Throw all of the ingredients for this Meal Prep Sheet Pan Tofu Quinoa Burrito Bowls on a baking sheet and you’ve got a delicious, vegetarian meal ready for the entire week!
It’s @linleyshands here to say HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope you all had a fantastic holiday season full of delicious food, family, friends, and some downtime! Cole and I spent the holidays in Captiva, Florida with is his family. There’s just nothing like the beach when it’s -15 below in Minnesota. Am I right? We ate fresh fish, spent time together, and played beach games (one of which involved Crisco and a watermelon…). We had a blast. I did get home ready to be on some sort of schedule again. January is a big month for FFF and I missed Lee, so jumping right back to work was definitely welcomed when we got home this last weekend.
I’ve been thinking a lot about intentions for 2018. Last night after work I headed home to make some tea and journal a little bit about what 2018 had in store for me (If you watched FFF’s insta story this week, you already know the story I’m about to tell you). While making tea I see FLAMES out of the corner of my eye. My tea kettle was on FIRE. Like, big flames. I grabbed a pot full of water and avoided a house fire. My tea kettle even survived (with a charred handle, but still useable). Frazzled from the fire, I cozied up on the couch to chat with my roomies.
Chatting away, I smelled something a bit funny…like something was burning. I looked down at my feet and the blanket I was using was on fire! It somehow caught fire from the candle I had burning. After two fires in one night, I decided to call it a night and head to bed early at 8:00 pm. I set my alarm bright and early to start the day off right, get a cup of coffee in before work. I prepped my French press, boiled some water, and while pouring boiling water into my French press, the cap of the tea kettle fell into the french press, burning my palm. WTH. No big deal, I can handle a burn.
BUT GUESS WHAT? That’s not it.
While continuing to pour boiling water into the French press, it EXPLODED. That’s right, my french press exploded. You just can’t make this stuff up! 2018, I hear you!
I figure I’m getting all the fires and burns out of the way early in 2018. So, I’m going to burn sage, say some prayers, and revisit my 2018 intentions this evening.
2018 Intentions (so far)
- Find somewhere to volunteer. I used to donate most of my spare time to some of my favorite non-profits. It’s time to start again and finds somewhere that needs an extra hand.
- Let things go. I’m a fixer and a fixator. If there’s drama, I try to fix it. If something happens or someones mad, I fixate on it. 2018 is the year of just letting it go.
- Yoga teacher training. I have always wanted to get my yoga certification, so this is the year. I’m not sure what season, but we’re going to make it happen.
- Budget. I need to make a budget and actually stick to it. I want to up my savings and have more of a grasp on where I actually spend my money.
There you have it. Some of the things I’m going to try and be mindful of this year! I’ll keep you updated. But now, how about we chat about these Tofu Quinoa Burrito Bowls.
Lee and I don’t eat a ton of tofu, but when we were testing recipes for the HGG Reset we used ingredients that were outside our comfort zone and it was wonderful. We grew and became pretty excited about experimenting with new ingredients in 2018. These tofu quinoa burrito bowls were our first tofu test in a while and we are SO excited about them.
Not only is the tofu in this recipe flavorful, but it is packed with delicious veggies, beans, and quinoa so you get your dose of fiber, vitamins, and protein for the day. These tofu quinoa burrito bowls are perfect for meal-prep during the week and for dinner on #meatlessmoday!
Tofu Quinoa Burrito Bowls
Ingredients
For the Quinoa
- 1 cup white quinoa
- 2 cups water
For the Tofu
- 14 oz. firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
For the Peppers
- 2 large peppers sliced (any color)
- 1 medium purple onion sliced
- 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
For the Black Beans
- 1 15- oz. can black beans
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Toppings
- avocado
- fresh cilantro
- lime wedge
Instructions
For the Quinoa
- In a large pot, bring quinoa and water to a boil. Cover and lower the heat to low and let simmer for around 15-20 minutes or until all the water has evaporated.
For the Tofu and Peppers
- Preheat oven to 400ºF. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
- Remove tofu from packaging and place between two pieces of paper towel or wrap in a tea towel. Place the wrapped tofu on a plate and put a cast-iron pan on top of the tofu (or anything heavy). Let sit for 10 minutes in order to remove as much moisture as possible.
- Slice peppers and onion and then place in a medium-sized bowl. Add olive oil and spices and toss until combined. Place on one half of the baking sheet.
- Remove tofu from the towel and chop into bite-sized cubes. In a medium-sized bowl, toss tofu with spices.
