20g Protein Tofu Sweet Potato Recipe
This vegan 20g protein tofu sweet potato recipe blends hearty carbs with clean plant protein for a filling, no-nonsense meal.It suits busy lunches, calm dinners, and women who expect food to pull its weight.
Ingredients
- Firm tofu pressed and cubed: 250 g
- Sweet potato peeled and cubed: 2 cups
- Olive oil: 2 tbsp
- Garlic powder: ½ tsp
- Smoked paprika: 1 tsp
- Soy sauce or tamari: 1 tbsp
- Black pepper: ½ tsp
- Salt: ½ tsp
- Cumin powder: ½ tsp
- Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
- Fresh parsley or cilantro chopped: 2 tbsp
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C.
- Add sweet potato using 2 cups to a mixing bowl.
- Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Spread evenly on a baking tray.
- Roast 20 minutes, flipping once until golden.
- Heat remaining oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add tofu using 250 g carefully.
- Season with garlic powder, cumin, and soy sauce.
- Cook 6–7 minutes, turning gently until crisp edges form.
- Finish tofu with lemon juice.
- Combine tofu with roasted sweet potatoes.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Total Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 20 g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving %)
- Calcium: 35%
- Iron: 28%
- Magnesium: 25%
- Vitamin A: 100%
- Potassium: 30%
Additional Notes / Tips to Enhance the Flavor
Add chili oil if subtle feels overrated.Swap soy sauce with miso for depth.