Description
These hearty vegetarian burritos are packed with 25g of plant-based protein per serving! Featuring spiced tofu and creamy cottage cheese wrapped in a warm tortilla, they’re perfect for meal prep and guaranteed to keep you satisfied. Gluten-free optional.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block (14 oz) firm tofu, pressed and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 large flour tortillas (10″ size)
- 4 tablespoons cottage cheese or queso
- Optional toppings: sour cream, shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Prepare tofu: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Add crumbled tofu and cook until golden (5-7 minutes).
- Season: Stir in taco seasoning and salt. Cook 2 more minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat.
- Warm tortillas: Lightly brush remaining oil on both sides of tortillas. Heat in dry skillet 30 seconds per side.
- Assemble: Spread 2 tbsp cottage cheese down center of each tortilla. Top with tofu mixture and optional toppings.
- Roll burritos: Fold sides inward, then roll tightly from bottom to form burritos.
Notes
Tips: For vegan version, use dairy-free queso and skip cheese toppings. Storage: Wrap tightly in foil and refrigerate for 3 days or freeze for 2 months. Reheat in oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Vegetarian
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: vegetarian burrito, high protein, meal prep, tofu recipes