I'm a non-vegan making a vegan meal for the first time

The title says it all! I made our first vegan meal since we've been married (4.5 years). We aren't trying to be vegan or vegetarian, but we ARE trying to eat healthier and eliminate some meat in our diet. So I researched some vegan meals that looked good to me on Pinterest and this one caught my attention! I hope you enjoy watching me cook and feel inspired to try it as well. Below are all of the links I mentioned in the video:
Easy Honey Garlic Tofu With Soy & Sesame Recipe:
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[@lolirainger]

I would actually love a series of meatless Monday. Loved it, made me want to try it too

[@sweetsapphiresunseed]

the reason your broccoli wouldn't roast is because it was steamed prior. Says on the bag. Happened to me before that's how I found out 😂 fresh 😅

[@PBYvonne97]

thank you so much for saying that because I wanted to do this with some broccoli I had and I realize I'm going to need fresh broccoli to really get the desired effect I want.

[@sweetsapphiresunseed]

@PBYvonne97 roasted broccoli is so yummy looks burnt but just caramelized 🤤 those brussel sprouts too ooh ☺️

[@jessicap2394]

I think frozen broccoli would’ve worked too but didn’t she put it in the oven still frozen that’s why it looked steamed instead of roasted or she could’ve let it thawed out or microwave it to unfreeze it and squeezed the liquid out it probably would’ve worked frozen if that what she had on hand but yea fresh would’ve made it easier

[@lovelyclery398]

Loved this, felt like I was cooking next to you lol. Thank you for posting ☺️

[@glorybrooks]

Hehe YES. that's exactly what I wanted it to feel like lol. Np and thanks for watching :)

[@RawFootagePhotography]

Corn starch can be used in two ways. When you put it on the tofu it helps to give the tofu a nice crispy exterior when cooking, similar to why people will use corn startch to batter wings when baking or frying them. When you incorporate corn starch slurry into a liquid it then becomes a thicken agent.

[@PinkladyD]

I feel like we're on the same level when it comes to cooking for your household. I love this idea and grateful. I kind of want to try this now, just to see. I also try to at least put the veggies on the plate even if they don't eat it. Thanks for doing this!

[@marisamiller455]

Lets keep trying new recipes ! Literally helped me figure out what to make for dinner 😅 Thanks Glory

[@just_mary216]

Pinterest definitely comes in clutch with just about everything lol. I also don't identify as vegan but have eliminated just about all meat out of my diet except seafood. Love love love to make vegan meals. Looking at possibly doing a vegan chili soon. Also, hey from P.G. County 👋🏾😁

[@glorybrooks]

RIGHT!? And that's similar to what we want to do! We're not huge on seafood but in general we just want to eat much less of it. And hi!!!

[@christiangonzalez668]

I only eat tofu chicken turkey and fish and everything that vegetables and brown rice , quinoa, jasmine along with my seasoning salt free or vegan but I'm not vegan

[@pauladeleon6491]

You should try doing spanish cauliflower rice! Been the best version of cauliflower rice I’ve had. You toast it and add your tomato sauce and spices, yum

[@jas6382]

I’m loving all this glory time we’re getting keep it up!! Watching you feels like being with a close friend and it’s so comforting!

[@davidbarrett0314]

Such a soothing video ❤ love what u do keep it going glory

[@kawaidanner8813]

Love these videos ! Makes me wanna get in the kitchen n try something new. Keep it up Glory! ❤

[@hannahtaylor2156]

Cornstarch helps thicken the sauce 😊

[@jessicap2394]

Cornstarch helps thicken the sauce it like flour but cornstarch better because it don’t leave lumps in your sauce 😊

[@priscillalaluna]

Vegan here! So happy to see you trying something new!

[@jesusiskingofmyheart]

Yes, more cooking videos Glory!! 😱❤️

[@thestruggleandthereal]

❤ that you are showing a vegan meal cause I be thinking of doing a vegan meal, and I like to gather information and see, so this is perfect ❣️

[@glorybrooks]

Yay I'm so glad about that! I'll be posting more ideas on this channel and will give me review on all the meals too!

[@elizabethbuckelew9314]

Love the cooking videos, BUT I love your craft videos EVEN more! ❤❤

[@ChocoKimmie]

Ive been watching Selena + Chef on hbo max and I love learning kitchen tips and tricks through her learning of cooking as well!! This meal looks tasty and cant wait to try it!

