Easy 5 Ingredient Meals (Vegan + Healthy)

[@eekns]

I don’t mind cooking, I hate lengthy ingredient lists.

[@LaurynJuhl]

YESSS I feel this.

[@mynamesnotmargo2152]

when i have time i find it so satisfying

[@VickeyHungary]

Paprika is our national spice. I always cringe how little youtubers use of it, I mean we put it into almost every savory meals and a lot of it. I'm really proud of you. You could be a Hungarian :D

[@CaitlinShoemaker]

Yessss! What are some common Hungarian recipes that you love?

[@XxDangerDaysxX]

I'm Northern Irish and I use paprika in almost everything too 😂 I love it, it just makes everything so tasty

[@darlaaddams7169]

Obliviate yeeeeee 🤗 +1 vegan Hungarian in da house!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@kumarghosh5874]

I love paprika. I use it a lot. It gives a nice color to the dish. I didn't know it's Hungarian national spice.

[@aleksandrakun2799]

Once I put paprika (just to try) in one of my meals a few years ago, now i'm obsessed with it and put it basically in every meal😂

[@emmab9581]

One of favorite easy meals is a can of chickpeas toasted in a pan coated in cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper and then eat them in lettuce boats! So easy, full of protein and yummy too

[@ameliapiner9245]

My go to. I no longer eat popcorn lol

[@katrinaj.7348]

legit stopped halfway through to make the cucumber tomato chickpea salad!! Added avocado and dill and it made a delicious lunch!

[@caitlinsheehan3298]

Dill is so underrated! That sounds amazing "chefs kiss"👌

[@marystestkitchen]

Having awesome simple meals like this is sooo essential for me these days! Love all the ideas. Especially the nachos! Pass the salsa!

[@majo8576]

Love your channel Marys Test Kitchen hehe!

[@voodoo300]

I probably make sweet potato fries and regular ones about 3-4 times a week. No shame.

[@CaitlinShoemaker]

my kinda person

[@starfire01245]

@@breakfastoftoday8224 how do you get tired of them? :))

[@hasinaesajas3964]

Same😂🤷🏽‍♀️

[@whoisdeja_]

Georgiana Haiduc we just get tired of something after eating it for a long time

[@christinamariemoney]

Honestly wishing we were friends in real life so I could try your delicious food 😂❤️ I know it would taste 10x better being made by you!

[@Amy-ms6wj]

Weird

[@ayoubhmaimou5061]

Amy Lynn nah it's not xD

[@motivationskydiving5834]

,@@Amy-ms6wjhy creo

[@ellis1034]

Tip for the fries: chicken seasoning spices are sooo good with fries (in Belgium it’s a staple, and since we invented fries you should trust me 😉 (and no fries are not French!!)) Chicken spices don’t have chicken in them and 99% of the time they are vegan (some brands put in that pesky milk powder 🙄)

[@fuzz6263]

I'm Belgian too! I really love chicken seasoning, and fish seasoning is also awesome (in other dishes, I wouldn't try putting it on my fries though ahaha)

[@jessytodd8536]

UGH milk powder. what does it even do ?? other than ruin a perfectly good food smh

[@dariomario2603]

@@jessytodd8536 AGREED so many products have that milky shit in it and it’s not like it’s even needed

[@carolinarnquist9531]

I do love to cook, but I’m suffering from mental illness so I don’t always have the energy to make healthy food and just end up eating cereal for every meal. Thank you for making this, since now I will find it easier to have a healthy diet :)

[@ashes1ashes]

I hope you're doing better. 💕

[@chiabee14]

You know you’ve been watching Caitlin for a long time when you’ve lost count of all the times you’ve seen her make/eat that salad and fries plate 😂😂

[@CaitlinShoemaker]

lmaooo so true

[@MvrKhan]

I love your channel, all recepies look so yummy and (most importantly for me) so easy to make. Everyone in the comments are very friendly to share their own vegan recepies and tips. Thank you!

[@mangoesandgrapes3073]

can you pleaseeeee do another episode in this series?? i love these!!!

