Friends, if you're looking for quick and easy vegan lunches that won't require much preparation, then check out this video! What an Instant Pot can do is amazing! I'm sharing some day saving meals that come together under 30 minutes.
Whether you're a student or a working person, these Instant Pot vegan lunches will come in handy. With simple ingredients and quick cooking time, you'll have healthy lunches ready in no time! Plus, they're perfect for when you don't have much time to cook.
Timestamps: 00:00 How did we get here 00:30 Mindblowing Lentil Stew 01:21 Nutrition Facts 02:32 Italian Stew - Minestrone, Super Easy 03:58 Nutrition Facts 04:10 Sweet Potato and Quinoa Stew 05:44 Nutrition Facts 05:52 Mealprep vs Intant Pot?
●●●●● INGREDIENTS ●● LENTIL STEW 1 TBSP COCONUT OIL 1 WHITE OR YELLOW ONION, DICED 2-3 GARLIC CLOVES, MINCED 1 RED BELL PEPPER, DICED 2 CANS DRAINED AND RINSED LENTILS 2 CUPS BROTH 1 TSP GROUND CUMIN 1 TSP SMOKED PAPRIKA 1/2 TSP CHILLI POWDER 1-2 CUPS WELL-WASHED CHOPPED KALE (BABY KALE IS AMAZING)
Serve with vegan sour cream for maximum satisfaction.
●● MINESTRONE 1 TBSP OLIVE OIL 2 CELERY STALKS, DICED 1 LARGE EGGPLANT, DICED 1 WHITE OR YELLOW ONION, DICED 2-3 GARLIC CLOVES, MINCED 500G DICED TOMATOES (box or can is OK) 2-3 CUPS BABY SPINACH OR KALE 4 CUPS OF BROTH 1 CAN KIDNEY BEANS 1 CAN BUTTER BEANS 1 BAY LEAF 1 TSP DRIED OREGANO (OR 2 SPRIGS FRESH) 1 CUP SMALL PASTA (I USED RISETTI) SALT to taste
●● SWEET POTATO STEW 1 TBSP OLIVE OIL 1 WHITE OR YELLOW ONION, DICED 2-3 GARLIC CLOVES, MINCED 1 TSP TURMERIC 1 TSP GROUND CUMIN 1 TSP SMOKED PAPRIKA 1 TSP ITALIAN HERBS OR OREGANO 1 CAN LITE COCONUT MILK 1-2 CUPS WELL-WASHED CHOPPED KALE (BABY KALE IS AMAZING) 3 TSP NEUTRAL VINEGAR (LIKE RICE VIGEGAR) OR LEMON JUICE - CAN BE ALSO SERVED AT A TABLE
●●●●● COOKING TIPS In many cases, fats are flavor carriers and different fat types are "local" to some geographies. For example, you could technically use olive or neutral oil in a lentil stew but it will take this dish from South Eastern to European direction. Play around with different fats and oils to create an effect that you want.
Instant pot gets HOT on a saute mode. I've discovered that you can turn off the saute mode while cooking - and it really helps to control the temperature.
In a minestrone, the bean mix, of course, offers protein and fiber but the mix itself is really up to you.
Massage your kale, so it becomes softer. Baby kale is amazing - if you haven't tried it, I do highly recommend you give it a go.
