FAST Meals That Will Save Your Sanity

Here’s my confession of what I eat during the week when I want easy, delicious, filling and nourishing. It’s easy to whip together with the techniques shown. Packed with fiber and plenty of vitamins and minerals, oh yea, and protein.

This made enough for 4 LARGE meals and average cost was £5 / $6. Might be more if you buy precut veg or pre chopped greens and still well worth it.

I hope this is of benefit and inspires you to take and make your own way.

*Frankie enjoys vegan dog food as her main meals – find and research producers in your country to give it a try – she loves it.

CHEAP & EASY WEEKDAY MEAL

1 block extra firm tofu, sliced thin
1 can chickpeas liquid and all
1 big bunch Greens (cabbage, kale, chard) chopped
4 large carrots, chopped
5 potatoes, cubed
1 Onion, julienned
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 chillies, chopped (optional)
Olive oil (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste

Nutritional yeast, garnish

Thanks for watching.

Derek & Frankie Miss America

[lynnewahl]

Hi Derek: I never realized cooking could be so much fun! Finally at the age of 83. Whoop whoop.

[kelkka]

Hey, I'd like to see a video about how you take care of your chopping board and knives and all the other kitchen equipment.

[MissCallisto]

Honestly Derek, finding your channel has changed my life. I haven't eaten animal products in over two months, and have been following your recipe videos and using your cookbook. I find I'm not missing anything that I used to eat, and I feel so much better. Thank you for being a light in this world. You are appreciated ❤

[jiffabright]

I've gotten to the point where i just go directly to the store after i watch your new video and get the stuff to come home and make the recipe. always so simple and so delicious!

[dawnlawson]

I say this lovingly. I love that you are a clean freak! And... I love the way that you love Frankie. All animals need hugs and kisses too.

[Joseph-dhyz]

You did the right thing by "showing this" really really helpful. I can do this. Thank you Darek!

[bradlafferty]

I want clacking tongs as my ringtone.

Nice recipe. Thanks for sharing!

[shadestj]

Adding the frozen veg with hot water directly into the dog bowl, is such a good hack. I'm going to try it, thanks.

[BreezyFitz]

I love how you actually eat your food, and not just give it 1 bite and end the video. Really displays the raw truth behind the "practice what you preach" method of teaching that you have.

[Katwumyn]

Thank you for another great video, Derek! I love watching you chop veggies, and I love how you keep your work station so clean. Frankie is as gorgeous as ever!

[AmandaJYoungs]

I do enjoy all your videos, but this was the one I needed to see. This practical, everyday kind of vegan cooking (simple, healthy, tasty) is what I need to know more about to keep me away from animal products. Thank you, Derek, for the educational value of your work as well as the culinary temptation of the most indulgent recipes you show us. And thank you too to Ms Frankie for adding a touch of glamour to the proceedings!

[SquirrelWizard]

Give Frankie a raise already, Derek 😂

[Fruitmandje]

Authentic as always. Best dog and chef (and person) on youtube

[PepereFouras]

Love your channel, this is the kind of simple recipes that I've been looking for when I don't have much time during the week. The way you and Frankie are able to genuinely transmit your love of food and cooking is super contagious.

[tereclemmer]

Thanks for this video! Sharing your everyday go-to meals is super helpful for the home cooks like me 👋🏼. I love your show stopper creations, too. They are inspiring. I enjoy your channel very much. Thanks again.

[arouhwaanifs]

Thank you for bringing your love and compassion to the world through your cooking and videos 🙏

[mnk.]

Made this last night. I used sweet potatoes instead of white, and since i didn't have smoked tofu, i sliced a block of tofu, pressed it and marinated in some liquid smoke and sprinkled smoked paprika before adding to the pot. Delicious! Thanks for the recipe! 😋

[ckbtuxie]

The captions with Frankie's thoughts made my day! 😆We make so many of your recipes now. Thank you! 💜

[saysmol]

It’s always a great day when King Derek posts!! Happy Saturday, everyone 🙂‍↕️🫡🤗

[DakiniJun]

I've been vegan for 50+ years after I read "Ordeal of the Animals" by Mel Morse when I was in middle school. My Tuscan grandfather (from Lucca) instilled in me the love of food fresh from the Earth and still warm from the sun. Your recipes are uncomplicated and nutritious, and, while he never tasted tofu (as far as I know), they remind me a lot of the meals we ate around my grandparents' table. I have to admit, though, that cooking water going down the drain nearly broke my heart. Soup!