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Coconut Pasta with Crispy Tofu

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Coconut pasta with peas and crispy tofu!

Can’t overstate how good of a combo this is, particularly whenever I’m craving something extra comforting.

In general, I looove tofu and always have a lot of it in my fridge because it’s such a versatile ingredient that can taste delicious when cooked correctly. Although sometimes I snack on it as it is, with just a pinch of salt, but getting creative with it is deffo a much better idea lol.

Try it out for yourself and let me know what you think!

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Coconut Pasta With Crispy Tofu

Coconut pasta with peas and crispy tofu! Can’t overstate how good of a combo this is, particularly whenever I’m craving something extra comforting.
4.45 from 49 votes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Italian-Inspired
Keyword: Crispy Tofu, Dairy-Free, Plant-Based, Vegan
Calories: 651kcal
Author: Maria
Servings: 4

Ingredients
 

Crispy tofu

Coconut pasta

Instructions

Crispy tofu

  • Dip the tofu cubes in the cornstarch to coat on each side.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet and cook the tofu for around 15 minutes, rotating frequently, until golden brown on each side.
  • Add the tamari and continue rotating the tofu cubes until fully coated.

Coconut pasta

  • Cook the pasta according to packaging instructions. Meanwhile, cook the garlic in a non-stick frying pan until fragrant, then add the coconut milk and nutritional yeast. Stir to combine, before adding the green peas and salt.
  • Drain the pasta and combine with the sauce, also adding 1/4 cup pasta water.

Notes

If you want to thicken the sauce more, you can add cornstarch.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Coconut Pasta With Crispy Tofu
Amount Per Serving
Calories 651 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 826mg36%
Potassium 516mg15%
Carbohydrates 117g39%
Fiber 16g67%
Sugar 6.5g7%
Protein 28g56%
Vitamin A 142IU3%
Vitamin C 8.2mg10%
Calcium 227mg23%
Iron 5.6mg31%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Creamy Mushroom Pasta

Creamy Mushroom Pasta
Quick GF Creamy Mushroom Pasta w/ Thyme & Wholegrain Mustard. This is my go-to mushroom pasta recipe, packed with so much flavor & creamyness😍😋 Sending lots of love & energy to You, always💗🙏🏽, Sey⁣

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Creamy Mushroom Pasta

Creamy Mushroom Pasta

5 from 1 vote
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Keyword: Recipe, Vegan, Vegan Pasta Recipe
Servings: 0

Ingredients
 

  • 250 gram (9 oz) button mushrooms sliced
  • 1 yellow onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small bunch fresh thyme roughly chopped
  • 50 ml (1.7 oz) white whine (optional)
  • 100 ml (3.4 oz) oat-based cooking cream (can be substituted with other plant-based cooking cream of preference)⁣
  • 100 ml (3.4 oz) oat milk
  • 1 1/2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 1/2 tsp corn starch
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp veg. oil or plant-based butter for frying
  • 200 gram (7 oz) gluten-free & vegan pasta (I used brown rice & quinoa pasta)
  • fresh thyme, vegan parm, flaky sea salt and cracked pepper⁣⁣ optional for topping

Instructions

  • Cook pasta in accordance with package instructions.⁣
  • Heat oil or butter in a skillet, sauté onions and garlic on medium heat until onions are translucent. Then add the mushrooms and fry until slightly crispy and browned.
  • Add mustard, thyme, white wine and salt & pepper. Stir fry on high heat for a couple of minutes until the alcohol has cooked off then add the cooking cream, 100 ml oat milk and nutritional yeast, let simmer on medium low heat for 5 minutes.
  • Mix 2 tbsp oat milk with the corn starch in a small glass and add to the sauce, keep stirring until the sauce has thickened (1-2 minutes).
  • Drain pasta and mix with the sauce. Add toppings and serve!

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