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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

12 recipes

  • Creamy Chickpea Spinach Masala With Tadka

    Creamy Chickpea Spinach Masala With Tadka

    Nisha Vora

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

    87

    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

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

    220

    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

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

    207

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Citrus-Braised Fennel With White Beans

    Citrus-Braised Fennel With White Beans

    Nisha Vora

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

    136

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mint-Pistachio Pesto

    Mint-Pistachio Pesto

    Nisha Vora

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

    114

    30 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vegan Herb Bread Pudding With Caramelized Leeks

    Vegan Herb Bread Pudding With Caramelized Leeks

    Nisha Vora

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

    95

    About 3 hours

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  • Crispy Tofu Shawarma

    Crispy Tofu Shawarma

    Nisha Vora

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

    572

    50 minutes

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  • Crispy Beans and Juicy Tomatoes Over Tahini Yogurt

    Crispy Beans and Juicy Tomatoes Over Tahini Yogurt

    Nisha Vora

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

    423

    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

    2628 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,628

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Whipped Tofu Ricotta

    Whipped Tofu Ricotta

    Nisha Vora

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

    511

    15 minutes

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    easy
  • Jammy Zucchini

    Jammy Zucchini

    Nisha Vora

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

    253

    30 minutes

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    easy
  • Heirloom Tomato Salad With Ricotta and Chile Oil

    Heirloom Tomato Salad With Ricotta and Chile Oil

    Nisha Vora

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

    220

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy

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