Vegan Tofu Paprikash
You will love this vegan tofu Paprikash as a traditional spin on a Hungarian paprikash. Simple, delicious and full of so much flavor!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 239kcal
Ingredients
- 28-32 oz super firm tofu, cut into 8 squares (or desired size) [2 blocks of tofu]
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large sweet onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 4 tablespoon all purpose flour (use gluten free if needed)
- 3 tablespoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- ½ cup coconut cream (can sub with vegan sour cream)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
- red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Lay tofu pieces on a plate and evenly season both sides with the garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet with high walls, add oil and heat over medium high heat. Add the seasoned tofu and sear for 1-2 minutes. Flip and cook the other side for additional 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove tofu to a plate.
- Same skillet, reduce heat to medium low, add onions and cook for 3-4 minutes or until softened. Add garlic, tomato paste, and flour and cook, stirring, another 2-3 minutes. Add sweet and smoked paprika and stir together. Cook for 1 minute, careful not to burn. Add vegetable broth and stir together well.
- Add seared tofu back to the dish, pour some of the sauce over the tofu and then cover with a lid and let cook for 30 minutes (up to an hour), basting occasionally. Remove tofu back to the plate.
- Add in coconut cream into the sauce and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Simmer, uncovered, about 10 minutes. Add tofu back into the sauce and cook until heated through. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Top with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.
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Notes
*Super firm tofu doesn't need to be pressed. If used extra firm, press it out first.
*If you would like to serve this with rice or pasta, start that process while braising.
*Nutritional facts are only estimates. Please utilize your own brands for accuracy.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25dish | Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 1132mg | Potassium: 421mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3400IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 3mg
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