VEGAN MEAL PREP FOR WINTER | 8 ingredients for healthy meals (+ PDF guide)

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi friends, I hope you’re having a good 2020 so far! Today I’m showing you my ideal way to meal prep: it’s easy, efficient, affordable, and adds a lot of variety to your diet. What kind of videos would you like to see next?

[@sandygrow5698]

LOVE your meal prep videos. And Instant Pot!

[@Sarah-un3vk]

more personal, everyday stuff - like your beauty routine or your gratitude practice :)

[@face1647]

Why not put the squash in the insta pot?

[@taylorlaverdiere2463]

Grocery hauls?

[@RainbowPlantLife]

faye carter You could certainly do that, but I think it has more flavor when you roast it in the oven instead of steam in the IP :) Also for the Instant Pot, make sure you buy a squash that is on the smaller size, otherwise it won’t fit in there… unless you have the larger 8 quart size!

[@sarahwrede662]

I just did this entire prep today. I have never felt so accomplished in so little time. So so so so good.... my meal prep has been a little lack luster and this got the juices flowing again! More videos like this please!!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aww i *love* that! Thanks for sharing, Sarah. So nice to feel accomplished in the kitchen!

[@nedinacarl9011]

I am impressed by so many things in this video! 1. Nisha's hair - shiny and flawless. 2. A 15-minute video without any fluff. 3. the PDF guide is amazing - I've never seen one so detailed.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

aww Nedina! How sweet are you! Thank you for this lovely list of things I’m glad you found the PDF useful!

[@vanyc5716]

As soon as I played this video I noticed how nice her hair is and wasn't thinking about food.

[@mahamoses1609]

Completely agree! And in this same order lol

[@lizcoyle4168]

We appreciate how much work goes into filming a video like this. So amazingly helpful and engaging to watch.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

I’m glad you can tell haha. this one took so long to put together and edit so I’m extra glad you appreciate it. Thank you Liz!

[@tosca...]

@@MithunKalvala6 That's all, eh? This is the third time I've watched this over the last year. Nisha's rule of doing this in 2 hours is not possible for me (yet). Have you done the meal prep in 2 hours on a Sunday afternoon? Would love to know since it's so easy....

[@allfathers_son13]

Real talk

[@kristinegustavsen4209]

I see a lot of meal prep videos, but most times I never get around to making any of them. But omg, this pdf! 14 pages of details, shopping list, some ingredients converted to grams (

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aww thank you Kristine! I am so glad you appreciate the PDF! Hope you'll enjoy this meal prep!

[@kristinwright6632]

Finally someone who remembers that kale is a bit tough without massaging. A number of years ago I fell in love with raw kale salads using the massage trick. Kale salads became popular. Eventually no one prepped the kale with massaging anymore and frankly I felt like a goat munching through the tough salads. I almost never get a salad with kale in it anymore unless I know it is properly prepped.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

A goat munching through salads made me LOL

[@MsDurga123]

I suffer from IBM so this vegan diet is really going to work for me. Thank you so much, Nisha for your hard work. I am turning Vegan from now on

[@missnicola1116]

Omg girl this is one of the better meal preps I’ve seen - and I know it took you a ton of work! Great job!! This one is so inspiring!!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you sweetie! So glad you think so and are inspired by it! Sending you hugs!

[@ambersadaqat64]

I’m a college student trying to eat more plant based and I struggle with keeping track of food during the week. This was so helpful! Definitely will try it out!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Definitely can be difficult trying to eat healthy as a college student (I remember lots of late night eating lol). I'm glad this was helpful!

[@PreshKidd1887]

I love these types of meal prep - where separate elements of a dish is prepared rather than the exact same meal. I will try the wild rice dish, the combinations of seeds, rice and grains sounds very delicious

[@karinamatos4253]

It's the second time I do meal prep your way and with your recipe. I have never loved meal prep before. I like the versatility of plates I can build throughout the week. I I really love this method.

