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High protein vegetarian meal ideas for a healthy diet.

40 High Protein Vegetarian Meals

Prep Time: 4 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 3 - 4 people
Author: Nico Pallotta

  • 16 ounces (500 grams) tofu firm or extra-firm
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

SERVE IT WITH

  • Peanut sauce, Sesame sauce, Chimichurri, or BBQ sauce instructions in "serving suggestions" chapter above

  • Take tofu from the package, pat it dry with kitchen paper, and cut it into ¼ inch (7 mm) slices.
    Tip: there's no need to press the tofu.
    hands and tofu block
  • Transfer the tofu slices onto a plate and toss with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
    Make sure the tofu is fully coated in the oil on all sides.
    Tip: there's no need to marinate. It's best to add a tasty sauce later.
    Tofu slices on a plate
  • Ensure your grill is clean, then warm it up.
    Grill the tofu on medium heat for 3 minutes without touching it.
    Turn the slices around with the help of a flat spatula and grill for 3 more minutes on the other side till golden and slighlty charred outside.
    Tip: At this stage you can sprinkle with your favorite spices like smoke paprika, za'atar, cayenne pepper, or other.
    Grilled Tofu with paprika
  • The best way to add flavor to grilled tofu is to serve it with a tasty sauce.
    Our favorites are peanut sauce, sesame sauce, BBQ sauce, and Chimichurri sauce.
    Sesame noodles with extra peanut sauce
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