Sheet Pan Veggies, Chickpea, and Tofu with Creamy Avocado Sauce
Made on a single sheet pan and served with creamy avocado sauce, this Sheet Pan Veggies, Chickpea, and Tofu is quick and easy. It is a one-pan meal that is loaded with protein and fiber. It is an excellent vegan and vegetarian meal prep recipe.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Made on a single sheet pan. All the ingredients are added to the pan and roasted in the oven, and that’s it. Sheet pan meals are quick and easy to clean after preparing.
Customizable. You can customize this meal to your preference. For instance, you can replace the tofu with chicken breast and the bell peppers with mushrooms. You can also adjust the seasoning to your liking.
High Protein. Tofu and chickpeas are excellent vegan protein sources. They contain the essential amino acids the body needs to build protein.
Ingredients Needed for Sheet Pan Veggies, Chickpea, and Tofu with Creamy Avocado Sauce
- Chickpeas are a good source of plant-based protein. They are also high in fiber.
- Tofu is rich in protein and provides healthy fats, carbs, and vitamins. You can substitute the tofu with chicken breast.
- Bell peppers are high in vitamin C and antioxidants. You can replace the bell peppers with mushrooms.
- Broccoli contains vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. You can substitute broccoli for zucchini.
- Onion is loaded with antioxidants.
- Plain yogurt is an excellent source of protein, vitamin B12, and zinc.
- Avocado is an excellent source of healthy fats.
- Cilantro. You can substitute the cilantro with parsley.
- Garlic helps boost immunity.
- Lemon juice is a good source of vitamin C.
- Avocado oil may help improve digestion. You can replace avocado with olive oil.
- Seasonings: I used oregano, chili powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt.
How To Make Sheet Pan Veggies, Chickpea, and Tofu with Creamy Avocado Sauce
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Cut the tofu into cube sizes. Wash and dice the bell peppers and onion, and cut the broccoli.
Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
Add the chickpeas, tofu, broccoli, bell peppers, and onion to a sheet pan. Add the avocado oil and seasonings. Combine, then transfer to the oven and roast for 25-30 minutes or until fully roasted.
To make the sauce, add the avocado, lemon juice, minced garlic, cilantro, plain yogurt, salt, and black pepper to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
Serve the avocado sauce with the roasted tofu, chickpeas, and veggies. Please take a look at the recipe card below for a detailed recipe.
Commonly Asked Questions
What is Tofu? It is a plant-based protein source made by coagulating soy milk and pressing the curds into solid white blocks.
How do I store this meal? You can store it in an airtight glass container and the sauce in a separate container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Other Sheet Pan Meals You Will Love
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Roasted Vegetables with Crispy Chickpeas and Creamy Yogurt Sauce
One-Pan Roasted Lemon Chicken with Vegetables
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Sheet Pan Veggies, Chickpea, and Tofu with Creamy Avocado Sauce
Ingredients
- 2-3 cups chickpeas
- 12 oz tofu (Extra firm)
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 16 oz Broccoli
- ½ an onion
- 2 TBSP avocado oil (sub for olive oil )
- 1-2 TBSP smoked paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- salt to taste
Ingredients for Sauce
- 1 small avocado
- ¼ cup plain yogurt
- 3 cloves garlic
- 5 TBSP lemon juice
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 0.5 oz cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉.
- Remove the tofu from the packaging and pit dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Cut the tofu into cube sizes.
- Wash and dice the bell peppers and onion, and cut the broccoli.
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and transfer the cubed tofu, chickpeas, diced bell peppers, onion, and broccoli. Drizzle avocado oil and seasonings and combine.
- Transfer to the oven and roast for 25-30 minutes or until fully roasted.
Make the sauce
- Add the avocado, cilantro, lemon-speed blend juice, salt, and pepper in a high-speed blender.
- Peel the garlic cloves and use a garlic press to mince the garlic cloves. Add to the blender.
- Blend until smooth.
Serve
- Serve the roasted sheet pan meal with the avocado sauce, and enjoy!
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