Day 3: budget vegan food challenge

[@debbiepeploe3192]

Found you a couple of weeks ago and have binge watched all your videos 😂. Justwanted to say I think you are my favourite person on KZbin. So genuine and inspiring. Hope you feel better soon.

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Wow, thank you! Xx

[@muttersmenu2422]

Jack is a real bundle of kitty 🐈‍⬛ energy 😊 Hopefully the chest infection is getting better, just keep resting. The soup looked good ✔️ Good video

[@user-lp1uy4tw6p]

You and Jack cuddled up on sofa bless your cotton socks. Good to see your resting up. Speedy recovery x

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Thank you! 😊

[@LeaKhn]

This is my foolproof chia recipe: ½ cup plant milk 2 tablespoons chia seeds ½ teaspoon maple syrup cinnamon to taste Pop it all in a lidded jar and shake. Fridge for 2 hours then stir. Then return to the fridge overnight. Top with whatever you fancy x

[@bangkokkaren6915]

Thanks for this. I struggle a bit with the correct amounts of liquid.

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Sounds great!

[@Angel-002]

Chia seeds & linseed should only be eaten by birds🤢🤢🤢 Look disgusting, are disgusting! I gave mine to the birds....they enjoyed them 😂😂

[@LeaKhn]

@@Angel-002 they’re very good for you!

[@bangkokkaren6915]

@@LeaKhn i eat them for an omega 3 source.

[@Elizabeth-nt7uq]

Vicks on the soles of your feet before you sleep, clean socks, change the socks in the morning, your cough should go away quickly. Get well soon.

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Ahhh will try this x

[@muttersmenu2422]

That was my mothers advice 😊

[@melanytodd2929]

🤣🤣🤣❣️ You're very chipper, even when you're ill. Astonishing ❣️ Feel better soon.

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Always lol x

[@ajrwilde14]

It's better to get dried pulses and beans because by soaking them you improve their nutrition as well as reduce the lectins which can cause bloating, tinned pulses and beans have not been soaked first.

[@LeaKhn]

Lovely to see king cabbage is still rocking on! Lunch looked lovely! You seem a lot better today! Smoothie for the win! Glad you’re braving the soya beans!

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

King cabbage is rocking my world! D

[@Angel-002]

I love white cabbage with butter & black pepper. The only trouble is, I eat that much raw cabbage whilst prepping it, I soon get full up 😂😂

[@miffyonabike]

Glad you did the Covid test. Always best to be on the safe side. I have just had it and was feeling pretty miserable. On the mend now. Your mushroom coconut milk risotto looks marvellous, I may well give that a try. Hope you are feeling better soon, you certainly look a lot brighter than you did. Keep eating all that good food. Miffs

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Thanks miffs xx

[@suehorn-le4xb]

Glad you are feeling slightly better. Be kind to yourself. You have been through a lot over the past few months. In my humble opinion with pulses you have to weigh up how cheap they are unprepared to the cost of cooking them for hours and the energy costs involved. Tins are more expensive and cost the environment but tins can be recycled. Keep a look out on Olio or other give away sites as someone might be getting rid of a pressure cooker at some point. Pressure cookers are good advice generally but there is always an outlay involved to start. Slow cooker will do the job too. These kitchen items are often given away as people don’t use them after a while.

[@Rawkbaby]

Banana peels can go in the garden soil. Great for your plants!

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Good to know! X

[@kellywoskett7211]

Found u about two weeks ago and u have some fab ideas.i am away at moment and when i get home i will be making bang bang cauliflower

[@AlisonPankhurst-js6gw]

Glad you're feeling a bit better and the food looks great and nice and healthy 😀

[@Rebeccaloves]

Brilliant to see your feeling some what better 🥰❤️🌷

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Thanks so much 😊

[@jeanniemullinder9038]

I don't buy dried beans anymore because of the long cooking time. I'm sure tinned work out much cheaper when you take into account the cost of electricity/gas used to cook them.

[@BixieASMR]

It's a good sign that you are hungry - glad you have a little more energy ❤️

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Yes! Thank you!

[@jhamilton8398]

Vicks is magic

[@cherylverber7672]

I truly hope you feel better soon. Chia seeds are great in porridge and smoothies, they keep me regular 😅 I also add them to meatballs instead of bread. And I buy huge bags from either costco or amazon x

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

So good!

[@jeanniemullinder9038]

'they keep me regular' - a little too much information there I think !!

