ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT! Don't miss out! (bit.ly/3dYuHzI) The PLANT BASED BUNDLE ends July 10th! $50 for 100's of ebooks with 1000s of recipes, workout guides, personal development, meal plans and more. My recipe ebook is in there too! It is a great way to support me and the channel. Only until July 10th. Check out the link for more info! Thanks to everyone who has purchased it already! I hope you are finding great value in it. -Derek
😅I’m a Virgin to this Vegan 🥗 thang… One week exactly today “Cold Turkey”🦃 😂stopped everything…red meat, 🐥 😂chicken, and dairy products. 😮KwaZy, but ONLY one week, and I’ve stopped meds for my Multiple Sclerosis. 💪Once upon a time, I was training for Emerald Cup in the “Natural Bikini”👙 level in Las Vegas with Larissa Reis when “Gold’s Gym” was still alive. I’d love, love to get that body back again.💪 With doing it the “Derek” way, pretty positive I can and will. Thanx for ALL your help.💪🧑🍳 Ciao, Bella ❤
In case you didn't know: 🗣THIS IS THE BEST VEGAN CHANNEL on youtube. Hands down. Your recipes are amazing - and I'm 9 years vegan, and you're showing me "moves" in the kitchen I never thought of (shaving tofu? Wow - Putting the tofu mixture in the oven - genius). Also, I love the way future Derek turned it over to past Derek - brilliant. Great video - thank you for sharing!
Thank you Lisa! What a kind and thoughtful comment. I don't know if I deserve all the love but thank you so much! Just doing what we do and we are so happy it resonates with you.
An interesting diet/digestion thing that a lot of people don't know about: When your mouth tastes significant sweet (like as in sugar, sweeter fruits, honey, etc) it shuts off the production of ptyalin enzyme in your mouth which is the first digestive process for starches. What this does is ultimately it makes it harder to digest the starches. This is ok if you're not mixing it with concentrated proteins, but in this case you are. Another digestion/diet tip: Concentrated proteins primarily digest in the acid of the stomach. Eating lots of other foods--especially carbs in the same meal as concentrated proteins, will dilute the stomach acid and make it harder to fully and properly digest the proteins. Always best to eat proteins first, wait a bit and then eat whatever else. Carbs, veggies, fruits, etc digest further down past the stomach anyways. A meal can become very acid forming if not mixed properly. Thankfully veggies proteins are less acid forming than flesh based, because there is less sulfur based amino acids, but even then, it can still put a bit of unnecessary digestive strain on the system. I had some health issues in my teens and was basically forced to research and experiment a ton with all this stuff. (btw, I eat mostly plant based, but with a little vegetarian supplementation, and very occasional and very picky pescetarian supplementation [talking like a can of sardines once a month or so]. My diet probably comes closest to what Tom Brady eats and recommends-- i.e. alkaline forming and low inflammation).
Crystal is right…you put a lot of love into your meals, Derek! The chickpea salad sandwiches looked awesome, and you’ve put me in the mood for tacos, looking so tasty, and so colourful…I think I have one of those taco kits in my cupboard, too! Yay! Those tiny, little room settings are so cute..I watch YT videos of people making those sometimes.
As ever, several take-aways of how to improve my vegan recipes. Refried beans will never be the same again. Love your energy. Always get a boost of motivation when I watch !
One of the things I love about your recipes is that I can pretty much make them straight away as I already have all the ingredients! Or at least suitable substitutions 😁
Love watching your videos, you two are adorable .. You’re so genuine and positive all the time , Such a breath of fresh air . The world needs MORE of this!
Let me give you a tip for the beans i am mexican born and raised, you can fried some soyrizo with onions, and then mix it with the beans… and then refry everything 🤤🤤🤤🤤
You are one of the best influencer I watch. Thanks for your happiness, energy and recipes. Your recipes started me on a vegan journey and I love it. My health has really improved. 😊
If you stand the taco shells on the curved edges (open side facing down), they won't collapse when you bake them. Don't lay them on their sides like that.
