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Lazy Vegan Meal Prep recipe with tofu and cucumber

Lazy Vegan Meal Prep (15 mins!)

This lazy vegan meal prep features crispy air fryer tofu, fresh veggies, and a delicious dipping sauce. A high-protein meal ready in just 15 minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main, Main Course, Vegan Basics
Cuisine American, Fusion
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

Crispy Air Fryer Tofu

  • 2 bricks extra firm tofu, pressed
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 ½ tbsp Italian spice blend
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1-2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Meal Prep

  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • ½ cup of your favorite dipping sauce see notes

Instructions
 

Crispy Tofu

  • Press tofu ahead or time or purchase extra firm tofu that is already pressed.
  • Cut tofu into bite sized cubes and add to a medium mixing bowl.
  • Toss the tofu with olive oil, soy sauce, nutritional yeast, cornstarch, and spices until evenly coated.
  • Place tofu evenly into your airfryer leaving a little room between each piece. (To bake in the oven see instructions in the notes below.)
  • Air fry at 390 degrees for 5 minutes. Shake or toss the tofu so it flips, and air fry for another 4-5 minutes.

Meal Prep

  • Divide the cooked tofu, cucumber slices, and dipping sauce equally between 4 meal prep containers. Store in the fridge, and enjoy!

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Notes

Dipping Sauce Ideas:
  • tzatziki
  • sweet chili sauce
  • hummus
  • baba ganoush
  • chipotle mayo
  • greek yogurt & bbq sauce
  • honey mustard
 
Nutritional yeast:
Adding "nooch" to this tofu recipe gives it a delicious cheesy and nutty flavour. I believe nutritional yeast compliments any of the spice blends listed above. If you have it, I would highly recommend using it in this tofu recipe! 
Tofu: 
Extra firm tofu is required to get the best texture in this recipe. It can be purchased already pressed, or you can press it for 15 minutes before preparing. 
Tip: Freeze and de-thaw your tofu when you purchase it. This improves the texture and gives it more of a "meaty" feel. 
Note: Nutritional information is approximate values and can vary significantly depending on the specific brands of ingredients used. Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only and should not be considered professional nutritional advice.

Nutrition

Serving: 255g | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4mg
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