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Get ready for the perfect duo both nutritious and delicious. My Best Spiced Lentils and Crispy Tofu with Brown Rice is a must for your dinner table! Green lentils are so easy to make as they are bland and absorb all the seasonings very well. Lentils are loaded with dietary fiber and this is the perfect recipe if you are looking for a filling plant based meal.
This easy dish is packed with protein and flavor, making it a perfect meatless Monday option. Enjoy the DELICIOUS blend of tender lentils, crispy tofu, and a variety of aromatic spices.
1. Preparing the lentils – Preheat the oven to 400 degrees for the tofu. – Place the lentils in a strainer and rinse with cold water. Then drain. – In a large dutch oven pan over medium high heat, add the lentils, sweet onion and vegetable broth. – Bring it to a boil then turn the temperature down to low and let it simmer for about 12-15 minutes. Then add the chopped heirloom tomato and the red bell pepper along withe the spices. (Start on the tofu as the lentils cook)
– Continue cooking for another 10 minutes. Have a quick taste test to check for doneness. Add the water in. Let it cook for another 5-7 minutes. – Lentils are done when they are tender.
For the tofu: – For the tofu, have a dry surface ready lined with paper towels. Place the tofu on it and press out the excess water from the tofu using paper towels. – Cut the tofu into cubes and place on a lined sheet pan with parchment paper. Toss with the corn starch. – Drizzle with olive oil and add the spices.
– Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. After the 20 minutes, give it a stir and then place back in the oven and continue to cook for another 15-20 minutes. – Serve in a medium size bowl and top with the pomegranate seeds.
Tips for Tofu: For the tofu, have a dry surface ready lined with a paper towel. Place the tofu on it and press out the excess water from the tofu using paper towels. A trick is to place something heavy on top for about 10 minutes and let the towels absorb all the excess moisture. The easiest way is to press the tofu between baking sheets or a cutting board. Also, don’t skip the corn starch. That will the tofu a nice crispy texture!
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