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Nisha Vora

Nisha Vora is a recipe developer who specializes in plant-based recipes. She is the author of the cookbook “Big Vegan Flavor” and hosts videos on her YouTube channel, Rainbow Plant Life.

Recipes by Nisha Vora

17 recipes

  • Crispy Curried Tofu and Carrots 

    Crispy Curried Tofu and Carrots 

    Nisha Vora

    191 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    191

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Cauliflower, Chickpeas and Dates 

    Roasted Cauliflower, Chickpeas and Dates 

    Nisha Vora

    298 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    298

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Charred Cabbage in Spiced Tomatoes With Tahini

    Charred Cabbage in Spiced Tomatoes With Tahini

    Nisha Vora

    276 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    276

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Deeply Roasted Cabbage With Peanut Crunch

    Deeply Roasted Cabbage With Peanut Crunch

    Nisha Vora

    231 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    231

    1 hour 35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy Vegan Cabbage Pasta

    Creamy Vegan Cabbage Pasta

    Nisha Vora

    232 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    232

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy Chickpea Spinach Masala With Tadka

    Creamy Chickpea Spinach Masala With Tadka

    Nisha Vora

    387 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    387

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Noodle Stir-Fry With Salt and Pepper Tofu

    Spicy Noodle Stir-Fry With Salt and Pepper Tofu

    Nisha Vora

    299 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    299

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Maple-Roasted Squash and Chickpeas With Mint-Pistachio Pesto

    Maple-Roasted Squash and Chickpeas With Mint-Pistachio Pesto

    Nisha Vora

    246 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    246

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Citrus-Braised Fennel With White Beans

    Citrus-Braised Fennel With White Beans

    Nisha Vora

    194 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    194

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mint-Pistachio Pesto

    Mint-Pistachio Pesto

    Nisha Vora

    145 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    145

    30 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vegan Herb Bread Pudding With Caramelized Leeks

    Vegan Herb Bread Pudding With Caramelized Leeks

    Nisha Vora

    108 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    108

    About 3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Tofu Shawarma

    Crispy Tofu Shawarma

    Nisha Vora

    752 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    752

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Beans and Juicy Tomatoes Over Tahini Yogurt

    Crispy Beans and Juicy Tomatoes Over Tahini Yogurt

    Nisha Vora

    486 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    486

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • I Can’t Believe It’s Not Chicken (Super-Savory Grated Tofu)

    I Can’t Believe It’s Not Chicken (Super-Savory Grated Tofu)

    Nisha Vora

    3826 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,826

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Whipped Tofu Ricotta

    Whipped Tofu Ricotta

    Nisha Vora

    607 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    607

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Jammy Zucchini

    Jammy Zucchini

    Nisha Vora

    291 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    291

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Heirloom Tomato Salad With Ricotta and Chile Oil

    Heirloom Tomato Salad With Ricotta and Chile Oil

    Nisha Vora

    229 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    229

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy

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