The Healthy Cook: Two plant-based meals
Want a delicious plant-based meal on the table in 30 minutes? Here are two one-dish dinners that you’re going to love.
Savory Tofu & Broccoli
1 14 oz. package extra-firm tofu
2 Tbs. mayonnaise
1 Tbs. reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp. dijon mustard
½ tsp. toasted sesame oil
½ tsp. honey
4 cups chopped broccoli
1 Tbs. + 1 Tbs. peanut oil
1 bunch scallions, chopped
Cut the tofu into ½-inch-thick triangles. Blot with a paper towel.
Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, soy sauce, mustard, sesame oil, and honey.
Stir-fry the broccoli in 1 Tbs. of the peanut oil until tender-crisp, 2-5 minutes. Stir in the scallions and stir-fry for 1 minute more. Divide into two bowls.
Add the remaining 1 Tbs. of oil to the pan. Sauté the tofu until browned on both sides, 2-5 minutes. Add the tofu to the bowls. Drizzle with the sauce.
Serves 2. | Time: 20 minutes.
Per serving (3 cups):
Calories: 510
Total fat: 36 g
Sat fat: 5 g
Carbs: 23 g
Fiber: 9 g
Total sugars: 7 g
Added sugars: 1 g
Protein: 27 g
Sodium: 510 mg
Spiced Chickpeas & Butternut
2 cups chopped butternut squash
1 onion, chopped
1 Tbs. + 1 Tbs. olive oil
1 15 oz. can no-salt-added chickpeas, drained
2 tsp. curry powder
¼ tsp. + ¼ tsp. kosher salt
2 Tbs. tahini
2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
1 small clove garlic, minced
a few cilantro leaves
Preheat the oven to 450°F. On a large sheet pan, toss the squash and onion with 1 Tbs. of the oil. Roast until the squash is tender, 20-25 minutes.
On a sheet pan, toss the chickpeas with the remaining 1 Tbs. of oil, the curry powder, and ¼ tsp. of the salt. Roast for 15 minutes.
Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, remaining ¼ tsp. of salt, and 1 tsp. of water.
Divide the vegetables and chickpeas into two bowls. Drizzle with the sauce and top with cilantro.
Serves 2. | Time: 30 minutes.
Per serving (2 cups):
Calories: 520
Total fat: 24 g
Sat fat: 3 g
Carbs: 62 g
Fiber: 14 g
Total sugars: 8 g
Added sugars: 0 g
Protein: 17 g
Sodium: 540 mg
Got a question or suggestion? Write to Kate at healthycook@cspinet.org.
Photos: Kate Sherwood & Jennifer Urban/CSPI.