Spiced Veggie & Tofu Tray Bake (Vegan)

An easy, comforting one-tray meal that’s perfect for busy days and ideal for using up whatever vegetables you already have in your fridge 🥕🫑🍅
Minimal prep, bold flavors, and endlessly adaptable ✨


🕒 Time

  • Prep: 10 minutes ⏱️
  • Bake: 20–25 minutes 🔥
  • Total: ~35 minutes

🍽 Serves

2–3 people 👨‍👩‍👧


🧺 Ingredients

🌿 Base Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes 🍠
  • 1 block firm tofu
  • 200 g green beans, cut into thirds

🥦 Optional Vegetables (use what you have)

  • Bell peppers 🫑
  • Cherry tomatoes 🍅
  • Butternut squash
  • Potatoes 🥔
  • Zucchini, carrots, red onion, broccoli

🧂 Spices & Seasoning

  • 1 tsp mild curry powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp cinnamon or allspice
  • 20 g nutritional yeast 🌾
  • 1–2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp rosemary, parsley, or your favorite herb 🌿
    • fresh (a generous handful) or dried
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) 🔥

2️⃣ Prepare the Vegetables

  • Cut the sweet potatoes and tofu into bite-sized cubes
  • Cut the green beans into thirds
  • Add any additional vegetables, keeping pieces similar in size for even cooking 🔪

3️⃣ Season

Place everything on a large baking tray.
Add all spices, nutritional yeast, olive oil, herbs, salt, and pepper ✨

4️⃣ Toss

Mix well using your hands or a spatula until everything is evenly coated 🤲

5️⃣ Bake

Spread into a single layer and bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
The vegetables should be tender, and the tofu lightly golden with crispy edges 😍


🍲 To Serve

I served this tray bake with:

🫘 Lentils

  • Simply cooked green or brown lentils

🥣 Quick Creamy Sauce

  • Vegan herb cream cheese 🌱
  • A splash of plant milk
  • Salt & black pepper

Mix until smooth and drizzle over the tray bake or serve on the side 💫


✨ Tips & Variations

  • Add chili flakes for heat 🌶️
  • Swap lentils for quinoa, rice, or couscous 🍚
  • Leftovers are perfect in wraps, bowls, or salads the next day 🥙🥗

Simple, nourishing, and flexible — the kind of vegan comfort food that fits real life 💛🍽️

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