High-protein Vegan Meals For The Science Guy

 

High-protein Vegan Meals For The Science Guy

 

Ingredients:

 

1 red onion- chopped

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds

1 tablespoon ground cumin

400g tin chopped tomatoes in juice

400ml vegetable stock (warmed) 250g cooked kidney beans (or 200g tinned, drained and rinsed) or 1x410g can kidney beans in chilli sauce (such as Goya Kidney Beans in Chili Sauce) - I've used the latter in order to make this recipe vegan. If using the former, soak them overnight in cold water before cooking for at least 7 hours on a low heat to make them more digestible. Sometimes jars of pre-cooked beans are available to purchase in shops and supermarkets, which works out much more expensive, but means less time has to be spent prepping the food.

 

Cookie Dough Protein Bars

 

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups almond flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 egg whites, lightly beaten 3 tablespoons granulated sweetener or coconut sugar 6 packets (about 1 tablespoon) unflavored gelatin powder or 2 teaspoons stevia extract, combined with a few drops of water if you like more sweetness. I use the latter. 100g mixture of chocolate chips and coconut flakes for topping (optional) - I've used Adventur-Art's Cookie Dough Protein Bars which are very tasty, and came in at 7 g of protein per bar. This recipe makes 3 x 12-bar packets.

 

Teriyaki Tofu Stir Fry

 

Ingredients: 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup cold water 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons sesame oil (garnish) 4 cloves garlic - minced (1 tablespoon) 1 pound extra-firm tofu, sliced into thin strips 8 ounces snow peas 1 red bell pepper - seeded and cut into matchsticks (about 2 cups) 1 small onion, thinly sliced (about 1/4 cup) The other ingredients are not necessary but can be added if desired. I have used broccoli slaw for the slaw, which is usually available in supermarkets.

 

I have found that cooking tofu with fresh vegetables gives it a taste that would otherwise take hours to achieve using only sauces and spices. Also, the tofu absorbs more of the marinade and becomes more tender each time.

 

To cook the stir-fry: Heat a large skillet over medium heat.

 

Fall Farro Protein Bowl

 

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 cloves garlic, minces 1 pound farro fresh thyme leaves 2 cups water or vegetable stock 3 zucchini, spiralized into ribbons 2 cups baby spinach (or to taste) 1/8 cup pumpkin seeds 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional) 1/4 cup almond flour 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes

 

I have used white miso paste for the dish, which adds a delicious flavour and makes it more nutritionally dense.

 

Mexican Lentil Soup

 

Ingredients: 2 carrots, thinly sliced 1 onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups low sodium vegetable stock 5 cups water 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric ½ tsp. lime zest (or lemon zest) Salt and pepper to taste 4 dashes hot sauce (optional) 2 dashes Worcestershire Sauce (optional) ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves 8 ounces dry brown lentils - I've used the canned variety as it is more readily available in supermarkets. If you want to use dry lentils that need cooking then soak them overnight and submerge them in cold water for at least an hour before

 

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