Budget Vegan Meals (That Are Still Delicious)
Recipe Overview
Overview
In this video, Sarah shares a delightful array of budget-friendly vegan meals that are both satisfying and easy to prepare. Starting with breakfast tacos, she combines crispy air-fried potatoes with a flavorful tofu scramble, showcasing how simple ingredients can create a hearty meal. The addition of homemade hot sauce adds a delightful kick, making these tacos a perfect start to the day.
Next, Sarah demonstrates how to make homemade pita bread, which is surprisingly easy and requires minimal ingredients. This versatile bread can be used in various dishes, and she even turns some leftover pita into crunchy croutons for a refreshing salad. The salad features a mix of fresh vegetables, dressed simply with hummus and a splash of chili paste for added flavor.
For dinner, Sarah prepares a garlic eggplant stir-fry that highlights the deliciousness of eggplant without the need for excessive oil. By steaming the eggplant and using a flavorful stir-fry sauce, she creates a dish that’s both healthy and satisfying. This recipe is a great reminder of how cooking techniques can transform humble ingredients into something extraordinary.
Finally, Sarah wraps up with a nostalgic chocolate cake, known as wacky cake, which is vegan-friendly and perfect for those looking for a sweet treat without the fuss of traditional baking. This cake is not only delicious but also a great way to use simple pantry staples. Overall, this video is a treasure trove of budget-friendly vegan recipes that inspire creativity in the kitchen.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Peel and cube russet potatoes, soak in cool water, then drain and pat dry.
Tip: Soak potatoes in cool water to rinse off extra starch for better crisping.
Toss potatoes with olive oil, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika.
Place potatoes in air fryer at 400°F until golden brown and crispy.
Tip: Boil potatoes before air frying for better texture, but small cuts may not need it.
Whip up a tofu scramble with extra firm tofu, spices, and nutritional yeast.
Tip: Use mushroom umami seasoning for added flavor in tofu scrambles.
Heat corn tortillas on the stove.
Heat refried vegetarian beans from a can.
Assemble tacos with air fryer potatoes, tofu scramble, lettuce, and hot sauce.
Tip: Breakfast tacos or burritos are great vegan meal prep options.
Mix flour, sugar, salt, water, and olive oil to make pita dough.
Tip: Let dough rest to relax gluten for easier rolling.
Knead the dough for a few minutes, then let it rise in an oiled bowl.
Tip: Allow rolled out dough to rest to help it puff up in the oven.
Tip: Pita cooks quickly; keep an eye on it to avoid burning.
Shape dough into balls and let rest for 10 minutes.
Preheat oven to 475°F and bake pita until cooked.
Tip: Use a splash of water to thin out hummus for a salad dressing.
Dice cucumber and tomato, mince onion, and dress with olive oil, salt, pepper, parsley, red wine vinegar, and lemon juice.
Soak sliced eggplant in salted water to draw out bitterness.
Thin store-bought hummus with water and add chili paste.
Toss lettuce with hummus dressing and add cucumber salad and pita croutons.
Mix brown sugar, vegan oyster sauce, soy sauce, and cornstarch for stir-fry sauce.
Stir-fry sambal chili paste with scallions and garlic-ginger paste.
Fold steamed eggplant and shiitake mushrooms into the stir-fry sauce.
Tip: Drizzle sesame oil at the end of cooking to avoid bitterness.
Prepare a vegan chocolate cake using vinegar and baking soda.
Layer cake with chocolate coconut whipped cream and simple frosting.
Tip: Chocolate cake tastes better after a day or two as it absorbs moisture from frosting.
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Soaking potatoes in cold water helps to remove excess starch, resulting in crispier fries.
- •Tofu scramble can be flavored with various spices, making it a versatile breakfast option.
- •Homemade pita bread is simple to make with just a few ingredients and can be used in various dishes.
- •Eggplant can be soaked in salted water to reduce bitterness before cooking.