- Heat a large skillet over medium/high heat and add olive oil. When olive oil is fragrant, add tofu and saute for 5 minutes. Then, transfer to baking sheet.
- Bake tofu and peppers at 400ºF for around 15 minutes, tossing halfway.
For the Black Beans
- Heat a small pot over medium/high heat.
- Place all ingredients for the beans into pot and bring to a boil. Once simmering, remove from heat.
- Assemble bowls by equally separating quinoa, tofu, peppers, and black beans into four equal bowls and enjoy! Serve with avocado, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
So. YUMMY! I have been looking for a healthy alternative to Chipotle and this baby delivers! Mine isn’t as cute looking but the flavor is awesome! The paprika gives a nice spice and the cumin is just right. I am set for a week’s worth of healthy lunch/dinner!
Wawhoo! So glad you liked this recipe and for sharing a photo. YUM!
Really enjoyed this dinner last night. My only small alteration was to add a little cornstarch when adding the dry spices to the tofu (it helps the tofu go crispy on the outside) and I started the tofu cooking before the veg, popped it in 10 minutes before the veg went in. Even my omni hubby who is usually against ‘bowl dinners’ on principle enjoyed it and said he would be happy to add it to our meal rotation, so it is a win/win, easy easy to do even midweek and super tasty, healthy and even the house omni liked it. Thanks so much for sharing it!!
So glad you loved this!
A good bit of work for a quick weekday meal, but a great recipe to make for taking lunch during the week. I prefer a little more spice (low-sodium Tajin on the veggies). A healthy, delicious recipe for sure!
Thank you so good filling and healthy!
Simple. Fast. Delicious.
I am not the best cook, and let’s just say my boyfriend ALWAYS makes a 5 star meal. I am so glad I found this recipe and even impressed my boyfriend!! It was by far the best meal I have ever made! Must save! This is our new go-to meal!
Some good basic flavors for a base recipe but will have to amp up the spices next time. Also this is falsely labeled a “sheet pan meal prep” recipe. While a sheet pan is involved, multiple other mixing bowls and stovetop cookware are involved than the title leads you to believe.
Do you think this would freeze well?
Do the nutrition facts include the avocado?
My whole family enjoyed this tonight. My son said he could eat it for lunch every day!
For a meatier, less spongy texture, freeze the tofu after you’ve pressed it. (A day or two in advance, of course.) after thawing, cut in pieces and proceed. Smaller pieces will also help give it a chewier texture.
Frozen tofu is gross and the texture becomes like bread.
Is this really spicy? I can’t do much heat but this recipe looks incredible! I would like to know which spices I should take out if this recipe has a lot of fire. I can take a little heat…
It’s not too spicy at all! You can always omit the paprika in peppers!
Made this last night and just had some for lunch today. I try to eat plant based as much as possible and this recipe is perfect! Unfortunately hubby and the kids weren’t big fans but that’s ok, I LOVE it and now I don’t have to share! Can’t wait for lunch again tomorrow! Thanks so much 😊.
This is my favorite prep food to make! Do the macros include the avocado topping?
When eating later, should we reheat this, or is it tasty cold ?
Thanks!! Looks delicious, I’m prepping to make it now!
Either one works! I prefer this meal heated up!
Totally amazing! I became vegetarian 6 months ago and still did not learn what to cook. So I was always eating salad. But with this recipes I have a new step in my vegetarian life. thank you. It is so practical and delicious. We are waiting more vegetarian meals like this!
YAY!
this looks soo good and delicious and definitely its going to be a tummy full recipe it going to give afull meal effect after you eat this. thank you keep sharing recipes like this.
This looks delicious! I love making tofu, but I tend to get in a rut with the meals that I make with tofu – stir fry or homemade ramen. I’m also looking for more meal prep ideas since I’m now working at a gym teaching Pilates reformer two full days a week. I usually work at home and don’t meal prep ; )
This looks amazing. I really need to start meal prepping again so I’m going to start with these burrito bowls. They look so good. Can’t wait to try this recipe.
I made these tonight. LOVED them! I have been following your blog for a while and this is my first comment.
I really enjoy your blog and the recipes. This was colorful, flavorful and nicely feeling for a cold Minnesota evening.
Renee! So glad you commented and so good to hear that you follow the blog. And seriously, recipes like this save my life during the winter too! I’m always craving flavorful + cozy meals
Can’t wait to try this. Do you drain/rinse the black beans as in most recipes? Thanks.
Hi Beth! Yes, we always drain and rinse the black beans in our recipes! ,
Yes!