Crispy Tofu & Creamy Tomato Orzo

Name: Crispy Tofu & Creamy Tomato Orzo
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake Flour; Cashew Nut Cream Cheese; Fresh Oregano; Garlic Clove; Garlic Cloves; Herb Crumb; Lemon Juice; Low-Sodium Soy Sauce; Non-GMO Tofu; Onion; Onions; Orzo Pasta; Orzo Seasoning; Sunflower Seeds; Tomato Passata

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

with lemon cashew cream cheese

4.8

54 reviews

Hands on Time: 25 - 40 minutes

Overall Time: 40 - 55 minutes

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Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
Water
Sugar/Sweetener/Honey
Paper Towel
Seasoning (salt & pepper)

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Serves 1

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 Onion until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the garlic and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Pour in the tomato passata. Mix through the orzo seasoning, ½ the oregano, and 150ml [300ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Reduce the heat and simmer until reduced, 8-10 minutes (stirring occasionally). In the final minute, add a sweetener (to taste), ½ the lemon juice, the 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 the remaining lemon juice and seasoning. Set aside.
CRUMBED
In a shallow bowl, combine the flour (seasoned lightly) with 60ml [120ml]|#7DA0D7 of water until smooth. Prepare another dish with the herb crumb. Dip the tofu into the wet flour mixture and then into the 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 and the remaining oregano. There you have it!

Non-GMO Tofu - 110g
Low Sodium Soy Sauce - 10ml
Orzo Pasta - 100ml
Sunflower Seeds - 10g
Onion - 1
Garlic Clove - 1
Tomato Passata - 100ml
Orzo Seasoning - 15ml
Fresh Oregano - 3g
Lemon Juice - 10ml
Cashew Nut Cream Cheese - 25ml
Cake Flour - 30ml
Herb Crumb - 110ml

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Serves 2

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 Onion until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the garlic and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Pour in the tomato passata. Mix through the orzo seasoning, ½ the oregano, and 150ml [300ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Reduce the heat and simmer until reduced, 8-10 minutes (stirring occasionally). In the final minute, add a sweetener (to taste), ½ the lemon juice, the 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 the remaining lemon juice and seasoning. Set aside.
CRUMBED
In a shallow bowl, combine the flour (seasoned lightly) with 60ml [120ml]|#7DA0D7 of water until smooth. Prepare another dish with the herb crumb. Dip the tofu into the wet flour mixture and then into the 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 and the remaining oregano. There you have it!

Non-GMO Tofu - 220g
Low Sodium Soy Sauce - 20ml
Orzo Pasta - 200g
Sunflower Seeds - 20g
Onion - 1
Garlic Clove - 1
Tomato Passata - 200ml
Orzo Seasoning - 30ml
Fresh Oregano - 5g
Lemon Juice - 20ml
Cashew Nut Cream Cheese - 50ml
Cake Flour - 60ml
Herb Crumb - 220ml

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Serves 3

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 Onion until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the garlic and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Pour in the tomato passata. Mix through the orzo seasoning, ½ the oregano, and 450ml [600ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Reduce the heat and simmer until reduced, 8-10 minutes (stirring occasionally). In the final minute, add a sweetener (to taste), ½ the lemon juice, the 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 the remaining lemon juice and seasoning. Set aside.
CRUMBED
In a shallow bowl, combine the flour (seasoned lightly) with 180ml [240ml]|#7DA0D7 of water until smooth. Prepare another dish with the herb crumb. Dip the tofu into the wet flour mixture and then into the 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 and the remaining oregano. There you have it!

Non-GMO Tofu - 330g
Low Sodium Soy Sauce - 30ml
Orzo Pasta - 300ml
Sunflower Seeds - 30g
Onions - 2
Garlic Cloves - 2
Tomato Passata - 300ml
Orzo Seasoning - 45ml
Fresh Oregano - 8g
Lemon Juice - 30ml
Cashew Nut Cream Cheese - 75ml
Cake Flour - 90ml
Herb Crumb - 330ml

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Serves 4

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 Onion until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the garlic and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Pour in the tomato passata. Mix through the orzo seasoning, ½ the oregano, and 450ml [600ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Reduce the heat and simmer until reduced, 8-10 minutes (stirring occasionally). In the final minute, add a sweetener (to taste), ½ the lemon juice, the 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 the remaining lemon juice and seasoning. Set aside.
CRUMBED
In a shallow bowl, combine the flour (seasoned lightly) with 180ml [240ml]|#7DA0D7 of water until smooth. Prepare another dish with the herb crumb. Dip the tofu into the wet flour mixture and then into the 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 and the remaining oregano. There you have it!

Non-GMO Tofu - 440g
Low Sodium Soy Sauce - 40ml
Orzo Pasta - 400ml
Sunflower Seeds - 40g
Onions - 2
Garlic Cloves - 2
Tomato Passata - 400ml
Orzo Seasoning - 60ml
Fresh Oregano - 10g
Lemon Juice - 40ml
Cashew Nut Cream Cheese - 100ml
Cake Flour - 125ml
Herb Crumb - 440ml

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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, Fresh Oregano, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Herb Crumb, Lemon Juice, 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: 683, Carbs: 94 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 32.3 grams, Sugar: 16.6 grams, Salt: 1052 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 onion until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the garlic and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Pour in the tomato passata. Mix through the orzo seasoning, ½ the oregano, and 150ml [300ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Reduce the heat and simmer until reduced, 8-10 minutes (stirring occasionally). In the final minute, add a sweetener (to taste), ½ the lemon juice, the 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 the remaining lemon juice 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 and the remaining oregano. There you have it! CRUMBED: In a shallow bowl, combine the flour (seasoned lightly) with 60ml [120ml]|#7DA0D7 of water until smooth. Prepare another dish with the herb crumb. Dip the tofu into the wet flour mixture and then into the 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.