In a world where maintaining a healthy lifestyle is a priority, finding delicious and nutritious recipes becomes crucial. For those on a vegan journey seeking a protein-packed delight, the Harvest Bowl is a game-changer. Let’s dive into the details to understand why this high-protein vegan meal prep deserves a spot in your weekly menu. You can view a collection of all my plant based meal prep recipes here.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Tofu
- Extra firm tofu, pressed
- Nutritional yeast
- Tamari or soy sauce
- Cornstarch
- Italian seasoning
Veggies
- Sweet potatoes, cubed (or 1 medium-sized)
- Yukon gold potatoes, cubed
- Brussels sprouts, cut in half
- Yellow onion, thickly sliced
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
Maple Tahini Dressing
- Tahini
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Lemon juice
- pure maple syrup
- Red wine vinegar
- Minced garlic
- Salt and pepper
- Water to thin only if needed
Helpful Tools
To make your cooking experience seamless, you’ll need:
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Mason jar or blender
How To Make This Recipe
Prepare two large baking sheets by covering with parchment paper.
Cut the tofu into cubes, and toss in cornstarch, soy sauce, nutritional yeast, and Italian seasoning. Place on the baking sheet.
Toss chopped veggies and onions in olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine then spread evenly over the baking sheets.
Bake at 400° for 35-40 mins, tossing halfway.
Meanwhile, add all of the maple tahini dressing ingredients into a mason jar or blender and mix well to combine.
Divide the ingredients into 4 meal prep containers and store in the fridge. Keep the dressing to the side until you are ready to serve. Enjoy!
Tips & Tricks
- Perfecting Tofu Texture: Pressing the tofu removes excess water, enhancing its ability to absorb flavors.
- Balancing Flavors: Adjust the seasoning to your taste preference for a personalized culinary experience.
- Efficient Meal Prep: Streamline your cooking process by prepping ingredients in advance for a quick and easy meal.
FAQs
The Harvest Bowl stays fresh for up to four days when stored in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
Absolutely! Ensure your tamari or soy sauce is gluten-free for a delightful gluten-free meal.
Certainly! Feel free to adjust the ratios of tahini, olive oil, and other ingredients to suit your taste.
Pair your Harvest Bowl with quinoa, brown rice, or a side of mixed greens for a wholesome and balanced meal.
Harvest Bowl High Protein Meal Prep
Ingredients
Tofu
- 2 blocks extra firm tofu, pressed
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
Veggies
- 2 small sweet potatos, cubed (or 1 medium sized)
- 2 small yukon gold potatoes, cubed
- 1 lb brussels sprouts, cut in half
- 1 yellow onion, thickly sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
Maple Tahini Dressing
- ¼ cup tahini
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1 tsp each salt and pepper
- water to thin only if needed
Instructions
- Prepare two large baking sheets by covering with parchment paper.
- Cut the tofu into cubes, and toss in cornstarch, soy sauce, nutritional yeast and Italian seasoning. Place on the baking sheet.
- Toss chopped veggies and onions in olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix well to combine then spread evenly over the baking sheets.
- Bake at 400° for 35-40 mins, tossing halfway.
- Meanwhile, add all of the maple tahini dressing ingredients into a mason jar or blender and mix well to combine.
- Divide the ingredients into 4 meal prep containers and store in the fridge. Keep the dressing to the side until you are ready to serve. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Conclusion: Harvest Bowl
Incorporating the Harvest Bowl into your high-protein vegan meal prep not only satisfies your taste buds but also nourishes your body with plant-powered goodness. Elevate your culinary journey with this easy-to-make, protein-packed delight, and embrace the benefits of a healthy and compassionate lifestyle.
Yum this was such a delicious meal prep idea. It lasted me all week and I was looking forward to my lunch everyday!
Thanks so much Taylor!
Loved the flavours of this meal prep. The sauce was so so tasty I ended up making a double batch for this.
Thank you Kaia, so happy you loved it!