[@vivalila123]

I LOVE how concise and thorough your videos are!! They're so easy to follow along, truly useful and enjoyable to watch (great production value!). Thank you so much :)

[@miriammizrachi]

I want to thank you so very much for this full of meal options video as I am now on Daniel's fast and I want to have the most clean and nutritious meals and your meals are just that !

[@natashalindner2059]

Thank you - you are the best! New to Vegetarian, confused by some things, so your PDF is the so valued by me.

[@thestormlscoming]

I'm going back and rewatching your old videos and realized i never saw this one! So excited to have new meal prep ideas! Just in time for this winter too

[@withhelenblog]

Completely drooling over all the possible meal combos especially the grain bowls with the wild rice. I love that all the ingredients are accessible to many people and the variety of cooking methods. You make me even more excited for weekly meal preps!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aww hi Helen! Thank you dear. So much variety, indeed :) Meal prep can be fun and exciting!

[@sofiablue13]

You have no idea how excited I am for this! I am amazed at the value I got with the PDF and I'm excited for the fresh ideas. My husband and I meal prep for lunch every week, so this will be fun to try next week.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aww that makes me so happy to hear. I am glad you found the PDF to be so valuable. I think my past skills as a lawyer kicked in because I was like "must include as much useful info in a very organized way" lol. I hope you and your hubby will have fun with this during your next meal prep :)

[@jeaniekurtis1995]

Thank you for showing us how real food that is easily accessible and prepared but not bland. My family and I have gained so much for your videos!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thanks for your sweet comments and feedback Jeanie. So nice to hear that your family finds my videos useful!

[@Thestralsxxx]

You're seriously the best at what you. So informative, actually helpful, creative, clear. I don't know what else to say. Thank you so much.

[@pichurisrosalie1632]

This is a great video. Straight to the point wish more videos were like this. All the recipes were amazing too. Although there was a lot of unnecessary oil used I’ll be using these recipes of course omitting the oil.

[@lydiacassingham342]

Would love more meal prep vids like this! Love that you use the different ingredients to make different combos! I get tired of eating the same thing but have to prep ahead or I end up not eating well during the busy week.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

I'm glad you enjoyed this video, Lydia! I love to meal prep that way too. I will plan to do another one!

[@shachipatel8158]

I hardly see such well done, thoughtful, smart, professional videos sharing very high quality content and showing actually healthful food! Kudos and Thanks! Subscribed.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Shachi! What a sweet comment. I'm so happy you think so and thank you for being here!

[@tammyinwv1]

i love this form of meal prepping. FANTASTIC video . Straight to the point, easy to follow plus the added PDF.

[@justjan2576]

You are SO pleasant! Your video is kindly to the point (very refreshing), well thought out, thorough, and somehow warm & down to earth at the same time. You're rather amazing, thank you! And a great PDF, so thoughtful! High production values as well. Sheesh, how capable can one person be!!!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

That's so nice to hear. I appreciate your kind feedback and sweet words. Haha, I suppose I work really hard and love what I do :)

[@applestree100]

will be trying out these this week i just bought your book and ive had an instant pot a few months but never felt ready to try it after seeing you book you have given me 1 the confidence to try vegan and also to use the instant pot thank you so much

[@sally4102]

This is the best vegan prep video I've seen since going wfpb. And your video on giving yourself a break when deciding to stop eating meat & dairy is also stellar. I just bought your instapot cookbook, and can't wait to try it on the instapit I also just bought. Good work! Thank you!

[@mochamoments]

Thank you! Looking forward to more. Made the tofu, butternut squash and Brussels sprouts today. The family loved it. ❤️

[@RainbowPlantLife]

That makes me so happy to hear :) I am so glad your family enjoyed it. We have brussels sprouts and butternut squash in our fridge this week too!

