Waking up tired and sluggish the morning after a late night at work is a scenario we know all too well. That is probably the reason most people prefer restaurant or fast food takeout to home-cooked meals.

But learning how to cook is far from those dredged piano or violin lessons we attended as kids. Cooking is a life skill, just like knowing how to cross the road, pay taxes, or submit a resume. The point is, we all have to pick up a pot or pan in our kitchen one of these days. Why not start today with some of these easy-to-make meal recipes from Kathys Vegan Kitchen.

Chickpea Omelette

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. So let’s start with a tasty, low-calorie, and nutrient-filled chickpea omelette!

The first thing you should prepare for this recipe is the chickpea “egg” batter, which only needs a few of these ingredients:

• chickpea flour
• water
• vegetable broth
• nutritional yeast
• garlic powder

Don’t be afraid to get a few extra vegetables to mix with your omelette. Once you’ve gathered what you need, whisk them all together in a bowl until smooth. Add in any herbs that suit your palette.

You can cook chickpea omelette two ways. First, saute the vegetables you’ve diced up like tomatoes, and mushrooms. Cook them nicely before mixing them in the batter. Then, pour your batter over a non-stick pan on medium or high heat.

The second way is to cook the batter first, then add your cooked vegetables on top. Fold the omelette and it’s done!

Pulled Pork Sweet Potato Sandwich

This pork barbecue inspired dish made with sweet potatoes, and vegan barbecue sauce is the best go-to recipe if you’re looking for a quick snack to whip up in your kitchen. Here are the following ingredients that you will need for this recipe.

• 3 large Sweet Potatoes
• 1 diced White Onion
• 2 cloves, minced Garlic
• 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
• 2 teaspoons Onion Powder
• 3 teaspoons Fresh Ground Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Sea Salt

For your homemade barbecue sauce, you will need:

• 1 15-ounce can Organic Tomato Sauce
• 1 Chipotle Pepper in Adobo Sauce
• 2 Tablespoons Grape Jelly
• 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar

You can start by shredding your raw sweet potatoes in a food processor. Be sure to clean off any excess dirt before putting them in. Next, cook them in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Wait until they are brown and crispy before adding your homemade barbecue sauce.

In a separate pan, saute your onions and garlic until translucent. Spread evenly your shredded sweet potatoes over the pan and cook for a few minutes before flipping. Keep flipping your potatoes to cook evenly on both sides. Pour in a cup of barbecue sauce and stir.

Get your bread ready and viola! Enjoy your easy-to-make homemade snack.

Kimchi Fried Rice

This spicy, no oil, vegetable-filled Korean dish will surely excite your taste buds. Kimchi is a popular Korean side dish made from fermented vegetables including napa cabbage and radishes, seasoned with a variety of spices together with ginger, gochujang, spring onions, and garlic.

To make this Asian delicacy, you will need the following the ingredients:

• Brown Rice
• Kimchi
• White onions
• Green Onions
• Garlic
• Mushrooms
• Fresh Ginger
• Red bell peppers
• Carrots
• Jalapenos
• Lime wedges
• Kimchi Grilled Tofu
• Seaweed garnish

Start by sauteing the garlic, onions and ginger over a hot wok until the onions are translucent. Add the mushrooms, cook until they’re brown. Mix in the asparagus, red bell pepper and jalapenos and wait for the vegetables to soften. Once it does, add in the kimchi.

Continue tossing the vegetable over medium-high heat, while adding the Tamari and cooked brown rice. You can add grilled tofu to finish your kimchi fried rice to give it an extra touch.

Tomato Basil Pasta

Dinner under 20 minutes sounds like a great idea if you’re in one of those hectic work night schedules. Find out how to make this quick, easy, and delicious pasta with minimal kitchen mess.

For this recipe, you’re going to need:

• 16-ounce package, dry Whole Grain Spaghetti Noodles
• 2 14.5 ounce cans Organic Fire Roasted Tomatoes
• 5 cups Organic Vegetable Broth
• 3 cloves. minced Garlic
• 1 large, diced White Onion
• 2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 teaspoon Fresh Ground Pepper
• 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
• 1/4 cup, chopped Fresh Basil
• 1 Tablespoons dried Oregano

Boil your with diced onions and garlic over medium-high heat until they are translucent. Add in your pasta then add two cans of tomatoes. Pour in your vegetable broth. Sprinkle in your prepared spices and stir.

Leave your pasta to boil then reduce the heat and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes, with occasional stirring. Add in the rest of your herbs and spices, and serve.

Now, what are you waiting for? Let’s put those pots and pans to good use and start making our very own home-cooked meals!