The nice thing about tofu is that it is protein dense and can easily be incorporated into a dish to improve the protein stats. In a similar fashion, these richly seasoned and flavorful chickpea-based protein powerhouses are great for topping salads or other dishes. Unlike tofu, they are more like firm bread in consistency, quite fun and filling. This recipe is reprinted with permission from Power Vegan Meals by Maya Sozer, Page Street Publishing Co. 2017.

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Chickpea Tofu With Tahini Sauce [Vegan]

Serves

4

Ingredients

For the Chickpea Tofu:

  • 2 cups garbanzo bean flour
  • 1⁄4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1⁄2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or olive oil
  • 1 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

For the Tahini Sauce:

  • 1⁄4 cup tahini
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp black sesame seeds (optional)
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Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, combine all the chickpea tofu ingredients with 3/4 cup of water and mix well.
  2. Line a baking pan (I used a 5-inch by 7–inch pan) with parchment paper, and pour in the batter.
  3. Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  4. Remove from the oven, let cool completely and cut into bite-size pieces.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix together the tahini sauce ingredients and 2 tablespoons of water (add more water if the tahini is too thick).
  6. Serve the chickpea tofu on a bed of arugula, topped with the tahini sauce.
  7. This recipe is reprinted with permission from Power Vegan Meals by Maya Sozer, Page Street Publishing Co. 2017. Photos by Maya Sozer.

Nutritional Information

Per Serving: Calories: 359 | Carbs: 37g | Fat: 17g | Protein: 19g | Sodium: 859mg Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.


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