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Feel better soon! You are so creative in the kitchen. Very nice!

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Thank you x

[@Kathleen-mv6in]

I ❤ peanut butter,,,and ❤your vids❤🎉😅

[@annebooth2232]

Hi Rechenda, I sometimes add chia seeds to any yoghurt. Quick and simple. Wishing you get better soon. Xx

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Thanks for the tip!

[@Cookie7294]

A trick my daughter taught me. Add a spoonful of baking soda to the bean soaking water, change water then cook with a little salt. The beans cook much faster and the salt helps them retain their shape. Feel better soon. ❤

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Ahhh! Great tip x

[@Alice-rc1lp]

I have an instant pot and buy lots of dried beans, after soaking they cook in mins not hours, and then I freeze them in portions to use instead of tins. But my mum cooks hers in a slow cooker. And baked beans are cannellini beans 😊 🫘

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

What is an instant pot ? X

[@CeridwenEdwards-mu2rw]

Baked beans are haricot beans in the UK. You can rinse the sauce off and use them for anything making them one of the cheapest beans to buy. An instant pot is an electric pressure cooker.

[@Alice-rc1lp]

@@CeridwenEdwards-mu2rw​​⁠you are totally right 😅 getting my white beans in a muddle 🙈

[@CeridwenEdwards-mu2rw]

@@Alice-rc1lp Cannellini beans are used as baked beans in some places just never really caught on in the UK.

[@SueJonesCreations]

​@BudgetFoodieUK It's an all in one cooking pot ~ Usually a Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Sauté Pan, Yoghurt Maker, Steamer and Food Warmer! Seem to be very popular in the states, I fancy one but don't think I can justify it when I have most of the individual items

[@CeridwenEdwards-mu2rw]

Soy and soya are both identical just different names used in different parts of the world. Edamame beans differ in that they are unripe soya beans. Baked beans are haricot beans. You can rinse the sauce off them and use them for many other things like bean burgers, soups, stews, curries etc... Makes them one of the cheapest beans to buy.

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Ahhhhhh xx

[@naomismith4933]

My pressure cook (instantpot) is how I cook all my beans, pulses and grains. Saves SO much time.

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Ahhh!

[@jeanniemullinder9038]

I heard that the skins come off the beans and clog the steam release valve, is that right ?

[@naomismith4933]

@@jeanniemullinder9038 not in my experience. Rinse your beans well before adding to pot.

[@julesfran7887]

I watched your channel 5 programme last night - I thought you were excellent! Xx

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Oh thank you!

[@ShareneGrant]

So glad you’re feeling better ❤️

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

A bit perkier!

[@sueworthing3504]

Hope you feel better soon Rechenda, well done on the cooking today!

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Thanks so much Sue xx

[@itcanbedonedollars3693]

It's great to see you up & feeling a little better & eating some tasty noms. Hello Cabbage my old friend - I've come to season you again 😂

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

I’ve come to season you again 😝😝 that’s brilliant

[@helenshack2838]

Using the pressure cooker for those soy beans would take less time

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Ah I don’t have one x

[@helenshack2838]

@@TheBudgetFoodie Do you have a slow cooker ( crock pot). Then you put the beans to cook overnight. Will be soft and tender by morning.

[@nadaleenbrady8183]

Take Tylenol and rest as much as u can. Hope for a speedy recovery for you from Ohio USA ❤❤❤

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Thank you so much! X

[@betagombar9022]

I worked with someone who ate too many Chia seeds and was as sick as a dog at work 🤢 it frightened me so much that I've never tried them 😮 Your imagination and patience in the kitchen amazes me, I hate cooking with a passion! The most I'll do is a stir fry, 10 minutes and it's ready 👍

[@ninacolada5934]

Only if you eat Chia seeds too often. Everything in moderation! I'm a nutritionist too. Hope this helps x

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Omg!!! X

[@bigmakeuplove]

No way really? Once I ate undercooked lentils and was sooo ill

[@jacquelinemoore7839]

Chia seeds are better in jelly. 3tsps there just a texture thing. Does the banana skin not have that rough taste? Never eaten banana skins.