[@brey3649]

I’ve been binge watching your vids for the past few days now and I’m not vegan but just watching all the amazing looking recipes make me wanna go veggie again. Of course I subscribed and I want your book so badly and I will get it but it’s just not in my budget right now. Please keep up the amazing work girly!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@mayamelaat7972]

Oh man! So I have a sauce I make every week that I finish pretty darn quickly (I use it as pasta sauce, spread it on my sandwiches, mix it w/ in my chickpeas, dip my potatoes in it, etc etc) I blend a crap ton of kale/spinach w a lot of garlic, a bit of onion, and a lot of lemon. It comes out looking like pesto and it's very yummy!

[@phoebejoy5365]

The chickpea salad would be lovely with some giant couscous or just normal couscous and maybe quinoa!

[@CaitlinShoemaker]

totally!

[@neomoloi1637]

And some avocado

[@newyork397]

This is real content. You are the first person that actually makes me want to cook. I hate meals that have 20 ingredients.... Most people don't have time to spend 1.5 hrs cooking each meal.

[@marianaalmeida262]

The first 3 are my staple meals 😂 poor vegan + full time student

[@CaitlinShoemaker]

ain't nothing wrong with that! They were still tasty ;)

[@kumarghosh5874]

Awe!!! I wish I could teach you how to make healthy and tasty vegan meals.

[@grilledcheese4930]

Caitlin: cut how many potatoes you want into fry shapes Me: *takes 10 potatoes and cuts them into fry shapes*

[@RachelNitsche]

An extremely easy dinner we make often is baked sweet potatoes (cut in big fingers) with baked chickpeas. Both seasoned with smoked paprika, salt, pepper, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, ground cumin and some olive oil. put all in a bowl toas around to coat with the spices and bake in the oven (around 200C) for 20 to 30 minutes. You can have a tomato sauce dip with it or a yogurt dip.

[@Kaeshana]

I throw a chopped red onion, a can of diced tomatoes, heaps of paprika and some leftover rice/beans to make an amazing stew. I also wilt in some spinach just before serving. One of my favourite cheap, simple and delicious meals.

[@consciousobserver629]

I DO like this format! More videos like this would be awesome!

[@suicune2001]

My new favorite salad is a greek salad that I altered a bit from the recipe I was given: cucumber tomato red onion kalamata olives red bell pepper red wine vinegar black beans pepperoncini I've put various spices on it like basil, or herbs de provence is nice. Chop it up and coat it in the red wine vinegar. Let sit for a few hours or overnight to really bring out the flavors.

[@an_earlybird]

Hey there! Just wanted you to know I really enjoyed and appreciated you mentioning the nutritional benefits with your recipes! Thanks!

[@littlemouse8940]

I like to take baby bella mushrooms and chop them up into small pieces, along with some onion, bell pepper and a bit of garlic and saute them then pour in tomato sauce and use that as a "meat" sauce on top of pasta.. i also eat it plain too!!!!

[@SK-ki1te]

There are sooooo many convenience vegan products available now THX for showing how to use for quick meals!

[@roxanna191]

Having awesome simple meals like this is sooo essential for me these days! Love all the ideas. Especially the nachos! Also thanks for helping me to see how I can eat more vegan, this is really helping me do that. Please keep sharing these simple, fast meals.

[@anubha6453]

You are one of the most creative vegan food blogger/youtuber.

[@diktromdefilm]

My easy one is hard or softshell tacos filled with salad leaves, cut cucumber, pack of julienne beets, julienne carrots (or shred yourself) plus walnuts, lots of vegan feta and any dressing you might have in the fridge. (I love this with raspberry dressing.)

[@StellarDistraction]

Love these 5 ingredients meals. As a new vegan and working mom I get so frustrated when I see a recipe in want to try but it has a million steps and ingredients, therefore I feel like I eat the same go to meals all the time!

[@lilmisspeace]

I really enjoy 2 mashed avocados with juice of 1 lemon and 1 tablespoon of savoury yeast flakes as a snack but could be used the same as the avocado in this salad too.

