Creamy Tuscan Tofu
Prep Time: ~15 min Cook Time: ~25 min Servings: ~2 Cost per Serving: ~$3.75 Total Cost: ~$7.25
Ingredients
Tofu
- 1 block firm tofu (pressed, torn into chunks)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Sauce
- 1/2 medium onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp vegan cream cheese
- 1/3 cup tomato purée
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 handful fresh spinach (roughly chopped)
Serving
- 1 cup uncooked white rice (rinsed)
Method
Tofu
- Toss tofu with cornstarch; pan-fry in oil until golden on both sides. Set aside.
Sauce
- Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add tomatoes and salt; cook until softened.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, vegan cream cheese, tomato purée, and water; simmer 3 minutes to thicken.
- Return tofu and fold in spinach until just wilted.
Rice
- Cook rice with 1 1/2 cups water until tender; rest covered 5 minutes. Serve with creamy tofu.
Notes
- Air fry tofu at 400°F (200°C) 12–15 minutes for extra crispness.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | ~520 | 26% |
| Protein | ~23 g | 46% |
| Carbohydrates | ~75 g | 25% |
| Fat | ~16 g | 21% |
| Fiber | ~5 g | 18% |
| Sugars | ~7 g | 14% |
| Sodium | ~380 mg | 17% |
| Calcium | ~250 mg | 19% |
| Iron | ~4 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | ~20 mg | 22% |