[@leahmartinez8883]

My fiancé and I also watched that and changed our diets!! Less meat has really be so enjoyable and giving us more energy 💜 keep it up y’all got it 👏🏽

[@carlycashman-crespo361]

Love seeing you try vegan options!! I know others said but most vegans do not consume honey. A happy substitute that works for flavor in a recipe like this would agave and if not that real maple.

[@glorybrooks]

Ohhh I didn’t know that actually!

[@Dailybeecee]

I would mix quinoa and white/brown rice or you can w brown and white. Tastes so much better and a bit healthier too!!

[@claricejenkins325]

I have thought about cooking more vegan meals but I don't know where to start. It's intimidating because it's literally a whole new menu to choose from.

[@glorybrooks]

This is my thought exactly! It's helpful for me to follow certain people on Instagram. One of my favorites is @healthygirlkitchen and I got a lot of ideas from her and then of course Pinterest. I type in EASY Vegan recipes haha

[@evatang4429]

ooh thank you for this video!!

[@lamikahawkins9442]

You did a great job Glory! If I liked tofu I would definitely try this.

[@lindsaycordova91]

My sister does cauliflower rice because she’s a diabetic. She’s learned that if you toast it in a pan first it gives it a better flavor. Roasted broccoli is one of my favorite things in the world but it has to be fresh broccoli. It’s amazing

[@renanice8486]

I'm gonna have to try this recipe Sunday and maybe I'll even add something else to make it even more good 😊

[@chiirox]

The rice cooker, this might be my sign 🙈🙈🙈 I've been meaning to buy one since we moved but never did, and recently found myself trying to eat more at home and think i might need one now 😅 my fam is from peru tho so they usually just make it in a pot but the rice cooker seems more my style 😬😬😬😬🙈 good just b cooking tho! Just relaxing to listen and follow along. I've been meaning to watch that show too. I just wanna eat healthier too, coming from my fam tofu is NOT a thing but it's not too bad to cook with actually 😁🙏 cheers to us making changes for the year 😊❤️🥂

[@UmbrellaBird789]

Love my cuckoo rice cooker! Was one of my top items on my wedding registry 🎉🎉

[@tabithathompson5]

Looks good! I'll try it.

[@glorybrooks]

Yay! :)

[@just_heidiii]

***"I look super cute today. This is my mom fit" Sounded like ya misspoke there 😄

[@AnimeChiqett]

I love spaghetti squash spaghetti w/ horade sauce. For my sauce I hear some avocado on and add in a shallot and garlic. (The amount of garlic is up to you. I usually do 2tbsp cause I really like it) one you can smell I cooking I add in diced tomatoes. You can use cherry/grape tomatoes or vine tomatoes. At this point I sesión with salt, pepper, oregano, Italian seasoning, cumin, and chili powder, all to taste but the more the better. Once the tomatoes have almost fully cooked down I add in multi colored bell peppers. Cook spaghetti squash on 400-450 for about 35min ( before putting them in the oven face down cut it in half remove seeds and lightly brush with oil and a sparkle of salt

[@TheREELRundownWithJB]

Glor! I saw that too! lol and doing something similar! you guys should try tacos with mushroom walnut meat! really delicious! My sister is vegan. She makes this all the time and shared it with me!

[@lisadawson2652]

Looks good 👍🏾

[@Luvlee92]

Veggie quesadillas are great you could replace the cheese with plant based cheese to make it vegan. I use black beans, corn/fire roasted corn, rotel tomatoes and cheese with a some cumin and salt and pepper.

[@kelsiharris8211]

That looks good Glory, I myself wouldn't eat tofu. My husband and I actually started our new year on the opposite end. We've been doing the carnivore diet since the 3rd and are feeling great and I've already lost 8 lbs, granted that's probably mostly water weight but I'll take what I can get.

[@andrewmcclaugherty40]

Glory, I love it, when that camera just follows you around. Please do more videos of that camera just following you around, Doing your daily life. As you are talking it is, like comforting,thanks🙂🙃🙂 plus I also want to eat healthier so maybe you can help me, in headn in Direction👍👌✌️

[@lilshorty316]

That look delicious ❤❤

[@glorybrooks]

Thank you! It was!:)

[@lindseydanger8622]

You said you don't look cute as I was thinking to myself "she looks so cute and cozy"

[@BlueBabe1984]

Violife cheese is the best one in my opinion.

