Tomato and Basil Silken Tofu
This vegan-friendly Buddha Bowl takes inspiration from Italian flavours with the protein-packed silken tofu the star of the show.
From the book
Buddha Bowls
Make delicious and nourishing Buddha Bowls at home
Creative recipes for every meal of the day
A simple formula of grain + green + protein
Introduction
This indulgent and delicious dish is full of Italian flavours and makes a cosy dish for one. The silken tofu adds an unexpected texture and a welcome kick of plant-based protein.
Ingredients
| olive oil | |
| 350g | firm silken tofu |
| 1 | small garlic clove, minced |
| 50g | sundried tomatoes, finely chopped |
| 3 tbsp | chopped tomatoes or passata |
| juice of ½ lemon, plus extra for squeezing | |
| 200g | cooked bulgur wheat, warm or cold |
| extra-virgin olive oil | |
| sea salt and black pepper | |
| 1 | courgette, spiralised |
| 2 tbsp | goats yoghurt or non-dairy yoghurt. |
| 1 tsp | toasted sesame seeds |
| a handful of fresh basil leaves |
Essential kit
You will need: a spiraliser.
Method
Preheat your oven to 190°C (fan).
Lightly oil a roasting dish and carefully place the firm silken tofu in it. Mix the garlic and sundried tomatoes with the chopped tomatoes or passata and spoon over the tofu. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
While that’s cooking, add the lemon juice to the bulgur wheat with a glug of extra-virgin olive oil, and season to taste with sea salt and black pepper.
Place the bulgur wheat at the bottom of a bowl and top with the freshly spiralised courgette, giving it a squeeze of lemon. Top with the hot silken tofu, being careful when you get it out of the dish, as it’s very soft. Spoon over the yoghurt and sesame seeds, adding a squeeze of lemon, and finish with the fresh basil.
