High Protein Meals For A Busy Life. (easy, Vegan & Satisfying)

I keep being asked to share more vegan high protein recipes! This video features 5 easy, satisfying and yummy meals – Sweet and Sour “Chicken” Bowl, Cheesy Pasta featuring a (new to me) tofu method, a smoothie that tastes like liquid cake and more!

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INGREDIENTS & NOTES

intro 0:00

#1 Sweet & Sour Tempeh “Chicken” Bowl 0:48

200g tempeh (7oz)
1-2 tbsp veg oil for the non stick pan

2 tbsp light soy sauce
2 tbsp white wine vinegar / rice vinegar
1 tbsp brown sugar / agave
¼ tsp garlic powder
2 tsp roasted sesame oil
1 tsp sriracha
60 ml water (¼ cup)
1 tsp cornstarch

for the sesame peanut dressing:
1 tbsp white tahini
1-2 tbsp natural peanut butter
1 tsp agave syrup
2 tsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
dash of garlic powder
1 splash hot water, or enough to adjust consistency

for serving:
1-2 tsp sesame seeds
1 spring onion
1-2 servings cooked white rice/quinoa/wild rice

→ serves 1-2

inspired by: https://www.instagram.com/p/DbrLjAARY6P/

#2 Tandoori Inspired Tofu & Chickpeas 2:45

1 can chickpeas (14oz)
225g medium firm tofu (7.9oz)

1 medium red onion
1 inch piece ginger
2 cloves garlic
1 handful fresh cilantro
1 cup soy yogurt, unsweetened (250ml)
1 ¼ tbsp white wine vinegar
2 ½ tsp Indian spice mix (tandoori, butter chicken, garam masala…)
salt to taste (oftentimes these spice mixes have salt in them!)
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 ½ tbsp tomato paste

for serving:
2 servings brown rice/wild rice
protein wraps
fresh baby spinach
more cilantro
sesame seeds
…

(I used a 20cm – or 8 inch deep dish square pan)

→ serves 2

#3 Cheesy Protein Pasta with Crispy Soft Tofu 4:32

2 servings pasta of your choosing (I did half spelt, half chickpea pasta = 180g = 6.3oz all together)
generous pinch salt for the pasta water

2 cloves garlic
2-3 tbsp olive oil
300g silken tofu (10.6oz)
1 ½ tbsp nutritional yeast (or vegan parmesan)
1 tsp white tahini
1 tsp agave
1 ¼ tbsp white wine vinegar

1 tbsp white miso paste
1-2 ladles of pasta water
salt, pepper to taste

2-3 tbsp cornstarch*
¼ tsp baking soda
225g medium firm tofu (7.9oz)
a few tbsp oil for the tofu

for serving:
vegan cheese for topping
parsley or basil

#4 Turkish Pizza Style Tacos 7:02

75g-100g cremini mushrooms (3-5 mushrooms)
1 bell pepper
1 onion
2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp olive oil for the veggies
2 ½ tbsp tomato paste
1 can brown lentils (14oz, 400g)
1 handful fresh parsley
1 ½ tbsp nutritional yeast
1 tbsp vinegar (or 2 tbsp lemon juice)
½ tsp paprika powder
¼ tsp cumin
1 dash each: cloves, ground chili or cayenne pepper
⅓ tsp salt, or to taste
1 splash water

6-7 small to protein tortillas/regular tortillas
or 4-5 bigger protein tortillas/regular tortillas

yogurt sauce:
½ cup unsweetened soy yogurt (125ml)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
salt, pepper to taste

also serve with fresh iceberg lettuce

→ serves 2

#5 Apple Pie Smoothie 8:53

1 small apple, cut into slices and frozen*
1 handful ice cubes
1 small apple, cubed to be panfried
1 tbsp vegan butter
1 tsp white miso paste
½ cup unsweetened soy yogurt (125ml)
1 tbsp almond butter
1 tbsp hemp seeds
¼ tsp cinnamon, or more to taste
1 dash of cardamom
2 tbsp oats
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
⅓ cup (80ml) water, or more if needed

→ serves 1

*I did a bigger apple hence I only needed ½ for the smoothie (but feel free to add more here)

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