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Butter Tofu Burrito | Meal-Prep

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?🌯🔥

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Time
Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
Servings 6
Description

Makes 6 : 🌯🌯🌯🌯🌯🌯
Fully Plant-Based & Dairy-Free!
Per Burrito: ~32g Protein 📊

Ingredients
    Tofu & Marinade
  • 2 Block Extra Firm High-Protein Tofu (Pressed, cubed)
  • 1 Cup Unsweetened Vegan Yogurt
  • 1 Tsp Paprika
  • 1 Tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1.5 Tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 Tsp Ground Turmeric
  • 1.5 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic Paste
  • 1 Tbsp Ginger Paste
  • 1 Lemon (Juiced)
    • Butter Masala Sauce
  • 1 Medium Yellow Onion (Sliced)
  • 2 Tbsp Vegan Butter
  • 1 Tsp Paprika
  • 1 Tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1.5 Tsp Garam Masala
  • 1/2 Tsp Ground Turmeric
  • 1.5 Tsp Salt
  • 3 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 2 Tsp Garlic Paste
  • 2 Tsp Ginger Paste
  • 1 Cup Diced Tomatoes
  • 1/3 Cup Vegan Cream Cheese
  • 1/2 Cup Plant-Based Milk (I used Maïzly's Original Cornmilk)
  • 1/3 Cup Water
    • Assembly
  • 6 Large Tortillas
  • 2.5 Cup Cooked Rice (White or brown)
  • 2 Cup Vegan Cheese Shreds (I used cheddar)
Instructions
  1. Marinate Tofu

    Cut tofu into cubes.
    Combine marinade ingredients.
    Coat tofu cubes and marinate ~30 minutes.
    While marinating, slice onion & dice tomatoes.

  2. Pan-fry Tofu

    Pan-fry the marinated tofu in a lightly oiled nonstick skillet over medium on all sides, stirring (about 15 minutes).

  3. 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.

  4. Assemble Burritos

    Layer tortillas with rice, tofu sauce, and vegan cheese.
    Roll tightly.
    Pan-toast burritos seam-side down until crisp.

  5. Store

    Reheat: Unwrap, microwave in damp paper towel 3-4 min (fridge) or 7-8 min (freezer), then air-fry to crisp.

Read it online: https://itsromab.com/recipe/butter-tofu-burrito-meal-prep/

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Your foodie friend,

Roma B @itsromab