Time is sometimes never enough to finish all the things we need to do in a day. Add the time for cooking and eating, we are never left enough time for ourselves at the end of the day. Having ready meals in case you are running late or having a lot of tasks to accomplish, makeshift vegan dishes might just save the day. So, why not prepare these recipes over the weekend and store them neatly in your fridge and enjoy your makeshift vegan dishes in the next week, perhaps?
Delicious Slow-Cooker Vegan Dishes
Vegan Chilli
Vegan chilli is a savoury dish packed with protein-filled black beans. With black beans as your main ingredient, all the protein and fibre you need will be provided by this mouthwatering dish. Mix it with some fresh tomatoes and bell peppers and you will have vegan chilli flexible for any pairings.
Quinoa and Vegetables
Quinoa is delicious produce abundant during summer. Quinoa and vegetables are paired to deliver enough protein to the dish. Vegetables such as red peppers, green beans, and carrots contain a good amount of protein while quinoa has the most. Adding some chickpeas to the mix and some slices of tofu, you can enjoy a variety of stir fry dishes and some oriental palates.
Summer Chilli
Summer chilli is made with pumpkin and butternut squash. With a twist of some fresh zucchini and some chickpeas, your summer chilli will be flavourful and colourful. Summer chilli is a dish that will not only satisfy your protein needs but will also elevate your heart-healthy protein recipe list.
Lemon Basil Ratatouille
Ratatouille is bursting with flavours and textures that will leave you binge-eating while binge-watching some shows on Hulu. give your ratatouille a little bit of kick with some zest of lemon and basil, some summer flavours will explode in your mouth.
Lentil Coconut Curry
Curry can be too spicy for some. If you are a bit sensitive to spicy dishes, a curry with coconut milk will tone down the flavour of the curry and make your dish a little bit milder on the spice. Lentil coconut curry has a subtle sweetness that can be balanced with some dash of turmeric, cumin, and garam masala.
Veggie-Loaded Black-Eyed Peas
Black-eyed peas are a famous protein alternative source in the south. It can be cooked with all sorts of summer vegetables and it is typically blended with liquid smoke and some tabasco. This recipe will heat up your summer cravings and bring flavours quite like no other.
Potato and Leek Soup
Leeks have this buttery blend that makes them perfect for soups. Pairing leeks and potato and creating some soup with coconut milk, it will be an ideal dish for your summer night dine ins at home. Chop some onions and potatoes and throw in some hearty amount of leeks, you will get a buttery creamy soup that is not too heavy.
There are many ways to save money and time when opting for makeshift dishes to go with your hectic schedule. These slow-cooker vegan dishes are not only healthy but are also equally delish!
