Ready to make a gorgeous plate of food, Chef? You will start with a bed of al dente orzo pasta, coated in a rich, tangy tomato sauce. Top this with crispy, herb-crusted tofu slices, then drizzle a zesty lemon cashew cream cheese sauce over. Finish with toasted seeds. Looks almost too good to eat!
Crispy Tofu & Creamy Tomato Orzo
Crispy Tofu & Creamy Tomato Orzo
with lemon cashew cream cheese
Hands on Time: 25 - 40 minutes
Overall Time: 40 - 55 minutes
Ingredients:
- Cake Flour
- Cashew Nut Cream Cheese
- Garlic Clove
- Garlic Cloves
- Herb Crumb
- Lemon
- Lemons
- Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
- Non-GMO Tofu
- Onion
- Onions
- Orzo Pasta
- Orzo Seasoning
- Sunflower Seeds
- Tomato Passata
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Salt & Pepper
- Water
- Sugar/Sweetener/Honey
- Paper Towel
MARINATION
In a bowl, coat the tofu slabs in the soy sauce, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Set aside.
ORZO
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
TOASTY SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
SAUCE, SAUCE & MORE SAUCE
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated garlic and fry until fragrant, 1 minute (shifting constantly). Pour in the tomato passata. Mix through the orzo seasoning, and 150ml of water. Lower the heat and simmer until reduced, 8-10 minutes (stirring occasionally). In the final minute, add a sweetener (to taste), a squeeze of Lemon juice (to taste), the cooked orzo, and seasoning. Remove from the heat. Loosen with the reserved pasta water if too thick.
TANGY CREAM CHEESE
In a small bowl, combine the cashew cream cheese with a squeeze of Lemon juice (to taste), and seasoning. Set aside.
CRUMBED
In a shallow bowl, combine the flour (seasoned lightly) with 60ml of water until smooth. Prepare another dish with the herb crumb. Dip the tofu slices into the wet flour mixture and then into the dry crumb. Place a clean pan over medium-high heat with enough oil to cover the base. When hot, fry the crumbed tofu until golden brown, 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel and season.
TIME TO EAT
Serve up the tomato orzo and lay over the crispy tofu slices. Drizzle with the Lemon cashew cream cheese. Scatter over the sunflower seeds. There you have it!
MARINATION
In a bowl, coat the tofu slabs in the soy sauce, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Set aside.
ORZO
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
TOASTY SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
SAUCE, SAUCE & MORE SAUCE
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated garlic and fry until fragrant, 1 minute (shifting constantly). Pour in the tomato passata. Mix through the orzo seasoning, and 300ml of water. Lower the heat and simmer until reduced, 8-10 minutes (stirring occasionally). In the final minute, add a sweetener (to taste), a squeeze of Lemon juice (to taste), the cooked orzo, and seasoning. Remove from the heat. Loosen with the reserved pasta water if too thick.
TANGY CREAM CHEESE
In a small bowl, combine the cashew cream cheese with a squeeze of Lemon juice (to taste), and seasoning. Set aside.
CRUMBED
In a shallow bowl, combine the flour (seasoned lightly) with 120ml of water until smooth. Prepare another dish with the herb crumb. Dip the tofu slices into the wet flour mixture and then into the dry crumb. Place a clean pan over medium-high heat with enough oil to cover the base. When hot, fry the crumbed tofu until golden brown, 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel and season.
TIME TO EAT
Serve up the tomato orzo and lay over the crispy tofu slices. Drizzle with the Lemon cashew cream cheese. Scatter over the sunflower seeds. There you have it!
MARINATION
In a bowl, coat the tofu slabs in the soy sauce, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Set aside.
ORZO
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
TOASTY SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
SAUCE, SAUCE & MORE SAUCE
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated garlic and fry until fragrant, 1 minute (shifting constantly). Pour in the tomato passata. Mix through the orzo seasoning, and 450ml of water. Lower the heat and simmer until reduced, 10-12 minutes (stirring occasionally). In the final minute, add a sweetener (to taste), a squeeze of Lemon juice (to taste), the cooked orzo, and seasoning. Remove from the heat. Loosen with the reserved pasta water if too thick.
TANGY CREAM CHEESE
In a small bowl, combine the cashew cream cheese with a squeeze of Lemon juice (to taste), and seasoning. Set aside.
CRUMBED
In a shallow bowl, combine the flour (seasoned lightly) with 180ml of water until smooth. Prepare another dish with the herb crumb. Dip the tofu slices into the wet flour mixture and then into the dry crumb. Place a clean pan over medium-high heat with enough oil to cover the base. When hot, fry the crumbed tofu until golden brown, 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel and season.
