Life Changing 15 Minute Dinners | What I Eat in a Day Healthy Vegan Meals

Creating dinners every single night is not the easiest thing in the world, but you definitely want more than cereal every night. I'm showing you 3 life changing 15 minute dinners today. These healthy vegan meals are going to be a hit whether you have kids or an omnivore partner hanging out at your table.
Check out these ideas that are perfect for your next vegan lunch or dinner and let me know which one you try (it should be all 3).
★Recipes Used★
🌱 Vegan Black Bean Tacos: makeitdairyfree.com/easy-chee...
🌱 Vegan Chickpea "Chicken" Salad: makeitdairyfree.com/vegan-chi...
🌱 Vegan Spinach and Sundried Tomato Pasta: makeitdairyfree.com/20-minute...
Timestamps:
00:00 What I Eat In a Day Vegan Meals
00:01 Vegan Black Bean Tacos
02:23 Tips for Easy Vegan Tacos
4:32 Vegan Chickpea "Chicken" Salad
6:54 What's the Difference Between Lunch and Dinner
9:15 Vegan Spinach and Sundried Tomato Pasta
11:40 Tips for unique pasta recipes
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[@thenarddogcooks]

Do you like this style of video? Tell me your thoughts or share what type of recipes you'd like to see me do here.

[@ks20227]

Video style is great. Well done.

[@unconditionallydamisi1608]

I like!

[@jeroenvanderlaan9636]

Love the style, love the humor, love the recipes. Keep it going!

[@d.rabbitwhite]

Did you like doing it? It is interesting to have the non vocalizing while showing the recipe then the speaking about it afterwards. It is something that could be thought of as good or bad depending on the individual. I personally like it. I can focus easier on the recipe. For instance I re-watch a lot of recipes if I'm making something or about to do so, and the vocalizing when winding back a few times can be distracting from what it is I'm trying to see that I have missed. That written, I like the way they had been done, too. I think you guys, generally, have a nice way of presenting recipes.

[@thenarddogcooks]

@@d.rabbitwhite thanks for the comment. I appreciate the "food for thought" (pun intended). I like it a lot. I also enjoy learning for understanding and consideration. ❤

[@sundaysommers1476]

70 year old lifelong vegetarian here. Even my doctor keeps asking me if I’m really 70. So this way of eating sure won’t hurt ya. Your videos are fun and you’re teaching a lot of kids how to eat simply and be healthy. Great job!

[@thenarddogcooks]

Really appreciate you sharing that! Thank you so much!

[@kingkong6296]

I absolutely agree on that sir. Just subscribed 😁

[@lifesso]

time to go vegan Sunday.

[@Jojodancer1978]

I’m 62, and he just taught me something. As a matter of fact, will definitely watch again to see what I can cook up lol. I take my hat off to you for not looking 70. You’re definitely doing something right.

[@ablurida]

Vegetarianism can be super healthy but is not necessarily. Fried foods can be vegetarian. Most cakes are vegetarian. Ketchup is vegan. Caramel is vegan. If done right tho, no questions about it, it's right up there with the mediterranean and pescatarian diets. I don't mean to be a hater, I just wanted to stress this because my uncle is vegetarian and overweight with heart problems so it is possible to eat unhealthy as a vegetarian as well and I feel it's idealised as a healthy diet no matter what. Whichever diet one is on, cooking from scratch, avoiding processed, overly salty, sugary and greasy foods as much as possible is always the way.

[@heathercorcoran8991]

I love that it’s slow paced and you use regular ingredients everyone will already have. I could actually make these recipes. Cooking stresses me out so I usually end up eating junk food because it’s easy and already prepared. This helps me to see I can make easy healthy recipes with stuff I have at home.

[@thenarddogcooks]

yes, thats it! thanks for sharing, Heather!

[@istrala]

I do like the format. I don't think I've seen any videos showing a cooking demonstration with no narration followed by a chat about the dish. It was a fun change. The recipes themselves are fun twists on some basics for long-time vegan cooks. Appreciate seeing that since I'm not always wanting or able to do the more elaborate options. Nice job!

[@lanac8318]

Peaceful Cuisine does it this way too, very nice!

[@tammywilliams2631]

I ABSOLUTELY love these videos. You take the guest work out for healthy options especially for us newbies trying vegan options. Thank you sooo much. 😉😎🤔😊

[@deanaberhe2791]

This is the type of music I listen to while I cook. Makes me feel like a master chef 👌🏾

[@thenarddogcooks]

lol right!?

