High-Protein Plant-Based Recipes
Tofu, tempeh, lentils, and legumes turned into meals that hit 20g+ of protein without a single animal product.
★ Dinner
DinnerIngredients
- 14 oz Firm Tofu
- 3 Tbsp Cornstarch
- 1/2 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 1/4 Cup Soy Sauce
- 1/4 Cup Water
- 2-3 tsp Honey
- 1-2 tsp Sriracha
- 2 Cloves Garlic
- 1/2 tsp Rice Wine Vinegar
Instructions
- 1Place the Tofu between paper towels to squeeze excess water out. I typically do this for 30 minutes by placing my cast iron on top of it.
- 2Slice tofu into cubes and and coat in 2 Tbsp of cornstarch
- 3In large pan on medium-high heat put sesame and vegetable oil. When oils are heated add the tofu. Let it brown on all sides.
- 4While it is cooking make the sauce. Whisk together soy sauce, water, honey, sriracha, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and 1 Tbsp of corn starch.
- 5When the tofu is crispy add sauce to the pan. It will start to thicken. Once the tofu is coated remove it from the heat. Leaving it on too long can cause it to burn.
- 6Serve with green onions or sesame seeds and some rice. Enjoy!!!
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Quick Tips
- 1
Press your tofu like you mean it
Twenty minutes in a tofu press transforms texture from spongy to steaky.
- 2
Cornstarch for crispy
Toss cubed tofu in cornstarch before pan-frying. Restaurant-level crust at home.
- 3
Salt lentils after they soften
Salting too early can keep them firm. Wait until they're nearly tender.
- 4
Roast chickpeas dry
Pat them obsessively dry before the oven. Wet chickpeas steam instead of crisp.
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