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Sometimes I chop salad ingredients and can't eat all the salad. Next time I cook rice or potatoes, I use the leftover salad fixin's to go into the rice or potatoes. lol. Im laughing because when I read it, it sounds funny, but on a sweet potato, or mixed in some rice... not so bad. Adding some lime and hot sauce helps too. It changes the overall flavor of the ingredients, so gives a whole new meal deal. Thanks for all the great ideas. It all helps me stay on track. Love the lettuce cups.
We try to “eat the rainbow” of fruits and veggies everyday. These preps will help. I love your casual and hands-on parenting style. Your daughter is blessed to have you as her mommy.
You're exactly right about keeping it as easy as possible. I didn't have any success maintaining a healthy weight until I simplified everything! I was trying to be an "overachiever" and do more than was necessary, and it was just holding me back. For some reason, I felt guilty buying pre-prepared ingredients. I think it had to do with the way I was raised and the mentality my mother had about having to make/prepare everything from scratch. Once I let that go and made things easy for myself, I found that staying consistent was no longer a constant battle. Thanks so much for all that you do :) Your channel has helped me immensely.
First, You are definitely NOT lazy! You have seen so clearly several things that keep people from being successful at weight loss. Simple eating brings success. This is food prep that anyone can do. Thank you so much. for showing how to do the kumara! I have recently relocated in Texas, after 40 hrs in Sacramento , Ca. area, so I understand what you are missing! I’m glad you had a good visit. I love the Japanese sweet potatoes; I get them under a different name. I would never have figured out how to cook them if I hadn’t seen your utube. Thank you so much for being such a fine guide! I’m an 86 yr old grandmother, and you and your family are adorable!❤️ Sidney Blackwell 16:31
That adorable edamame fiend would probably love hummus made using edamame. And it freezes well so you can make it up, portion it out and freeze it. I do this because I'm the only plant-powered person in my household and it helps to freeze what I can freeze so I'm not throwing out food that I couldn't eat before it went to the rotten side 🤷♀️
When I make chili, Indian food or some kind of rice and beans mix like you did I portion it all out into a large silicone muffin pan and freeze them up as single serving meals to be added to raw fresh ingredients and potatoes to make bowls quickly. It only takes about 3 hours in the freezer per muffin pan. I have two 6 portion muffin pans and I batch make these types of meals twice a week and label them accordingly. I store them in the freezer in ziplock bags. Whatever doesn’t fit in the muffin pan goes directly into the fridge to be consumed first. After doing this for awhile you’ll begin to accumulate 2 or 3 frozen muffin meals of different dishes and it’s really nice to always have that inventory waiting for quick hot meals in a hurry.
I just had dinner in Canada with Ally’s Mom...so funny that you are my besties daughters friend! I’ve been following you and getting inspiration from you for awhile. Love your content and your lovely heart♥️
Chelsea, another helpful RUclips…you never disappoint! I now prep my carrots and purple cabbage like Chelsea…gorgeous on salads! Team soybeans here! Your podcasts are amazingly valuable as well! To those of you who have not discovered this highly effective vegan influencer's podcasts, do yourself a favor and check them out!
I just love you and your channel :) amen on the easy! Live on reheated pre steamed potatoes and pre cooked then frozen rice! It’s a game changer to week night routine to keep me on track!
Potatoes 2-3x/wk I steam, IP or roast. Frozen bags of rice and veggies. This week I focused on two core meals so I had one main day of prep to chop veggies, make a sauce, prep and store my main meal. So far so good. Morgan is your mini!! I agree, it’s lovely and crazy having little helpers in the kitchen, well done you for including her in your video. What a treat 🥰
I’ve been making Mexican rice in big batches too! Great for filling in any Mexican dish, especially love on sopes. Great idea for easy potato prep, im going to do that tonight!
I prep with one type of grain, one type of potatoes, cheese sauce (of course), one type of pasta, tofu or tempeh weekly. If I have the time to pre-cut veggies and fruit, then I’ll do that too. I change it up weekly.