[@diegoyanezreyes664]

Deana We are on the same page lol

[@AandM8]

Idk if anyone has commented this but I LOVE the lighting of your videos. So many food videos have super bright light that I feel gives the food an unrealistic look. And it’s overstimulating coupled with lots of talking. Your videos are slow, lower lighting, and chill. I love it!!

[@wendyruth4088]

Watching your videos are addicting. I absolutely love and wait for the sliding of the bowls and cans or chopping board. I really enjoy that the focus is on the food prep and the video style is showing such detail. THIS is what we need when trying to replicate your meals. Please never change the view and thank you for chatting about the prep AFTER. I love it!

[@thenarddogcooks]

Thank you very much!

[@maryluvsmusic9298]

@ Wendy Ruth…I agree 💯!!

[@92deviner]

I made 2/3 of these meals and they rock! This is the best cooking channel I've found on YoutTube, and it's seriously improved my dishes and reduced both grocery costs and overall meat consumption. You can substitute so much in here for what you have and the taste is still great.

[@shoegirl23]

I made the black bean tacos tonight, and they were great! Super quick and easy, and really nutritious. Served them with a side of streamed green veggies. And there's enough filling leftover for a couple of lunch tacos tomorrow. Thanks so much for rescuing dinner tonight!

[@thenarddogcooks]

LOL rescuing dinner... Love that! Thank you for sharing. I am so happy you enjoyed!

[@awkwardtexasstranger5660]

Loved the simplicity of these, and the use of basic ingredients from Aldi's. Was getting up during the video, banging around in the kitchen cabinets, muttering, "yup, have that, and have that." Finally, things I can make with what I keep on hand! Trying the pasta dish tomorrow night-looks amazing.

[@thenarddogcooks]

LOL thats awesome, how you enjoy!🤗

[@NN-zk2qs]

When you become vegan, there's no differentiation in "breakfast," "lunch" and "dinner." ❤️ We enjoy food.

[@tiegrasola]

I have tried veganism before in the past and it had always fallen short and ended up lasting a few months. Honestly this is the first time I’ve ran across vegan videos on KZbin where *not only* the production was amazing, but the meals look fantastic. Thank you for doing what you do, because I am really inspired to try again ❤

[@djenaba1988]

I'm so glad I landed on your page. I love the breakdown after making the meal. I only watched two of your videos but I'm sold on going complete vegan. Being creative when broke is one thing but u took it to a whole different level. You are dope af!

[@thenarddogcooks]

Awesome! Thank you so much!🤗

[@hopefulone3599]

Agreed!

[@ghoulgoil5029]

LOL! I love it, “argue with someone who cares”. There’s always one. I love your recipes.

[@Talie101]

Hey Andrew 💐 I actually love you for helping me with my process to cleaner eating 🙏🏾🙏🏾 could you create some more 15min meals, I’ve really enjoyed this, thanks again x

[@thenarddogcooks]

Will do!!

[@yayasandy9075]

I’m pretty sure I’ve watched all your videos!!! Man look !!! Your meals seem so simple & affordable, when I saw aldi products I was like homie got the memo. I’m also happy to see someone in our “community” displaying yummy affordable and beneficial foods for our culture to light!!!!!

[@thenarddogcooks]

Awesome! Thank you so much!

[@joybrooks564]

Yes, more of these type of videos please. They are simple enough that even I can't mess it up

[@cccookies95]

I just finished making the black bean tacos, I make them pretty often! I’m 100% trying the other two recipes. These quick meals are so helpful for me - thank you!

[@r.bishop1127]

I was vegetarian for 10 years. Only recently broke that in 2023 due to severe B12/anemia. I still can't go back to meat. I take the appropriate supplements for my anemia and occasionally crave red meat. When I say crave it's 4x a year. I'm 44 and told I look 30. Less meat is just healthier. I'm researching new recipes because yep...I will never do meat full time. Can't do the vegan leap but maybe someday. Your channel is magnificent.

[@dionnepovey922]

Agreed: You can be the Most creative person when you are 'Broke'. When I was broke I created loads of lovely stuff! D

[@thenarddogcooks]

so so true!

[@Julia-dr4g0n]

I so know where you're coming from when you say creative, because poor. I'm now the queen of pulling things out of fridge, freezer, cupboard and saying, what can I make with this. When I was younger, I figured out what dry spices and herbs would go with things by smelling them. It's pretty amazing how you can teach yourself to cook, when you have so little to make things with. BTW, I'm loving your new channel. ❤️❤️

[@thenarddogcooks]

thanks for being here 🤗 ❤️

[@dinah5662]

Love your videos. I'm gonna make the black bean thing tomorrow! I'm sure it will be a hit with my grand kids. I appreciate the quick recipes that do not use 12+ ingredients (even though they taste great ...) Sometimes I would rather not spend a couple hours preparing our plant based meals! Thank you and keep these videos coming!!

