February 15, 2021
Meal Prep 1
Featuring tofu chili and Asian inspired salad with spicy peanut sauce.
Yogurt & Granola with Fruit
- ΒΎ cup yogurt of choice
(my go to is Maison Riviera Vegan Delight) - Β½ cup granola of choice
- Β½ tbsp chia seed
- Fresh or frozen fruit of choice
Vegan Chili
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Vegan
Ingredients
Tofu Crumbles
- 2 tbsp soy sauce, gluten free
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 block tofu, firm
Chili
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1 yellow pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeno, finely diced
- 5 white mushrooms, sliced
- (2) 28-oz cans crushed tomatoes
- (2) 15-oz cans black beans, drained & rinsed
- (1) 15-oz can kidney beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 cup water
- 4 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 Β½ tsp smoked paprika
- Β½ tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350Β° F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together soy sauce, nutritional yeast, chili powder and smoked paprika until paste is formed. Crumble the tofu into the bowl and mix together until well combined.
- Spread tofu mixture evenly on the pan and bake for 30 minutes, stirring halfway.
- While tofu is cooking, heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sautΓ© until translucent (about 3-4 minutes). Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add peppers and mushrooms and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the pot, except the tofu. Bring to a boil, the reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Once tofu crumbles are done, mix them into the pot.
Optional toppings: green onions, slice of lime, vegan cheese
*Recipe adapted from Nora Cooks.Asian Quinoa Salad with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Vegan
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 2 cups tri-colour quinoa, cooked
- 1 small red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 3 medium carrots, diced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup edamame beans, shelled
For the sauce:
- 3 tbsp peanut butterβ
- 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp Sriracha
- Β½ tsp chili flake
- 1 Β½ tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tsp water
Directions
- Mix all salad ingredients in a large salad bowl.
- Blend all ingredients for the sauce (or whisk together).
- Pour the desired amount of sauce on the salad and mix.
*To store better in the fridge, keep leftover salad and dressing separate until ready to eat.
Weekly Snack Ideas
- Ranch flavour roasted chickpeas
- Nectarine or peach
- Hummus with sliced vegetables and rice crackers