Tofu Bolognese - comment for the recipe!

Ingredients

• 14 oz Extra-Firm Tofu (pressed, dehydrated, then crumbled)
• 1 cup Vegan Beef Stock (low‑sodium; can use store‑bought or homemade)
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil (for coating the baking sheet)
• 2 cup Canned Crushed Tomatoes (or any good quality tomato sauce)
• 1 medium Onion (yellow, diced)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
• 1 tsp Ground Cumin
• 0.5 tsp Chili Powder
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black Pepper
• 2 tbsp Fresh Cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
• 1 Lime (cut into wedges for serving)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 375°F (190°C) and let it fully preheat while you prepare the tofu.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 375°F

2. Crumble Dehydrated Tofu

   Place the dehydrated tofu in a large mixing bowl and crumble it with your hands or a fork until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.

   Time: PT5M

3. Bake Tofu

   Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil over the crumbled tofu, toss to coat, spread it in an even layer on a parchment‑lined baking sheet, and bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until lightly golden and dry.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 375°F

4. Prepare the Sauce

   While the tofu bakes, heat a splash of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté 5 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook 1 minute. Sprinkle in smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; toast for 30 seconds. Add the crushed tomatoes and 1 cup vegan beef stock, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook 10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

   Time: PT15M

5. Rehydrate Tofu in Sauce

   Add the baked tofu to the simmering sauce, stir gently to combine, and let it cook together for 5 minutes so the tofu absorbs the flavors.

   Time: PT5M

6. Finish and Serve

   Remove from heat, sprinkle chopped cilantro over the bolones, and serve with lime wedges. These bolones work great in tacos, burritos, or as a standalone plate with rice.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

190

Protein

5 g

Carbohydrates

8 g

Fat

4 g

Fiber

2 g