[@moegirl76]

I would eat all of these. They're not overwhelming so my ADHD feels, this is possible. I like the style of them too. Relaxing and engaging because I have to really pay attention to know what's going on. Love them.

[@mistythompson1398]

I love the format a lot. The commentary between then with substitution suggestions was great. thank you for sharing so many great recipies.

[@AshleighMargaret]

I can't wait to try your take on sun-dried tomato pasta!! This looks amazing!! Thank you Andrew!

[@geraldthomas7173]

As a newly Vegan, you've inspired me to change my way of living holistically. Thanks for showing the world you can eat healthy and have fun doing it. Blessup to you King, keep shining and setting a great example to especially young Melanin brothers as yourself and I. Peace, Love and Light ✊🏾🌱👑

[@lashandarenay]

I’m grateful for finding your videos. I was feeling so bad this morning after eating Popeyes chicken last night. My body was aching, my knees were swollen and my sinuses were full of mucus. I was thinking about fasting for a while but the way my stomach works I got hungry. I made this meal and I feel wonderful. Thank you!

[@michelleandino7309]

They all look so yummy but that last meal has me salivating 🤤 🤤 🤤 I think I'm gonna give these dishes a try. We definitely need more of these wonderful videos! 😍 As a plant based newbie, these videos are such blessings. Thanks for all you do! 💗

[@Lyran7]

Good for you! It gets really easy over time, it's just in the beginning that it can seem overwhelming or complicated, but Andrew and Larisha have got you 😁

[@thenarddogcooks]

You got this! and thank you for the support!

[@thenarddogcooks]

@@Lyran7 🫶 your so awesome!!!! 😍

[@iampamukinney]

JUST made the pasta 🍝 dish😋 My Mom, who I call an undercover Vegan 🌱 devoured two servings🤷🏾‍♀️ I made a side dish of baby carrots 🥕 and served a soft roll🗣AMAZING!! While at the store, I also purchased items to make your chickpea tuna recipe😀 #HappyGal #ThankYou

[@thenarddogcooks]

YYYAAYYY!!!! love it! Thank for letting me know and sharing with undercover mom!😂❤️

[@jennifermorrison4363]

Not desperate, not cheap; resourceful, innovative, visionary. A maker of something out of nothing. Someone who can take what is given and make it sing. I like you, come sit by me.

[@Syl839]

Love quick, simple, and flavorful!

[@misskastner]

I'm adding all three of these to this week's meal calendar! They look amazing and sooo simple

[@thenarddogcooks]

Hope you enjoy!

[@barbaraparland]

I liked this video...nice mix of recipe/what to do and you chatting. I'd like a video where you make a batch of something and use it a few ways =)

[@imjustarie9890]

Your sense of humor is awesome

[@avimol]

Another amazing video 🥰😍🤩 Thank you so much!!!

[@lorrainethomas8797]

Thanks, Andrew. You just planned half the menu for next week. And you're correct; I was way more inventive in the kitchen in my garret dwelling days. Gonna tap into that energy again.

[@thenarddogcooks]

🙌🏾 right there wit you!

[@jeremaiatuinamuana2047]

You’ve definitely earned yourself another sub. Your videos are so well crafted and genuinely a treat to watch. Been looking for vegan dishes that are quick and easy to make with my busy schedule but that are still nutritious and taste good. Keep up the amazing work bro ☺️

[@thenarddogcooks]

Thank you very much! That means alot!

[@gailjahn8303]

I love, love your weekly recipe video drops, Andrew! Will try these out this weekend!

[@janelllucero8913]

Keep your recipes coming! Love the variety and flavors! ❤

[@Myspirit904]

Love your videos and cannot wait to give them a try! I love the simplicity of your recipes and the format in which you prepare them!

[@thenarddogcooks]

I am so glad you like them! thank you!

[@joanboux3880]

The format is great and the witty commentary is a mega bonus. Great work!

[@thenarddogcooks]

thank you, Joan!

[@anap2159]

Love the simplicity!

[@irmaglover2666]

You are a wonderful Chef, I love your dishes. Thank you.🤗

[@sunnystecker8691]

Recently discovered your videos and love them. Watching you prep the food is mesmerizing. I love the simplicity of your recipes. Made your sundried tomato pasta the other night and my husband LOVED it. Keep them coming!

[@thenarddogcooks]

Sunny, thank you! Appreciate you trying something out and so happy you and the hubs enjoyed!

[@WesEats]

Love these fast meals!