[@mynamemayormaynotbeanna]

lmao 3 of these recipes are already in my staples. i make them all the time. i can't be bothered to make stuff that's more complicated than this after work so these are perfect!

[@hayleym1483]

I LOVE to cook, but these recipes are great for the days I get home from school super tired, with no leftovers in the fridge, and want some easy to throw together :)

[@SunQueen365]

Thank you so much for these budget friendly and 3 ingredients vegan videos. It has helped me tremendously when trying to fix meals for my vegan and non-vegan family. They are delicious enough to satisfy both sets of eaters.

[@Shannonsense]

Simple is appreciated! Wedding now less than 4 weeks so I am in a time crunch with having a full time job, but not wanting to eat out :)

[@languagelynnie]

All your recipes rock! It's thanks to you that I have been able to stick to a vegan lifestyle. You taught me how to make kombucha and all sorts of amazing meals, and it wouldn't have been possible without you! I also love following what is happening in your real life, because it's interesting to see how this commitment can change your life. :)

[@emmaolivia310]

I‘m not vegan but I really enjoy eating vegan and I want to include tofu in my recipes but I feel like it’s not that easy if you don’t know how to make tofu the right way. So can you please make video about delicious and easy tofu recipes🙏🏽

[@audrey0707]

I'm not a vegan but definitely going to do these meals super easy and healthy 😸. Thanks so much.

[@heyyniyah]

Literally needed this! And I never get tired of these simple meal ideas I always need help figuring out what I can make lol!

[@KryLopezAlvarez]

Thanks so much!!! My mom is diabetic, your vids are so helpful for meal preps!!

[@rhythmrecall]

I don't exclusively eat vegan/vegetarian but I loved this video and really want to try the chickpea/cucumber/tomato dish and baked fries!! I am totally into quick and minimal ingredient meals because I am so lazy to cook haha. I really admire you guys who enjoy creating in the kitchen because I don't. So this video was perfect!

[@asukachan07]

That potato fries + salad combo is a must try! I might use sweet potato instead. Thank you for sharing!

[@Hanna4645]

I've been vegan for over a year now and i love it but as winter is coming i see myself overeating and i really dont know how to stop my mind to think i need to "stuff myself up for colder days" i just need some help on HOW TO STOP OVER EAT :( thanks

[@madeleinedove7469]

barbs make sure you’re hydrated and try downing a big glass of room temp water when you know you’re full but you start reaching for snacks! also eat hot meals with protein & carbs to help you stay full! also if you really want something just go for it instead of ignoring the craving sometimes because otherwise that can lead to overeating other stuff to get rid of that craving

[@Adrienne82891]

I definitely agree on the staying hydrated. Cooler weather is usually drier and could make you more thirsty. When you don't listen to thirst signals the body will make you feel hungrier because most food also contains water. But make sure your meals are well balances with protein, healthy carbs and some WFPB fats. I know a lot of us avoid oils but avocado and nuts/seeds contain healthy fats that can help keep you satiated longer. Last tip is from a friend in college she said her mom always said if you feel like you want a snack, reach for an apple...if you find you don't want that then maybe you weren't that hungry after all. lol

[@LitcheTheArsm]

work out and you can eat lots because your body will need it. don't eat less, make your body properly use the fuel you give it.

[@hayleym1483]

Also don't deprive yourself because you're afraid of overeating! Eat 3 good meals everyday and snacks too if you're hungry!

[@xoxemilybitzxox]

Madeleine Mironuk Nutrition student here! Actually your body has it right! Fall is a time for building so you're meant to eat heavier, starchy meals to prepare your body for winter :) Of course not overeating but eating more than you did during Summer is definitely important!

[@NoelsBIGfamilylife]

I can't wait to make all of these !!!! you have no idea how helpful these videos are !!!

[@CHANNEL-ls2hi]

I love your videos, I just gave up red meat and I'm trying to give up chicken and turkey. Thank you for posting all the time!