What a lovely video❤️ Thank you so much. I too do a simple meal prep (mainly potatoes/rice/grains, beans/lentils and dressings/sauces) once or twice a week. Then I can mix and match with the veggies I have. It makes the life so much easier. I will try the mexican rice... without instant pot.
I cook potatoes, brown rice and dry beans quite often, I like to buy coleslaw mix as you said and also large cheap bags of stir fry veg. I dont find a need to prep frozen edamame, just defrost in boiling water or add in to stir fry. I just wish I could buy oil free hummus in the UK as that would be perfect. I do make my own but need to double up the recipe I think!
Love your realistic view on meal prep - really resets expectations. I always have potatoes (Yukon Gold) on hand, but I roast mine; I think I'll steam a batch today. I am absolutely going to try that Mexican Rice recipe - I love anything with hidden veggies. Cheers!
I love these videos! Morgan is SUCH a star. I also prep potatoes but I steam/ bake them in the crockpot. Throw them all in and add a cup of water or don't it doesn't matter, walk away. They are done, unattended, in a few hours. Could you help with procedures for sticking to the plan during holidays/vacation? I do really well until a holiday, then it all seems to hit the fan.
Thank you! Don’t have an oven or really hot stove top right now…I didn’t think of doing potatoes alone in the crockpot! Duh! You’re such a big help! I’m so excited!👍🌿🌷
When does the next membership open please? I'm on the waiting list and literally cannot wait to be a part of your group! This video is too cute with your little helper 😍
Hey Karen! We’re not opening quarterly like we were, but I’d love to hop on a call with you to see how we can hope you! Email us at info@chelseamae.com and we’ll set up a meeting!
My favorite way to meal prep is just to make my first two meals of the week be something with rice and something with potatoes and then i just make way too much of those and put the rest in the fridge, lol. I don't want to do a "meal prep session". less dishes that way too. I often do the same with whole wheat pasta.
I actually like to bake a bunch of potatoes and sweet potatoes at once. Just a tiny bit of oil rubbed into the skin keeps them from drying and the taste amazing. I like to finely chop broccoli for a topper, and put that, edamame and peanut butter, and a dollop of vanilla soy yogurt on the warmed sweet potatoes for breakfast. Tastes amazing and warms you on colder days. The potatoes are great topped with hummus too. Then sides vary with my mood. Also, big pot of soup works for dinner, then in the fridge for me to tap into as a side with lunch through the week.
I agree with your gorgeous daughter! i LOVE LOVE LOVE edamame! i buy shiploads of froz bags of SHELLED edamame plus froz peas & corn, and i throw them in EVERYTHING! (Have also been known to accidentally put the rice or quinoa on last, but couldnt wait 4 it, so just ate a bowl of edamame peas & corn for tea!
Thanks Chelsea!! This video is so helpful! I’m going to try the rice dish and eat it in the lettuce cups with your your suggested add ins. Looks so yummy!!!😊
Can’t eat soy and all beans Cept garbanzos and split peas! Making wfpb weight loss challenging or tbh-am having salmon & tuna…. Sticking to the rest of your oh do helpful methods! Thank you Chelsea!
I meal prep some components and some meals like soup, stew and curry. I make rice or potatoes for the week to either add to salad or eat with the meals I prep. I always make ON oats 😁😁I pack breakfast and lunch every weekday and this insures I have awesome meals everyday😁
Will definitely make the rice dish. Thanks for sharing! Wish I liked potatoes as much as you. I buy them and just don't end up eating them. Like rice and beans though.
I try to prep one item a night instead of all at once. I can't find oil free humus by me so I prep that one night, I'll make pasta for dinner and make an extra box for another night or lunch and always a huge pot of soup so we have enough for another time
When in a whole bean the edamame doesn’t seem to go in my stomach too well despite being able to eat tofu in things. But I’m sure I must be able to do some sort of substitute. 🤷🏼♀️🤔👍😁🌱
What does it mean to have your eyebrows laminated? In the US we have eyebrow tattooing but I’ll have to look into this laminating business, you look great!