[@tmk10d]

This is the best meal prep video I have ever seen! I know this took a lot of time to create and all of the recipes look amazing!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you Taylor! So nice to hear it's the best meal prep video you've seen :)

[@JamJeke]

wow, why did I just stumble upon your videos!!? the way you're so passionate, yet articulate and entertaining. It is so inspiring!! i love your vibes/aesthetic so much

[@huntdooly9845]

I am blown away by all your knowledge and cooking expertise for such a young person!!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aww thank you! i learned how to cook as a teen. but i am probably older than you think lol (I am 32).

[@MsRockstarDC]

This popped up for me to watch and I am so glad KZbin made the match! The best Mel prep video I have ever seen. Thank you! Please do more of this style - so helpful. This will be our meals next week!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Kathleen, so happy to hear it was the best meal prep video you've seen :) I hope you'll enjoy the meals next week!

[@susanb7787]

Wow, this video popped up in my recommended videos on the home screen. I am impressed by your concise, clear speaking voice and detailed video as well as showing the bigger picture. I feel inspired by you and definitely making sure I'm subscribed.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Susan, happy to hear that you enjoyed the video and the content. Thank you so much for your support :)

[@nataliawineland34]

I love the way you meal prep ! I never thought I could meal prep bc I would get bored but I'm def gonna try this

[@andreeacostache2921]

You are doing a great job Nisha! These meals looks delicious, simply to made and affordable! We don’t ask for more 😃😃

[@nd8644]

I have been searching meal prep recipes for the last hour, but got just overwhelmed. I wanted it to be diverse and easy! Also you used all the ingredients I had in mind. I'm new to Kale though. I love that you are very effcient in your talking ♥ Usually I never comment or download guides, but I just downloaded your PDF file and it looks great! Thanks for all your work and effort !!

[@michellesteward7474]

I've had many attempts at meal preps before but this PDF really was the gating factor that has gotten me to actually place the ingredients in my cart, buy them & feel like I can pull this one off! Thank you for your thoughtfulness & care in creating the PDF; I added numbers on each page so I could keep them in order better {I keep mine in a Winter Meal Prep folder}. Happy & grateful to be a new sub...much love & appreciation! 🙏🏼❤️

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Woohoo! I am glad you're feeling determined. Thank you for your sweet comment - so happy the PDF has been helpful for you and you've made it even more organized. Makes me happy!

[@plant-basedguy1900]

Nisha, thank you for your dedication; much appreciated. It's a pleasure to be a subscriber of your channel. Again, thank you

[@saltandlight4941]

Thank you for these great videos and vegan recipes! I enjoy watching as you are delightful and engaging!

[@XenoJennifer]

I wanted to tell you I just finished making the butternut squash, the wild rice salad, and the beans....everything is DELICIOUS! I have so much food to eat on for the next week 😀 New to vegan life and so far, this is great! Thank you!

[@rubyscott6685]

This is a wonderful meal prep. It was easy and delicious. My new favorites are the tofu & the winter mash

[@amym4991]

Just found you!! Love she doesn't BS in her videos! So excited to learn from you!

[@hope1922]

You are so creative! Those look delicious and I would have never thought of this!

[@ddraigmafon4725]

Well this was just genius! I struggle with meal prep as it can get boring but this was really inspiring. Thank you 💚

[@lesliembe]

This is the first of your videos I've seen, and I loved it! You have great ideas, and you present in an understandable and efficient way. I'm hitting the grocery store in the morning with this meal prep as my baseline for ingredients!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you, Leslie! So happy you found the ideas to be easy and efficient. Hope you'll enjoy the meal prep!

[@barbcalhoun9861]

Thank you so much for these helpful ideas! Loved the sautéed apples! I added red onion and minced ginger! Delicious!!

[@ahhitskatie9094]

Yay, you’re back! Missed your videos. Thank you for the helpful meal prep tips! 💗

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aww that’s nice to hear! Took some time off in December to spend time with my family during the holidays. And wanted to get this one up sooner but it was quite the beast of a video to film and edit, took way longer than I anticipated 😆

[@cindym6081]

Wow! Love this meal prep. There is a lot of variety.

