These Butter Tofu Masala Burritos are an easy, flavor-packed meal-prep. Think creamy, Indian-inspired butter “chicken” sauce wrapped up burrito-style with marinated tofu, rice,cheese, and a crispy tortilla. Each one has ~32g of plant-based protein, and the recipe makes six burritos you can freeze and reheat whenever you need a quick lunch or dinner. Simple, satisfying, and fully vegan.
Who said meal-prep’s had to be boring?🌯🔥
Butter Tofu Burrito | Meal-Prep
Description
Makes 6 : 🌯🌯🌯🌯🌯🌯
Fully Plant-Based & Dairy-Free!
Per Burrito: ~32g Protein đź“Š
Ingredients
Tofu & Marinade
Butter Masala Sauce
Assembly
Instructions
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Marinate Tofu
Cut tofu into cubes.
Combine marinade ingredients.
Coat tofu cubes and marinate ~30 minutes.
While marinating, slice onion & dice tomatoes.
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Pan-fry Tofu
Pan-fry the marinated tofu in a lightly oiled nonstick skillet over medium on all sides, stirring (about 15 minutes).
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Make Sauce
Sauté onion in vegan butter until soft.
Add tomato paste, garlic paste, ginger paste, and spices.
Cook 2 minutes.
Add chopped tomatoes and water.
Simmer (low/medium heat) 10 minutes.
Whisk in vegan cream cheese and plant-based milk until smooth.
Fold in cooked tofu.
Simmer 5 minutes.
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Assemble Burritos
Layer tortillas with rice, tofu sauce, and vegan cheese.
Roll tightly.
Pan-toast burritos seam-side down until crisp.
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Store
Reheat: Unwrap, microwave in damp paper towel 3-4 min (fridge) or 7-8 min (freezer), then air-fry to crisp.