Moroccan-Inspired Tofu
with Zucchini, Zesty Rice and Lemony Yogurt- Soy
- Milk
This one's in the running to be your next weeknight fave! Warm, fragrant spices and creamy yogurt are a perfect quick marinade for tofu, while pops of sweetness from jeweled rice round out the flavours on this delicious Moroccan-inspired plate.
Ingredients
1 unit(s)
Tofu
(Contains: Soy)
¾ cup
Basmati Rice
1 unit(s)
Zucchini
1 unit(s)
Lemon
1 tbsp
Chicken Stock Powder
(Contains: Soy)
1 tbsp
Moroccan Spice Blend
100 mL
Greek Yogurt
(Contains: Milk)
1 tsp
Garlic Salt
1 unit(s)
Sweet Bell Pepper
Not included in your delivery
1 tbsp
Unsalted Butter*
(Contains: Milk)
2 tbsp
Oil*
¼ tsp
Sugar*
0.13 tsp
Salt*
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, preheat the oven to 425°F. Wash and dry all produce. Add 1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 cups) water and stock powder to a medium pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.Meanwhile, combine Moroccan Spice Blend, half the garlic salt and half the yogurt to a large bowl. (NOTE: Reserve remaining yogurt for making sauce in step 3.)Pat tofu dry with paper towels. Cut in half, parallel to the cutting board. (NOTE: You will have 2 tofu "steak" squares per block).Add to the large bowl with yogurt marinade. Toss to coat.
Once boiling, add rice, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 12-14 min.Remove the pot from heat. Set aside, still covered.
Meanwhile, halve zucchini lengthwise, then cut into 1/2-inch half-moons.Core, then cut pepper into 1/2-inch pieces.Zest, then juice half the lemon (whole lemon for 4 ppl). Cut any remaining lemon into wedges.Add remaining yogurt, lemon juice and 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) sugar to a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then stir to combine. Set aside.
Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat.When the pan is hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, then tofu. Cook, flipping once, until tofu is crispy, 2-3 min per side. Season with salt and pepper.Remove from heat.Transfer tofu to a plate.Carefully wipe the pan clean.
Reheat the same pan over medium-high.When the pan is hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, then zucchini and peppers. Cook, stirring often, until tender-crisp, 4-5 min.Season with remaining garlic salt and pepper, to taste.
Fluff rice with a fork, then add lemon zest and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter. Season with salt, then stir to combine.Thinly slice tofu.Divide zesty rice between plates. Top with veggies and tofu.Spoon lemony yogurt over tofu.Squeeze a lemon wedge over top, if desired.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: The dish had mixed reviews, with some enjoying the taste while others found the tofu bland or the seasoning too salty.
- Ease of prep: Cutting the tofu into smaller pieces before cooking could improve the dish.
- Suggestions: Consider skipping the butter in the rice and adding more yogurt sauce to combat dryness.
- Portions: Some found there was too much rice compared to the amount of yogurt sauce.
