High-Protein Tofu Chili Recipe
This high-protein tofu chili proves tofu can lift weights and still hug your soul.
Chunky tofu, bold spices, and rich sauce shut down every boring tofu joke instantly.
Grab a spoon, raise standards, and eat like plants mean business.
High-Protein Tofu Chili Recipe
This vegan high-protein tofu chili delivers hearty texture, deep spice, and real staying power without animal ingredients.It suits cozy dinners, meal prep goals, and women who expect tofu to perform.
Ingredients
- Firm tofu pressed and cubed: 300 g
- Olive oil: 1½ tbsp
- Onion chopped: ¾ cup
- Garlic minced: 1 tbsp
- Bell pepper chopped: ½ cup
- Tomato puree: 1 cup
- Diced tomatoes: ½ cup
- Kidney beans cooked: ¾ cup
- Black beans cooked: ¾ cup
- Vegetable broth: 1½ cups
- Chili powder: 1½ tsp
- Cumin powder: 1 tsp
- Smoked paprika: 1 tsp
- Oregano dried: ½ tsp
- Salt: ¾ tsp
- Black pepper: ½ tsp
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add tofu cubes and sauté 6 minutes until lightly golden.
- Remove tofu and set aside briefly.
- Heat remaining oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook 3 minutes until soft.
- Stir in garlic and bell pepper, cooking 1 minute.
- Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour tomato puree, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth.
- Add beans and cooked tofu, stirring gently.
- Simmer uncovered 20 minutes, then serve hot.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Total Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 24 g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving %)
- Calcium: 30%
- Iron: 28%
- Magnesium: 26%
- Phosphorus: 32%
- Potassium: 24%
Additional Notes / Tips to Enhance the Flavor
Crumble half the tofu for meatier texture drama.Add cocoa powder for depth without announcing it.
Let chili rest ten minutes so flavors commit fully.
