Tandoori Tofu Sheet Pan Dinner

Super satisfying and flavourful vegan meal – from https://minimalistbaker.com
serves 2

Ingredients

  • 397 g extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed
  • 2 small (~250 g each) sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch wedges
  • 200 g small cauliflower florets
  • 1/2 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced (1 medium onion yields ~100 g or 1 cup sliced)
  • 30 ml olive or avocado oil
  • 2 Tbsp Tandoori Spice Mix* (or store-bought) in separate recipe
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

serve with Easy Green Chutney* (or Easy Mint Chutney

Prepare:
* Preheat oven to 425 F (218 C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper (if making a larger batch, use multiple baking sheets to avoid overcrowding the pan).

*  Wrap your extra firm tofu in an absorbent towel. Set something heavy on top — like a cast iron skillet — to press out extra moisture for 15 minutes. Alternatively, use a tofu press.

  1. Prepare the vegetables: cut sweet potatoes into 1-inch wedges, cauliflower into small florets, and thinly slice the red onion. Place the veggies on the parchment-lined baking sheet in two sections: 1) sweet potatoes and 2) red onion and cauliflower. Crumble the tofu into pieces less than 1/2-inch in size and arrange the tofu crumbles next to the veggies.
  2. Drizzle the veggies & tofu with olive (or avocado) oil and sprinkle evenly with tandoori spice mix and salt. Use your hands to toss each section (veggies, sweet potatoes, and tofu separately), to fully coat with oil and seasonings. Add more of either as needed.
  3. Bake for 20 minutes, toss, and bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until the sweet potatoes and cauliflower are golden brown and tender and the tofu is slightly crispy.
  4. If serving with chutney, prepare it while the veggies and tofu are cooking.
  5. Serve warm garnished with chutney of choice (optional).
  6. Leftovers will keep stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator (chutney stored separately) for 2-3 days. Reheat in a skillet until warm. Not freezer friendly.

 

CARROT TOP CHIMICHURRI (Argentinian green sauce or salsa)

Traditionally used on grilled meat, this simple, flavourful condiment can be used on proteins, pasta, vegetables, potatoes, and more. You can even eat it like a dip with your favourite chips, crackers, or cut-up vegetables: it’s that good!  (recipe from the Guardian)

Prepare your dutch carrots: Start by removing the leaves from the stem of the carrot. Place in a cold bowl of water to remove as much dirt as possible. Dry in a salad spinner, then remove any brown or discolored leaves and give it a rough chop until it’s minced. You can also pulse it in a food processor, but not too much. Soak and roughly hand-scrub carrots twice – they will keep longer then.

1 bunch organic carrots with tops
20g parsley, finely chopped, including stalks
2 tsp dried or chopped fresh oregano
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
1 pinch dried chilli flakes
8 Tab extra-virgin olive oil
3 Tab red-wine vinegar
Salt and pepper

Remove the carrot stalks and tops, soak them in water to remove any soil, and rinse. Repeat. Dry, then …

Finely chop 20g of the stalks and leaves, and mix with all the other ingredients.
Season to taste, and it’s done.*
The chimichurri will keep in the fridge for a week or two.

another suggestion:  Rest the sauce: Let it sit on the countertop for at least 30 minutes to develop its flavour. Add any leftovers to a jar or airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

TIPS 

Since you’re using fresh herbs in the carrot top chimichurri sauce, they may need some time to break down and develop their flavors. This chimichurri tastes best when it’s had some time to rest.

You can use a food processor to mix up the sauce, but only to pulse the dry ingredients. Chimichurri is meant to have small roughly chopped minced pieces.

Save the stems to use in a broth or soup. Don’t waste your carrot peelings either! Use them in this Carrot Peeling Cake.