[@jennadevries9175]

I always look forward to your videos. Thank you for sharing!

[@sandygrow5698]

Only a few minutes into this video, and I can already tell it's gonna be an amazing, info-packed, yummy video!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aww thanks Sandy! I appreciate it. Definitely lots of info packed into this one!

[@pammaupin3071]

This video is amazing!! Tysm for sharing it Nisha. Ty for all the hard work you put into your channel. Your videos are helping me implement a more plant based diet, and I am learning so much!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

hi Pam! So glad true learning how to eat more plant based and so happy I could be of help in your new journey. Thank you i

[@nathaliebasoski8880]

Just did everything you mentioned (besides the apples) and it was super easy and tasty. Highly recommend !

[@jenniferwilt8041]

I love your meal prep videos! I was so excited to see this one. Thank you

[@RainbowPlantLife]

I’m so happy you do Jennifer. I hope you will find this one useful!

[@marie-everaymond1805]

Very good recipe. And I like you calm, natural and real. Be yourself ❤️

[@teresafinnerty207]

This is right up my alley, please make more of these videos. I will share it with my co workers, I plan on making everything you just showed Thank YOU!!!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you Teresa! So nice to hear that you loved the video and thank you for sharing it with your coworkers :)

[@ladawnwarren8570]

Came across your video in my feed And I must say Haven’t seen a food prep like this by a long shot!! You Put it together very beautifully 😊

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aw I am glad to hear :) Thank you for the lovely feedback, Ladawn!

[@Plantsandmusicandyarn]

I just realized I have your instant pot cook book. I love it so much and have made a bunch of recipes from it. I had no idea you had a KZbin channel!

[@anambivalentenemy]

Very informative,inspiring and great overall video to watch! I really really enjoyed it ! Thank you very much for all the info and ideas Nisha! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you so much! So happy you loved the video and the ideas. Hope you'll get some inspiration in the kitchen :)

[@janicehein4102]

This was amazing ! I learned so much from watching this video. You really should have your own vegan cooking show! Thank you so much! I sure hope that happens ! Thank you again! Janice

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hey Janice, I'm so glad you learned so much from this video :) Hopefully a cooking show will happen one of these days!

[@Magenta0216]

This is amazing!!! Thank you so so so much! It is wonderful that you show seasonal prep/cooking. I love to eat raw most of the time, but in Wisconsin in deep winter I crave these warming foods. The PDF is very helpful and so detailed! Fantastic channel ❤️

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Oh my you must be so cold in Wisconsin! I am glad that you enjoy my videos and the seasonal ideas :) Thank you!

[@NickTV12]

This is so helpful - I can be in control of my diet in a way that's simple, nutritious, and exciting instead of constraining, bland, and frustrating!!

[@memattia3198]

OMG this video is incredible! I learnt more about vegan cooking in this 15 minutes than in the lasst 4 years! THANK YOU!!!

[@paganshredder1492]

Um, where has your channel been all my life?! Also I have your Instant Pot cookbook! 🤯 love the cookbook and this video is so great! Thank you for sharing such amazing recipes and content!

[@alysonmaxwell1991]

Love this! Lots of info clearly presented. Thank you 😊

[@ienekevanhouten4559]

Excellent information, great presentation, both cook and food a feast for the eyes!

[@gabrielaherrera3665]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your meal prep videos.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aww thanks lady! So glad you do :)

[@seeraina]

I received your book for Christmas and I didn't even know you had a youtube channel but oh boy do I love it!! Your way of looking at meal prep is so refreshing and interesting! Also THANK YOU for NOT having an annoying and endless intro like most youtubers nowadays :) Keep on the great work!!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi there! So nice to hear you have my cookbook and yay, welcome to my channel! I used to have much longer intros...I have come a long way lol

[@deborahbergen493]

You cook with a lot of garlic. Our family’s favorite saying is more garlic. Love wild rice! Kale we love ❤️ pretty much every thing you made I love ! Good job.