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Sort of taste like leek x

[@SueJonesCreations]

Hope you continue to feel betterer and betterer x

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Thank you Sue x

[@Amanda-pv9kz]

I hope you feel better soon!! Personally, I'm not a fan of chia seed pudding...its a texture thing. I sprinkle them on foods, use them in protein balls, smoothies etc

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Yeah I think I’m with you Amanda x

[@AnuschkavanDijke]

Used to do this for chia seed pudding: 60gr chia seeds, 400ml cold almond milk unsweetened, 2table spoons maple syrup, 3table spoons cacao powder. It would make several portions (4), just need to put them in small portion sized containers before cooling them in the fridge for 12 hours (and cover the containers)

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Sounds immense xx

[@Ruth58969]

I use cocoa in my chia puddings and a bit of maple syrup. Your beans look like Haricot ones to me.

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Ahhh x

[@olearymiriam]

You could fry off onion and garlic with the beans. Or make cabbage stir fry with onion and garlic. Or you could make some protein balls with the peanut butter, banana and chia seeds. You could also make a veg curry with the coconut milk, spices and veg or a lentil Dahl.

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Yummy especially the balls x

[@hannakinn]

I've only recently discovered your channel, have subscribed and an really enjoying your content. I'm not familiar yet with what kitchen appliances you have. Do you have an air fryer? Do you have an Insta-Pot? Do you have s rice maker? They are all great time savers. The Insta-Pot is especially useful for cooking beans quickly. The rice maker really shortens rice cooking time. I love the air fryer for helping me use less oil in my cooking and it's so nice to crisp things up without making my kitchen hot. Maybe companies will send you those kitchen appliances to try out for free for an honest review, that'd be nice.

[@CeridwenEdwards-mu2rw]

Companies don't like honest reviews they only like positive ones that skip over all the shortcomings of the products. I have had an air fryer and a rice cooker both went to the charity shop. Rice cookers don't save time they normally take longer than stovetop cooking. Instapots and other all in one appliances i have mixed feelings about as i do appreciate the space they could save but they tend to be hugely expensive and you can only use one function at a time limiting your cooking options and when they break you have lost multiple cooking options rather than just one thing which you could manage without. Of course charity shops regularly have all kinds of kitchen appliances at low prices donated by people who find they never use them. They often have stovetop pressure cookers too.

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

I don’t have any of those but they sound great xx

[@Angel-002]

​@@CeridwenEdwards-mu2rwI don't agree with you there. I've seen many honest reviews done. Butlers Empire, for one, are always being sent air fryers & pressure cookers etc. They use them regularly & say if there is something they don't like, as do other reviewers. They also will say which make & model they prefer to use, be it Ninja or Cosori or Chefree etc. They say it how it is & show how to actually use them & do recipes. I use my slow cooker & electric pressure cooker all the time. (I also have a stove top pressure cooker, but always been a bit wary, as they used to blow up with food everywhere, when I was growing up😂😂 I must admit, I've never had a rice cooker, as I don't tend to eat much rice. The electric pressure cooker does have a setting for it though & it also has a quick steam release, so you can open it quicker, if you want to add more ingredients. That comes in handy if you're making soups or casseroles. I do use my old microwave a lot as well. It's a really big one & fits extra large chicken & whole leg of lamb in it (not at the same time 😂😂) & they only take around 40-60 minutes to cook! They are so tender & don't dry out. Never had a dry one or a disaster & use all my appliances regularly. I've even used the pressure cooker to do the meat & then whilst it's resting, I've used it to steam all my veg, even though I have a steamer......saves on washing up😄 I used to use my slower cooker nearly every day when I worked. Loved coming home to the smell of good home cooked food😋😍

[@kerrijones719]

Hiya Lovely Lady, sorry you are still ill. Sending healing vibes ❤😊

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Thank you hopefully I’ll be on the mend soon x

[@kerrijones719]

​@@TheBudgetFoodiechilli is great for respiratory infections.

[@skeppsica]

I could live off soups, they are my fave!

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

They are amazing x

[@lauramc9354]

Don't know if anyone mentioned, but old chia seeds won't gel up well. I'm not a huge fan of chia seed pudding but I add a spoonful to my oatmeal and love them that way! Feel better soon!

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Interesting!

[@janetsandham7058]

Bless ya sweet Hope ur feeling much better Soonest Good ur feeding ourself tho As they say foods a cure Take care lovely lady x

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Thanks Janet x

[@janetsandham7058]

Welcome sweet Take care lovely ​@@TheBudgetFoodie

[@CeridwenEdwards-mu2rw]

The mushrooms looked like you blanched them before freezing. You don't need to do that. Just slice them then freeze on trays. Once frozen they can be put in a suitable container and used straight from the freezer no need to defrost (taste/texture is better when cooked from frozen) and they will not be clumped together if you freeze on trays first.