Oh do your edamame start fading to grey once cold? I tried prepping some for the kids lunch box but they didn’t eat them once they’d faded, does that mean I cooked them too long?
Steaming is easier than boiling to me, they get less wet and dry quicker. You could do either. I wouldn’t cook the rice often cause I’m lazy and don’t do this much prep. 😁
@@ChelseaMae thanks so much Chelsea, I was wondering may be one is more healthier than the other or something like that, good to know I can keep on boiling my potatoes. Love your content.
Everyone is concerned these days about prices. Isn't the frozen rice and other more pre-prepared items a lot more expensive? Buying items like rice in bulk will be much more affordable and is easy.
@@paulacopier9455 I quickly googled - it's been parboiled - so partially cooked. Some said to cook it and some said it wasn't necessary - so I guess it's up to our discretion.
Did you call capsicum bell pepper? What I tell you where I live if you thought capsicum was a bell pepper you’d be very sorry because it’s powdered hot chili peppers. And bell peppers are the sweet peppers that are orange yellow green and red. Interesting!
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Cooking AND filming with a little one was delightful to see. ❤
Sometimes I chop salad ingredients and can't eat all the salad. Next time I cook rice or potatoes, I use the leftover salad fixin's to go into the rice or potatoes. lol. Im laughing because when I read it, it sounds funny, but on a sweet potato, or mixed in some rice... not so bad. Adding some lime and hot sauce helps too. It changes the overall flavor of the ingredients, so gives a whole new meal deal. Thanks for all the great ideas. It all helps me stay on track. Love the lettuce cups.
It may be chaos, but ur making great memories & a great way to teach her healthy cooking. She’s adorable!😊
We try to “eat the rainbow” of fruits and veggies everyday. These preps will help. I love your casual and hands-on parenting style. Your daughter is blessed to have you as her mommy.
You're exactly right about keeping it as easy as possible. I didn't have any success maintaining a healthy weight until I simplified everything! I was trying to be an "overachiever" and do more than was necessary, and it was just holding me back. For some reason, I felt guilty buying pre-prepared ingredients. I think it had to do with the way I was raised and the mentality my mother had about having to make/prepare everything from scratch. Once I let that go and made things easy for myself, I found that staying consistent was no longer a constant battle. Thanks so much for all that you do :) Your channel has helped me immensely.
First, You are definitely NOT lazy! You have seen so clearly several things that keep people from being successful at weight loss. Simple eating brings success. This is food prep that anyone can do. Thank you so much. for showing how to do the kumara! I have recently relocated in Texas, after 40 hrs in Sacramento , Ca. area, so I understand what you are missing! I’m glad you had a good visit. I love the Japanese sweet potatoes; I get them under a different name. I would never have figured out how to cook them if I hadn’t seen your utube. Thank you so much for being such a fine guide! I’m an 86 yr old grandmother, and you and your family are adorable!❤️ Sidney Blackwell 16:31
That adorable edamame fiend would probably love hummus made using edamame. And it freezes well so you can make it up, portion it out and freeze it. I do this because I'm the only plant-powered person in my household and it helps to freeze what I can freeze so I'm not throwing out food that I couldn't eat before it went to the rotten side 🤷♀️
When I make chili, Indian food or some kind of rice and beans mix like you did I portion it all out into a large silicone muffin pan and freeze them up as single serving meals to be added to raw fresh ingredients and potatoes to make bowls quickly. It only takes about 3 hours in the freezer per muffin pan. I have two 6 portion muffin pans and I batch make these types of meals twice a week and label them accordingly. I store them in the freezer in ziplock bags. Whatever doesn’t fit in the muffin pan goes directly into the fridge to be consumed first. After doing this for awhile you’ll begin to accumulate 2 or 3 frozen muffin meals of different dishes and it’s really nice to always have that inventory waiting for quick hot meals in a hurry.