[@ytytboy]

You are fantastic! Thanks so much for this. Very inspirational and that you went to the trouble to make a shopping list on a PDF too! Brilliant. Thanks!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

I'm so glad you loved the video (and the PDF). Happy cooking!

[@yanyaranae5349]

Your videos are not on informative but very inspiring and well done. I really like all the meals you make but I’m going to do this one since you make it look so delicious. Thank you for making such great videos to share!

[@vmperkins9168]

I would like to say thank you so much for the recipes. I appreciate all the work of putting together the grocery list, steps of the order of cooking and the recipes together. This has made my life so easy. My husband has begun the journey of becoming vegan. I still eat at least one non vegan meal and my daughter will eat it but still wants meat with her meals. Your fabulous recipes are so delicious and flavorful. My daughter loved the meals so much that she is actually considering going vegan. She did say as long as I keep making great meals like these. Needless to say I will be purchasing your cookbook and will be a life long subscriber. I love that your recipes do not use the “fast food” type items from the grocery store freezer section. Thank you for sharing, please keep up the fabulous work. You have converted two people.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

You are so very welcome and thank you for your lovely comment. So happy that I have helped your family eat more plant based and enjoy it too :) That's the best feedback I can ask for!

[@jackiehurley388]

Can't wait to try this on the weekend it looks so good!

[@mariafiorenecastelli1548]

Happy new year dear Nisha! I love your channel!!💐💐💐

[@sparkletone1684]

So so happy to see your videos again, and I especially like this video. I’m a nerd for food prep too. I’m on the road for 4-5 days at a time, so meal prep definitely cuts down on eating out (and sometimes my job sends me to places where it’s hard to get around, or find anything vegan). Dude, I never would’ve thought to save the apple peels for apple cinnamon tea! I’m going to have to try that! Thank you Nisha!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

aww how sweet are you! I am so glad you like this video. It must be difficult to eat well while you're traveling so much but glad you are able to meal prep. And yes, it's a nice alternative to tea bags :)

[@NicoKwagmire]

I LOOOOVE this video! All your vids! You make veganism easy and achievable!

[@yanda7]

Thank you soooo much!!!! I think that is the best meal prep video that I've ever seen!!!!! Can't wait to prep those meals!!! :)

[@dabirb]

You and your book are amazing!! Please keep this coming!!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you so much Bhavana. So happy you love my book and channel, I appreciate it!

[@NickAndersonCreative]

Nisha! this is soooo amazing!! Thank you for laying this all out for us - def going to try prepping these beauties!!!!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hey Nick! Thanks for stopping by and so happy you enjoyed the ideas and video :)

[@itsaplantlife9850]

Thank you so much for this. I just found you yesterday. Regular meal prep of same thing everyday just wouldn't fly with my partner. This is a great way to get goodness in him without so much work for me.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

I'm glad to hear this video was helpful for you! Hope you and your partner will enjoy these easy yet tasty meal prep ideas!

[@misslotuswisdom8545]

i fell in love with you with this video! i am a subscriber! Meal Prep is my biggestt challenge and a caregiver and vegan! You are a godsent!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Yay, I'm so happy to have you here and glad you loved the video. Hope meal prepping will be a bit easier now :)

[@spulian]

I can't believe the amount of work you've put into this video, 10/10. Keep up the great work

[@kiranjotkaur8051]

As a busy uni student this is actually perfect. Love it.

[@suzied.8301]

THANK YOU ……… I just started eating plant strong /whole food & loved your ideas....

[@RainbowPlantLife]

I'm so glad you enjoy my ideas and hope they'll give you some inspiration as you start your plant strong lifestyle!

[@CK-yo7ub]

First time watching one of your videos & I had to subscribe on the spot because this video was so well-organized & edited. The meal ideas were also delicious, manageable & cost effective!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

That's so nice to hear :) Thank you for your kind comment and glad you found the video informative!

