One-Pan Lemon Herb Chicken and Veggies Recipe
If weeknight chaos had a hero, it’d be this One-Pan Lemon Herb Chicken and Veggies — except we’re making it gloriously vegan. It’s bright, zesty, and full of “I totally have my life together” energy. The tangy lemon, fragrant herbs, and roasted veggies join forces to make your kitchen smell expensive. No stress, no ten-sink cleanup — just toss, bake, and pretend you’re on a cooking show. It’s wholesome, colorful, and classy enough to impress guests (or your cat). Because sometimes, minimal effort and maximum flavor is the only kind of balance we truly need.
One-Pan Lemon Herb Chicken and Veggies Recipe
A refreshing vegan version of lemon herb “chicken” made with plant-based protein and roasted veggies — simple, healthy, and one-pan magic.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Press tofu for 10–15 minutes to remove extra moisture, then cube it.
- In a bowl, whisk lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Toss tofu in the marinade; let it soak for at least 10 minutes.
- On a large baking tray, arrange potatoes, broccoli, peppers, and onions.
- Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
- Spread tofu cubes over the veggies.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway for even roasting.
- Once golden and crisp, remove from the oven.
- Garnish with parsley and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
- Serve warm straight from the pan and watch everyone “ooh” like you worked all day.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 15 g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin C: 40%
- Iron: 15%
- Calcium: 10%
- Potassium: 12%
- Magnesium: 7%
Additional Notes / Tips
- Swap tofu for tempeh or chickpeas if you’re feeling rebellious.
- Add cherry tomatoes for color drama and flavor pop.
- Don’t skip the lemon zest — it’s the secret to restaurant-level “wow.”
- Leftovers make a killer wrap or salad topping.
- Pair with quinoa or brown rice for a wholesome dinner that screams effort (but wasn’t).