Thankyou Chelsea, that looked delicious..sweet little assistant Aarh, she’s so like you X..
Love this video so much! Morgan is such a little ray of sunshine, adorable 🥰
Yum! Always great tips with simple steps.
I just had dinner in Canada with Ally’s Mom...so funny that you are my besties daughters friend! I’ve been following you and getting inspiration from you for awhile. Love your content and your lovely heart♥️
Love that! Ally is a gem, we love the Buchanan fam!
Simple is really the key to being successful with this way of eating!
You could “stretch” the Mexican rice with a bag of cauliflower rice mixed in!! ❤
Thanks I LOVE these practical videos xx
So good!
This is helpful
I am new to vegan foods and was feeling overwhelmed but you make things easy
I L❤️VED this very warm, homely vibes! It was FABULOUS! Great meal prep!
Chelsea, another helpful RUclips…you never disappoint! I now prep my carrots and purple cabbage like Chelsea…gorgeous on salads! Team soybeans here! Your podcasts are amazingly valuable as well! To those of you who have not discovered this highly effective vegan influencer's podcasts, do yourself a favor and check them out!
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I love the rawness and realness of your videos, please don't ever change that ♡
Glad to see someone else does this as well. Love your little helper.
I just love you and your channel :) amen on the easy! Live on reheated pre steamed potatoes and pre cooked then frozen rice! It’s a game changer to week night routine to keep me on track!
What a cutie, thank you for sharing her with us 🥰
My fave kind of vids from you!!! I love to see what you're eating and all that. Your food always looks so good!!!
I loved watching you guys cook together...... I have been here since the very beginning of your channel 🎉 I take my hat off to you 🎉
Another awesome video Chelsea and great to see you being assisted by Morgan. Simple and quick 😋 food. Love 🥰 the video and love 💕 Chelsea & family.
Potatoes 2-3x/wk I steam, IP or roast. Frozen bags of rice and veggies. This week I focused on two core meals so I had one main day of prep to chop veggies, make a sauce, prep and store my main meal. So far so good. Morgan is your mini!! I agree, it’s lovely and crazy having little helpers in the kitchen, well done you for including her in your video. What a treat 🥰
I love edamame! You two ladies are just the loveliest two cooks!
Assistant Morgan…you are a champion potato washer! ❤
Team Soy! Great video and always love seeing the family!
2 cuties. Thanks for the video. Great ideas and great encouragement for something that is always a battle for me (FOOD). God bless you.
I’ve been making Mexican rice in big batches too! Great for filling in any Mexican dish, especially love on sopes. Great idea for easy potato prep, im going to do that tonight!
I like the simple approach. I try to keep my meals simple. Thanks for the tips
I make a similar Mexican rice that I eat in lettuce "tacos" too. It's one of my favorite go-to meals!
I prep with one type of grain, one type of potatoes, cheese sauce (of course), one type of pasta, tofu or tempeh weekly. If I have the time to pre-cut veggies and fruit, then I’ll do that too. I change it up weekly.
What a lovely video❤️ Thank you so much. I too do a simple meal prep (mainly potatoes/rice/grains, beans/lentils and dressings/sauces) once or twice a week. Then I can mix and match with the veggies I have. It makes the life so much easier. I will try the mexican rice... without instant pot.
I cook potatoes, brown rice and dry beans quite often, I like to buy coleslaw mix as you said and also large cheap bags of stir fry veg. I dont find a need to prep frozen edamame, just defrost in boiling water or add in to stir fry. I just wish I could buy oil free hummus in the UK as that would be perfect. I do make my own but need to double up the recipe I think!
Can you get the canned oil free hummus in middle eastern groceries at all?
@@roseb5945 Ive never seen canned hummus but will see if there is a middle eastern grocery place in our city.
@@teamt8088 if you find it, add lemon juice to it.
Love this video, I love how you keep it real. Your daughter is so cute. It's just me so I don't prep alot.
