Turmeric-Spiced Tofu and Sweet Green Peas

Crispy baked turmeric-crusted tofu cubes paired with sweet green peas and steamed basmati rice with fragrant spices.

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 25 min
• Total: 40 min
• Servings: 6.5
• Cuisine: Indian
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $1.40/serving

Dietary

• Vegetarian
• Vegan
• Pescatarian
• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• Low-Sugar
• Low-Sodium
• Low-Cholesterol
• Low-Saturated-Fat
• Low-Fat
• Low-Calorie

Tags

• bake
• healthy
• comfort food
• budget-friendly
• sweet
• tangy

Ingredients

• 2 package extra-firm tofu (drained, pressed, and cubed)
• 4 cup green peas (thawed)
• 1.5 cup basmati rice (uncooked)
• 2 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
• 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil, ground turmeric, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt.
3. Add the cubed extra-firm tofu to the bowl and gently toss until evenly coated. Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet.
4. Bake tofu for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until edges are golden and lightly crispy.
5. While tofu bakes, rinse basmati rice and combine with 3 cups of water and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and keep covered for 5 minutes.
6. In a skillet over medium heat, warm the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, add the thawed green peas and cook for 3 minutes until tender and hot. Stir in lemon juice.
7. Serve the roasted turmeric tofu over fluffy basmati rice alongside the warm lemon peas.

Notes

Pressing tofu with paper towels before tossing ensures an extra-crisp roasted texture.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 411
• Protein: 22 g
• Carbohydrates: 53.5 g
• Fat: 11.2 g
• Fiber: 7 g
• Sodium: 199 mg
• Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
• Sugar: 5.1 g