High-Protein Vegan Meal Prep with Creamy Tuscan Tofu
A creamy, protein-rich vegan dish made with seared tofu, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a luscious dairy-free Tuscan-style sauce. Ideal for meal prep or comforting weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 shallot, finely sliced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed), chopped
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- 1 cup cashew cream or coconut cream
- ½ cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: chili flakes or lemon juice
Instructions
- Press tofu for 15–20 minutes, then cube into 1-inch pieces.
- Heat oil in a skillet and sear tofu until golden on all sides. Set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic and shallot until fragrant.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and herbs, cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in cream and broth. Stir, then add nutritional yeast. Simmer until thickened.
- Return tofu to pan. Simmer 3–5 minutes to absorb flavor.
- Stir in spinach until wilted. Adjust seasoning.
- Serve hot with grain or pasta of choice.
Notes
Store in the fridge up to 4 days. For a lighter sauce, use more broth. Add chili flakes for heat or lemon for brightness.