Sun-Dried Tofu Spread
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Recipe Category: Spreads
Keywords: Soy/Tofu, Beans, Vegan, < 60 Mins
Servings: 6
Description: Adapted from The Everyday Vegan, this sun-dried tofu spread is a delightful and versatile addition to your culinary repertoire. It pairs beautifully with raw vegetables for dipping or can be used as a flavorful spread in sandwiches. Whether you’re looking for a healthy snack or a savory component for your meals, this spread will surely impress with its rich and tangy taste.
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup tofu (firm or extra-firm)
- 1 bulb garlic
- 1/4 cup soya milk
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon coarse grain mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/8 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed or dry, if dry, soak in hot water for 10 minutes)
Instructions:
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Prepare the Garlic: Start by roasting the garlic bulb. Slice off the top of the garlic bulb to expose the cloves. Place the bulb on a piece of tin foil, drizzle with a tiny amount of olive oil, then fold the foil over to cover the bulb completely. Roast in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 30-35 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and fragrant. Allow the garlic to cool slightly before handling.
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Blend the Tofu: While the garlic is roasting, cut the tofu into chunks and place it in a food processor. Process until the tofu is reasonably smooth, which might take a couple of minutes. This will be the base of your spread.
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Incorporate Roasted Garlic: Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves from their skins and add them to the food processor with the tofu. Along with the garlic, add the soya milk, chopped parsley, tahini, soy sauce, coarse grain mustard, and chili powder.
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Blend Smooth: Process the mixture again until you achieve a very smooth and creamy texture. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure everything is well combined.
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Add Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Finally, chop the sun-dried tomatoes into small pieces if they are not already pre-cut. Add them to the tofu mixture and pulse a few times to combine. You want to incorporate the tomatoes just enough to create a swirl of color in the spread, while still leaving some small chunks of tomato for texture.
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Serve and Enjoy: Transfer the sun-dried tofu spread to a serving dish. It’s fantastic served chilled or at room temperature, accompanied by fresh raw vegetables for dipping or used as a spread on your favorite bread or crackers.
This sun-dried tofu spread combines the creamy richness of tofu with the robust flavors of roasted garlic and tangy sun-dried tomatoes, making it a deliciously versatile addition to any meal. Enjoy your flavorful creation!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 56.7 kcal
- Fat Content: 2.2 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol Content: 0 mg
- Sodium Content: 204.1 mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 6.3 g
- Fiber Content: 0.8 g
- Sugar Content: 1.6 g
- Protein Content: 3.9 g
Feel free to adjust the seasoning to your taste and explore different variations of this spread.
