Chipotle Whipped Tofu with Crispy Lentils and Roasted Zucchini

Crispy lentils and roasted zucchini pair superbly with this whipped chipotle tofu cream, and there are such a lot of methods to serve it! This flavor-packed dish is fast, straightforward, and so satisfying. (gluten-free and nut-free with soy-free choices)

You all liked the gathering of breakfast whipped tofu recipes that I shared on YouTube, so right this moment I’m sharing one other whipped tofu thought, this time for lunch or dinner. This meal facilities round a brilliant creamy chipotle whipped tofu that will get extra depth of taste from miso and roasted garlic. It got here out so deliciously!

I paired it with crispy lentils and roasted zucchini to create a flavorful, versatile meal.

As soon as these three parts are prepared, you’ll be able to pair them in many various methods. You can also make bowls with them. Or, flip this into tacos, wraps, burritos, or lettuce cups with some rice and beans thrown in. It makes a fantastic filling for taquitos, as effectively. These additionally work nice in nachos! Simply unfold the crispy lentils in your nachos with the roasted zucchini, chopped onion, and tomato. Then, drizzle on loads of that whipped tofu.

For a cheesier taste, you’ll be able to add some dietary yeast to the whipped tofu.

Every little thing comes collectively extremely effectively with tons of daring taste, plenty of texture, and loads of protein. You possibly can enhance the protein much more by serving with a sprinkle of hemp seeds. It pairs effectively with multigrain tortillas or a aspect of beans, which provides much more protein!

There’s additionally a ton of fiber from the tofu, lentils, and the zucchini.

Why You’ll Love Chipotle Whipped Tofu Bowls

• zucchini and lentils roast up within the oven for low lively cooking time
• excessive protein, excessive fiber meal
• versatile! Function bowls, tacos, burritos, wraps, nachos, and extra!
• naturally gluten-free and nut-free with straightforward soy-free choices

Elements

• zucchini – Tender roasted zucchini provides a lot wonderful texture! Be certain that to slice them good and skinny.
• olive oil – To roast the zucchini and crisp up the lentils.
• salt and spices – You will want salt and black pepper to roast the zucchini. For the lentils, use salt, garlic powder, and chili powder.
• garlic – We’re roasting a complete head of garlic with the zucchini and including it to the whipped tofu for a deep, wealthy taste.
• lentils – Use canned or selfmade. Make sure you drain, rinse, and let it drain once more.
• lime – We’re including lime juice to the lentils to assist the chili powder coating stick and including the lime zest to the whipped tofu.
• tofu – That is the bottom for the creamy chipotle sauce. Use silken or agency tofu. For soy-free, use cashew cream, coconut cream, or non-dairy yogurt as an alternative of tofu.
• miso – Deepens the flavour of the tofu whip much more.
• chipotle peppers in adobo sauce – Provides an exquisite, smoky taste. You could find these canned in virtually any grocery retailer.
• toppings – Relying on how you might be serving, prime with chopped onion and tomato or pico de gallo, cilantro, lime juice, hemp seeds, lettuce, and many others.

How you can Make Chipotle Whipped Tofu Bowls

Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Add the sliced zucchini on to a baking dish or a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle 2 teaspoons of the oil over the zucchini, sprinkle with salt and black pepper, and toss effectively so all the things is evenly coated. I like to make use of a baking dish, as a result of it helps the zucchini keep much more moist. If utilizing a baking sheet, unfold the zucchini barely overlapping moderately than too far aside, in order that they keep moist whereas roasting. 

Slice the highest third off of the garlic bulb to reveal the cloves, then place the entire bulb within the middle of the baking dish.

Drizzle the remaining teaspoon of olive oil over the garlic, and loosely cowl with foil or parchment. You may as well squeeze any remaining garlic from the highest you narrow off over the zucchini.

Roast the zucchini and garlic for about 20 to 25 minutes, then change the oven to broil. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes till the zucchini develops some gentle brown marks. Take away the dish from the oven, take out the garlic, and let it cool barely.

Whereas the zucchini is roasting, put together the lentils. 

Be certain that the lentils are drained very effectively, then add them to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Toss them with 2 teaspoons of the oil, plus the salt and garlic powder till evenly coated, then unfold them out in an excellent layer. Bake the lentils alongside the zucchini. On the 20 to 25 minute mark, stir the lentils, shifting those which might be crisping across the edges towards the middle and spreading the softer lentils outward. Even them out once more. Proceed baking for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, till crisped to choice. Whole baking time is determined by the moisture content material of the lentils while you added them to the pan. 

As soon as out of the oven, toss the lentils with the remaining teaspoon of oil, a squeeze of lime juice. The, add the chili powder mix, and toss effectively once more to coat evenly.

Add the tofu to a meals processor together with the chipotle peppers, miso, lime or lemon zest, and salt.

Squeeze the cooled roasted garlic cloves immediately into the processor. Course of till utterly easy and whipped. If utilizing silken tofu, you most likely gained’t want any extra liquid. If utilizing agency tofu, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water, as wanted, to realize a creamy, easy consistency. Style and modify the flavour, including extra salt, lime juice, or adobo sauce. For the very best taste, chill the whipped tofu for 10 to fifteen minutes for the flavors to meld, although you’ll be able to serve it instantly.

As soon as all of the parts are prepared, assemble them nonetheless you want. You need to use the whipped tofu as a base for a bowl topped with roasted zucchini, crispy lentils, chopped onion and tomato or pico de gallo, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice. Take pleasure in that with a aspect of sourdough or garlic bread.

For tacos, heat up some tortillas, and add some chopped lettuce together with the roasted zucchini and crispy lentils. High with the whipped tofu, some pico de Gallo, hemp seeds, and a squeeze of lime. These parts additionally work effectively in burritos with some lettuce, rice, and beans. 

What to Serve with Whipped Tofu Bowls

You need to use the whipped tofu as a base for a bowl topped with roasted zucchini, crispy lentils, chopped onion and tomato or pico de gallo, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice. Take pleasure in that with a aspect of sourdough or garlic bread.

For tacos, heat up some tortillas, and add some chopped lettuce together with the roasted zucchini and crispy lentils. High with the whipped tofu, some pico de Gallo, hemp seeds, and a squeeze of lime.

These parts additionally work effectively in burritos with some lettuce, rice, and beans. 

For nachos, heat your tortilla chips, then prime with the lentils and zucchini, chopped onion and tomato, and serving to of the chipotle cream sauce. You may as well prime with some vegan cheese and put it within the oven to broil for a minute or so, and prime with pickled jalapeños. For additional protein, garnish with some hemp seeds.