Love your realistic view on meal prep - really resets expectations. I always have potatoes (Yukon Gold) on hand, but I roast mine; I think I'll steam a batch today. I am absolutely going to try that Mexican Rice recipe - I love anything with hidden veggies. Cheers!
I love these videos! Morgan is SUCH a star. I also prep potatoes but I steam/ bake them in the crockpot. Throw them all in and add a cup of water or don't it doesn't matter, walk away. They are done, unattended, in a few hours. Could you help with procedures for sticking to the plan during holidays/vacation? I do really well until a holiday, then it all seems to hit the fan.
Thank you! Don’t have an oven or really hot stove top right now…I didn’t think of doing potatoes alone in the crockpot! Duh! You’re such a big help! I’m so excited!👍🌿🌷
When does the next membership open please? I'm on the waiting list and literally cannot wait to be a part of your group! This video is too cute with your little helper 😍
Hey Karen! We’re not opening quarterly like we were, but I’d love to hop on a call with you to see how we can hope you! Email us at info@chelseamae.com and we’ll set up a meeting!
Morgan is totally adorable!
Great video, it was super helpful! What a delightful assistant.
Yesssss love you Chelsea!! ❤
Great video and as a Mom with adult children I can say that you’re helper is a cutie!
I keep sweet potatoes hydroponically in a window sill just to harvest leaves as salad or spinach substitute.
Wonderful video thank you Chels and Morgan! Can you share an update on your house development in one of your upcoming videos or stories?
Thank you!! Ooof, yes it’s been a year… and we still haven’t started. So drawn out!!!
My favorite way to meal prep is just to make my first two meals of the week be something with rice and something with potatoes and then i just make way too much of those and put the rest in the fridge, lol. I don't want to do a "meal prep session". less dishes that way too. I often do the same with whole wheat pasta.
Tell me how you make your prep system as easy and straight forward as possible 🙂👇
I actually like to bake a bunch of potatoes and sweet potatoes at once. Just a tiny bit of oil rubbed into the skin keeps them from drying and the taste amazing. I like to finely chop broccoli for a topper, and put that, edamame and peanut butter, and a dollop of vanilla soy yogurt on the warmed sweet potatoes for breakfast. Tastes amazing and warms you on colder days. The potatoes are great topped with hummus too. Then sides vary with my mood. Also, big pot of soup works for dinner, then in the fridge for me to tap into as a side with lunch through the week.
Great video. So helpful!!
I agree with your gorgeous daughter! i LOVE LOVE LOVE edamame! i buy shiploads of froz bags of SHELLED edamame plus froz peas & corn, and i throw them in EVERYTHING! (Have also been known to accidentally put the rice or quinoa on last, but couldnt wait 4 it, so just ate a bowl of edamame peas & corn for tea!
Thanks Chelsea!! This video is so helpful! I’m going to try the rice dish and eat it in the lettuce cups with your your suggested add ins. Looks so yummy!!!😊
Can’t eat soy and all beans Cept garbanzos and split peas! Making wfpb weight loss challenging or tbh-am having salmon & tuna…. Sticking to the rest of your oh do helpful methods! Thank you Chelsea!
The Mexican rice looks fantastic. 👌 I am going to try this. Thanks
I meal prep some components and some meals like soup, stew and curry. I make rice or potatoes for the week to either add to salad or eat with the meals I prep. I always make ON oats 😁😁I pack breakfast and lunch every weekday and this insures I have awesome meals everyday😁
Your assistant is adorable. It reminds me of when I cooked with my kids.
Love edamame, tofu, miso, tempeh…all of it
Will definitely make the rice dish. Thanks for sharing! Wish I liked potatoes as much as you. I buy them and just don't end up eating them. Like rice and beans though.
Edamame FTW!
We have an air fryer so it's great to just cut up then freeze some potatoes that can be cooked in the air fryer whenever.
I think I'll definitely try the rice dish. Looks delicious!
Loved this thanks always!!!❤
I will def make the rice..looked delicious!!!