Derick and Christal you just Made my early Sunday morning with your video. You guys are so full of energy and so positive in life. Plus you are from the first plantbased eaters that I started to follow even if I am 68 but still young in my mind and body. Just been for hand surgery on Monday 🤞 hope the results will be good it's always the aftercare thats important. Nice day at that Falls sure that water are cold but tast very nice. Nice week you TWO😊🌞
I put my hard taco shells directly on the oven rack upside down so they hang on the rack. That helps to keep them from closing up. Can’t wait to try this recipe!
Getting rid of hsv 1 / 2 is like starting a new life and am glad I came across dr ekan on RUclips for a day like this . It wasn't easy but I came through .
The nature places you guys go to always look so spectacular! We love going out in nature as well, but there's certainly no waterfalls near us. Looks fabulous! Great vid as always!
I absolutely love your videos. You never fail to impress me with the quality of your meals. I also must mention that Crystal and your vibe is incredibly amazing. Your fun and happiness are contagious. God bless your hearts.
Probably going to pass on the taco hack at the end 🤣😉but here's one! Never tried it, but my friend says when he makes nachos he first puts down a tortilla on the plate. That way you don't have to scrape the last of it off the plate with tiny broken chips. Just wrap it up, and now you have a burrito!
Lately I have been making my taco meat with chopped soaked walnuts and chopped mushrooms then seasoned with cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt and pepper.
When I make tacos, I put the taco shells at an angle, one inside the other to keep them “propped” open. Don’t leave them inside one another like they come out of the box. OR you can take some foil pieces, ball them up and stick them inside the shells to keep them open while you heat them. 😊🌮
I eat chickpea salad every day! I do a simple version... I use dried chickpeas with a quick soak for 60 minutes, drain then about 45 minutes summer. When they are nice and soft they are really easy to mash! Then just some chopped onions, kale, raisins and vegan mayo!! Of course you can add lots of other stuff like pickles, grapes, etc... but that's my quick and easy go to!! Awesome with some everything bagel seasoning and sliced tomatoes on whole grain bread!!
Love your videos and channel! If you like Mexican you should try nopales (cactus) I like to get the jarred ones drain them then and sauté with onion, poblano pepper, Serrano for heat, tomato and finish with some cilantro. I usually make some pinto beans or black beans in my instant pot and make refried sauce well as Spanish rice it’s bomb 💣
Can't wait to try the tacos. Thanks for the heads-up on the Napa cabbage. I've never tried it, can't wait to try it on these tacos. Can't wait to try your refried beans and the chickpea salad. They all look YUMMO!
Bake the shells by placing them upside down on the metal taco rack you got there. They soften and open up before they crisp and then you just flip ‘em over on the same rack to fill them.
Mock tuna was excellent! I added miso mayonnaise cuz that's what I had. Also chopped up some tomato and spinach and it was to die for! Thanks for the recipe :-) ❤️⭐
Since you are only toasting the taco shells a few minutes, you can use the small piece of cardboard (that usually comes in the box with the shells) in the last taco shell to prop it up, then lightly nest the rest of the shells together. Tacos are one of my reasons for living! This recipe looks so good. ❤️🌮❤️
Or you can use that metal taco rack to toast them upside down and let them crisp up and open up a little, then flip them in the same rack to fill them. As if it was made for that.
Love hill sprints! I love adding them in when traveling without equipment (or just in a place when doing an indoor workout would be a shame compared to the outdoors!) 👏👏👏
Hi my favorite 💑 . Great enjoying your video as you share your day. Wish both of you the best in everything you do. Thank you for being here for us.🥰😊🥰
We also use the mushroom walnut mix as I can't eat soy ...so delicious, it's taco Tuesday so I think I might try those refried bean amazing thank you!!!
I discovered Sheese about 5 years ago, and I have to say that to this day I find it to be one of, if not the most realistic tasting vegan cheese ever. (They are getting better and better these days, but 5 years ago it felt like the biggest score ever!!! 😊).
The brand Crystal asked about is pretty good! We've had it in our grocery stores for a couple years now in Montreal. My favorite of theirs is the feta cheese. It's awesome in a salad.
