By Sarah Cobacho
1-INGREDIENT RED LENTIL TOFU
5 steps
Prep:15minCook:10min
You know I absolutely love tofu, and, contrary to some online discussions about soy's health implications, it has actually been shown to have many beneficial health effects. Let me know if you’d like to hear more on this! I use tofu in many of the recipes I share and have received a few messages from some of you asking for an alternative. I also recall seeing several lentil and chickpea tofu recipes, also known as Burmese Tofu, on my feed last year, which inspired this recipe. So this one's for those of you with a soy allergy! It's also an enjoyable and cost-effective way to incorporate lentils into your diet. This recipe is extremely inexpensive at $0.49(AUD) and very simple to prepare, making it a great addition to your meal plans.
Make sure to go through the soaking and cooking phases as mentioned below, as legumes (including lentils) are not fit to consume unless cooked properly. For this reason, the red lentil tofu needs to be cooked once it sets. I recommend cutting it into cubes and air frying it or baking it in the oven, it becomes a delightful little fluffy pillow with a crunchy outer layer, and I’ve been loving it so much I’ve been snacking on it with just some sriracha mayo. I’ve also had good results frying it on a pan for a couple of minutes on each side. You can also marinate it! I do not recommend using it to shred, scramble or in a saucy dish, as the texture is still different.
Option to add 1/4 tsp of salt to the recipe
Let me know if you’d like me to try more tofu alternatives!
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:31:28 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
32
Low
Glycemic Load
10
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories169 kcal (8%)
Total Fat0.5 g (1%)
Carbs30.4 g (12%)
Sugars1 g (1%)
Protein11.8 g (24%)
Sodium2.9 mg (0%)
Fiber5.1 g (18%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Instructions
Step 1
Rinse the lentils well, then soak them for a minimum of 4 hours to overnight. Drain the water and rinse again.
Step 2
Add to a blender with 2 cups fresh water and blend until perfectly smooth.
Step 3
Add to a pot on medium heat and bring to a soft boil. From there, stir constantly until a thick and smooth paste is formed.
Step 4
Transfer to a glass container, and let set in the fridge overnight.
Step 5
Cook the same way you’d use tofu, marinade, air fry, sauté etc enjoy!
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Notes
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Easy
Go-to
One-dish
Under 30 minutes
Bland