[@jallead]

I like all of them! Least fav is the potato one

[@giannalynn15]

I'm literally making all of these recipes this week. Thank you!

[@michelerose9228]

Would love a series of these videos like this! It’s great to have recipes that are vegan quick and easy healthy and delicious thank you so much for making these videos! Love you! 😘😘

[@JennyMiller96]

I had never though about fries and salad, that's what I had for lunch today, and it was SO GOOD. I bet paprika is really good too, but I actually went with taco seasoning and it really goes well with a simple salad, since the fries were so seasoned I didn't really need dressing beyond salt/pepper/lemon juice.

[@anubistanjangurrah5361]

I've made some of these before last year when I experimented with going vegan.....MOST DEFINITELY will try going vegan permenantly

[@HeyyItsShae_]

Finally someone said it!! LAYERED 👏🏽 NACHOS 👏🏽

[@AT-ym3fq]

i've never seen a potato that clean before. Where do you get your produce? all my organic potatoes look like they caught eye jammies and wheel kicks on the way to Whole Foods

[@CaitlinShoemaker]

I got it from Natural Grocers....but I scrubbed it pretty well haha

[@JenniferRivera16]

Love these ideas im actually trying to go vegan so these littke recipes are simply and gives me a idea on what to eat and where to start thanks for sharing

[@gaylekemper3616]

Looks great and not hard love it

[@Shalyssabeth]

This video is such a blessing, thank you so much

[@cocoaxo6126]

i had the potatoes and salad today. im in LOVE !

[@nfig5358]

My lazy go to food is some chunks of baked potatoes and an avocado dressing which includes cilantro, garlic, salt and a little bit of water. With some rice. Honestly so bomb I can’t even 💛

[@chloay4181]

I love your videos so much! They are always educational to my young mind and inspire me to eat vegan and save those animals!

[@RababAlhunaidi]

Quick easy cheap recipes . Thanks for sharing ❤️🙏🏼

[@asdfghjkl-uz1tt]

I absolutely loved this!! You are really making an impact in the vegan community and outside. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@pouriaabadsafian]

Hey! Okay so I know that literally any of these recipes can be for students and there are many student focused recipe videos out there but I love you so much and we have like the SAME palate so would it be possible to make a student focused recipe video? Like same ingredients used in all dishes to keep it cheap etc? P.S I know I'm just being extra but im a hungry broke student 🤷🏻‍♂️🤣

[@elizabethbennett899]

These recipes are perfect and oh my gosh you were absolutely glowing in this vid!

[@mememe5011]

I really enjoyed this video. I am new to eating this way and it is nice to see some meals that are easy to make. My kids are going to love these as well!

[@lillyayesh6799]

My lunch is usually a salad with a type of leafy green, sweet bell peppers, shredded carrots, cucumber, half of an avocado, lemon juice, hummus and nutritional yeast lol

[@kathleenswenning9915]

Great job Catlin! I love how you include GF recipes too! Thank you for sharing your delicious healthy recipes and easy to follow tutorials! ❤️Kathy

[@karlynnette]

i’m not even vegan but i binge all of Caitlin’s videos just for inspiration

[@22metalgamer]

Oven fries and salad is one of my favorite go to meals as well! Love your content

[@unoffensiveusername1887]

Love the format of the video, and love the recipes! Thanks Caitlin!

[@maggie5666]

I'm just about persuaded to go for one of those silicone mats thanks to this channel. The nachos and the fries/salad are so on my to-make list.

[@kaleesmith9183]

Raos pasta sauce is the BEST!!!! Never have I justified paying over $5 for pasta sauce but it is sooooo worth it

[@LoveStephania]

ur fries r legendary

[@LaurenFitzgerald912]

A video of how ingredients could make x number of different meals would be awesome! Almost like a meal prep or a series on different meals from different foods. Like a bag of potatoes and five meals or a pound of rice. I hope this makes sense lol

[@oldestbinda]

Paprika and potatoes is one of my favorite combos.

