meals for one
A Week Of Comfort Meals. (easy, Vegan & Satisfying)
A Week Of Comfort Meals. (easy, Vegan & Satisfying)
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Here’s some comfy, (more or less) nourishing plant based meals I cooked for myself and my friends this week! This video doesn’t count everything I ate, just whenever I did some actual cooking, that’s when I whipped out my camera. So more of a chill recipe vlog. Lmk if you end up recreating anything!
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intro 0:00
Ingredients & Notes
#1 Vegan Puttanesca Pasta 0:43
generous pinch of salt for the pasta water
120g pasta of choice (4,2 oz)
2 cloves garlic
2 shallots (or 1 bigger onion)
1 handful olives of choice, no stone
optional – 1 tsp capers (added to the onion etc)
3-6 tbsp dehydrated soy granules
2 tbsp olive oil
150g – 200g (1 cup – 1 ½ cups) cherry tomatoes
1 sheet nori, ripped to bits
1 tsp miso paste
optional – 1 splash of white wine (added to the miso, nori)
chili flakes, to taste (i did 1 dash)
salt, pepper to taste
125ml (120g) pasta water (or regular water plus 1 tsp cornstarch, mixed well before added to the skillet)
optional – fresh herbs, sesame seeds for serving
→ 1 large serving, 2 small ones
#2 Basic yet Fancy Oats 2:25
½ cup (50g) oats
pinch of salt
dash of cinnamon
¾ cup (180ml) non dairy milk
1-2 tbsp semi-sweet choc chips
pinch of flakey sea salt
½ tsp – 1 tsp olive oil (start w ½, mix it into the oats and choc, see if u want more)
→ serves 1
(obvs add fruit if u want, but i like the plain version a lot!)
#3 Vegan Shakshuka 3:19
1 red bell pepper
1-2 cloves garlic
1 onion
olive oil for the pot
¼ tsp paprika, or more to taste
¼ tsp cumin, or more to taste
780g chopped tomatoes (28oz)
1-2 tsp agave syrup
salt to taste
for the tofu mix:
200g firm tofu (7oz)
1 tsp white wine vinegar
generous pinch of salt
optional – 1 dash kala namak, ¼ tsp turmeric
80ml non dairy milk (⅓ cup)
You might have to scrape down the sides a few times, blend until (more or less) smooth!
→ serve w toasted bread, vegan feta, fresh herbs
→ serves 2
inspired by: https://jessicainthekitchen.com/vegan-shakshuka/
#4 Miso Dumpling Soup 5:00
1-2 spring onions
½ vegetable broth cube (or ⅔ tsp veg broth powder)
1 tsp agave syrup
2 tsp white wine vinegar
2 ½ cups water (625ml), more if needed
2 tsp white miso paste
~½ cup frozen edamame (75g)
1 serving frozen dumplings of choice
1 pak choi, chopped
sesame seeds, cilantro for serving
→ serves 1
#5 Fluffy Savory Pancakes 6:17
4 mini sausages or 2 bigger ones (vegan duh)
1 small pak choi, chopped
vegetable oil for the pan
½ cup water (80ml)
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
2 ½ tbsp unsweetened apple sauce
½ cup plus 2 tbsp flour (80g)
¼ tsp salt
optional – 1-2 tbsp vg parmesan or nutritional yeast
2 tsp baking powder
serve w hot sauce, hummus, fresh herbs
→ serves 1
#6 Miso Soup – Noodle Version 7:50
1-2 spring onions
½ vegetable broth cube (or ⅔ tsp veg broth powder)
1 tsp agave syrup
2 tsp white wine vinegar
2 ½ cups water (625ml), more if needed
2 tsp white miso paste
~½ cup frozen edamame (75g)
1 serving glass noodles of choice
1 pak choi, chopped
sesame seeds, cilantro for serving
#7 Savory Hand Pies 8:56
for the dough:
2 1/2 cups (300 grams) flour, plus if needed 1-2 tbsp more flour for surface
1 1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tbsp sugar
¾ cup (170 grams) cold vegan butter, cubed
3-5 tbsp ice water, added 1-2 tbsp at a time
OR: 1 sheet of store bought pie crust (or even pizza dough)
for the filling:
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained (420g)
1 cup (250ml) store bought pizza/pasta sauce , 1 tbsp per pie
1-2 handfuls vegan cheese, ~1 tbsp per pie
optional: 1 tbsp oat milk to brush on top of the pies before baking!
→ yields 15-20 pies, depending on size (cut out circles that are 10- 15 cm 4 – 6 inch in diameter)
MUSIC –
INTRO: https://open.spotify.com/track/1ZRqmyOwZAwBYgMcOcAlQh?si=967b87a322b147bf
Trees and Lucy:
NoisePlug: https://soundcloud.com/lover-man-768026801/dawn
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Everything I Cook In A Week. (vegan Meals For One)
Everything I Cook In A Week. (vegan Meals For One)
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WHAT IS UP! Here’s another week of vegan food. This week was a mix of lazy and busy days, so there is huge variety to these meals and recipes. ????????????
It’s everything I cook from simple breakfasts, quick lunches and cozy dinners for one! We’re also baking a blueberry crumble cake at some point, and I was on TV??? There is so much going on in this video haha. Enjoy!