This was amazing! I'm so new to learning how to cook the plant based lifestyle...this I will make as a weekly staple! Your channel is the best out there
Love the recipe ideas Derek, I've never thought of using grated tofu before, as firm tofu is harder to find here, and is a bit more expensive, but I'll seek it out and give it a go. As for the hard taco shells, I put them upside down (as in all the filling would fall out if they weren't empty) on the baking tray, and it seems to stop them closing up the way they do when they're on their sides.
We love your positivity and consistent content! It has been a life source over the past couple years. Your effort is not in vain. Keep up the great content!
For a vegan 'tuna mayo' in a bowl put chickpeas (mashed with a fork) chopped cucumber, sliced Olives, vegan mayo and mix together. Tastes so much like it. Great in a sandwich or served on a slice of sourdough toast.
Loved this video :) You were funny in this video Derek :) I am so excited to try the chickpea salad sandwhich, looks amazing! Thank you for all the love and energy you put into making these amazing dishes and videos. Always fun watching :) Thank you
It is so refreshing to follow you. Thank you for your positivity. Did not know about your ebook. I will get it because végan food is new for us. Follow you from Québec City. Merci 😍
The refired beans.... That's genius! Looks so good!! Have you ever made your own kimchi with napa cabbage? Cheap lazy vegan has a recipe for some. It's really good!
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ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT! Don't miss out! (bit.ly/3dYuHzI) The PLANT BASED BUNDLE ends July 10th! $50 for 100's of ebooks with 1000s of recipes, workout guides, personal development, meal plans and more. My recipe ebook is in there too! It is a great way to support me and the channel. Only until July 10th. Check out the link for more info!
Thanks to everyone who has purchased it already! I hope you are finding great value in it.
-Derek
Can anyone comment if the $50 bundle is CAD or USD? Site doesn’t seem to say anywhere. Looks like a great bundle regardless, just curious.
It wouldn't take my card, US...
It’s no longer available.
😅I’m a Virgin to this Vegan 🥗 thang… One week exactly today “Cold Turkey”🦃 😂stopped everything…red meat, 🐥 😂chicken, and dairy products. 😮KwaZy, but ONLY one week, and I’ve stopped meds for my Multiple Sclerosis. 💪Once upon a time, I was training for Emerald Cup in the “Natural Bikini”👙 level in Las Vegas with Larissa Reis when “Gold’s Gym” was still alive.
I’d love, love to get that body back again.💪
With doing it the “Derek” way, pretty positive I can and will.
Thanx for ALL your help.💪🧑🍳
Ciao, Bella ❤
In case you didn't know: 🗣THIS IS THE BEST VEGAN CHANNEL on youtube. Hands down. Your recipes are amazing - and I'm 9 years vegan, and you're showing me "moves" in the kitchen I never thought of (shaving tofu? Wow - Putting the tofu mixture in the oven - genius). Also, I love the way future Derek turned it over to past Derek - brilliant. Great video - thank you for sharing!
Thank you Lisa! What a kind and thoughtful comment. I don't know if I deserve all the love but thank you so much! Just doing what we do and we are so happy it resonates with you.
Diddo!
Not even vegan I eat tons of meat but I love this dude as a person and just get enjoyment from watching his videos. Your so positive
I pray you guys never stop doing this. Seriously, you’re the best!
An interesting diet/digestion thing that a lot of people don't know about: When your mouth tastes significant sweet (like as in sugar, sweeter fruits, honey, etc) it shuts off the production of ptyalin enzyme in your mouth which is the first digestive process for starches. What this does is ultimately it makes it harder to digest the starches. This is ok if you're not mixing it with concentrated proteins, but in this case you are.
Another digestion/diet tip: Concentrated proteins primarily digest in the acid of the stomach. Eating lots of other foods--especially carbs in the same meal as concentrated proteins, will dilute the stomach acid and make it harder to fully and properly digest the proteins. Always best to eat proteins first, wait a bit and then eat whatever else. Carbs, veggies, fruits, etc digest further down past the stomach anyways. A meal can become very acid forming if not mixed properly. Thankfully veggies proteins are less acid forming than flesh based, because there is less sulfur based amino acids, but even then, it can still put a bit of unnecessary digestive strain on the system.
