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Smart Tofu and Dal

Smart Tofu and Dal

with Frizzled Shallots
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Calories
570 kcal
Protein
32g protein
Total
40 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Soy
  • Milk
  • Wheat
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Milk
  • Soy
  • Sulphites
  • Triticale
  • Tree nuts
  • Sesame
  • Mustard
  • Peanuts
  • Gluten
  • Fish
  • Crustaceans
  • Egg
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

1 unit(s)

Tofu

(Contains: Soy May be present: Wheat)

1 tbsp

Dal Spice Blend

(May be present: Milk, Soy, Sulphites, Triticale, Wheat, Tree nuts, Sesame, Mustard, Peanuts)

½ cup

Red Lentils

½ cup

Tikka Sauce

(Contains: Milk May be present: Mustard, Sesame, Gluten, Wheat, Fish, Tree nuts, Crustaceans, Milk, Sulphites, Soy, Egg)

1 unit(s)

Shallot

56 g

Baby Spinach

7 g

Cilantro

1 tbsp

Chicken Stock Powder

(Contains: Soy May be present: Mustard, Sesame, Soy, Wheat, Triticale, Milk, Sulphites, Tree nuts, Peanuts)

2 tbsp

Ginger-Garlic Puree

(May be present: Soy, Sulphites, Milk)

1 unit(s)

Carrot

Not included in your delivery

0.13 tsp

Salt*

1 tbsp

Oil*

1 tbsp

Unsalted Butter*

(Contains: Milk)

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

Calories570 kcal
Fat26 g
Saturated Fat7 g
Carbohydrate54 g
Sugar13 g
Dietary Fiber12 g
Protein32 g
Cholesterol15 mg
Sodium1220 mg
Trans Fat0.3 g
Potassium1300 mg
Calcium700 mg
Iron7 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
Measuring Spoons
Slotted Spoon
Medium Bowl
Measuring Cups
Baking Sheet

Cooking Steps

Make frizzled shallots
1
  • Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat.
  • While the pan heats, peel, then halve shallot lengthwise. Cut crosswise into 1/8-inch half-moons.
  • When the pan is hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, then shallots.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until shallots are golden-brown and smaller pieces start to crisp, 5-8 min. (NOTE: Keep your eye on shallots so they don't burn. If smaller pieces are at risk of burning, reduce heat to medium-low. Shallots will crisp up a little more while cooling.)
Prep and finish frizzled shallots
2
  • Remove the pan from heat.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer shallots to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving any oil in the pan.
  • Sprinkle a pinch of salt over shallots.
  • While shallots frizzle, add lentils and 2 cups (4 cups) warm water to a medium bowl. Set aside to soak.
  • Peel, then quarter carrot lengthwise. Cut into 1/4-inch quarter-moons.
  • Roughly chop spinach.
  • Roughly chop cilantro.
Cook tofu
3
  • 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 Dal Spice Blend.
  • When shallots are done, return the same pan with reserved shallot oil to medium.
  • Add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) butter, then swirl the pan until melted.
  • Add tofu. Pan-fry until golden-brown, 1-2 min per side.
  • Transfer to an unlined baking sheet. Roast in the top of the oven until golden and tender, 6-8 min.
Start dal
4
  • Return the same pan to medium.
  • When hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) butter, then carrots. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened slightly, 1-2 min.
  • Add ginger-garlic puree, half the tikka sauce (all for 4 ppl) and remaining Dal Spice Blend. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 30 sec.
  • Add half the stock powder (all for 4 ppl) and lentils with soaking water. Cover, then bring to a boil over high, stirring occasionally.
Finish dal
5
  • Once boiling, reduce heat to medium.
  • Cook, still covered, stirring occasionally, until lentils are soft and creamy and carrots are tender, 16-20 min. (TIP: If dal reduces too quickly, add more water, 1/4 cup at a time.)
  • Add spinach and half the cilantro. Stir until spinach wilts, 1 min.
  • Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Finish and serve
6
  • Thinly slice tofu.
  • Divide dal between plates. Top with tofu.
  • Sprinkle frizzled shallots and remaining cilantro over top.
7

If you've opted to get tofu, 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 tofu in the same way the recipe instructs you to season the chicken breasts. Pan-fry tofu until golden-brown, 1-2 min per side. Transfer to an unlined baking sheet. Roast in the top of the oven until golden and tender, 6-8 min. 

8

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