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Ahhh good to know xx

[@PennyLane1]

Love soup..... Easy, nutritious and cheap.

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Yes indeed! Exactly what’s needed xx

[@Angel-002]

Plus you can throw whatever you fancy in 😄

[@lindawilson6419]

Get well soon rechenda❤❤

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Thanks Linda. Xx

[@ynnep72]

I blend my chia pudding, can't bear the texture otherwise. 1 cup of milk of choice, quarter cup chia seeds, 2 tablespoons-ish cocoa powder, and maple syrup to taste. Blend the whole mess and pour into little jars to set for a few hours.

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Now that sounds tasty x

[@Bea90451]

Hi. Das mit den Chiasamen ist mir auch schon passiert, mein Sohn hatte es mal ausprobiert, da er gesehen hat das ich Chiasamen im Müsli verwende oder Overnigt oak ( aber nicht mehr als 2 Tl/Tag, ich habe gelesen das mehr nicht gut sein soll), da hatte er es ausprobiert und die Konsistenz war ähnlich, da die Chiasamen aufquellen, wir waren aber auch zuerst verwundert.

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Yes they are strange!

[@annieclaire2348]

Glad you are feeling marginally better!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Me too!!

[@annieclaire2348]

@@TheBudgetFoodie ♥️♥️♥️

[@sharonburling2262]

You could make an old boot look appetising!

[@isobelmcfadyen4625]

Good rib sticker of a soup as my late mum would say. Looks lovely

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Haha yes indeed Isobel xx

[@CharleyB60]

Get well soon , very creative meals.

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Thank you, I will xx

[@emmakirton5612]

i love your channel but even when your bad your miss sunshine lol, i would be hiding from the world

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

I try haha xx

[@vaijayanti_prememalcolm8160]

Totes love you and hope you get better soon xx

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Thank you xx

[@ninacolada5934]

I usually soak the chia seeds with water for 15 minutes beforehand then add it any other liquids such as almond milk, oat milk etc. After that you can add it to any breakfast jars or smoothies. Hope this helps guys!

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Oooh sounds fab thanks for sharing xx

[@annekuss4959]

hello , chia pudding: 6 Big spoons Chia seeds, 2 big spoons oat bran, 1 big spoon cinnamon, 400gr almonds milk or water etc 15 minutes into the fridge, and almond or peanut butter topping when is ready to eat....take care ,get well soon

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Oooh yummy Anne x

[@lilliskalinky7120]

If you eat banana peels please use organic bananas or wash them properly. Bananas are sprayed heavily with pesticides 😫 There is no way for me to eat that. Or watermelon peel 🤢 I peel every friut possible to peel and wash several times the rest of "non-peelable" ones. I would appreciate vegetarian challenge of vegetarian week with no money limit. Thank you ❤

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Ah ok x

[@leannejayne3545]

Just add more liquid to the chia seeds next time ❤x

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Ok xx

[@billynobody3642]

What a lovely neighbour 👍👍👍

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

🙋‍♂️

[@ajrwilde14]

A healing soup would be made with stock made from bones/joints, maybe take a break from being vegan until you recover?

[@chinellerichards5155]

Soya milk is usually made with dried soya beans, but i wonder if it would work with cooked beans🤔

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Oh I had no idea! Xx

[@Angel-002]

It's like almond milk is just almonds & water🤷‍♀️

[@paulamartin6049]

Hi lady r hows things today i have been ill since saturday and am slowly improving . Last nite wss horrendous i was drifting in an out of consciousness and to say i was delusional would be a understatement i was crying shouting ranting and raving into the wee small hpurs not that i remember much lol. Any how fever has run its cpurse butvi feel i been dragged through a hedge. I cancelled all appointments in next few days so i can recuperate . I really dont know why but i cannnot do chia seeds just reminds me of frog spawn mixed with gravel . Dried peas beans and pulses are a faff i do tinned. I maded a very garlic dressing for my prawn and tuna salad and i think i am going to get the fresh squeezed orange juice in lidl tommorrow unless i am fortunate and get some jaffas on offer to juice myself . I am amazed at the things you have found to do with banana skins. Hope u get well soon lots of love lady p