I had some health issues in my teens and was basically forced to research and experiment a ton with all this stuff. (btw, I eat mostly plant based, but with a little vegetarian supplementation, and very occasional and very picky pescetarian supplementation [talking like a can of sardines once a month or so]. My diet probably comes closest to what Tom Brady eats and recommends-- i.e. alkaline forming and low inflammation).
You had me at high protein. AND tacos! 😋
🤣🤣
LOL Hench. I'll have to check out your channel and catch up. You have been a great help and influence during my vegan diet switch.
Legends assemble!! 💪🏻💪🏻
Crystal is right…you put a lot of love into your meals, Derek! The chickpea salad sandwiches looked awesome, and you’ve put me in the mood for tacos, looking so tasty, and so colourful…I think I have one of those taco kits in my cupboard, too! Yay!
Those tiny, little room settings are so cute..I watch YT videos of people making those sometimes.
You watched all the way until the end!
As ever, several take-aways of how to improve my vegan recipes. Refried beans will never be the same again. Love your energy. Always get a boost of motivation when I watch !
that chickpea avocado mix is my new summer hit
One of the things I love about your recipes is that I can pretty much make them straight away as I already have all the ingredients! Or at least suitable substitutions 😁
Love watching your videos, you two are adorable .. You’re so genuine and positive all the time , Such a breath of fresh air . The world needs MORE of this!
Let me give you a tip for the beans i am mexican born and raised, you can fried some soyrizo with onions, and then mix it with the beans… and then refry everything 🤤🤤🤤🤤
A squeeze of lime or lemon at the end also good 😊
You are one of the best influencer I watch. Thanks for your happiness, energy and recipes. Your recipes started me on a vegan journey and I love it. My health has really improved. 😊
Add some pickeled jalapeños along with the vinegar juice that they have into the chickpea salad it gives a nice little spice to it to
If you stand the taco shells on the curved edges (open side facing down), they won't collapse when you bake them. Don't lay them on their sides like that.
I love the two Dereks talking to each other 😆
same! haha
I like the Derek from the past and the future bit, it shows how well thought out and planned this video was prior to its creation.
Derick and Christal you just Made my early Sunday morning with your video. You guys are so full of energy and so positive in life. Plus you are from the first plantbased eaters that I started to follow even if I am 68 but still young in my mind and body. Just been for hand surgery on Monday 🤞 hope the results will be good it's always the aftercare thats important. Nice day at that Falls sure that water are cold but tast very nice. Nice week you TWO😊🌞
I put my hard taco shells directly on the oven rack upside down so they hang on the rack. That helps to keep them from closing up. Can’t wait to try this recipe!
Getting rid of hsv 1 / 2 is like starting a new life and am glad I came across dr ekan on RUclips for a day like this . It wasn't easy but I came through .
The nature places you guys go to always look so spectacular! We love going out in nature as well, but there's certainly no waterfalls near us. Looks fabulous!
Great vid as always!
Thank you for all the years of quality content and awesome recipes and ideas!!!
I absolutely love your videos. You never fail to impress me with the quality of your meals. I also must mention that Crystal and your vibe is incredibly amazing. Your fun and happiness are contagious. God bless your hearts.
The pizza cheese is okay.
The sheeze on the other hand. Out of this world!
Probably going to pass on the taco hack at the end 🤣😉but here's one! Never tried it, but my friend says when he makes nachos he first puts down a tortilla on the plate. That way you don't have to scrape the last of it off the plate with tiny broken chips. Just wrap it up, and now you have a burrito!
Brilllzy!
Haha love this idea! Now I want nachos just so I can try it 😂
I agree with Crystal, the love you put in the food you make is amazing and inspiring =D
Thank you for sharing =)
Lately I have been making my taco meat with chopped soaked walnuts and chopped mushrooms then seasoned with cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt and pepper.
When I make tacos, I put the taco shells at an angle, one inside the other to keep them “propped” open. Don’t leave them inside one another like they come out of the box. OR you can take some foil pieces, ball them up and stick them inside the shells to keep them open while you heat them. 😊🌮
I eat chickpea salad every day! I do a simple version... I use dried chickpeas with a quick soak for 60 minutes, drain then about 45 minutes summer. When they are nice and soft they are really easy to mash!