[@WildzangsSweety]

I just made this yesterday as my very first meal prep and it's just awesome! Every day I am in front of the fridge wanting to eat but not prepare anything XD So this is just perfect. Everything is ready and I just have to decide what I want and put it on the plate :D I love the speed of your videos and the PDF guide is just amazing. Keep going like that and please do more of those "mix and match" meal preps! And thx for for putting grams and ml in your PDF guide :D

[@lisamo3490]

Hi there! Lisa here. I'm fairly new to eating vegan. Trying to gather some different recipes to add to my repertoire. Although I've stuffed many foods into all kinds of vegetables, I haven't thought of doing that with butternut squash. Now you have become a genius in my eyes! Lol. You have a ton of fabulous ideas, tricks and tips and I appreciate you passing them along. Thanks again.

[@sfzombie2473]

Love this idea coz I just became a vegan 30 days ago now u gave some guidelines for a week plan 👏

[@cassandrafinch991]

Nisha, I love the pdf. It's simple, short and easy to understand. Thank you for putting it together.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

You are so welcome! Stay tuned for another video in the same style in the next few days...

[@MrMarcohill88]

So glad I was recommended this randomly! Love the detail and ease of prep! Subbed

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Yay youtube recommended video algorithm haha. I am so glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@sylviechatillon7655]

I love Meal Prep videos and yours is fantastic :-). I was looking to what I would tomorrow and.... it's gonna be pretty much what you did in this video! Thanks for the inspiration :-)

[@RainbowPlantLife]

That’s so great to hear! I hope you have an easy and stress-free meal prep tomorrow. Thanks for stopping by!

[@rowananderson3202]

I love your videos so much!!! Thank you!

[@lori3664]

Just found you and in LOVE this!, I am newly vegetarian so working, kids schedule and life make it hard. This is great and I have been loving to prep on Sundays! Thank you so much!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Yay, welcome to my channel :) Congratulations on your new vegetarian lifestyle! I hope you will find this meal prep easy and satisfying!

[@lori3664]

RainbowPlantLife I have been living your tips!!

[@vivianrios6007]

One of your best videos. 👏🏼🤗

[@edwinacaparelli9911]

So grateful for you! I just can't come up with these ideas on my own. Thank you!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aw that's so nice to hear Edwina. I'm glad this was helpful for you!

[@shambhala3090]

Great video...everything looks so good and satisfying 😌

[@kelmom25boys60]

Wow, you must be in synch with me today. I just got home from the store with butternut squash and Brussels sprouts, but no plan. I have all the rest of your ingredients except the wild rice, so I am subbing in quinoa. I can’t wait to make the apple cinnamon for my oatmeal tomorrow. You are a rock star, love your recipes and your channel. It is going to feel so good to meal prep tomorrow and then knowing I have meals for most of my busy week. Thank you so much! Hope you enjoy your weekend. 💜

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Yay, that's so great to hear, Kelly! Quinoa will be perfect for this meal prep too. I appreciate the love and support. Have a great rest of your weekend!

[@Ramyapad19]

Yum looks delicious i am making all soon perfect for my office lunches drooling over my samsung galaxy j4 love your recipes making me hungry Thanks Ramya

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you Ramya! I hope you will enjoy these for your office lunches :)

[@mevroegopschoonveld8945]

Thanx, good start. Vegan for life...and for the animals !🗣🌱

[@rebeccajordan1649]

So im not vegan or veggie, but looking to try and get some meat free meals to try and cut down on my meat consumption, ive watched a few of your videos and (deffo trying the red lentil curry and stroganoff recipes) but i have to say theres so much variety in the ingredients and i love the fact your showing different ways to use the same meal prep for different things! Quite often i will buy something specifically for a meal and then struggle to think of something i could use the rest of the ingredient for! Thankyou for your content 😊

[@vw9579]

Thank you for such a well made video. I can't wait to get busy with these recipes, the PDF is awesome.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

I am so glad you like the PDF and the video, Vikki! Hope you have fun in the kitchen :)

[@anniebadyal5028]

Best video on KZbin!!!! Thank you so much!