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.

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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 View all Beans, Yeast, Cauliflower, Vinegar, Olive oil, Peppers, Tomato, Legumes, Tofu, Basil, Buckwheat, Capers, Eggs, Onion, Grains, Oregano, Soy, Black pepper, Bell Peppers, Garlic, Butter beans

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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