Then just some chopped onions, kale, raisins and vegan mayo!!
Of course you can add lots of other stuff like pickles, grapes, etc... but that's my quick and easy go to!!
Awesome with some everything bagel seasoning and sliced tomatoes on whole grain bread!!
What a great idea with the oatmeal, banana/date mixture and the milk! Can’t wait to try it
When crystal laughs,all is right in the world ❤️😂
I like your videos for the recipes, your enthusiasm, Crystal's giggles, your kitties, and the random animals you always encounter. Thanks!
Very nice vlog, as always, master Derek
OMG I'm definitely trying the grated tofu idea! I love tacos, and am always looking for bean alternatives! Thanks for the great recipes!
Love your videos and channel! If you like Mexican you should try nopales (cactus) I like to get the jarred ones drain them then and sauté with onion, poblano pepper, Serrano for heat, tomato and finish with some cilantro. I usually make some pinto beans or black beans in my instant pot and make refried sauce well as Spanish rice it’s bomb 💣
Those waterfalls are amazing 😻….and all the food looks great too! 😋
I am new to vegan eating. Your videos are so inspiring. Thank you!
Can't wait to try the tacos. Thanks for the heads-up on the Napa cabbage. I've never tried it, can't wait to try it on these tacos. Can't wait to try your refried beans and the chickpea salad. They all look YUMMO!
That goat was so cute! I also met some goats today in a sanctuary. They're amazing animals!
Bake the shells by placing them upside down on the metal taco rack you got there. They soften and open up before they crisp and then you just flip ‘em over on the same rack to fill them.
If you've never tried, try some coconut water to mix with your banana and medjool date. It's awesome
I'm so excited to try those tacos, including homemade refried beans. Looks wonderful! Thank you for sharing!!
Mock tuna was excellent! I added miso mayonnaise cuz that's what I had. Also chopped up some tomato and spinach and it was to die for! Thanks for the recipe :-) ❤️⭐
You guys are always so upbeat energetic and positive, I’m striving for your mentality
You two are the sweetest, happiest people. I love watching you!
I watched and then went to make chick pea salad, flipping lush, Glad I finally tried them !
Since you are only toasting the taco shells a few minutes, you can use the small piece of cardboard (that usually comes in the box with the shells) in the last taco shell to prop it up, then lightly nest the rest of the shells together. Tacos are one of my reasons for living! This recipe looks so good. ❤️🌮❤️
Even if you're toasting them for a little longer, the cardboard won't catch fire unless the oven is around 450 degrees or higher
Exactly right. That's why it's in the box. But I did they same thing the first time I did it too.
Or you can use that metal taco rack to toast them upside down and let them crisp up and open up a little, then flip them in the same rack to fill them. As if it was made for that.
Love hill sprints! I love adding them in when traveling without equipment (or just in a place when doing an indoor workout would be a shame compared to the outdoors!) 👏👏👏
Hi my favorite 💑 . Great enjoying your video as you share your day. Wish both of you the best in everything you do. Thank you for being here for us.🥰😊🥰
That chickpea sandwich is so good, relish makes it even better
thank you for the consistency over the years ! it doesn’t go unnoticed💚
I like how you start some of your food videos with some sort of exercise. Motivating!
Try wrapping small soft shell tacos around the hard shell ones. Give a soft crunch and they don’t fall apart.
After watching this video and trying it, this is the only way I make tofu for tacos! Absolutely delicious!!
I actually hang the taco shells on the oven grates upside down and use tongs to take them out 😁
Those look yummy! Love the idea of shredding the tofu. I make a mushroom walnut taco meat, but definitely going to try this
We also use the mushroom walnut mix as I can't eat soy ...so delicious, it's taco Tuesday so I think I might try those refried bean amazing thank you!!!
I discovered Sheese about 5 years ago, and I have to say that to this day I find it to be one of, if not the most realistic tasting vegan cheese ever. (They are getting better and better these days, but 5 years ago it felt like the biggest score ever!!! 😊).
I am so grateful for all your videos! I love both of your love for life and for food! I🤗🥰
You live in such a beautiful place. Thank you for including the scenery. Food is pretty good too…….😉🤣
Napa cabbage is so good! And lasts forever apparently. One in my fridge for two months.
