Vegan Tofu Bolognese Recipe
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5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
150 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Vegan Tofu Bolognese Recipe
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Our Vegan Tofu Bolognese offers a plant-based twist on the traditional Italian Bolognese. This hearty sauce features marinated and pan-seared tofu simmered in a rich marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
Tofu
- 14 oz firm tofu
- 2 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Marinara Sauce
- 2 carrots
- 1 celery stalk
- 1 white onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 28 oz tomato passata or tin tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- salt & pepper to taste
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Instructions
For the tofu
- Remove any excess water from the tofu block. You can do that by wrapping it with a paper towel.
- Crumble the tofu using your hands and add all the seasoning ingredients: Soy sauce, nutritional yeast or yeast flakes, garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. You can combine all the ingredients using a spatula until all the tofu crumbs are well coated.
- Heat some olive oil to a non-stick pan to medium-high heat and sautée the tofu until starts to golden.
For the Marinara Sauce
- Finely chop the carrot, celery, and onion. Grate or mince the garlic cloves.
- Add some olive oil to a medium or large pot. Add finely chopped carrot, celery, onion, and garlic. Sautée for a couple of minutes.
- When the onion starts to soften, add the tomato paste and pan-seared tofu crumbles. Combine well.
- Pour the tomato passata or add the chopped tomatoes. Stir to make sure that all the ingredients are well combined.
- Cover with a lid, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally
- Adjust the sauce by adding salt and pepper, or a little sugar if the sauce is slightly acidic.
Notes
- You can alternatively, cook the tofu using the air-fryer or the oven.
- You can alternatively, cook the tofu using the air-fryer or the oven.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
150kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
582mg
(24%)
Potassium
831mg
(24%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
4325IU
(87%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
128mg
(13%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 150kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 582mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 831mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 4325IU | 87% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 13% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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