[@marietrujillo4471]

Believen' good! Love these videos. Keep blessing us.

[@reddragonflyjennie]

I really love this format! And your humor isn’t lost on me either, thank you for these great videos 😄

[@daniellemack4128]

Wow- this changed my cooking outlook for the week. Absolutely love these recipes and video format. And the tips are great. Thanks Andrew!

[@thenarddogcooks]

You are very welcome! hope you have an awesome week!

[@reneesilverman6918]

Andrew, I love your videos. My husband and I have made many of your recipes and we LOVE them all! I love this type of video and your funny personality! We have been vegan for 9 years and are always searching for new recipes. Love you guys!!!

[@thenarddogcooks]

🙏🏾 thank you!!!!! I really appreciate you both❤️

[@sarahpfeuffer1396]

Thank you very much for the recipes! They look delicious!

[@kathycooper7449]

These look fantastic! I’m so happy that I found your site. Thank you

[@pilgrim5736]

This showed up in my "new to me" list - and I loved it. I'm looking forward to trying these recipes this week. Sorry I'm slow to the vegan party, but even snacking on leftovers is fun even though I'm late to the party. :D

[@lynnemanning9553]

Hey Andrew, Your videos are great! I like how you film the cooking sequences, and you have a nice presence in your videos. The pasta on this video looks scrumptious! And thank you for not having to kill anything to eat these beautiful meals!! Truly a beautiful service ☮☯🕉💟

[@thenarddogcooks]

Thanks for commenting, Lynne!🙏🏾

[@kimberlykemp5913]

I love your style , you show how to do it and make it simple. Thank you

[@jenngreene6375]

The quesadillas were amazing!! Thank you for sharing!

[@erinrenee3626]

Just made the Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta….and wow, it’s delish!!! 😋 Tastes like something you’d get at a fancy restaurant, I couldn’t believe how easy it was to make! THANK YOU

[@thenarddogcooks]

🙌🏾 yay!! your welcome🤗 such an amazing dish!

[@annemariejones1594]

Hi Andrew! I love your videos. I like how we can see what you are doing from the overhead camera. It's like I am cooking it. Love the commentary and the music. Thank you for sharing your vegan wisdom with the rest of us. I look forward to trying your recipes. 🥬🌶🌽🥑🍋🍅

[@thenarddogcooks]

Thank you❤️! Will do!

[@Allpurposeinfo]

You are an amazing chef. Thanks for sharing so many delicious recipes

[@TheMrtreeman92]

I love the almost ASMR style of showing the ingredients

[@TheMarriedMillennial]

Thank you so much for my dinner idea for tonight!! That pasta is so easy and quick. Working Mom of three girls and wife to a working hubby (all 5 of us are vegan). Quick and simple meals are everything!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@doloresg1582]

I like your presentation style. The food looks great. Thanks.

[@margarett_b]

Completely different style, but still super enjoyable. Plus, these ideas are actually genius! I have to try blending salsa with black beans for my next pan-fired tortilla dish (however we should actually call it in this case). Thank you for sharing!

[@thenarddogcooks]

Yes, been trying something new, thanks for still tuning in!

[@Stogiemann69]

Love these videos. Plan on making a lot of these meals. Thank you and, please, keep them coming.

[@lr3361]

Love these kinds of quick delicious recipes!!

[@wandarojas9316]

Thank you Andrew! These look delicious 🤤 and best part how simple and quick! One thing less to stress about during the work week!👍🏼. Yes, please keep posting these great recipes. LOVE the narration!😂😂❤️

[@thenarddogcooks]

❤ 🙌🏾

[@Trudy927]

I feel like doing the Tango while you cook 🥰. I’m 80% raw vegan so at times I need ideas for my daughter and granddaughter so these were awesome thanks!

[@thenarddogcooks]

LOL thats great! thanks for tuning in!

[@deborahstarman9874]

I like the amount of layers and flavors you put in your meals.

[@ShantellJ]

Thanks Andrew! Love this

[@ginacontreras572]

The three meals look amazing… can’t wait to try….really like the format… thank you ….gluten free recipes please if you can

[@thenarddogcooks]

Noted!☺️

[@Free20248]

Hi, Andrew new to your channel! 😊 I just stumbled across this video your style is different and these vegan recipes look delicious 😋will try them. I'm a very picky eater and I'm tired of these tasteless meats out here. Was very against vegan eating but now I'm all for it. The many different recipes looks sooooo good. Keep them coming quick and easy meals thanks 💃💃

[@thenarddogcooks]

Awesome, im so happy you found the channel! I will keep sharing what I have, thank you for the support!

