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Creamy Tomato Orzo with Crispy Tofu Cutlets

Creamy Tomato Orzo with Crispy Tofu Cutlets in 30 Minutes

Discover a delicious and quick Creamy Tomato Orzo with Crispy Tofu Cutlets, perfect for a satisfying vegan dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Orzo
  • 1 cup Orzo Can swap for short pasta or gluten-free options
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Canned tomatoes work if fresh aren't available
  • 1/4 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Omit if in a pinch
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth High-quality broth preferred
For the Creamy Mixture
  • 1 cup Dairy-free Cream Consider cashew cream or silken tofu
  • 1 tbsp Nutritional Yeast Can replace with1 tbsp corn starch or 1 tsp yellow miso
For the Tofu
  • 1 block Extra Firm Tofu Drain and pat dry for crispiness
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Thyme
  • 1 tsp Oregano

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • Sheet Pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Bowl

Method
 

Steps for Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a sheet pan.
  2. Slice extra firm tofu into ½ inch thick cutlets and coat with a mixture of soy sauce, nutritional yeast, and seasonings.
  3. Bake the tofu cutlets for 15 minutes, flip, and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden and crispy.
  4. Sauté halved cherry tomatoes in a skillet until they begin to blister.
  5. Add shallots, sun-dried tomatoes, and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant.
  6. Incorporate orzo and nutritional yeast, then pour in vegetable broth and simmer until the orzo is tender.
  7. Fold in fresh spinach until just wilted.
  8. Serve orzo topped with crispy tofu cutlets and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. For freezing, use freezer-safe containers for up to 2 months.

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