I'm meal prepping this healthy vegan recipe every week (Vegan Casado with Cilantro Lime Tofu)

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tempeh provides a firmer texture, while chickpeas are more affordable and still protein-rich.

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Kidney beans are a great alternative with similar nutritional value, while pinto beans are often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is a cost-effective alternative.

sweet plantains

🥗Healthier: regular bananas

💰Cheaper: frozen plantains

Regular bananas are lower in cost, while frozen plantains can be a convenient substitute.

Squeeze the juice of 2 limes into a mixing bowl.

Add 1.5 tablespoons of soy sauce to the lime juice.

Mince 1 clove of garlic and add it to the bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon of cumin, a pinch of red chili flakes, and a pinch of kosher salt to the mixture.

Mince a small handful of cilantro and add it to the marinade, then stir everything together.

Cube 2 blocks of tofu into 1-inch cubes and place them in a rectangular container.

Pour the marinade over the tofu, seal the container, and shake it to coat the tofu evenly.

Let the tofu marinate on the countertop for a while.

Prepare the ginto by mincing garlic and chopping a red bell pepper and onion finely.

Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Once the oil is hot, add the chopped onion, garlic, and red bell pepper to the pan and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.

Add 2 cups of cooked black beans (with their cooking liquid) to the pan without rinsing them.

Stir in 1 teaspoon of hot sauce, 2 tablespoons of vegan Worcestershire sauce, and 0.5 teaspoons of cumin.

Simmer until most of the liquid evaporates, then add 3 cups of day-old cooked white rice to the pan.

Add a pinch of kosher salt and stir to combine, cooking until heated through.

Turn off the heat and stir in chopped cilantro.

Heat 1.5 tablespoons of oil in a clean frying pan over medium-high heat.

Add the marinated tofu pieces to the pan and fry for 1-2 minutes on each side until browned, for about 10 minutes total.

Peel the plantain and slice it into 0.5-0.75 inch thick diagonal slices.

Pan-fry the sliced plantains until golden brown and caramelized.

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