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Published: January 15, 2026
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Today I’ve got 5 super quick, super easy and comforting vegan meal ideas to share with you! 10 min dumpling soup, fresh pistachio pasta, pizza tacos and more! They are mostly single - serving, low effort and so very cozy.
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intro 0:00
INGREDIENTS & NOTES
#1 Ten Minute Dumpling Soup 0:31
½ tbsp gochujang (korean chili paste) , or to taste
1 ½ cups vegetable broth (375ml)
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp white wine vinegar (or rice vinegar)
1-2 tsp chili crisp oil (lao gan ma)
½ cup coconut milk (125ml), full fat or light
if needed - pinch of salt to taste (depends on how salty your veg broth is)
2-3 tbsp vegan kimchi
1 small zucchini, cut into ribbons
100g firm tofu, cut into cubes (3.5oz)
8-10 frozen dumplings of choice (i went with spicy kimchi gyoza)
1 spring onion, chopped
sesame seeds for the top
→ serves 1
#2 Lemon Curry Tofu Wrap 3:22
200g firm tofu (7oz)
1 tbsp cornstarch
pinch of salt
1 tbsp veg oil for the pan
for the curry sauce:
1-2 shallots
2 cloves garlic
1 ½ tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp yellow curry paste
½ tsp lemon zest
juice of ½ lemon
spices of choice (for example 1-2 dashes bird’s eye chili, ground cumin, ground cloves)
1-2 tsp agave syrup or sugar
100ml water (⅓ cup plus 2 tbsp)
another splash of water or so to thin out the sauce as it’s cooking
handful of fresh coriander
handful of fresh spinach
2 flatbreads, pitas or tortilla wraps
for the yogurt sauce:
⅓ cup unsweetened plain soy yogurt (80ml)
2 tsp lemon juice
1-2 tsp olive oil
salt, pepper to taste
→ serves 1-2
#3 Pistachio Pasta 5:52
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ tbsp olive oil
1 medium zucchini, cut into ribbons
1 serving pasta of choice (90 - 100g = 3.2oz - 3.5oz)
1 handful pistachios, roasted and salted (save 1-2 tbsp for serving)
½ tsp lemon zest
1-2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, if needed more for serving
~ ½ cup pasta water (120ml)
2-3 tbsp vegan parmesan*, plus more for serving
salt, pepper to taste
*For DIY vegan parmesan blend:
¾ cup unsalted cashews, raw or roasted (115g)
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
→ serves 1
#4 Pizza Tacos 7:59
1 red onion, minced
200g oyster mushrooms* (7 oz)
veg oil for the pan
350ml your favorite store bought tomato sauce (~12 fluid oz)
~100g shredded cheese, vegan
5-6 small tortillas
serve with
steamed greens (topped with salt, sesame and lemon zest)
tomato salad/salsa mix SO GOOD (1 medium tomato, 1 small red onion, 1-2 tbsp fresh coriander - all finely minced - then mixed with 1 drizzle olive oil, vinegar or lime juice and salt)
* substitute the mushrooms with 200g of
- the crispy tofu from recipe #2 (minus curry sauce)
- 1 can beans of choice
- seitan (marinated or plain)
- roasted veg of choice
- store bought vegan meat products
→ omg I lied this recipe serves 2 oop
→ can also be a great meal prep idea, to prepare all the tacos in advance and cook one whenever you like
#5 Healthy Cauli Mac & Cheese 9:50
1 small head of cauliflower (~300g)
1 tbsp vegan butter
salt to taste
1 tbsp light miso PLUS ¼ cup hot water
1 serving cooked pasta or noodles of choice
1-2 tsp white wine vinegar
2-3 tbsp vegan parmesan*, plus more for serving
*Make your own vegan parmesan! see recipe #3
→ serves 1
MUSIC:
Intro by Shelly: https://open.spotify.com/track/6VLjdregMReJhKp2r32IWo?si=cafc1baeabc64abb
Keven: https://www.youtube.com/@beatsbykeven
Outro by Ibrahim: https://soundcloud.com/ibr/in-the-city-of-gardens