[@brendashoemaker1719]

Everything you made sounded so yummy, thanks for sharing your recipes with us, I'm going to try and get some stuff at Thrive Market, hopefully by next week. Have a great week Caitlin.

[@Hiyoyoful]

Baked tofu is literally heaven 🙌

[@C0R4M4]

yes! I love this kind of simple meals with just a few ingredients!

[@eightstars]

I LOVE this series and would totally appreciate more :)

[@dariomario2603]

Thanks I made the pasta and the fries and they were SOOOO good 😊👍🔥😉

[@lg8405]

All of this looks so good omg

[@ericalevinson213]

My fav five ingredient meal is Gnocchi, pasta sauce, artichokes, garbanzo beans, spinach

[@rachaelsloan9054]

Fries and Salad are literally my go to 😎

[@itszackempire]

I'm not a vegan, but I love your recipes! I definitely use them!

[@FilterNelkul]

I was so happy when I saw the notification 😍 I love your channel! It helps me a lot ❤

[@toridanielle333]

i highly recommend celery salt for potato fries. game-changer.

[@CaitlinShoemaker]

I'll have to try it!

[@mangoesandgrapes3073]

this video is just what i need and more. love the interspersed nutrition info/organic tips

[@mangoesandgrapes3073]

also can you do a video like "5 ingredients 5 ways" with recipes that combine 5 different ingredients differently so we can meal plan with a budget grocery list? that would be AMAZING

[@ravenn483]

I would love to see some low carb recipes!! It would be super useful👌🏻

[@daisywatts]

I made the cheesy pasta one but added spinach to it. Sooo good!! 🍲

[@axelkinnie71]

Okay I’m Italian and I stan the fact that you let the water boiled (p.s. Arrabbiata sauce doesn’t really exists in Italy, put the pronounce was pretty good lmao)

[@danniocho]

I really enjoy your videos and thank you for having gluten-free recipes. Please make videos of gluten-free desserts

[@CaitlinShoemaker]

Most of my dessert recipes are gluten free, but I'll definitely be doing more with the holidays coming up! In the meantime, you can check out my blog for more GF recipes :)

[@carolynbrown2901]

I loved the recipes, you made them look so easy. Thank you!

[@claudiasmedberg]

fries and greens is gonna be my go-to at home lunch now!

[@angie808.]

You make my kind of recipes. Love your channel

[@WatchDoggyDog]

Awesome job, looks very yummy and easy.

[@violetellis181]

these all look so delicious

[@unafrutabienputa573]

Thank you! As someone young learning how to cook, it is very usefull ;)

[@d.l.4411]

CAITLIN. You studied physical therapy! I need help😢 I recently became obsessed with yoga! But started doing it too much (unintentionally) and overexerted my trapezius muscle! It’s swollen and it feels like I have muscle knots. I think it may be due to improper posture while doing chaturanga or downward dog. How can I recover my trapezius muscle/strain/? Should I avoid doing chaturangas and downward dogs? If so, how long would this recovery take (approx)? THANK YOU 😭😭❤️❤️🧘🏻‍♀️🧘🏻‍♀️

[@CaitlinShoemaker]

a m you need to talk to an actual physical therapist, not ask advice from someone over the internet who was in PT school for one year. Best of luck with your recovery!

[@Tatianna_Yougottalove]

Wow They all look delish 😍😍😍

[@kathrynbraverman3095]

The pasta sounds soo good

[@O_Ciel_Phant0mhive]

thank you! This all looks so great!

[@robinsweet1827]

Ohhhhhh those fries are calling my name!! Know what would be even better?? Those fries with the cheese you used for mac & cheese. YUM

[@maybe1daysoon]

Are these recipes on the blog? I don't see the link. I really like being able to read the ingredients lol.

[@CaitlinShoemaker]

I will add them later today when I have time! They aren't on the blog :)

[@maybe1daysoon]

@@CaitlinShoemaker thanks! Literally use your recipes to make about 80% of my food. No joke. You can find a From My Bowl creation in my kitchen 7 days a week! 😍🙂

[@prettySteph3]

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