High-Protein Vegan Bowl
With approximately 33.5 grams of protein, this vegan bowl is the perfect high-protein meal. Tofu, black beans, rice, and veggies come together with a creamy cashew-based dressing to make this tasty vegan high-protein bowl.
Servings: 1 serving
Ingredients
- ½ cup cooked brown rice
- ½ cup cooked black beans (use canned for simplicity)
- 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
- ¼ cup spicy cashew dressing (tap link for the recipe)
Tofu
- 115 grams extra firm tofu
- ½ tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ tablespoon tamari
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Vegetable mix
- 1 cup sliced red bell pepper
- ½ cup frozen corn
- ½ tablespoon tamari
- Water (if needed to prevent sticking)
Optional toppings
- Salsa
- Avocado
Instructions
- Slice your tofu into slabs about 1 cm thick then press them for 30 minutes to get out excess water. I wrap mine in a dish towel and place a stack of books on top. Start pre-heating your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Next, start soaking the cashews for the dressing. Tap the link above to get the recipe for the spicy cashew dressing.
- Once your tofu is pressed, slice each slab into cubes. In a bowl, mix the maple syrup, tamari, and garlic powder for the tofu. Mix in the tofu, then add the cornstarch and ensure that it fully coats the tofu.
- Spread the tofu cubes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 minutes, then flip and bake for another 12 minutes.
- Place the sliced red pepper, corn, and tamari for the vegetable mix in a pan on the stove. Cook on medium for about 10 minutes, until the vegetables are softened. Add a splash of water if they start to stick to the pan.
- Add all ingredients to a bowl.
- Blend your cashew dressing, then pour ¼ cup over your vegan bowl.
- Add some salsa and avocado if desired.
Nutrition
Protein: 33.5g