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Lady p! Omg are you ok? What symptoms have you had? I feel awful today but I’m stuffed up with paracetamol. Haha yes frogspawn! X

[@Angel-002]

Frogspawn in gravel is a great & precise way to describe chia seeds🤣🤣🤣 That's why they, & linseeds, should be left for the birds to eat!! They are vile!! I have IBS & had to do the FODMAP diet with guidance from a dietician & she told me to eat chia & linseed & what I could do with them. I soon told her what she could do with them!! 🤢🤢 There were lots of things I wasn't allowed to eat whilst doing it. The usual gluten, dairy etc., but I also wasn't allowed onion, garlic, well, lots of vegetables & fruits. Too many to mention. I spent hours doing shopping, checking ingredients & even taking pictures to prove I was following it to the T!! She was more interested in trying to get me to lose weight, than what the effects of the diet were having on me & the IBS. I stuck to it for about 15 months, only to be told, it doesn't work for everyone & you are one of the ones it's not working for🙄🤦‍♀️ She very nearly got the chia seeds & linseed put where the sun don't shine🤣🤣

[@paulamartin6049]

@@TheBudgetFoodie woke up feeling so much better this morning but still have a way to go. Just taking it slow and sorting life admin which has been piling up for last month or so. Elise is off work today ill she has more or less the e act same symptoms as you. I had absolutely no energy total brain fog fever and lets just say become very familar with my bathroom tmi but i guess that was my bodys way of getting rid of the infection. I was never phyiscally sick thank goodness as i have a real phobia regarding that. I think you should continue to work from home as much as possible this week and take each day as it comes and hopefully u will start to turn it around. I think that your were on a treadmill for the past few months so your body has forced you to rest and readdress ypur lifestyle . I am struggling to remaon present and not overthink at the minute especially were ih invisible husband is concerned . Also annabelle gets her gcse results on thursday and she willl be staying in halls at college during the week only home sat and sun which i am struggling with . That said penni and elise will be based with me but Annabelle is my baby although the other 2 will keep me busy i am essentially elises pa lol. Anyhow back to my paperwork xo lady p

[@martineo9638]

You can eat bananapeal but be carefull they are one of the most poluted fruits so its better tobuy organic if you want to eat the peal....

[@tashaimpressions]

Canned baked beans are made from haricot beans.

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Oooh

[@Brenda-lp5vr]

I always thought banana skins were poisonous hope you feel better soon hun

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Hope not I’ve been noshing them all week haha xx love ya x

[@Angel-002]

I just found this on a quick search, just to check. Hope it helps & also puts your mind at rest. Yes, banana peels are safe to eat and have many nutritional benefits. They can be eaten raw, cooked, or frozen, and the riper the banana, the sweeter the peel will taste. Banana peels are high in fiber, potassium, polyunsaturated fats, and essential amino acids, and they contain antioxidants that may help fight cancer. They can also help with digestion, blood sugar levels, and constipation. Here are some ways you can eat banana peels: Smoothies Add an unpeeled, ripe banana to a smoothie with milk or yogurt, cinnamon, and other ingredients. Banana bacon Marinate the peels and then cook them in an air fryer at 380°F for 6 minutes, flipping and shaking halfway through. You can also fry them in bacon grease to make them crispy and chewy. Caramel Coat the peels in caramel and bake them on a parchment-lined baking sheet until they're brittle. Then, break off pieces and sprinkle them on top of yogurt or dessert. You can also use banana peels in other ways, such as: Making bread and entrees Using them as a skin or hair mask Using them as fertilizer for your garden

[@antoinettemckinney9593]

Put too much chai seeds and they should swell like tapioca pudding.

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Ahhh

[@tashaimpressions]

You shouldn't need to cook beans for 3 hours! Just until they are soft enough!

[@jamesnock5572]

All looks good to me rechenda🐈🙋‍♂️

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Thanks James!

[@marybethtanner959]

I am back to tell you put Vick on your feet and warm sock and go to bed don’t forget the glass of warm milk

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Thanks mb xx

[@marybethtanner959]

Mb was here You poor girl you are so sick 🤧 cabbage 😊

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

We love cabbage! Yeah still sick 🤒 xx

[@jacquelineharper5811]

Put the vicks on the soles of your feet. With socks. Be well.

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

I will do this x

[@antoinettemckinney9593]

You can make bacon out of the banana skins.

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Yes I shall try x

[@davidl8203]

FIRST

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Yes