Lemony Couscous & Balsamic Tofu Meal Prep
This lemony couscous and balsamic tofu meal prep is SO simple to make and will leave you feeling energized all day long! It takes under 20 minutes to make and each serving is packed with 40g of plant protein! The balsamic glazed tofu pairs perfectly with the lemony couscous! You’ll want to make this healthy tofu meal prep every week!
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Why you’ll love this tofu meal prep
- It takes less than 20 minutes to make!
- It’s packed with protein!
- It will keep you feeling full and energized all day long!
- The balsamic glazed tofu is TO DIE FOR!
- You can store it in the fridge for up to 5 days!
How to make your couscous tofu meal prep
This easy tofu meal prep takes less than 20 minutes to make and will be your new favorite mid-week lunch!
First start by cooking your whole wheat couscous in some water and salt. Let it cool by spreading it onto a plate and placing it in the fridge or by running it under cold water. Place your couscous into a large bowl.
Next chop your veggies and place them into the bowl along with the couscous.
Season with lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper and toss to combine.
Make your balsamic tofu by cutting your tofu into cubes then tossing it in cornstarch. Air fry at 400f for 12-15 minutes until golden then pan fry for a few minutes in balsamic vinegar.
Let your tofu cool then divide it into 3 containers along with the lemony couscous.
Some tips from Steph
Make it gluten free. You can make this vegan meal prep gluten free by swapping the couscous for quinoa!
Make it oil free. You can omit the oil in this recipe to make it oil free!
Make it higher in protein. Add more tofu to ramp up the protein content of your meal or add in some beans or legumes!
Use whole wheat couscous! Using a whole wheat option is a great way to sneak in some extra fiber and nutrients into your meals and keeps you feeling full for longer!
Use an oven instead! You can make a baked tofu meal prep by baking your tofu in to oven at 425 for 30-35 minutes until crispy.
Storing your couscous & balsamic tofu meal prep
You can store your tofu meal prep bowls in the fridge for up to 5 days! Since there is no lettuce in these meal prep bowls they keep beautifully in the fridge and taste just as good on the 5th day!
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Vegan Protein Bowl with Creamy Basil Vinaigrette
Vegan Sushi Bowl Meal Prep (High Protein)
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Lemony Couscous and Balsamic Tofu Meal Prep
Ingredients
- 1½ cups Dry Whole Wheat Couscous Cooked in 1½ cups water and a pinch of salt
- 1 Cucumber chopped
- 3 Tomateos chopped
- 1 Bunch Parsley finely chopped
- 1-2 Lemons
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 600 g Extra Firm Pressed Tofu
- 2 tsp Cornstarch
- ¼ cup Balsamic Vinegar
Instructions
- Cook your couscous according to package directions then let cool. You can spread your couscous onto a plate and place it in the fridge for 10 minutes or run it under cold water.
- Chop up your veggies and add them into a large bowl along with your cooled couscous.
- Season your couscous with the lemon, olive oil, salt and pepper and toss to combine.
- Press your tofu then cut it into cubes and toss it in cornstarch. Air fry at 400f for 12-15 minutes unto golden or bake at 425 for 30-35 minutes.
- Pan fry in balsamic vinegar for 2-3 minutes then let your tofu cool.
- Divide your couscous and tofu into 3 meal prep containers and save for the rest of the week!