[@arianamartinez3845]

I can’t get enough of the music and the flow. I’m a vegan bodybuilder and am so excited that I don’t have to pay a vegan chef now that I have your videos ❤

[@user-nt6ov1il2n]

Love,love love your presentation!!!!!!

[@christinalozier6962]

Yes, l LOVE the style and the music...best l've EVER seen...and you're my favorite all around vegan video person. Keep the videos coming! The sandwiches looks absolutely delicious, too!! For the tacos, Trader Joe's taco seasoning is WAY TOO SPICY for me tho!

[@thenarddogcooks]

AWWW!!! THANK YOU!! and your right, the TJ's one is a bit spicy. we brought a few packets after the first experience and it wasnt so hot. everyone after though... yikes!

[@Lyran7]

All of this looks yum. Next time someone tells me that vegan food is far too difficult and far too expensive, I'll show em this video. And the next time someone says vegans are so unhealthy, and that our hair is going to be thin and gonna fall out if we don't get some meat nOoOtRiEnTs I'm going to show them a picture of Andrews insane beard, and Larishas long thick locks. Activism comes in many forms 🤣

[@thenarddogcooks]

🙌🏾😂 you tell em!

[@shirley6249]

Your presentation, your recipes are simple, healthy, and satisfying. THANKS.

[@yvettehandley3611]

😊😊😊 love the Rustic Italian style music in the background. Thanks for sharing such yummy recipes.

[@riseupselling]

Love these dishes!! You have a real gift!!

[@kitten8249]

Can’t wait to try these out! Thank you.

[@lauracameron1956]

Definitely more of these videos ❤️ the pasta one looked amazing

[@Ravenia2013]

Thank you for keeping it simple. 😊

[@thenarddogcooks]

🤗

[@vonniemac]

I love your content. Starting out vegetarian diet slowly. I love the quick meals

[@silent_whispers319]

Love your sense of humour , background music, and your recipes! You're very creative and a breath of fresh air😊.

[@skyviewmaj2]

I like that you show the ingredients first , then do the cooking. And that you don’t rush. 😊

[@debbiedonlon928]

Just found you on KZbin. You’re recipes are what I’ve been looking for! Love your talks and the music. Thank you!

[@vanessab5206]

I am so thankful for landing on your page. I have been searching for EASY to follow recipes and tasty ones on a budget to help me transition. I am sold and will support. I love the simplicity and the breakdown. You provide more than enough information on your channel to help me with my transition and stay focused. I love the simplicity. That’s what I need right now. I think my kids will love these too! Thank you. Keep doing what you’re doing. God bless.

[@rachelmitchell2144]

Okay, just wow! The food looks delish and easy to bring together, and your explanations and tips about each dish are just superb. Love the vibe and the music! Thank you so much for sharing all of this!

[@monicanelson1774]

yes. yes. yes. thank you for these recipes.

[@gracesylvester6697]

I actually love this type of video... thank you! (And I think I will be using the first recipe tonight!)

[@kitten8249]

Tried the tacos and they were so easy and delicious. I look forward to making the others. Thank you 😊

[@samanthamorrison6136]

Yup, love the quick easy vegan meals. Got a lot to do so the easier the better…. Thank you

[@thomasholvoet9964]

Have you been told you physically look like Chris Paul but with a beard ?! Honestly, I love the energy you communicate through your videos and all your recipes look amazing ! Thank you 🙏

[@thenarddogcooks]

😂 i get it pretty frequently. thank you for the kind words, Thomas!

[@Redux888]

Thank you! I feel like these are some great meals for me to finally make a change. It’s awesome that you have high protein meals as well.

[@barbaradaly5208]

You are funny and a delight to watch. I so appreciate your humor and work giving us insight and teaching us. Please keep it up!!❤❤

[@trinelledouglas9926]

I love your sense of humor. Love your channel.

[@thenarddogcooks]

Thanks a lot!☺️

[@irenebrovia379]

I love your recipes. Please post more!!!

[@Tavosmother]

The garbanzo and celery awesome!

[@Zionmadsphoto]

Love your videos!!! Keep making them!!

[@bbrosser694]

Thanks for the hints, tips, and recipes that will become a celebration of Good Tastes and Great Flavors!

[@josieg.k.7320]

I LOVE this style of video. I feel like my soul has been calmed. Great taste in music by the way. Thank you for putting something out, something that seems so mindful and genuine.

[@dieketsengmaloisane1165]

your presentation of the food is top tier!

[@jahninapamintuan1849]

Love the simplicity of the ingredients!

[@thenarddogcooks]

thanks, Jahnina!