Meal Kit
Indian-Style Tofu in Spinach Sauce
with rice and cilantro
Prep & Cook Time: 45-55 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat, Soy
- Fiber-Rich
- Protein-Packed
- Vegetarian
Chef
Hannah Fenton
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Extra Firm Tofu
- 2 Naan Flatbread
- 4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 5.47 oz. Long Grain White Rice
- 5 oz. Baby Spinach
- 1 Onion
- 2 tsp. Minced Ginger
- 1 Tbsp. Cornstarch
- ¼ oz. Cilantro
- 2 tsp. Chile and Cumin Rub
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories1180
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Carbohydrates144g
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Net Carbs134g
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Fat53g
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Protein38g
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Sodium1970mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Salted Butter
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 2 Medium Non-Stick Pans
- 1 Small Pot
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 2 Plates
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Cook the Rice
Bring a small pot with rice, 1 1/4 cups water, and a pinch of salt to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes.Remove from burner. Set aside and cover to keep warm.While rice cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Mince spinach. Alternatively, use a food processor to pulse into 1/4" pieces. Don't overload the machine or it won't chop evenly. You may need to work in batches.
Stem and coarsely chop cilantro.Halve and peel onion. Cut halves into 1/4" dice.Mince garlic.Drain tofu. Line a plate with paper towels. Cut tofu into 1" pieces and place on towel-lined plate. Top with paper towels, then press gently but firmly to remove excess moisture. Season all over with 1/4 tsp. salt and half the chile and cumin rub (reserve remaining for spinach). -
3 Cook the Tofu
Line another plate with a paper towel.
In a mixing bowl, combine tofu and cornstarch and gently toss to coat.Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 3 Tbsp. olive oil.Add tofu to hot pan. Stir occasionally until golden-brown, 6-8 minutes.Don't rush cooking the tofu; it will need the complete cooking time for the correct crispness.Remove from burner and transfer tofu to towel-lined plate. -
4 Cook the Spinach
Place another medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add onions and a pinch of salt to hot pan. Stir occasionally until slightly tender, 3-5 minutes.Add garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes (to taste), and remaining chile and cumin rub. Stir occasionally until combined and garlic is fragrant, 1-2 minutes.Add spinach, 1/4 cup water, and a pinch of pepper. Stir occasionally until spinach is wilted and water is almost completely evaporated, 6-8 minutes.Add cream base and stir often until combined, 1-2 minutes.Stir in tofu until coated, 30-60 seconds.While spinach cooks, continue recipe. -
5 Heat Flatbreads and Finish Dish
Heat flatbreads to your preference using a toaster or microwave.
Alternatively, place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add naan to hot, dry pan. Toast until lightly browned, 1-2 minutes per side.Evenly spread 1/2 Tbsp. softened salted butter on one side of flatbreads.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping rice with spinach-tofu mixture. Garnish with cilantro. Halve flatbread, if desired. Bon appétit!
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