[@edititsmalone292]

Gloria have you tried beyond burgers? No meat

[@CJ-xg6ii]

Not vegan or vegetarian, but I can go days without eating meat and not miss it unless I have a taste for something in particular. This meal looked really tasty, and it’s definitely something I would try. 👍🏾for trying something different. Well done!💚

[@sandraabrahamsson6677]

Dont keep your laptop that close while youre cooking. What if you spill some liquid over it or gets food on it.

[@glorybrooks]

You're totally right, although I do keep a silicone cover over my keyboard which helps when something splashes :P

[@vitaconme2857]

Try roasted carrots cheaper than broccoli and makes a bunch chop them not too thick so they cook faster lol put olive oil, pepper,garlic salt pop into oven for 350 and bam delish !

[@erchanel]

watching you stir and stir the slurry sauce that was only supposed to come to a boil for 30-60 seconds and then be removed was giving me anxiety lolll but great job!!! Also, just an idea but i think you had mentioned you had an air fryer. That would be amazing to crisp the frozen broccoli in 5 min and youd be able to toss the tofu in there as well. But I totally understand how one wouldnt improvise when following a recipe for the first time. edited to explain cornstarch: Its used together with water to create a slurry that is then added to a sauce to thicken the sauce if its too runny. But if it keeps boiling then it makes it too thick...if that makes sense. Its sensitive like that

[@BlueBabe1984]

Lions mane mushroom steak with mashed potatoes and vegan butter roasted asparagus

[@chaneestatengamble2259]

YES!!!!

[@futurenurse91]

Could try hello fresh

[@glorybrooks]

I do love Hello Fresh! Interested in doing it again

[@hannahtaylor2156]

The little voices in the background ❤ sounds just like my house when I’m cooking lol

[@raelindashoates975]

Looks good! I’m not vegan either but I might try it! I’ve been trying to eat better

[@glorybrooks]

Thank you! It was good :) And I don't think I would ever go totally Vegan, just looking to incorporate way more vegan meals into our rotation!

[@ExclusiveBarbie94]

Happy Wednesday 😊

[@glorybrooks]

Happy Wednesday! :D

[@Pancake_cake_cake55]

I’M DOWN FOR THIS GLORY!!! 🎉🎉❤❤

[@laciesheirbon2028]

Im not vegan or vegetarian but we will make mostly vegan meals from time to time i say mostly cause i love cheese and use dairy products, and my husbands allergic to tree nuts. so its more vegetarian i guess but its great cause its definitely healthier, i dont have to thaw anything and my 7 yr old eats it so yay!

[@Sarah-di8vy]

Just a heads up to anyone making this for a vegan guest, - honey isn’t vegan, but you could substitute it with a vegan honey. This was a lovely video, - I’m gonna try the recipe too! 😊

[@Molly8294]

I think I might try this for my mom. She's vegetarian so we never really cook for eachother.

[@jamiekayleondike]

anyone else have slight anxiety that the handle wasn't on the side of the stove? xD it came out looking great though!

[@Lauren-tf1jd]

Glory: “eat cleaner” Me: you should not eat cleaning products 😂😂❤❤

[@Renezmee]

I love making vegan food! Im also not vegetarian or vegan but it’s really good!

[@akalyaahilan310]

Vegan Richa on KZbin has some good recipes.

[@c.a.sreacts]

im watching this while eating dinner

[@robertmoore5042]

We’re going to try this. The fam is vegetarian

[@a1990sGamer]

Glory, realistically if you're family is going to focus on "eating more clean" the last thing you should be doing is shopping at Aldi. There's no starting slow or taking baby steps. If you want to actually eat clean, you have to buy all your produce from farmers markets, nothing pre-packaged and once spring starts, begin growing crops. Any meat you buy, you buy from a farmer directly. Continuing to shop at Aldi or any supermarket is counter-intuitive and defeats the purpose of wanting to eat clean. You have to sacrifice the idea of saving money and actually concern yourself with eating clean and healthy

[@chickenthotpie765]

If you’re not putting in more garlic than you’re supposed to, I can’t trust you 😂

[@user-kn7ty4ny1e]

Woohoo go vegan! Slice and rice for life let's goooo

[@Al-Rudigor]

What are you doing with a separate channel? I don't like this.😢

[@_Bishaka]

Nooo glory please do not fall for the plant based agenda :(