High-Protein Recipes with Tofu, Tempeh, and Edamame

Plant-powered, protein-rich spreads, soups, salads, and mains

For the last few months, I’ve been diving deep into protein—what it is, why we need more of it, and which plant-based foods have the highest amounts. If you’ve been following along in my “Are You Eating Enough Protein?” series, you know that one of the most encouraging truths about plant-based eating is just how abundant and accessible protein really is—and how it comes beautifully packaged with fiber, antioxidants, folate, and healthy fats.

And three of the most powerful, accessible, affordable examples are tofu, tempeh, and edamame.

They’re not only high in protein, they’re also rich in iron, calcium, fiber, and a host of micronutrients that support everything from bone health to metabolic function. And as you will hear in my newest episode (COMING OUT TODAY!) on the nutritional benefits of soy —the phytochemicals, isoflavones, and phytoestrogens—these foods also offer unique advantages, particularly for heart, bone, and hormonal health.

All of this brings me to something I’ve been working hard on…

🌱 My New Recipe E-Book: High-Protein Recipes Featuring Tofu, Tempeh, and Edamame

If you’ve been wanting simple, flavorful, protein-rich meals using these three powerhouse foods, this new collection is for you.

Photos on cover from top left: Eggless Egg Salad, Butternut Squash Tempeh Salad, Tofu Filets, and Edamame Hummus

This ebook features 12 savory recipes—spreads, soups, starters, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and mains—all with at least 10 grams of protein per serving, and several topping 20 grams per serving.

Here are the recipes you will enjoy:

• Savory Tofu Spread

• Tempeh Pâté

• Edamame Hummus

• Creamy Edamame Soup

• Miso Soup with Tofu & Edamame

• Curried Better-Than-Chicken Salad

• Eggless Egg Salad Sandwiches

• Butternut Squash Tempeh Salad

• Tofu Filet with Cornmeal Crust & Tartar Sauce

• Southwestern Tofu Burgers

• Cornmeal-Crusted Tempeh with Orange-Ginger Sauce

• Tempeh Sloppy Joes

These are some of the recipes I make regularly—simple weeknight staples that are truly satisfying and deeply nourishing.

Each recipe includes:

• A full-page photo

• Clear instructions

• Serving sizes

• Nutrition info per serving

Clockwise from top left: Southwestern Burgers, Edamame Soup, Savory Spread, Tempeh Sloppy Joes

📘 Where to Get It

You’ll find High-Protein Recipes Featuring Tofu, Tempeh, and Edamame in my online store—and for this weekend only, it’s more than 30% off its regular price.

It’s available alongside all my other Recipe E-Books. And since it’s the season, I’ve also created a special Fall & Winter Holiday Collection to make your Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year cooking easier and more joyful. In it, you’ll find the following on-demand classes and Recipe E-Books:

• THANKSGIVING FEAST I

• THANKSGIVING FEAST II

• THANKSGIVING MENU

• 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

• HANUKKAH MENU

• BEST VEGAN CHALLAH BREAD

• CHOCOLATE YULE LOG / BÛCHE DE NOËL

• THE JOY OF HOLIDAY BAKING I

• THE JOY OF HOLIDAY BAKING II

• HOLIDAY FOOD GIFTS

• HOLIDAY / CHRISTMAS COOKIES

• NEW YEAR NEW YOU

Thanks for enjoying this journey with me! Let me know if you have any questions! Now I need to go prepare the newest podcast episode for release. I just couldn’t wait to share this with you!

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Are You Eating Enough Protein? (Part One)

Are You Eating Enough Protein? (Part Two)

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Protein-Packed Plant Foods: Live Conversation and Q&A with Colleen

Why Plant Proteins Are Lean and Complete

Protein-Packed Plant Foods (Ranked from Highest to Lowest)

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