Whipped Tofu with Stewed Zucchini and Tomatoes

Name: Whipped Tofu with Stewed Zucchini and Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil, for frying; 16 ounces firm tofu, drained (doesn't need to be pressed); 1/3 cup plant-based milk; 1 pint cherry tomatoes; 1 pound zucchini, diced; 2/3 cup water or vegetable stock; Salt, pepper, crushed red pepper to taste; 1 ounce basil leaves, torn, a few reserved for garnish; Extra virgin olive oil, optional, for serving

7 steps

Prep:20min

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:01:44 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories145.2 kcal (7%)

Total Fat5.9 g (8%)

Carbs10.1 g (4%)

Sugars6.6 g (7%)

Protein14.8 g (30%)

Sodium252.5 mg (13%)

Fiber3.4 g (12%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 tablespoonoil

for frying

16 ouncesfirm tofu

drained, doesn't need to be pressed

⅓ cupplant-based milk

1 pintcherry tomatoes

1 poundzucchini

⅔ cupwater

1 ouncebasil leaves

torn, a few reserved for garnish

Extra virgin olive oil

optional, for serving

Instructions

Prepare the Whipped Tofu

Step 1

Transfer the tofu and milk to a blender. Blend on high for 30-45 seconds until completely smooth and creamy. Season liberally with salt and pepper and blend once more to incorporate. Set aside.

Stew the Zucchini and Tomatoes:

Step 2

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the tomatoes and cook until the skins begin to split, about 1 minute.

Step 3

• Add the zucchini and season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Cook for 5 minutes. Add crushed red pepper, if you like.

Step 5

• Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until thickened. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 6

• Right before serving, stir in the basil. Taste and season once more. Turn off the heat.

To Serve:

Step 7

• Spoon the tofu into shallow bowls using a circular motion with the back of the spoon to create a divot in the center of the tofu. Spoon the tomatoes and zucchini in the center of the tofu. Garnish with basil and extra virgin olive oil, if you like. Enjoy!