey4clover Жыл бұрын

Love the ideas and how customizable they are💚 can’t wait to try them out😋

@RainbowPlantLife Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to hear what you think :)

@yp1977 Жыл бұрын

Vow very unique recipes …I have not seen combination of all these ingredients before.… very smart ideas…I’m going to try them

@sarahwarner8431 Жыл бұрын

Loved seeing this! We made the same chickpea salad sandwiches and chickpea salad lettuce cups a few times a week! The only difference is my toddlers use a potato masher to make it. I totally recommend this method because it even makes cleanup easier. Thanks for all the incredible recipes!

@essycooks Жыл бұрын

All of these recipes looks delicious! I make something similar to the chickpea salad wrap, but next time I'm going to try your recipe 💗

@jamiecee4960 Жыл бұрын

Those lunch ideas look so yummy.

@magadiendor Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your recipes and you simple and friendly approach!

@RainbowPlantLife Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much ☺

@goalkeep8 Жыл бұрын

This is so helpful!! I’m someone who’s JUST started being vegan (for health benefits) and I really needed meal ideas that are easy to make and quick

@karenfaircloth3335 Жыл бұрын

That chickpea salad looks so good!!!! I'm going to try it soon. I've been looking for a simple recipe that doesn't involve onions or celery!!! Love all your recipes 😍

@LogansInnerChef Жыл бұрын

These all look great, trying to decide which one to try first!

@RainbowPlantLife Жыл бұрын

That’s probably the toughest choice!

@faithrafter2063 Жыл бұрын

Love your channel and recipes are divine! Non vegan but trying more vegetarian/ vegan foods 🌱

@jess7722 Жыл бұрын

These look so delicious, I want to try them all

@mmc1086 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the free pdf guide!!

@adnaloy9025 Жыл бұрын

Yum, thank you for sharing! The quick sauces are great! 🙂

@jenniferscott4900 Жыл бұрын

The chick pea salad sounds yummy 😋 I'm going to have to try it

@eudoraevans3340 Жыл бұрын

Someone got some bronze GLOW going on in this video! 🥰❤️ You look so good. And the flavors look so good!

@stuartdennis8506 Жыл бұрын

These are brilliant

@hannahwhite9729 Жыл бұрын

I loved this!! I really needed this video, lunches have become grab whatever I see first lunches.

@yamarblackburn5642 Жыл бұрын

There’s always room for a fresh salad in five minutes delicious😊 thank you for ebook

@RainbowPlantLife Жыл бұрын

Yes, totally! You're most welcome, Yamar!

@beatrizneves304Youtube Жыл бұрын

The 3 rd lunch was my favourite

@gracemunroe Жыл бұрын

I've watched this video four times now because it's so fun, love the 'freever' comment, lol.

@annamcnally582 Жыл бұрын

Great lunch ideas. Thank you for the PDF.

@jwmcneelyIII Жыл бұрын

This is just the video I needed this week!!!

@xiamei704 Жыл бұрын

Chickpea salad sandwich is my go to staple when I can't find anything else to make and I don't want to cook. But I can't believe I've never thought to use a blender. 🤦🏻‍♀️

@juhnetteable Жыл бұрын

Loved this!

@reva510 Жыл бұрын

These all look delicious!! 😍

@Ebilscouty Жыл бұрын

Made the rice bowl (with noodles lol because that’s all I had) and it was so yummy. The sauce is simple to make but really flavourful and I feel like it would taste great with other veggies too.

@danidreamy Жыл бұрын

These look delicious!

@genehayes Жыл бұрын

Can't wait to try these! Thank you!!

@RainbowPlantLife Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome :) hope you’ll enjoy them, Gene!

@ironrose888 Жыл бұрын

Lots of great ideas and I really need the dressings and sauce recipes 😃

@jahninapamintuan1849 Жыл бұрын

Always amazing!

@jessicamerci5858 Жыл бұрын

Bless you so so so much. ♥️♥️♥️ this is wonderful.

@RainbowPlantLife Жыл бұрын

So happy it’s helpful for you!

@daniellejordan4551 Жыл бұрын

I was in dire need of inspiration for my lunches this week and this just hits the spot. I'm not vegan, but I love your channel for helping me incorporate as many veggies as possible.

@RainbowPlantLife Жыл бұрын

I'm very excited to hear that, Danielle!

@daniellejordan4551 Жыл бұрын

@@RainbowPlantLife update! I made the rice bowl and the salad for my lunch this week and I cant wait to eat. Thank you so much Nisha!