Tofu Ball and Butterbean Traybake

One of the most common questions we get asked is how to make tofu taste good. A great way to achieve better-tasting tofu is to experiment with its tex...One of the most common questions we get asked is how to make tofu taste good. A great way to achieve better-tasting tofu is to experiment with its texture. This traybake transforms a block of tofu into succulent “meatballs,” baked with juicy vegetables and butterbeans for added protein. We used a jar of good quality shop-bought pesto but if time permits you can make your own. Enjoy on its own as a lighter meal, or serve with grilled sourdough to mop up the juices. Read more One of the most common questions we get asked is how to make tofu taste good. A great way to achieve better-tasting tofu is to experiment with its texture. This traybake transforms a block of tofu into succulent “meatballs,” baked with juicy vegetables and butterbeans for added protein. We used a jar of good quality shop-bought pesto but if time permits you can make your own. Enjoy on its own as a lighter meal, or serve with grilled sourdough to mop up the juices. One of the most common questions we get asked is how to make tofu taste good. A great way to achieve better-tasting tofu is to experiment with its texture. This traybake transforms a block of tofu into succulent “meatballs,” baked with juicy vegetables and butterbeans for added protein. We used a jar of good quality shop-bought pesto but if time permits you can make your own. Enjoy on its own as a lighter meal, or serve with grilled sourdough to mop up the juices.

Prep time

20 mins

Cook time

25 mins

FREEZER FRIENDLY

No

SHELF LIFE

3 days

Why is this healthy?

Plant
points

High
protein

High
fibre

Prebiotics

3+ fruits &
vegetables

Diet

Vegetarian Pescatarian

Contains

Eggs, Soy

Why is this healthy?

Plant
points

High
protein

High
fibre

Prebiotics

3+ fruits &
vegetables

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

23g

Protein

379kcal

Calories

16g

Total Fat

42g

Carbs

14g

Sugars

13g

Fibre

347mg

Calcium

27%

 

5mg

Iron

28%

 

140mg

Magnesium

33%

 

1236mg

Potassium

26%

 

933mg

Sodium

41%

 

2mg

Vitamin B1

167%

 

1.8mcg

Vitamin B12

75%

 

0.3mcg

Vitamin D

2%

 

4.1mg

Vitamin E

27%

 

274mcg

Vitamin B9

69%

 

195mcg

Vitamin A

22%

 

167mg

Vitamin C

186%

 

7.1mg

Zinc

65%

 

59mcg

Vitamin K

49%

 

0.6mg

Copper

67%

 

1.1mg

Vitamin B2

85%

 

19mg

Vitamin B3

119%

 

2.1mg

Vitamin B6

124%

 

369mg

Phosphorus

30%

 

Protein: 23g; Calories: 379kcal; Total Fat: 16g; Carbs: 42g; Sugars: 14g; Fibre: 13g; Calcium: 347mg (27%); Iron: 5mg (28%); Magnesium: 140mg (33%); Potassium: 1236mg (26%); Sodium: 933mg (41%); Vitamin B1: 2mg (167%); Vitamin B12: 1.8mcg (75%); Vitamin D: 0.3mcg (2%); Vitamin E: 4.1mg (27%); Vitamin B9: 274mcg (69%); Vitamin A: 195mcg (22%); Vitamin C: 167mg (186%); Zinc: 7.1mg (65%); Vitamin K: 59mcg (49%); Copper: 0.6mg (67%); Vitamin B2: 1.1mg (85%); Vitamin B3: 19mg (119%); Vitamin B6: 2.1mg (124%); Phosphorus: 369mg (30%)

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