Powerproteinplates
Build a dinner around tofu or beans with stir-fries, chili, stuffed squash, enchiladas, a pot pie or a burrito bowl. These recipes are grouped by their main ingredients; some use dairy, pastry or other additions and are not presented as a single dietary category.
1. Zesty Ginger and Turmeric Tofu Stir-Fry
Ginger and turmeric season a tofu stir-fry. Return browned tofu to skillet and gently toss with vegetables.
2. Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Acorn Squash
Acorn squash halves hold a quinoa-and-black-bean filling. Carefully flip the roasted acorn squash halves cut-side up.
3. Hearty Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili
Black beans and sweet potato make a chili with contrasting tender textures. Add the cubed sweet potatoes, black beans, diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato paste, and vegetable broth.
4. Spiced Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas
Sweet potato and black beans fill these enchiladas. Roll up tortillas tightly and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
5. Spiced Pumpkin and Black Bean Chili with Creamy Avocado Sauce
Pumpkin and black bean chili is served with a creamy avocado sauce. Meanwhile, prepare the creamy avocado sauce by blending avocado, plant-based yogurt, lime juice, and chopped cilantro in a blender or food processor until smooth.
6. Pumpkin and Black Bean Chili Pot Pie
Pastry covers a pumpkin-and-black-bean chili filling. Transfer the pumpkin and black bean chili filling evenly into the prepared crust.
7. Black Bean and Corn Salsa Salad
Black beans and corn make a salsa-style salad with crisp vegetables. In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans and corn kernels.
8. Quinoa and Black Bean Burrito Bowl
Quinoa and black beans are assembled into a burrito bowl. Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork and transfer to a large bowl.
9. Crispy Baked Tofu Nuggets with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Baked tofu nuggets are paired with a spicy peanut sauce. Meanwhile, prepare the spicy peanut sauce by whisking together peanut butter, soy sauce, maple syrup, sriracha, rice vinegar, warm water, and grated ginger until smooth.
10. Spiced Chickpea and Cauliflower Curry
Chickpeas and cauliflower are cooked with curry spices. Season with salt to taste and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the curry.
Choose what to make
Choose tofu nuggets for a crisp coating, enchiladas or pot pie for a filled bake, and the bean salad or burrito bowl for an assembled meal. The chili recipes offer different pumpkin and sweet-potato combinations.
Before you start
Read the full ingredient list and method before shopping. Check the specified equipment and any precooking, marinating, chilling or cooling stages; use the individual recipe’s quantities and storage guidance.
