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Carb Smart Zesty Garlic Tofu

Carb Smart Zesty Garlic Tofu

with Couscous and Tahini-Ranch Sauce
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Calories
640 kcal
Protein
25g protein
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Soy
  • Wheat
  • Sesame
  • Mustard
  • Egg
  • Sulphites
  • Milk
  • Wheat
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Egg
  • Mustard
  • Tree nuts
  • Gluten
  • Soy
  • Sesame
  • Fish
  • Sulphites
  • Crustaceans
  • Milk
  • Peanuts
  • Triticale
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

1 unit(s)

Tofu

(Contains: Wheat, May contain traces of allergens, Soy)

½ cup

Couscous

(Contains: Wheat)

1 unit(s)

Tomato

56 g

Baby Spinach

1 tbsp

Tahini Sauce

(Contains: Egg, Mustard, Tree nuts, Gluten, Soy, Sesame, Fish, Wheat, Sulphites, Crustaceans, Milk, May contain traces of allergens, Soy, Sesame)

2 tbsp

Mayonnaise

(Contains: Crustaceans, Soy, Egg, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame, Milk, Fish, Tree nuts, Sulphites, Mustard, May contain traces of allergens, Mustard, Egg)

1 unit(s)

Garlic, cloves

1 unit(s)

Lemon

7 g

Chives

1 tbsp

Zesty Garlic Blend

(Contains: Wheat, Peanuts, Mustard, Tree nuts, Triticale, Milk, Sesame, Sulphites, Soy, May contain traces of allergens, Sulphites)

Not included in your delivery

¼ tsp

Pepper*

½ tsp

Sugar*

2 tbsp

Oil*

¼ tsp

Salt*

1 tbsp

Unsalted Butter*

(Contains: Milk)

Calories640 kcal
Fat40 g
Saturated Fat9 g
Carbohydrate45 g
Sugar5 g
Dietary Fiber5 g
Protein25 g
Cholesterol25 mg
Sodium680 mg
Trans Fat0.4 g
Potassium550 mg
Calcium600 mg
Iron4.5 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Large Non-Stick Pan
Medium Pot
Measuring Spoons
Measuring Cups
Zester
Large Bowl
Whisk
Small Bowl

Cooking Steps

Cook tofu
1
  • Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat.
  • While the pan heats, pat tofu dry with paper towels.Cut tofu in half parallel to the cutting board. (NOTE: You will have two square tofu steaks per block.) Using a fork, poke tofu all over. Season with salt, pepper and half the Zesty Garlic Blend.
  • When the pan is hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, then tofu. Pan fry until golden, 2-3 min per side. 
Cook couscous
2
  • Meanwhile, add 2/3 cup (1 1/3 cups) water, 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter, 1/8 tsp (1/4 tsp) salt and remaining Zesty Garlic Blend to a medium pot. 
  • Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Once boiling, remove from heat, then add couscous. Stir to combine.
  • Cover and let stand, 5 min.
Prep
3
  • Meanwhile, cut tomato into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Zest, then juice half the lemon. Cut remaining lemon into wedges.
  • Thinly slice chives.
  • Peel, then mince or grate garlic.
Make sauces
4
  • Add mayo, half the tahini sauce (use all for 4 ppl), half the chives, 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) sugar and garlic to a small bowl. (NOTE: Reference garlic guide.) Season with salt and pepper, to taste, then stir to combine. (NOTE: This is your tahini-ranch sauce.)
  • Add 2 tsp (4 tsp) lemon juice, 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) sugar and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then whisk to combine. Set aside. (NOTE: This is your lemon dressing.)
Finish couscous and make salad
5
  • Add lemon zest and remaining chives to the pot with couscous. 
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste, then fluff with a fork to combine.
  • Add spinach and tomatoes to the large bowl with lemon dressing, then toss to coat.
Finish and serve
6
  • Thinly slice tofu.
  • Divide couscous and salad between plates. Top with tofu.
  • Drizzle tahini-ranch sauce over top.
  • Squeeze a lemon wedge over top, if desired.
7

If you've opted to get tofu, pat dry with paper towels. Cut tofu in half parallel to the cutting board. (NOTE: You will have two square tofu steaks per block.) Using a fork, poke tofu all over. Season tofu in the same way the recipe instructs you to season the chicken. When the pan is hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, then tofu. Pan fry until golden, 2-3 min per side. 

8

Plate tofu in the same way the recipe instructs you to plate the chicken.