Lemon Pepper Tofu
with Za’atar White Bean Purée & Caper Vinaigrette
This dish is all about texture: lightly crusted tofu, creamy white bean puree, juicy grape tomatoes, and crisp-tender green beans. A bold caper vinaigrette with lemon juice and bright parsley highlights the herby, earthy za'atar.
INGREDIENTS
- 10 oz organic extra firm tofu, patted dry and torn into bite-size pieces
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced (divided)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 13.4 oz cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced (divided)
- 1 tbsp za'atar seasoning
- 0.25 oz parsley, leaves and tender stems minced
- 4 oz grape tomatoes, quartered
- 2 tbsp capers
- 4 oz green beans, trimmed and halved
- 2 tbsp + 1 tsp olive oil*
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil*
- Salt*
- Pepper*
- *Not included
- Ingredients are listed for 2 servings. If you're making 4 servings, please double your ingredients by using both meal kit bags provided.
- For full ingredient list, see Nutrition.
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine tofu, lemon zest, cornstarch, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, a pinch of salt, and ½ tsp black pepper on foil-lined baking sheet and gently toss. Bake until lightly browned and crispy, 25 to 30 minutes. (4-serving meal: use ¼ cup vegetable oil, 1 tsp black pepper)
Combine cannellini beans, just half the lemon juice, just half the garlic, za’atar, 2 tbsp olive oil, a pinch of salt, and ¼ cup warm water in food processor. Pulse mixture until beans are creamy and smooth. (4-serving meal: use ¼ cup olive oil, ½ cup warm water)
Stir together remaining lemon juice, remaining garlic, parsley, tomatoes, capers, ½ tsp olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper in medium bowl. (4-serving meal: use 1 tsp olive oil)
Heat 1/2 tsp olive oil in small nonstick skillet over high heat. Add green beans and a pinch of salt. Cook, tossing occasionally, until bright green and starting to crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. (4-serving meal: use 1 tsp olive oil)
Spoon za’atar white bean purée onto plates. Top with lemon pepper tofu, green beans, and caper vinaigrette. Tuck in!
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