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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

20 recipes

  • Chickpea Flatbread With Chaat Masala Tomatoes

    Chickpea Flatbread With Chaat Masala Tomatoes

    Nisha Vora

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

    18

    1 hour 45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sticky Glazed Tofu Sandwiches

    Sticky Glazed Tofu Sandwiches

    Nisha Vora

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

    145

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Silken Tofu With Peanut Chile Crisp

    Silken Tofu With Peanut Chile Crisp

    Nisha Vora

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

    165

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Curried Tofu and Carrots 

    Crispy Curried Tofu and Carrots 

    Nisha Vora

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

    376

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Cauliflower, Chickpeas and Dates 

    Roasted Cauliflower, Chickpeas and Dates 

    Nisha Vora

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

    601

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Charred Cabbage in Spiced Tomatoes With Tahini

    Charred Cabbage in Spiced Tomatoes With Tahini

    Nisha Vora

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

    296

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Deeply Roasted Cabbage With Peanut Crunch

    Deeply Roasted Cabbage With Peanut Crunch

    Nisha Vora

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

    257

    1 hour 35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy Vegan Cabbage Pasta

    Creamy Vegan Cabbage Pasta

    Nisha Vora

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

    263

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy Chickpea Spinach Masala With Tadka

    Creamy Chickpea Spinach Masala With Tadka

    Nisha Vora

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

    433

    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

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

    360

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Citrus-Braised Fennel With White Beans

    Citrus-Braised Fennel With White Beans

    Nisha Vora

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

    216

    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

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

    254

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mint-Pistachio Pesto

    Mint-Pistachio Pesto

    Nisha Vora

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

    162

    30 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vegan Herb Bread Pudding With Caramelized Leeks

    Vegan Herb Bread Pudding With Caramelized Leeks

    Nisha Vora

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

    113

    About 3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Tofu Shawarma

    Crispy Tofu Shawarma

    Nisha Vora

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

    955

    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

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

    524

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • 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

    4430 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,430

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Jammy Zucchini

    Jammy Zucchini

    Nisha Vora

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

    376

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Whipped Tofu Ricotta

    Whipped Tofu Ricotta

    Nisha Vora

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

    725

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Heirloom Tomato Salad With Ricotta and Chile Oil

    Heirloom Tomato Salad With Ricotta and Chile Oil

    Nisha Vora

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

    257

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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