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Pistachio Crusted Tofu with Mixed Mashed Potatoes & Sauteed Brussles Sprouts

Ingredients

Pistachio Crusted Tofu

  • 1/2 package firm tofu
  • 1 tablespoon chickpea/fava flour *
  • 1 tablespoon chickpea/fava flour + 1/4 cup cashew milk
  • Ground pistachios + breadcrumbs
  • 2 teaspoons sunflower oil
  • Chives for garnish

Mixed Mashed Potatoes

  • 1 russet potato
  • 1 sweet potato
  • 1/2 cup plant milk
  • 1 tablespoon vegan butter
  • Salt a few pinches

Brussels Sprouts and Shallots

  • 1 dozen Brussels sprouts
  • 1 big shallot
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 1 teaspoon sunflower oil
  • Salt a pinch

Instructions

Pistachio Crusted Tofu

  1. I like to use either chickpea flour or chickpea/fava bean flour from Bob’s Red Mill.
  2. Set up a breading station. (I love these stainless steel breading trays!) Add 1 tablespoon flour to one tray. In another, whisk together the flour and plant milk. Add the ground pistachios/breadcrumb mixture into the third tray.
  3. Cut the tofu into four pieces. Dredge it in the flour, then into the wet mixture, then into the breading mixture. Set onto a plate. Repeat with the rest of the tofu.
  4. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet and when shimmering, add the tofu. Cook for a few minutes until the first side is browning. Flip very carefully and cook the second side for another minute or two.

Mixed Mashed Potatoes

  1. Peel and cut the potatoes into chunks. Place in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork. Drain and return to the pot. Add plant milk, butter and salt and mash. Add more butter or milk for desired consistency.

Brussels Sprouts and Shallots

  1. Thinly slice the shallot and add to a skillet with the oil. Turn the heat on low and let the shallots cook until just softening. Press the garlic over the shallots and cook for a minute.
  2. Shred the Brussels sprouts by hand or in the food processor. Add to the skillet with the shallots and garlic and cook for a minute or two, until the Brussels are bright green.
  3. To plate up the dinner, place a pile of mashed potatoes on a plate. Top with the Brussels sprouts and tofu. Sprinkle with freshly cut chives. Enjoy!