Tajin is so good on watermelon and pineapple - yum!
I’ve had some rough days lately but man your videos always cheer me up man, you and Crystal have those positive vibes that I needed today, thanks! 🙏🏻
What time do you wake up? You seem to pack so much into one day 😂 love the videos! Keep doing what you’re doing!
So lovely when Crystal complement the love in the sandwich. ❤❤❤
This began giving Mr. Rogers with the shoes. Lol 🤍💛🤍🤍💛💛🤍 Great content.
The brand Crystal asked about is pretty good! We've had it in our grocery stores for a couple years now in Montreal. My favorite of theirs is the feta cheese. It's awesome in a salad.
we are from Vancouver and LOVE the island, going again this summer. Parksville beach is my fave
I love how much you love food Derek. I enjoy your videos so much
This was amazing! I'm so new to learning how to cook the plant based lifestyle...this I will make as a weekly staple! Your channel is the best out there
Oh no I missed the Plant Based Bundle again. Hoping this will be offered soon. Looking forward to trying the recipes in it.
Yes combs is my absolute fav place
Love the recipe ideas Derek, I've never thought of using grated tofu before, as firm tofu is harder to find here, and is a bit more expensive, but I'll seek it out and give it a go.
As for the hard taco shells, I put them upside down (as in all the filling would fall out if they weren't empty) on the baking tray, and it seems to stop them closing up the way they do when they're on their sides.
We love your positivity and consistent content! It has been a life source over the past couple years. Your effort is not in vain. Keep up the great content!
❤😂Love, Love you and your 🧑🍳 cooking, BUT your personality/Comedy is Da’BOMB 🎉to watch! Keeps me coming back for more!
u guys live in such a beautiful area, that waterfall is wow…
As a hispanic I approve of your refried beans. Definitely gonna try that chickpea "tuna" salad. Everything looks super yummy. 🤤
Soo glad I found you!! Love the shredded tofu mixture idea...look forward to more ideas...🙂
Tacos- made hearts of palm tacos last night, they were good!
Can’t wait to make these tacos 🤩
You guys are so sweet together I love you both!
Taco tray … mind blown ❤️
Omg yesss thank you soooo much for the tofu taco recipe my kids and I devoured so many tonight!!!;) thank you always!! Your the best!!
Ughh I missed the bundle again this year. I hope they do it again soon!
Just love this channel ❤️❤️ can’t wait for new videos every week 😻😻
Great video bro 😁 tip when heating up the hard taco shells, flip them upside-down on the rack in the oven so they hang & they won't close on you ☺️
For a vegan 'tuna mayo' in a bowl put chickpeas (mashed with a fork) chopped cucumber, sliced Olives, vegan mayo and mix together. Tastes so much like it. Great in a sandwich or served on a slice of sourdough toast.
Which vegan mayo do you use? The ones I've tried taste terrible.
Loved this video :) You were funny in this video Derek :) I am so excited to try the chickpea salad sandwhich, looks amazing! Thank you for all the love and energy you put into making these amazing dishes and videos. Always fun watching :) Thank you
YES! The cheese you pointed out at the market is one of the best I have had but I had that brand in slices only. I'm sure he shreds are just as good!
It is so refreshing to follow you. Thank you for your positivity. Did not know about your ebook. I will get it because végan food is new for us. Follow you from Québec City. Merci 😍
Thanks for the TACO recipe!!!
I could watch these videos all day everyday
The refired beans.... That's genius! Looks so good!!
Have you ever made your own kimchi with napa cabbage? Cheap lazy vegan has a recipe for some. It's really good!
KEEP THE GOOD WORK MY AMIGO. CONGRATULATIONS. ADMIRABLE.
Love all the recipes! Any idea about the protein breakdown per meal or in total?
I bake them standing up on the round sides. They do wobble around but they don’t close.
Love Napa cabbage as well!
Tacos look yummy. Will be making them. Wasn't that waterfall beautiful??? Have a great day - God bless you both from grandma Katie in Oregon
😋👍 Everything looks delicious! Those taco's especially!
The falls are amazing and thanks for the car shot!