TIME TO EAT
Serve up the tomato orzo and lay over the crispy tofu slices. Drizzle with the Lemon cashew cream cheese. Scatter over the sunflower seeds. There you have it!
MARINATION
In a bowl, coat the tofu slabs in the soy sauce, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Set aside.
ORZO
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
TOASTY SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
SAUCE, SAUCE & MORE SAUCE
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated garlic and fry until fragrant, 1 minute (shifting constantly). Pour in the tomato passata. Mix through the orzo seasoning, and 600ml of water. Lower the heat and simmer until reduced, 10-12 minutes (stirring occasionally). In the final minute, add a sweetener (to taste), a squeeze of Lemon juice (to taste), the cooked orzo, and seasoning. Remove from the heat. Loosen with the reserved pasta water if too thick.
TANGY CREAM CHEESE
In a small bowl, combine the cashew cream cheese with a squeeze of Lemon juice (to taste), and seasoning. Set aside.
CRUMBED
In a shallow bowl, combine the flour (seasoned lightly) with 240ml of water until smooth. Prepare another dish with the herb crumb. Dip the tofu slices into the wet flour mixture and then into the dry crumb. Place a clean pan over medium-high heat with enough oil to cover the base. When hot, fry the crumbed tofu until golden brown, 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel and season.
TIME TO EAT
Serve up the tomato orzo and lay over the crispy tofu slices. Drizzle with the Lemon cashew cream cheese. Scatter over the sunflower seeds. There you have it!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Crispy Tofu & Creamy Tomato Orzo?
The preparation time for Crispy Tofu & Creamy Tomato Orzo with lemon cashew cream cheese is between 25 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Crispy Tofu & Creamy Tomato Orzo with lemon cashew cream cheese?
The total time required to make Crispy Tofu & Creamy Tomato Orzo with lemon cashew cream cheese is between 40 and 55 minutes.
How many servings does Crispy Tofu & Creamy Tomato Orzo provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Crispy Tofu & Creamy Tomato Orzo?
Cake Flour, Cashew Nut Cream Cheese, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Herb Crumb, Lemon, Lemons, Low-Sodium Soy Sauce, Non-GMO Tofu, Onion, Onions, Orzo Pasta, Orzo Seasoning, Sunflower Seeds, Tomato Passata
What is the nutritional information of Crispy Tofu & Creamy Tomato Orzo?
Calories: 917, Carbs: 152 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 39.7 grams, Sugar: 23.4 grams, Salt: 1343 grams
How do I prepare Crispy Tofu & Creamy Tomato Orzo?
SAUCE, SAUCE & MORE SAUCE: Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced onion until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated garlic and fry until fragrant, 1 minute (shifting constantly). Pour in the tomato passata. Mix through the orzo seasoning, and 300ml of water. Lower the heat and simmer until reduced, 8-10 minutes (stirring occasionally). In the final minute, add a sweetener (to taste), a squeeze of lemon juice (to taste), the cooked orzo, and seasoning. Remove from the heat. Loosen with the reserved pasta water if too thick. MARINATION: In a bowl, coat the tofu slabs in the soy sauce, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Set aside. ORZO: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil. TOASTY SEEDS: Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. TANGY CREAM CHEESE: In a small bowl, combine the cashew cream cheese with a squeeze of lemon juice (to taste), and seasoning. Set aside. TIME TO EAT: Serve up the tomato orzo and lay over the crispy tofu slices. Drizzle with the lemon cashew cream cheese. Scatter over the sunflower seeds. There you have it! CRUMBED: In a shallow bowl, combine the flour (seasoned lightly) with 120ml of water until smooth. Prepare another dish with the herb crumb. Dip the tofu slices into the wet flour mixture and then into the dry crumb. Place a clean pan over medium-high heat with enough oil to cover the base. When hot, fry the crumbed tofu until golden brown, 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel and season.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Crispy Tofu & Creamy Tomato Orzo?
Cake Flour, Cashew Nut Cream Cheese, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Herb Crumb, Lemon, Lemons, Low-Sodium Soy Sauce, Non-GMO Tofu, Onion, Onions, Orzo Pasta, Orzo Seasoning, Sunflower Seeds, Tomato Passata
How many calories does Crispy Tofu & Creamy Tomato Orzo have?
917 calories
How much fat content does Crispy Tofu & Creamy Tomato Orzo have?
grams
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