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INGREDIENTS & NOTES
#1 Tomato Hummus Toast
1 large handful cherry tomatoes, roughly chopped
a lil oil for the pan
salt, pepper to taste
hummus
2-3 slices of bread
fresh chives
→ serves 1
#2 Homemade Salty Popcorn
1 tbsp coconut oil
1⁄4 cup (32g) popcorn kernels
generous pinch of salt
→ serves 2
#3 Mango Oat Green Smoothie
~ 1 cup frozen mango (150g)
2 handfuls spinach
2 tbsp oats
non dairy milk (about ½ cup 125ml)
a splash of water to adjust consistency
optional: 1-2 soft dates plus 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
→ serves 1
#4 Matcha Oatmeal
½ cup quick cooking oats (45g)
pinch of salt
¼ tsp cinnamon
⅔ tsp matcha powder
¾ cup water (180ml)
1-2 tbsp chocolate chips
1 handful frozen berries
→ serves 1
#5 Zucchini Rice Bowl
1 zucchini
1 handful tomatoes
1 tbsp veg oil
1 ½ tbsp tomato paste
2-3 tbsp vegan kimchi
1 handful fresh baby spinach
1 tsp soy sauce
1 drizzle sesame oil
½ tsp agave syrup
1/3 cup frozen peas
1 serving of cooked rice
sesame seeds for serving
→ serves 1
#6 Mango Chia Pudding
⅓ cup chia seeds (60g)
1 cup frozen mango (150g)
2-3 tsp agave or maple syrup (i skipped this)
pinch of salt (i also skipped this)
½ cup non dairy milk (125ml) (not mentioned but recommended)
1 cup (250ml) vanilla soy yogurt
optional: 1 tbsp vanilla protein powder
→ serves 2
also berries etc , extra yogurt for serving
#7 Blueberry Crumble Cake
2 tbsp ground flax seeds
1⁄2 cup (125ml) maple syrup
1⁄2 cup (125ml) non dairy milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
1⁄2 cup (135g) melted vegan
butter
2 1⁄4 cups (270g) all-purpose flour
1 1⁄2 cups (135g) quick-cooking oats
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
for the filling:
250g frozen blueberries (1 ⅔ cup)
5 tbsp sugar
1 tsp orange zest
1 tbsp flour
→ yields one 20cm/8inch baking pan
#8 Upgraded Pesto Pasta
for the tofu:
200g firm tofu (7oz)
1 tbsp flour
salt, pepper
a lil oil for the pan
1 serving pasta
1-2 heaping tbsp pesto
1-2 tbsp hummus
cherry tomatoes, sesame seeds
→ serves 1
#9 “Nutella” Stuffed Pancakes
60ml (1⁄4 cup) non-dairy milk*
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
3 tbsp applesauce (unsweetened)
1⁄2 tsp vanilla extract, optional
85g flour (⅔ cup plus 1 tsp)
21⁄2 tsp baking powder
pinch of salt
1 – 2 tbsp sugar
1-2 tsp coconut oil, sunflower seed or vg butter for frying**
5 tsp vegan nutella/choc spread of choice
→ yields around 5 small pancakes
#10 Cowboy Caviar (very eyeballed)
2 large handfuls cherry tomatoes, chopped
1 bell pepper
1 small red onion
1 avocado
½ can chickpeas
½ can black beans
1-2 handfuls baby spinach
2-3 tbsp roughly chopped cilantro
roasted sesame seeds
juice of 1/2 lime to 1 lime
1 drizzle sesame oil
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
salt to taste
½ tsp agave syrup
#11 Fave New Wrap
1 small red onion
1 green bell pepper
oil for pan
2-3 tbsp vegan kimchi
½ can chickpeas
½ can black beans
1 splash balsamic vinegar
1 tsp soy sauce
1-2 tsp ketchup
hummus
vegan chili mayo
spinach
sesame seeds
1-2 whole wheat tortillas
#12 Gochujang Noodles
1-2 spring onions
1-2 tbsp olive oil or vegan butter
1 tsp gochujang paste (or to taste, careful spicy)
2 tsp tomato paste
½ cup – 1 cup vegan cream (125ml-250ml)
1-2 tsp cornstarch dissolved in ¼ cup cold water (60ml)
1-2 ladles pasta water
1 tsp white wine vinegar
salt, pepper to taste
2-3 handfuls fresh spinach
70g-100g pasta of choice (or 1 serving)
→ serves 1
MUSIC by
INTRO: https://open.spotify.com/track/5q6Ue2SuMhMBxFPDP2VWXm?si=a77dd9a4a92f4a1b
https://www.youtube.com/@RafikiMusicc @kevenndarcy
Soft Eyez: https://soundcloud.com/fkn_beats/didyouwrong
Soho: https://soundcloud.com/soundsbysoho/sip-something-beat-tape
Studio Ghibli Cover: https://soundcloud.com/coreylarsonmusic
Randi (OUTRO) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQ_g–o-RNE
intro 0:00
day 1 0:08
day 2 3:10
day 3 5:03
day 4 6:55
day 5 9:48
day 6 11:05
day 7 14:10
Edited by Mina Rome, Patricia Toscano.
DISCLAIMER:
I am not a nutritionist or health professional of any kind. My videos are not to be used as diet advice but as a source of vegan recipe inspiration and (hopefully) entertainment.