Cooking with your mini me!😄
Haven't heard from your and your beautiful family in awhile..... hope all is going well ❤
Gonna make the Mexican rice for dinner TONIGHT!!!!
is thatt quick release or nattural for the rice? thank you and ally
Daughters and I also love edamame!
Omg that rice looks soo good!! & I’m definitely a soy girl! Tofu, edamame, soy milk! 😅
Sending my full love more blessings
I try to prep one item a night instead of all at once. I can't find oil free humus by me so I prep that one night, I'll make pasta for dinner and make an extra box for another night or lunch and always a huge pot of soup so we have enough for another time
When in a whole bean the edamame doesn’t seem to go in my stomach too well despite being able to eat tofu in things. But I’m sure I must be able to do some sort of substitute. 🤷🏼♀️🤔👍😁🌱
Is there a reason for steaming the potatoes vs just boiling them?
Only ever baked or boiled potatoes. Will get out my steamer ... ❤
For the rice dish: Instead of using tinned tomatoes, could you sub a jar of salsa? Then you wouldn't have to spend time cutting the onions and garlic.
Can you please advise the rice recipe?
What’s the difference in boiling or steaming the potatoes just curious cuz I don’t have a steamer
What does it mean to have your eyebrows laminated? In the US we have eyebrow tattooing but I’ll have to look into this laminating business, you look great!
Yaaa!!! Soy girl here! Love edamame!!!!!!
I love edamame too😊
Oh do your edamame start fading to grey once cold? I tried prepping some for the kids lunch box but they didn’t eat them once they’d faded, does that mean I cooked them too long?
What a cute helper😊Yes to edamame!
Do you have these recipes written anywhere
Cute air hugs!
A Mindful Mom on RUclips does a great instant pot Mexican rice!
Where can I find the Mexican rice recipe?
I love Mexican rice with my hot dogs 🌭 ❤
Did you cook the rice dish for just 4mn?
It takes like 20 minutes, but 4 minutes high pressure yes
@@ChelseaMae Thank you
Two questions, why steam potatoes instead of boiling. Why wouldn’t you make that rice often, any specific reasons?
Steaming is easier than boiling to me, they get less wet and dry quicker.
You could do either. I wouldn’t cook the rice often cause I’m lazy and don’t do this much prep. 😁
@@ChelseaMae thanks so much Chelsea, I was wondering may be one is more healthier than the other or something like that, good to know I can keep on boiling my potatoes. Love your content.
Everyone is concerned these days about prices. Isn't the frozen rice and other more pre-prepared items a lot more expensive? Buying items like rice in bulk will be much more affordable and is easy.
Im going to try most of this just not the lime concentrate :) Love your videos, very real!
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Love me some edamame!
how long is the time to cook for the rice dish
4 minutes high pressure
Chelsea rewatch when you’re eating your lettuce cups…
Do you mean the short repeat?
I think there are 2 or 3. Not a huge deal, but wanted her to know. Love her and her content regardless.
Where can I get the rice recipe
I just defrost my edamame in room temp water. I thought it was already cooked - ??? Does it need to be cooked again?
i was wondering too.
@@paulacopier9455 I quickly googled - it's been parboiled - so partially cooked. Some said to cook it and some said it wasn't necessary - so I guess it's up to our discretion.
Don’t need cooking just pour hot water over or just thaw. No cooking needed at all
@@sarahharold1694 yeah I think so too, one less thing to put in a pot and on the stove
It depends on the packet, some are parboiled, some fully cooked.
I don't like them crunchy so I bring them to boil then take off the stove.
I have not tried edemame yet
Oh yeah! Soy gals checking in ❤ 😂
The ‘tinned tomatoes…taste test’ portion of the video repeated. Something wrong on my end? Am I going crazy🙃
All the frozen edamame in the supermarket here in Aus is from China, and I refuse to buy Chinese food products.
Did you call capsicum bell pepper? What I tell you where I live if you thought capsicum was a bell pepper you’d be very sorry because it’s powdered hot chili peppers. And bell peppers are the sweet peppers that are orange yellow green and red. Interesting!